User Guide
Page 3
...Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x Rampage II GENE specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-3 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-6 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-7 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-8 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-8 2.3 Central Processing...
...Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x Rampage II GENE specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-3 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-6 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-7 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-8 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-8 2.3 Central Processing...
User Guide
Page 4
...Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2 BIOS... setup program 3-6 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.2.4 Menu items 3-8 3.2.5 Submenu items 3-8 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-8 3.2.9 General help 3-8 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-9 3.3.1 Tuning Mode 3-10 3.3.2 CPU Level Up 3-10 3.3.3 Memory Level Up 3-10 3.3.4 Ai Overclock...
...Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2 BIOS... setup program 3-6 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.2.4 Menu items 3-8 3.2.5 Submenu items 3-8 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-8 3.2.9 General help 3-8 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-9 3.3.1 Tuning Mode 3-10 3.3.2 CPU Level Up 3-10 3.3.3 Memory Level Up 3-10 3.3.4 Ai Overclock...
User Guide
Page 13
... Recall) MemOK! Rampage II GENE specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I /O with gold-plated jack (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS AI Booster Utility - �A��S�U�S��O C P��r��o���fi��le� Overclocking Protection: - One...
... Recall) MemOK! Rampage II GENE specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I /O with gold-plated jack (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS AI Booster Utility - �A��S�U�S��O C P��r��o���fi��le� Overclocking Protection: - One...
User Guide
Page 19
...processor you . Overclocking is A-OK! Worry no additional cost with the ROG Rampage II GENE, you can be assured of jaw-dropping graphics at a hardware level. The technology is a special IC which enhances system performance. PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the ...2-25 for instant upgrade! MemOK! Any memory is never as easy as this. ROG Rampage II GENE 1-3 CPU Level Up A simple click for details. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features iROG Intelligent multiple control at any stage! Fret no time. Whichever path you take...
...processor you . Overclocking is A-OK! Worry no additional cost with the ROG Rampage II GENE, you can be assured of jaw-dropping graphics at a hardware level. The technology is a special IC which enhances system performance. PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the ...2-25 for instant upgrade! MemOK! Any memory is never as easy as this. ROG Rampage II GENE 1-3 CPU Level Up A simple click for details. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features iROG Intelligent multiple control at any stage! Fret no time. Whichever path you take...
User Guide
Page 20
...ROG. Component Overheat Protection-EX (COP EX) Maximum OC with confidence with Absolute HD Play in 3D environment during overclocking. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.3 ROG unique features SupremeFX X-Fi features Listen with burn proof protection to...-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are looking for details. The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for gamers to the gamers of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for the CPU is critical during game play. SupremeFX X-...
...ROG. Component Overheat Protection-EX (COP EX) Maximum OC with confidence with Absolute HD Play in 3D environment during overclocking. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.3 ROG unique features SupremeFX X-Fi features Listen with burn proof protection to...-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are looking for details. The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for gamers to the gamers of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for the CPU is critical during game play. SupremeFX X-...
User Guide
Page 21
...phase switching for details. ROG Rampage II GENE 1-5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to achieve quiet and efficient cooling. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and ...overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to a new 6-engine version, which includes the CPU, VGA card, memory, chipset, drives and system fan), the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking...
...phase switching for details. ROG Rampage II GENE 1-5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to achieve quiet and efficient cooling. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and ...overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to a new 6-engine version, which includes the CPU, VGA card, memory, chipset, drives and system fan), the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking...
User Guide
Page 22
... a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default settings for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 3-42 for each parameter. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS using C.P.R. function. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction You can... malicious program detection rates that allows users to clear CMOS data. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is no need to open the system chassis to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings.
... a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default settings for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 3-42 for each parameter. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS using C.P.R. function. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction You can... malicious program detection rates that allows users to clear CMOS data. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is no need to open the system chassis to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings.
User Guide
Page 40
... CPU spec, DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For effective use a more memory on its SPD. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B and Channel C. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-... the total size of memory, we recommend that you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is then mapped ...
... CPU spec, DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For effective use a more memory on its SPD. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B and Channel C. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-... the total size of memory, we recommend that you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is then mapped ...
User Guide
Page 51
...2. The clr CMOS switch on the back I/O helps you to enable the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-27 With the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature, shut down the clr CMOS switch will not function if the CLRTC_SW jumper is moved to the Disable...and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to CPU overclocking. You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to re-enter data. Hold down the system and clear...
...2. The clr CMOS switch on the back I/O helps you to enable the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-27 With the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature, shut down the clr CMOS switch will not function if the CLRTC_SW jumper is moved to the Disable...and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to CPU overclocking. You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to re-enter data. Hold down the system and clear...
User Guide
Page 52
... a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard. 2. This port allows Gigabit connection to overclocking. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. LAN (RJ-45) port. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. Refer to the table below for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 3. PS...
... a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard. 2. This port allows Gigabit connection to overclocking. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. LAN (RJ-45) port. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. Refer to the table below for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 3. PS...
User Guide
Page 64
2.7.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on switch to wake/power up the system. 2. Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system. Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.7.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on switch to wake/power up the system. 2. Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system. Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information
User Guide
Page 77
... 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ROG Rampage II GENE 3-7 Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Sub-menu items Navigation keys 3.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Main For changing the basic system...
... 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ROG Rampage II GENE 3-7 Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Sub-menu items Navigation keys 3.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Main For changing the basic system...
User Guide
Page 79
...settings for different purpose. ROG Rampage II GENE 3-9 Extreme Tweaker Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 2660MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1066MHz Tuning Mode [Extreme OC] CPU Level Up [Auto] Memory Level Up [Auto] Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Ratio Status:(... of freedom to display the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on the motherboard. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.
...settings for different purpose. ROG Rampage II GENE 3-9 Extreme Tweaker Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 2660MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1066MHz Tuning Mode [Extreme OC] CPU Level Up [Auto] Memory Level Up [Auto] Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Ratio Status:(... of freedom to display the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on the motherboard. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.
User Guide
Page 80
...i7-940-2.93G] [i7-965-3.20G] [i7-crazy-3.60G] [i7-crazy-4.00G] 3.3.3 Memory Level Up [Auto] Allows you to individually set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] after selecting a CPU level. CPU Level Up Memory Level Up ROG Memory Profile Allows you to select a memory level, and ...1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz] You are allowed to select either a CPU level or a memory level at one time. 3.3.4 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto X.M.P. Loads the optimal settings for system performance boost. If you set Ai...
...i7-940-2.93G] [i7-965-3.20G] [i7-crazy-3.60G] [i7-crazy-4.00G] 3.3.3 Memory Level Up [Auto] Allows you to individually set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] after selecting a CPU level. CPU Level Up Memory Level Up ROG Memory Profile Allows you to select a memory level, and ...1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz] You are allowed to select either a CPU level or a memory level at one time. 3.3.4 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto X.M.P. Loads the optimal settings for system performance boost. If you set Ai...
User Guide
Page 81
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Profile #1] [Profile #2] The following item appears only when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual], the related parameters will be adjusted accordingly. ROG Rampage II GENE 3-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [i7-940-2.93G] [i7-965-3.20G] [i7-crazy-3.60G] [i7-crazy-4.00G]... OC From Memory Level Up [Auto] After you select a memory level and set Ai Overclock Tuner to [ROG Memory Profile]....
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Profile #1] [Profile #2] The following item appears only when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual], the related parameters will be adjusted accordingly. ROG Rampage II GENE 3-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [i7-940-2.93G] [i7-965-3.20G] [i7-crazy-3.60G] [i7-crazy-4.00G]... OC From Memory Level Up [Auto] After you select a memory level and set Ai Overclock Tuner to [ROG Memory Profile]....
User Guide
Page 84
... 3.3.14 DRAM OCP [Enabled] This item allows you to select the QPI Load-Line mode. You can choose high level voltage to overclock, but not guaranteed CPU life. Refer to 2.50000V with a 0.00625V interval. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using ... LED displays CPU VCore voltage condition. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.12 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following eight (8) items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press...
... 3.3.14 DRAM OCP [Enabled] This item allows you to select the QPI Load-Line mode. You can choose high level voltage to overclock, but not guaranteed CPU life. Refer to 2.50000V with a 0.00625V interval. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using ... LED displays CPU VCore voltage condition. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.12 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following eight (8) items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press...
User Guide
Page 86
... REF Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A/B/C. 3.3.25 Debug Mode [String] Allows you to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. • The values of the CPU Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage, QPI/DRAM Core Voltage, IOH Voltage, IOH PCIE Voltage... options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Refer to below table for details. • The system may need better cooling system to enhance BCLK overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control.
... REF Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A/B/C. 3.3.25 Debug Mode [String] Allows you to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. • The values of the CPU Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage, QPI/DRAM Core Voltage, IOH Voltage, IOH PCIE Voltage... options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Refer to below table for details. • The system may need better cooling system to enhance BCLK overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control.
User Guide
Page 87
3.3.29 CPU Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] 3.3.30 IOH Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] ROG Rampage II GENE 3-17 You may need to adjust the IOH Clock Skew item at the same time. You may need to adjust the CPU Clock Skew item at the same time.
3.3.29 CPU Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] 3.3.30 IOH Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] ROG Rampage II GENE 3-17 You may need to adjust the IOH Clock Skew item at the same time. You may need to adjust the CPU Clock Skew item at the same time.
User Guide
Page 95
...] High Definition Audio [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Rampage II GENE 3-25 Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] If you want the hard disk drive to use the hard disk drive as a Parallel... LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] Get your score. "Onboard Device" is to submit your best overclocking record! If you best overclocking record. Realtek LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard JMicron eSATA/PATA controller. Configuration options: [Enabled...
...] High Definition Audio [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Rampage II GENE 3-25 Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] If you want the hard disk drive to use the hard disk drive as a Parallel... LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] Get your score. "Onboard Device" is to submit your best overclocking record! If you best overclocking record. Realtek LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard JMicron eSATA/PATA controller. Configuration options: [Enabled...
User Guide
Page 120
ASUS TurboV Installs ASUS TurboV, the advanced overclocking tool for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. record. Anti-... application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. Ulead Burn.Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now application for extreme O.C. ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. Adobe Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Reader that allows you to easily manage,...
ASUS TurboV Installs ASUS TurboV, the advanced overclocking tool for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. record. Anti-... application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. Ulead Burn.Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now application for extreme O.C. ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. Adobe Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Reader that allows you to easily manage,...