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    Motherboard Rampage II Extreme
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    Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY
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    this guide x Rampage II Extreme 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... 1-5 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS
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    the optional fan 2-46 2.8.2 BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.1.4 AFUDOS utility 3-6 3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-8 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.2.1 BIOS
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    ACPI 2.0 Support 3-34 3.6.4 ACPI APIC Support 3-34 3.6.5 APM Configuration 3-35 3.6.6 Hardware Monitor 3-36 3.7 Boot menu 3-39 3.7.1 Boot Device Priority 3-39 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-40 3.7.3 BIOS Boot Priority 3-41 3.7.4 Security 3-42 3.8 Tools menu 3-44 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash
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    AI Nap 4-24 4.3.7 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-25 4.3.8 CPU Level Up 4-27 4.3.9 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-28 4.3.10 ASUS TurboV 4-32 4.4 RAID configurations 4-34 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-34 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-35 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 4-35 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-43
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    5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX graphics cards 5-3 5.1.5 Installing the device drivers 5-4 5.1.6 Enabling the ATI
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    . This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation
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    humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste
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    need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists
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    of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete
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    CPU support list. Intel® X58 / ICH10R Up to 6.4GT/s; Intel® QuickPath Interconnect Triple channel memory architecture 6 x DIMM, max. 12GB, DDR3 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual
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    ASUS TurboV - ASUS O.C. Profile Overclocking Protection: - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - Voltiminder LED - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) External LCD Poster Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at back panel) EL I/O Q-Fan Plus ROG BIOS Wallpaper ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS Fan
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    Rampage II Extreme specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Accessories Software Form Factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors (Blue) 1 x SATA connector (Black) 1 x CPU Fan connector 3 x Chassis Fan
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    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
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    Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ROG Rampage II Extreme
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    ATA power cables Thermal sensor cables SupremeFX X-Fi Audio Card External LCD Poster ASUS Optional Fan 3-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit EL I/O Shield Cable ties ROG motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ROG Rampage II Extreme 1-1
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    character matches our trait, then join the elite club, make your presence felt, in the Republic of Gamers. Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ i7 processors in LGA1366 package with integrated memory controller to
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    This motherboard supports the latest support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. See pages 2-28 and 2-34 for details. ROG Rampage II Extreme
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    uses all high-quality Japan-made conductive polymer capacitors onboard for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with
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    motherboard at any stage! This design allows advanced user control and management to be processed at a hardware level. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for PC enthusiasts and it provides system maintenance and management with more control and efficiency. ROG Rampage II Extreme 1-5
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    achievement. Loadline Calibration Maintaining ample voltage support for the CPU is critical during overclocking. The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores
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    adjusts fan speed accordingly to achieve quiet and efficient cooling. With Q-Fan Plus, special temperature sensor cable is provided to detect temperature on any device. When used with optional fans, you may activate Q-Fan function on up to 3 additional devices of your choice! ROG Rampage II Extreme
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    solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit
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    overclocking failure, there is no need to open the system chassis to clear CMOS data. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default settings for each parameter. Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required before using C.P.R. function. ROG Rampage II Extreme
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    1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It Chapter 2: includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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    2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-22 2.6 Jumpers 2-26 2.7 Connectors 2-28 2.8 Installing accessories 2-46 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-50 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-51 ROG Rampage II Extreme
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    power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-1
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    Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge. You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. There are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for power status. For more information about voltage
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    select the voltage to display in BIOS. Refer to the illustration below for the location of the northbridge/southbridge LEDs and the table below for LED definition. IOH Voltage IOH PCIE Voltage -1.84216 1.63031-1.80256 Crazy (red) 1.65666- 1.85556- 1.85541- 1.81581- ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-3
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    (red) 2.33256- 4. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is designed to indicate the hard disk activity. It blinks when data is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. The LED does not light up when there is no hard disk drive connected to the motherboard or when the hard disk
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    till the flash stops before you press the power-on switch. 6. BIOS LED When the BIOS backup starts, the system will enter the soft-off state and the BIOS LED will blink to indicate that the backup is proceeding. Refer to 3.8.4 BIOS Flashback for further information. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-5
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    2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2.2.2 SupremeFX X-Fi audio card layout X-Fi SUPREMEFX Listen with Absolutely HD Refer to pages 2-29 and 2-37 for details about the audio jacks and connectors on this card. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) 13. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; USB910; USB1112) 14. BIOS flash setting (6-pin BIOS_FLASHBACK) 15. Thermal 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-7
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    in the image below. 2.2.5 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1366 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-9
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    2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A),
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    the socket, and then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! CPU notch Alignment key Gold triangle mark ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-11
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    7. Apply several drops of thermal paste to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer. Some heatsinks come with preapplied thermal paste.
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    holes on the motherboard. B 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. A B A A B 1 B A 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-13
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    errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. B 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in
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    2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Intel CPU spec definition, the system will not boot if only one DIMM is installed in DIMM slot A2, B2, or C2. Follow the table above for recommended memory configuration. ROG Rampage II Extreme
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    at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, see section 3.1 Extreme Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    Package Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-28 N/A N/A N/A 8 N/A 9 N/A V V V V V V V V Rampage II Extreme Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800 MHz capability Vendor Part No. DIMM socket Size SS/DS Chip No. CL Chip Brand support (Optional) A* B* Apacer BoxP/N:DH.02GAL
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    Rampage II Extreme Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendor Part No. DIMM socket Size SS/DS Chip No. CL Chip Brand support (Optional) A* B* CORSAIR Box P/N:TWIN3X2048-1600C7DHXIN (CM3X1024-1600C7DHXIN) (XMP) 2048MB (Kit of 2) SS Heat-Sink Package 7 N/A
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    Rampage II Extreme Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendor Part No. DIMM socket support (Optional) Size SS/DS Chip No. CL Chip Brand A* B* C* D* A-DATA SC63I1B16 2048MB DS K4B1G0846D 9 SAMSUNG V V V V CORSAIR BoxP/N:TW3X4G1333C9DHX (CM3X2048-1333C9DHX
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    Rampage II Extreme Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS Chip No. DIMM socket support Supports six modules inserted into both the blue slots and the white slots as two sets of Triple-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website
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    do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ROG Rampage II Extreme
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    Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support
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    CMOS/Real Time Clock compatible mouse port* 13 8 Numeric data processor 14 9 Onboard USB Controller 15 10 SATA Primary IDE (legacy mode) * These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard - - shared - - - - - - - ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-23
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    2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other
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    that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. See page 2-38 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. See page 2-35 for details. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-25
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    system so the BIOS can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to default values. If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to function, pressing down the clr CMOS switch will shut down the system and clear CMOS simultaneously. 2-26
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    ) allows you to enter BIOS MENU to select which BIOS to boot. Moving the jumper cap to pins 3-4 enables the system to boot from BIOS 1. Moving the jumper cap to pins 5-6 enables the system to boot from BIOS 2. Refer to 3.7.3 BIOS Boot Priority for further information. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-27
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    through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. 3. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high for the LAN port LED indications. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link OFF YELLOW* YELLOW* YELLOW* Speed LED OFF OFF ORANGE GREEN Description Soft-off
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    Pink Orange Black USB 2.0 devices. 16. Clear CMOS switch. Press the clear CMOS switch to clear setup information when the system hangs due to overclocking. 17. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. ROG Rampage II Extreme
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    2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the
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    DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device. Single device Two devices ," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-31
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    SATA as item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 3.4.6 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA
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    that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard. ROG Rampage II Extreme
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    install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the 1394 connector
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    the fan connectors! • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1-3, and OPT_FAN1-3 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labled OPT_FAN1/2/3 for better thermal environment. ROG Rampage II Extreme
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    to monitor temperature. The optional fan1/2/3 can work with the temperature sensors for a better cooling effect. Enable OPT FAN1/2/3 overheat protection in BIOS if you connect thermal sensor cables to these connectors. Refer to page 3-36 for details. 9. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS
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    of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, make sure that the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS is set connector Front panel audio connector Digital audio connector ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-37
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    system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to use two high-end the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for
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    12. ROG connector (3-pin ROG) This connector is for the box labeled as Republic of Gamers on the heatpipe assembly. Connect the cable of the box to this connector, and the box lights up when the system is on. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-39
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    13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system
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    manufacturers. 2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, making sure the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. 3. The front panel functions are now enabled. The figure shows the Q-Connector properly installed on the motherboard. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-41
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    2.7.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on switch Press the power-on switch to wake/power up the system. 2.
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    LCD Poster to the LCD_CON connector on the motherboard. 2. Turn on the system. After the power-on self tests (POST), the LCD Poster shows system time. 3. Press the CONFIRM button to enter TweakIt options and configure your own settings with TOGGLE, CONFIRM, and SELECT. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-43
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    detailed voltage and frequency settings, refer to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. For BIOS boot selection and backup settings, refer to 3.7.3 BIOS Boot Priority and 3.8.4 BIOS Flashback. 1 HWINFO 2 DYNAOV 3 DYNAOC 4 BIOS Options 1 VOLT 2 TEMP 3 FAN 4 FREQ 1 DDR 2 NB 3 VCORE 4 VTTCPU 5 CPUPLL 6 SB1_5V
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    busy overclocking work. Refer to the following illustration for ProbeIt location. Using ProbeIt You may connect the multitester to the motherboard as shown on Figure 1, or use the supplied ProbeIt cable to connect to the motherboard as shown on Figure 2. Figure 1 ROG Rampage II Extreme Figure
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    , and then connect on the motherboard. the fan cable. • Plug the optional fan cable to the CHA_FAN3 or OPT_FAN1/3 connector on the motherboard. • Make sure the optional fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the fan and motherboard components. 2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    1. Take out the audio card from the package. 2. Locate the audio slot on the motherboard. 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card sits on the slot completely. 4. The photo below shows the audio card installed on the motherboard. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-47
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    LCD Poster 1. Install the EL I/O shield to the chassis by snaping it in place from inside. 2. Orient the motherboard and install it to the chassis. Make sure that the motherboard external ports fit the shield openings. 3. Locate the EL_CON connector and connect the shield cable to the connector
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    third party fusion block: 1. Remove the heatsink from the motherboard. 2. Refer to the fusion block documentation to install the fusion block. Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) Vendor Swiftech Model name MCW-NBMAX Website http://www.swiftech.com/products/mcw-nbmax.asp ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-49
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    if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on. The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps (see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the
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    The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 2.10.2 Using the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section 3.6 Power Menu in Chapter 3 for details. ROG Rampage II Extreme
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    2-52 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    This chapter tells how to change the BIOS se3tup system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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    Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-20 3.5 Advanced menu 3-25 3.6 Power menu 3-34 3.7 Boot menu 3-39 3.8 Tools menu 3-44 3.9 Exit menu 3-48 ROG Rampage II Extreme
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    Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. ROG Rampage II Extreme
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    update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS
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    ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. RAMIIEXT.ROM RAMIIEXT ROG Rampage II Extreme 3-3
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    high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. b. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. c. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to display e. Click Start. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 3-4 Chapter
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    and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ROG Rampage II Extreme 3-5
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    utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. 3-6 Chapter
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    or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iExtremeII.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB
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    The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file
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    the Exit Menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ROG Rampage II Extreme 3-9
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    menu screen Menu items Menu bar Extreme Tweaker Main Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot General help Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy has the following main items: Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Main For changing the basic
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    that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 3.2.5 Sub-menu items System Time is a brief description of the selected item. Pop-up window Scroll bar ROG Rampage II Extreme 3-11
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    you install on the motherboard. Extreme Tweaker Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3192MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1333MHz CPU Level Up [Auto] Memory Level Up [Auto] Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting
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    appear when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual]. OC From CPU Level Up [Auto] After you select a CPU level and set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual], the related parameters will be adjusted accordingly. Configuration options: [Auto] [i7-crazy-3.60G] [i7-crazy-4.00G] ROG Rampage II Extreme 3-13
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    this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Refer to section 3.5.1 for details. The following two items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] or [X.M.P.]. BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to adjust the Internal Base Clock (BCLK). Use the
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    options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM REF Cycle Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [30 DRAM Clock] [36 DRAM Clock] [48 DRAM Clock] [60 DRAM Clock] [72 DRAM Clock] [82 DRAM Clock] [88 DRAM Clock] [90 DRAM Clock] [100 DRAM Clock] [110 DRAM Clock] ROG Rampage II Extreme 3-15
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    (SR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] - [14 DRAM Clock] DRAM READ to READ Delay(DD) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] - [9 DRAM Clock] DRAM READ to READ Delay(DR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] - [9 DRAM Clock] 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    (SR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] [6 DRAM Clock] EPU II Phase Control [Full Phase] Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Full Phase] Loadline Calibration [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU Load-Line mode. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to
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    onboard CPU LED color, both of which indicate voltage condition. When you set the CPU LED Selection item to [CPU PLL], the onboard CPU LED displays CPU PLL voltage condition. Refer to page 2-2 for CPU LED better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings. 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    : [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] 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 Extreme 3-19
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    screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Extreme Tweaker Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Thu 10/16/2008] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA
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    The BIOS supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ROG Rampage II Extreme
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    item. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Storage Compatible Enhanced SATA Configuration [Enhanced] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported onboard storage driver to the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology configuration
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    the Configure SATA as item under SATA Configuration to [AHCI]. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AHCI Settings AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out SATA Port1 [Not Detected] SATA Port2 [Not Detected] and Reporting Technology (SMART). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Rampage II Extreme 3-23
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    Version : 0405 Build Date : 10/15/08 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 3.20GHz Speed : 3200MHz System Memory Usable Size : 504MB BIOS Status Now BIOS status : BIOS1 BIOS Boot Selection : Hardware BIOS Name BIOS1: Normal BIOS2: Performance Select Screen Select Item F1 General
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    and other system devices. Extreme Tweaker Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP LCD Poster and LED Control Other Configuration Set Chipset, DRAM, and Clock related parameters. Select Screen
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    CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Use the and keys to adjust the value. The valid value ranges differently according to your CPU model. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] The Intel® Virtualization
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    menu. BIOS SETUP Intel VT-d Configuration Intel VT-d [Disabled] Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. Intel VT-d [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Rampage II Extreme
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    Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Device Configuration Onboard Device [Standard] High Definition Audio [Enabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller [Enabled] Controller Mode [IDE] Marvell LAN1 [Enabled] Marvell LAN2 [Enabled] LAN Boot ROM
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    ] [Disabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to set the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] The USB 2.0 Controller Mode item appears only when you enable the USB 2.0 Controller. ROG Rampage II Extreme 3-29
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    BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Allows you to enable the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to
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    ] The following items appear only when you set All LED Control to [Enabled]. ROG Logo [Enabled] If this item is set to [Enabled], the box labeled as Republic of Gamers on the heatpipe assembly lights up when the system is on. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ROG Rampage II Extreme 3-31
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    motherboard lights up when the system is on. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Voltiminder LED [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Voltiminder LED. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when you set Voltiminder LED to [Enabled]. CPU
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    will not switch between BIOS1 and BIOS2, and therefore BIOS Flashback cannot work. Configuration options: [Switch] [Keep] iROG Timer Keeper [Last State] Allows you to set the iROG Time Keeper operation mode. Configuration options: [Last State] [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Rampage II Extreme 3-33
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    Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Extreme Tweaker Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [No] [Disabled] [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Tools Exit
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    3.6.5 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By RTC Alarm Power requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Rampage II Extreme 3-35
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    or [Ignored] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan, chassis fan, power fan, and optional fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If any of the fans is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. These items are not user‑configurable. 3-36
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    chassis fan speed. Configuration options: [Standard] [Silent] [Turbo] PWRFan Control [Disabled] Allows you to select the power fan control mode. When this item is set to [Duty Mode], you can configure the Power Fan Duty item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Duty Mode] ROG Rampage II Extreme
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    [Disabled] Allows you to select the optional fan control mode. When this item is set 50%] Allows you to set the fan duty cycle. This item appears set the temperature at which the power fan rotates at low speed. This item appears the temperature at which the power fan rotates at full speed. This item
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    -xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled] ROG Rampage II Extreme 3-39
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    DEL' Message Display [Enabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system. Select Screen Select the ASUS MyLogo3™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [
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    through BIOS menu rather than by moving the BIOS_FLASHBACK jumper cap. BIOS Name Shows the description for BIOS1 and BIOS2. Forced BIOS Boot from Allows you to select from which BIOS the system boots. Highlight [BIOS1] or [BIOS2] and press , and the system will reboot. ROG Rampage II Extreme
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    > to display the configuration options. Security Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Supervisor Password User Password :Not Installed :Not "Password Uninstalled" appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 2.6 Jumpers for
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    clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ROG Rampage II Extreme
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    to confirm your choice. Please see page 3-5, section 3.1.3 for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: Rampage II Extreme VER: 0405 DATE: 10/15/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or
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    ] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit • This function can support devices such as USB flash disk or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! ROG Rampage II Extreme 3-45
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    3.8.3 AI NET 2 Ai Net 2 Pair Status Length BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Check Marvell LAN cable during POST. Check Marvell LAN cable [Disabled] Select Screen the LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    restart automatically. Refer to 2. BIOS flash setting (6-pin BIOS_FLASHBACK) in 2.6 Jumpers for further information. BIOS Description Select Allows you to add description for BIOS1 and BIOS2 to identify the difference. Configuration options: [None] [BIOS1] [BIOS2] ROG Rampage II Extreme 3-47
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    the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window
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    This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. 4 Software support
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    Chapter summary 4 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.4 RAID configurations 4-34 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-43 ROG Rampage II Extreme
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    . Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-1
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    Fi Installs the Sound Blaster X-Fi driver and utility. ASUS TweakIt Installs the ASUS TweakIt driver and utility. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver Installs the JMicron® JMB36X controller driver. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support
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    all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-3
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    ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. ASUS AI Direct Link The ASUS AI Direct Link
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    items to create the Intel ICH10R driver disk. Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit AHCI/RAID Driver Allows you to create an ICH10R 32/64bit AHCI/RAID driver disk. JMicron JMB36X 32/64 bit Driver Allows you to create a JMicron® JMB36X controller driver disk for 32/64bit system. ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-5
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    (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 4.2.6 Video menu Click the Video tab to display a list of video clips. Click the video titles to watch ROG users' outstanding performances with ROG motherboards. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support
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    information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-7
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    Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. Technical support form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format
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    Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you intend to use as your boot logo. ROG Rampage II Extreme
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    images appear on the right window pane, select an image to enlarge by clicking on it. 8. Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the
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    on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is detected on the LAN cable(s) connected to the LAN port(s). • If you want the system to check the status of the LAN cable before entering the OS, enable the item Post Check LAN Cable in the BIOS Setup. ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-11
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    X-Fi audio card installed to the motherboard, you will be able to enjoy excellent Drivers tab and click SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 4. Click the support DVD Utilities tab and click Sound Blaster X-Fi. 5. Follow the screen instructions
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    Main Panel The Main Panel displays all the features and functions your SupremeFX X-Fi audio card supports. Click each icon to configure the following settings (from left to right): Speakers and Headphone, EAX test speaker sound in turn Click to test speaker noise in turn ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-13
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    adjust effects X-Fi Crystalizer Panel Enable X-Fi Crystalizer to obtain more audio dynamics. Click to enable X-Fi Crystalizer Drag to adjust effects 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support
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    Panel This panel allows you to select a recording device and adjust recording/playback devices volume. Drag to adjust volume Click to select a recording device ROG Rampage II Extreme Click to adjust volume Click to mute volume 4-15
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    4.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can start
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    sensor also turns red. Refer to the Monitor panels section for details. Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Click the box before each preference to activate or deactivate. ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-17
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    panels display the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two the or buttons. You can also adjust the threshold values using the Config window. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in a small monitoring panel.
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    Large display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click an item from the left sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-19
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    usage. Click to display the Usage browser. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper­‑Threading, two separate chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available HDD space. 4-20 Chapter 4: Software
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    the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window has two tabs: your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-21
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    4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch EPU-6 Engine, TurboV, Fan Xpert, CPU Level Up, and AI Nap utilities easily. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer: 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an
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    window to open the monitor window. Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit. ROG Rampage II Extreme
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    a more quiet system operation. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI Nap button on the AI Suite main window. Click Yes on the confirmation screen. To exit AI Nap mode
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    Suite from the bundled support DVD. To launch the ASUS Fan Xpert utility, double-click the AI Suite icon on the Windows® notification bar and click the Fan Xpert button on the AI Suite main window. Click the dropdown list button and display the fan types. Select CPU Fan or Chassis Fan. Click to open
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    mode allows you to change the CPU fan profile under certain limitation. For Chassis Fan, only Disable/Standard/Silent/Turbo modes could be selected. Click to close the Calibration window Click to get the calibration between the fan rotation and fan speed ratio 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support
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    from the bundled Support DVD, launch the utility by doubleclicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the CPU Level Up button on the AI Suite main window. Click to select a CPU level Click to apply the selected CPU level Click to exit the utlity ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-27
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    Fan Control. Installing 6 Engine To install 6 Engine on your computer: 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-Six Engine. 3. Follow the screen instructions
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    6 Engine main menu Displays CPU Power and Total CPU Energy Saving Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is detected. Lights up when power Renew button . *• Click Total to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you launched 6 Engine. ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-29
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    drives when they are not accessed after a certain time. • CPU Loadline: Sets up the CPU loadline to manage CPU power saving. • Light: Saves CPU power to the minimum level. • Medium: Saves CPU power to the medium level. • Heavy: Saves CPU power to the highest level. 4-30 Chapter 4: Software support
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    to Auto Mode. To enable TweakIt function, set 6-Engine to other mode option. Or, you may click the TweakIt icon on the Windows® notification area and click Unlock to enable the TweakIt function. Ensure that you've installed TweakIt driver from the bundled Support DVD. ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-31
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    , all changes made in ASUS TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the next system boot. Use the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • For system stability, set ASUS EPU 6-Engine to High
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    . • The value shown in CPU Ratio Mode may be higher than your CPU default setting. This is due to Intel's Dynamic Speed Technology of automatic CPU ratio overclocking. You may turn off this feature in BIOS for manual CPU ratio adjustment. See page 3-14 for details. ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-33
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    4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge controller that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and drives. If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before
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    the configuration options. 4. Select [RAID] from the Configure SATA as item options, then press . 5. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to the system or the motherboard user guide for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-35
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    disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. To enter the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility: 1. Install all the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may
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    and press . The following screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1027 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU the selected drive. Press after completing your selection. ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-37
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    volume? (Y/N): 9. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to the Create Volume menu. 4-38 Chapter 4: Software support
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    Volume and press . The following screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1027 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] return to main menu or to go back to Create Volume menu. ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-39
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    Volume and press . The following screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1027 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU default value indicates the maximum capacity allowed. 4-40 Chapter 4: Software support
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    Volume and press . The following screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1027 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] arrow key to select RAID 5(Parity), and then press . ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-41
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    volume? (Y/N): 9. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu or to go back to the Create Volume menu. 4-42 Chapter 4: Software support
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    Intel® ICH10R RAID driver disk. 4. Insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive or connect a USB flash disk if you are using Windows Vista OS. 5. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection. ROG Rampage II Extreme
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    , make sure you select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista: 1. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/ USB port. 2. During the OS
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    Multiple 5GPU This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. technology support
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    Chapter summary 5 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-6 ROG Rampage II Extreme
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    For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows Vista, go to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. Select your current graphics card driver/s. 4. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. Turn off your computer. ROG Rampage II Extreme 5-1
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    the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi- or a DVI cable to the graphics card. Goldfingers 5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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    the three graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than three PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi- separately. 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. ROG Rampage II Extreme 5-3
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    that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). • If you are using a Triple CrossFireX system, ensure to install the ATI® Catalyst™ driver under Windows® Vista™. The ATI Triple CrossFireX technology
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    . 3. Select Enable CrossFireX. 1 4. From the list, select the appropriate GPU combination to apply the CrossFireX technology. 5. Click Apply, and then click OK to exit the window. 2 3 4 5 ROG Rampage II Extreme 5-5
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    supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. See page 2-38 for details. • We recommend that you install additional chassis fans
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    the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. SLI bridge Goldfingers ROG Rampage II Extreme 5-7
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    the three graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi- DVI cable to the graphics card. 3-Way SLI bridge 5-8 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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    the following two methods. A. Right click on the empty space of the Windows® desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears (See Step B5 on page 5-13). B1. If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step (A), select Personalize. ROG Rampage II Extreme 5-9
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    B2. From the Personalization window, select Display Settings. B3. From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advanced Settings. B4. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. 5-10 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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    rendered content. When done, click Apply. Enabling Triple SLI settings 1. From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration, and then click Enable 3-way NVIDIA SLI. When done, click Apply. demonstrations are rendered, indicating the 3-way SLI status. ROG Rampage II Extreme 5-11
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    5-12 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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    The Appendix lists the debug code table A for the LCD Poster. Appendix: Debug code table
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    Chapter summary A Debug code table A-1 ROG Rampage II Extreme
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    Program early chipset according to CMOS setup. Example: onboard IDE controller. 4. Measure CPU speed. 5. Invoke video BIOS. Initialize VGA BIOS 1. Initialize multi-language 2. Put information on screen display, including BIOS logo, CPU type, CPU speed . Reset keyboard. ROG Rampage II Extreme A-1
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    . Detect serial ports & parallel ports. Detect & install co-processor New CPU installed Execute EZ Flash CPR error Fan error UCODE error Floppy error Keyboard error HDD error CMOS error Mouse error HDD smart function error Hard monitor error AI NET error Case open A-2 Appendix: Debug code table
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    IRQs. Initialize device option ROMs. 1. Program daylight saving 2. Update keyboard LED & typematic rate 1. Build MP table 2. Build & update ESCD 3. Set CMOS century to 20h or 19h 4. Load CMOS time into DOS timer tick 5. Build MSIRQ routing table. Boot attempt (INT 19h) ROG Rampage II Extreme A-3
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    A-4 Appendix: Debug code table
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