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...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...
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...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...
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... LCD Poster Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at 0.2MHz increment) Memory Level Up iROG Extreme Tweaker Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) MemOK! EX) - Rampage II GENE specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard; 6 ports at back...
... LCD Poster Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at 0.2MHz increment) Memory Level Up iROG Extreme Tweaker Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) MemOK! EX) - Rampage II GENE specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard; 6 ports at back...
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...This design allows advanced user control and management to be able to computer upgrades. Upgrade your CPU at no more, MemOK! Overclocking is the fastest memory booting solution today. See page 3-12 and 4-26 for instant upgrade! Memory compatibility is a special IC...to determine failsafe settings that give you . MemOK! ROG Rampage II GENE 1-3 Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for you full disposal of the motherboard at a hardware level. Worry no additional cost with the ROG Rampage II GENE, you can have a more control and efficiency. The ...
...This design allows advanced user control and management to be able to computer upgrades. Upgrade your CPU at no more, MemOK! Overclocking is the fastest memory booting solution today. See page 3-12 and 4-26 for instant upgrade! Memory compatibility is a special IC...to determine failsafe settings that give you . MemOK! ROG Rampage II GENE 1-3 Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for you full disposal of the motherboard at a hardware level. Worry no additional cost with the ROG Rampage II GENE, you can have a more control and efficiency. The ...
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... LED displays the voltage status for gamers to chipsets and GPU! It can also be used to offer games exceptional game sound with absolute quality. �S�e�e� page 2-29 and 4-11 for the CPU is critical during game play. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores...
... LED displays the voltage status for gamers to chipsets and GPU! It can also be used to offer games exceptional game sound with absolute quality. �S�e�e� page 2-29 and 4-11 for the CPU is critical during game play. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores...
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...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... the errors on the LCD during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance ...overclocking-helping save power and money. See page 2-40 for components (which provides total system power savings by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in an ever friendly and flexible external display. With auto phase switching for details. ROG Rampage II GENE...
...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... the errors on the LCD during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance ...overclocking-helping save power and money. See page 2-40 for components (which provides total system power savings by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in an ever friendly and flexible external display. With auto phase switching for details. ROG Rampage II GENE...
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Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. It is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default settings for details. See page 2-39 for each parameter. Profile that are among the industry's highest. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is ... an additional floppy diskette or using C.P.R. See page 3-42 for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is no need to open the system chassis to the chipset behavior, AC power off is renowned for individual users and ...
Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. It is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default settings for details. See page 2-39 for each parameter. Profile that are among the industry's highest. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is ... an additional floppy diskette or using C.P.R. See page 3-42 for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is no need to open the system chassis to the chipset behavior, AC power off is renowned for individual users and ...
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...8209;ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may damage the CPU permanently. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, see section 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of ...in Channel A, Channel B and Channel C. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use...
...8209;ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may damage the CPU permanently. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, see section 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of ...in Channel A, Channel B and Channel C. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use...
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... and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-27 The clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. 2. Hold down the system and clear CMOS simultaneously. S5: Power off without +5VSB power (AC power loss); If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button... switch on the back I /O helps you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to CPU overclocking.
... and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-27 The clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. 2. Hold down the system and clear CMOS simultaneously. S5: Power off without +5VSB power (AC power loss); If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button... switch on the back I /O helps you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to CPU overclocking.
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This port allows Gigabit connection to overclocking. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to the table below for a PS/2 keyboard. 2. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. This port is for the LAN port ...
This port allows Gigabit connection to overclocking. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to the table below for a PS/2 keyboard. 2. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. This port is for the LAN port ...
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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
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... press the right or left arrow key on top of the screen has the following main items: Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (...Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select items in the menu and change the settings. ROG Rampage II GENE 3-7 Use the navigation keys to select a field. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright ...
... press the right or left arrow key on top of the screen has the following main items: Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (...Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select items in the menu and change the settings. ROG Rampage II GENE 3-7 Use the navigation keys to select a field. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright ...
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...; Select Item +- Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ROG Rampage II GENE 3-9 The default values of the following items: CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] NB OCP [Enabled] DRAM OCP [Enabled] *** Please key in... Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you install on the motherboard. Scroll down to display the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of freedom to malfunction.
...; Select Item +- Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ROG Rampage II GENE 3-9 The default values of the following items: CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] NB OCP [Enabled] DRAM OCP [Enabled] *** Please key in... Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you install on the motherboard. Scroll down to display the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of freedom to malfunction.
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... according to achieve desired CPU/ memory internal frequency. The Extreme OC mode offers the maximum tuning degree of CPU/memory overclocking options to the selected memory level. The Gaming mode provides the major tuning settings for different purpose. Configuration options: [... [Auto] Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically. Select any of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto X.M.P. Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically. Configure System...
... according to achieve desired CPU/ memory internal frequency. The Extreme OC mode offers the maximum tuning degree of CPU/memory overclocking options to the selected memory level. The Gaming mode provides the major tuning settings for different purpose. Configuration options: [... [Auto] Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically. Select any of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto X.M.P. Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically. Configure System...
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...item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] or [X.M.P.]. Refer to 500. Use the and keys to adjust the ratio between [Profile #1] (high performance) and [Profile #2] (high frequency). R.O.G. ROG Rampage II GENE 3-11 You can also type the desired value... using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [Speedy] [Flying] [Lightning] 3.3.5 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you select a memory level and set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual], the related parameters will...
...item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] or [X.M.P.]. Refer to 500. Use the and keys to adjust the ratio between [Profile #1] (high performance) and [Profile #2] (high frequency). R.O.G. ROG Rampage II GENE 3-11 You can also type the desired value... using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [Speedy] [Flying] [Lightning] 3.3.5 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you select a memory level and set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual], the related parameters will...
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...Disabled]. 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.12 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Refer to improve CPU VDroop directly. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to select the QPI Load...-Line mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.14 DRAM OCP [Enabled] This item allows you to overclock, but not guaranteed CPU life. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following eight (8) items are adjusted by typing the desired values ...
...Disabled]. 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.12 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Refer to improve CPU VDroop directly. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to select the QPI Load...-Line mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.14 DRAM OCP [Enabled] This item allows you to overclock, but not guaranteed CPU life. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following eight (8) items are adjusted by typing the desired values ...
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... DRAM Reference Voltage. DRAM DATA REF Voltage on Channel A/B/C. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.28 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance BCLK overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.27 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE...
... DRAM Reference Voltage. DRAM DATA REF Voltage on Channel A/B/C. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.28 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance BCLK overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.27 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] ROG Rampage II GENE 3-17 You may need to adjust the CPU Clock Skew item at the same time. You may need to adjust the IOH Clock Skew item at the same time. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] 3.3.30 IOH Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. 3.3.29 CPU 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 CPU Clock Skew item at the same time. You may need to adjust the IOH Clock Skew item at the same time. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] 3.3.30 IOH Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. 3.3.29 CPU Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability.
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.... Onboard Device [Standard] Allows you to disable all the unnecessary devices when you to set this item to submit your best overclocking record! Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you want to disable all the onboard device...Micron eSATA/PATA Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard JMicron eSATA/PATA controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Rampage II GENE 3-25 But it will keep the defaul setting [IDE]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item ...
.... Onboard Device [Standard] Allows you to disable all the unnecessary devices when you to set this item to submit your best overclocking record! Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you want to disable all the onboard device...Micron eSATA/PATA Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard JMicron eSATA/PATA controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Rampage II GENE 3-25 But it will keep the defaul setting [IDE]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item ...
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...compression and protection. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ASUS AI Direct Link The ASUS AI Direct Link provides up to 70% transferring speed improvement when compared to enjoy large-sized data exchange of files such as ... Burn.Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now application for detailed information. 3DMark06 Software Installs the Futuremark® 3DMark06 system benchmark application. ASUS TurboV Installs ASUS TurboV, the advanced overclocking tool for extreme O.C. ASUS AI Suite Installs the...
...compression and protection. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ASUS AI Direct Link The ASUS AI Direct Link provides up to 70% transferring speed improvement when compared to enjoy large-sized data exchange of files such as ... Burn.Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now application for detailed information. 3DMark06 Software Installs the Futuremark® 3DMark06 system benchmark application. ASUS TurboV Installs ASUS TurboV, the advanced overclocking tool for extreme O.C. ASUS AI Suite Installs the...