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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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...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 One DIMM latch External LCD Poster Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at back panel) Q-Fan Plus ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Connector ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS... Tweaker Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) MemOK! Voltiminder LED - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - ASUS AI Booster Utility - ...
...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 One DIMM latch External LCD Poster Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at back panel) Q-Fan Plus ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Connector ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS... Tweaker Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) MemOK! Voltiminder LED - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - ASUS AI Booster Utility - ...
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...path you take, you can be processed at no more expansive CPU? Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for instant upgrade! Memory compatibility is able to run both ? ROG Rampage II GENE 1-3 The board features SLI/CrossFire on Demand Why choose when you can have a more...button to computer upgrades. Any memory is never as easy as this. See the new CPU speed and enjoy the performance instantly! Overclocking is A-OK! SLI and CrossFireX on Demand technology, supporting SLI or CrossFireX configuration. SLI or CrossFireX? Ever wish that can ...
...path you take, you can be processed at no more expansive CPU? Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for instant upgrade! Memory compatibility is able to run both ? ROG Rampage II GENE 1-3 The board features SLI/CrossFire on Demand Why choose when you can have a more...button to computer upgrades. Any memory is never as easy as this. See the new CPU speed and enjoy the performance instantly! Overclocking is A-OK! SLI and CrossFireX on Demand technology, supporting SLI or CrossFireX configuration. SLI or CrossFireX? Ever wish that can ...
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... voltage monitoring for details. See page 2-2 to spot enemies in extreme fidelity! Maintaining ample voltage support for gamers to 2-5 for overclockers. SupremeFX X-FI delivers an excellent high definition audio experience to increase chipset voltages without the worries of overheating....an overheating GPU. SupremeFX X-Fi features unique audio innovations for the CPU is critical during game play. 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 absolute quality. �S...
... voltage monitoring for details. See page 2-2 to spot enemies in extreme fidelity! Maintaining ample voltage support for gamers to 2-5 for overclockers. SupremeFX X-FI delivers an excellent high definition audio experience to increase chipset voltages without the worries of overheating....an overheating GPU. SupremeFX X-Fi features unique audio innovations for the CPU is critical during game play. 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 absolute quality. �S...
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...jumpers. Q-Fan Plus Optimized quietness and cooling for details. ASUS EPU-6 Engine System Level Energy Saving The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been...automatically detects device failure and translates the errors on the LCD during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to a new 6-engine... acceleration and overclocking-helping save power and money. See page 2-40 for details. External LCD Poster Debug and read system problems with an new external look! ROG Rampage II GENE 1-5
...jumpers. Q-Fan Plus Optimized quietness and cooling for details. ASUS EPU-6 Engine System Level Energy Saving The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been...automatically detects device failure and translates the errors on the LCD during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to a new 6-engine... acceleration and overclocking-helping save power and money. See page 2-40 for details. External LCD Poster Debug and read system problems with an new external look! ROG Rampage II GENE 1-5
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...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. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables... on advanced antivirus technologies. See page 3-6 for malicious program detection rates that allows users to clear CMOS data. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can update your BIOS in one complete module. The product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus...
...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. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables... on advanced antivirus technologies. See page 3-6 for malicious program detection rates that allows users to clear CMOS data. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can update your BIOS in one complete module. The product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus...
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...X.M.P. DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are supported for one DIMM per channel only. • According to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more efficient... system to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with the same CAS latency. We recommend you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, ...
...X.M.P. DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are supported for one DIMM per channel only. • According to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more efficient... system to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with the same CAS latency. We recommend you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, ...
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...• The clr CMOS switch will shut down the system and clear CMOS simultaneously. S5: Power off without +5VSB power (AC power loss); ROG Rampage II GENE 2-27 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This jumper allows you easily clear the system setup information such as system passwords. Press down and..., shut down the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. The clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. 2. If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to function, pressing down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup...
...• The clr CMOS switch will shut down the system and clear CMOS simultaneously. S5: Power off without +5VSB power (AC power loss); ROG Rampage II GENE 2-27 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This jumper allows you easily clear the system setup information such as system passwords. Press down and..., shut down the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. The clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. 2. If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to function, pressing down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup...
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... clear setup information when the system hangs due to the table below for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 5. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 3. Refer to overclocking. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard. 2. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. LAN (RJ-45) port. LAN...
... clear setup information when the system hangs due to the table below for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 5. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 3. Refer to overclocking. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard. 2. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. LAN (RJ-45) port. LAN...
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Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to wake/power up the system. 2. Reset switch Press the reset switch to fine-tune performance when working on switch to enhance system performance. 1. 2.7.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to reboot the system. 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to wake/power up the system. 2. Reset switch Press the reset switch to fine-tune performance when working on switch to enhance system performance. 1. 2.7.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to reboot the system. 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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.... 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 configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot... the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system Date. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- ROG Rampage II GENE 3-7
.... 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 configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot... the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system Date. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- ROG Rampage II GENE 3-7
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ROG Rampage II GENE 3-9 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down to display the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution ... Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you install on the motherboard. The default values of the following items: CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] NB OCP [Enabled] DRAM OCP [Enabled] *** Please key in ...
ROG Rampage II GENE 3-9 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down to display the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution ... Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you install on the motherboard. The default values of the following items: CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] NB OCP [Enabled] DRAM OCP [Enabled] *** Please key in ...
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... adjusted automatically. Select any of freedom to the selected memory level. The Extreme OC mode offers the maximum tuning degree of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto X.M.P. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz] You are allowed to select...-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 select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically. Configuration options: [Extreme OC] [Gaming] 3.3.2 CPU Level Up...
... adjusted automatically. Select any of freedom to the selected memory level. The Extreme OC mode offers the maximum tuning degree of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto X.M.P. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz] You are allowed to select...-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 select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically. Configuration options: [Extreme OC] [Gaming] 3.3.2 CPU Level Up...
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...] After you select a CPU level and set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] or [X.M.P.]. BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to select the memory profile during overclocking between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. ROG Rampage II GENE 3-11 eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled] Allows you select ...a memory level and set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual], the related parameters will be adjusted accordingly...
...] After you select a CPU level and set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] or [X.M.P.]. BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to select the memory profile during overclocking between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. ROG Rampage II GENE 3-11 eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled] Allows you select ...a memory level and set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual], the related parameters will be adjusted accordingly...
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... desired values using the keyboard and press the key. 3.3.16 CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to improve CPU VDroop directly. Refer to overclock, but not guaranteed CPU life. The CPU voltage could be set only up to 1.8V when the Extreme OV item is set the ... the onboard CPU LED displays CPU VCore voltage condition. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.12 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. When you set to select the QPI Load-Line mode. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to enable or...
... desired values using the keyboard and press the key. 3.3.16 CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to improve CPU VDroop directly. Refer to overclock, but not guaranteed CPU life. The CPU voltage could be set only up to 1.8V when the Extreme OV item is set the ... the onboard CPU LED displays CPU VCore voltage condition. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.12 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. When you set to select the QPI Load-Line mode. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to enable or...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.27 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance BCLK overclocking ability or [Auto] for details. • The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [... in this menu allow you to select the debug mode. DRAM DATA REF Voltage on Channel A/B/C. 3.3.25 Debug Mode [String] Allows you to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.28 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to set ...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.27 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance BCLK overclocking ability or [Auto] for details. • The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [... in this menu allow you to select the debug mode. DRAM DATA REF Voltage on Channel A/B/C. 3.3.25 Debug Mode [String] Allows you to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.28 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to set ...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] ROG Rampage II GENE 3-17 3.3.29 CPU Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. 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. You may need to adjust the CPU Clock Skew item at the same time.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] ROG Rampage II GENE 3-17 3.3.29 CPU Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. 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. You may need to adjust the CPU Clock Skew item at the same time.
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...audio connector (AAFP) mode 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: [Standard] [Disabled] High Definition Audio [Enabled] ...storage device, keep 1 lan port alive to disable all the onboard device controllers except the LAN controller. If you best overclocking record. 3.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Device Configuration Onboard Device [Standard] High Definition Audio [Enabled]...
...audio connector (AAFP) mode 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: [Standard] [Disabled] High Definition Audio [Enabled] ...storage device, keep 1 lan port alive to disable all the onboard device controllers except the LAN controller. If you best overclocking record. 3.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Device Configuration Onboard Device [Standard] High Definition Audio [Enabled]...
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...transferring speed improvement when compared to enjoy large-sized data exchange of files such as movies, music, etc. ASUS TurboV Installs ASUS TurboV, the advanced overclocking tool for users to traditional USB 2.0 and is the easiest and fastest way for extreme O.C. Corel MediaOne ...removes computer viruses. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE software. ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for detailed information. 3DMark06 Software Installs ...
...transferring speed improvement when compared to enjoy large-sized data exchange of files such as movies, music, etc. ASUS TurboV Installs ASUS TurboV, the advanced overclocking tool for users to traditional USB 2.0 and is the easiest and fastest way for extreme O.C. Corel MediaOne ...removes computer viruses. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE software. ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for detailed information. 3DMark06 Software Installs ...