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Contents 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-21 4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap 4-23 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-24 4.3.7 CPU Level Up 4-26 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-27 4.3.9 ASUS TurboV 4-31 4.4 RAID configurations 4-33 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-33 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-... Installing CrossFireX graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-5 5.2.1 Requirements 5-5 5.2.2 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards 5-6 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers 5-7 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA®...
Contents 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-21 4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap 4-23 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-24 4.3.7 CPU Level Up 4-26 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-27 4.3.9 ASUS TurboV 4-31 4.4 RAID configurations 4-33 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-33 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-... Installing CrossFireX graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-5 5.2.1 Requirements 5-5 5.2.2 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards 5-6 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers 5-7 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA®...
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...of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. • Appendix:... Debug code table The Appendix lists the debug code table for product and software updates. 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard...
...of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. • Appendix:... Debug code table The Appendix lists the debug code table for product and software updates. 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard...
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... (1 port at back I/O, 1 port onboard) (continued on the next page) xii Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16...65533;p�e�e�d� 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x4 slot 1 x PCI 2.2 slot Supports NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology Supports ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology Intel® ICH10R Southbridge: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb...of DDR3-1333 or above are out of spec. X-Fi CMSS®-3D - Rampage II GENE specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High...
... (1 port at back I/O, 1 port onboard) (continued on the next page) xii Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16...65533;p�e�e�d� 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x4 slot 1 x PCI 2.2 slot Supports NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology Supports ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology Intel® ICH10R Southbridge: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb...of DDR3-1333 or above are out of spec. X-Fi CMSS®-3D - Rampage II GENE specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High...
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Before you for the following items. Motherboard ROG Rampage II GENE Cables 1 x SLI cable 1 x U��lt�r�a�D��M��A��1�3�3�/�...;r 1 x 2-in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ROG Rampage II GENE motherboard! ROG Rampage II GENE 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of new features and...
Before you for the following items. Motherboard ROG Rampage II GENE Cables 1 x SLI cable 1 x U��lt�r�a�D��M��A��1�3�3�/�...;r 1 x 2-in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ROG Rampage II GENE motherboard! ROG Rampage II GENE 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of new features and...
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... 2.0 Double Speed; See the new CPU speed and enjoy the performance instantly! ROG Rampage II GENE 1-3 The board features SLI/CrossFire on Demand Why choose when you full disposal of jaw-dropping graphics at no time. SLI or CrossFireX? Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for you could have both multi-GPU setups...
... 2.0 Double Speed; See the new CPU speed and enjoy the performance instantly! ROG Rampage II GENE 1-3 The board features SLI/CrossFire on Demand Why choose when you full disposal of jaw-dropping graphics at no time. SLI or CrossFireX? Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for you could have both multi-GPU setups...
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... VGA card mode, use first the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 (blue) slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. • We ...;�7����f�o��r��d�e�t�a�il�s�. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for details. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information
... VGA card mode, use first the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 (blue) slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. • We ...;�7����f�o��r��d�e�t�a�il�s�. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for details. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Multiple 5GPU This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. technology support
Multiple 5GPU This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. technology support
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ROG Rampage II GENE 5-5 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. See page 2-37 for details. • We ...website (www.nvidia.com). • Ensure that your system. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.2.1 Requirements • You should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by...
ROG Rampage II GENE 5-5 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. See page 2-37 for details. • We ...website (www.nvidia.com). • Ensure that your system. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.2.1 Requirements • You should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by...
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...only. Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the graphics card. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place. 5. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the goldfingers on the slots. 4. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but... the installation steps remain the same. 1. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Prepare two SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. 5.2.2 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards The following...
...only. Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the graphics card. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place. 5. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the goldfingers on the slots. 4. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but... the installation steps remain the same. 1. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Prepare two SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. 5.2.2 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards The following...
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...www.nvidia.com). 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology After installing your graphics card package to the documentation that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. ROG Rampage II GENE 5-7 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers Refer to install... the device drivers. Ensure that came with your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the SLI feature in step (A), select Personalize.
...www.nvidia.com). 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology After installing your graphics card package to the documentation that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. ROG Rampage II GENE 5-7 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers Refer to install... the device drivers. Ensure that came with your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the SLI feature in step (A), select Personalize.