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    Motherboard Rampage II GENE
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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 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
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    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 Tuner 3-10 3.3.5 CPU Ratio Setting 3-11 3.3.6 CPU Configuration 3-11 3.3.7 DRAM
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    3.3.9 EPU II Phase Control 3-13 3.3.10 CPU Load-Line Calibration 3-14 3.3.11 QPI Load-Line Calibration 3-14 3.3.12 CPU Differential Amplitude 3-14 3.3.13 NB OCP 3-14 3.3.14 DRAM OCP 3-14 3.3.15 Extreme OV 3-14 3.3.16 CPU Voltage 3-14 3.3.17 CPU PLL Voltage 3-15 3.3.18 QPI/DRAM Core Voltage
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    menu 3-43 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-5 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-5 4.2.6 Video menu 4-6 4.2.7 ASUS Contact information
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    AI Nap 4-23 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-24 4.3.7 CPU Level Up 4-26 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-27 4.3.9 ASUS TurboV 4-31 4.4 RAID configurations 4-33 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-33 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-34 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-34 4.4.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager
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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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    service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals 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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    Rampage II GENE specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor Supports Intel® Dynamic Speed Technology * Refer to www.asus.com
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    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 panel) Power Design - 8-phase CPU power - 2-phase QPI/DRAM power - 2-phase NB power - 2-
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    Rampage II GENE specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector for two devices 7 x SATA connectors 5 x Fan connectors: 1 x CPU / 2 x Chassis / 2 x Optional 2 x Thermal sensor connectors 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x LCD Poster
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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 GENE
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    1�x�E�x�te�rn�a�l L�C�D��Po�s�te�r 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Cable ties 1 x ROG theme label Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ROG Rampage II GENE 1-1
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    Gamers. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging 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 support 3-channel (6 DIMMs) DDR3 memory. Supports Intel
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    on Demand Why choose when you can have both? SLI or CrossFireX? Fret no longer because with the ROG Rampage II GENE, you'll be able to run both multi-GPU setups. The board features SLI/CrossFire on Demand technology, supporting SLI or CrossFireX configuration. Whichever path you take, you can
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    , over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are all here CPU overclocking! 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
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    power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking-helping save power and money. See page 4-27 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ROG Rampage II GENE 1-5
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    that are among the industry's highest. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to 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
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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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    Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 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 2-23 2.6 Jumper 2-27 2.7 Connectors 2-28 2.8 Starting up for the first time 2-43 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-44 ROG Rampage II GENE
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    Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-1
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    motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge. You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. CPU LED The CPU LED has three voltage displays: CPU Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage and QPI/DRAM Core voltage; you can select the voltage to display in BIOS.
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    the ICH Voltage or the ICH PCIE Voltage. You can select the voltage to display in BIOS. Refer to the illustration below for the location of the northbridge/southbridge LEDs and the table 84231 1.60366-1.84216 1.63031-1.80256 Crazy (red) 1.65666- 1.85556- 1.85541- 1.81581- ROG Rampage II GENE 2-3
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    LED Refer to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. Normal (green) DRAM Bus Voltage 1.51106 when there is no hard disk drive connected to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch. When is loading failsafe settings for memory compatibility after pressing the MemOK! switch. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-5
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    2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Switches/Slots 1. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2; 3-pin OPT_FAN1-2) 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. LGA1366 CPU rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-7
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    in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place eight (8) 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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    2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor. • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1
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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, ensure 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), then
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    of 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 GENE 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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    the 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 B A 1 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. ROG Rampage II GENE 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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    System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory 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 GENE
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    a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its SPD. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may
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    Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) 9-9-9-28 9-9-9-28 (1333-9-9-9-24) 9-9-9-28 (1333-9-9-9-24) 9-9-9-28 (1333-9-9-9-24) 9-9-9-24 (2000-9-9-9-24) 8 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* 1.9 • 2.0 • 2 • • 2 • 1.65 • 1.9 • • Rampage II GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL
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    Rampage II GENE Motherboard Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) 8-8-8-24 (1333-9-9-9-24) 7-7-7-20 (1333-9-9-9-24) 20 (1333-9-9-9-24) 8-8-8-24 (1601-8-8-8-24) 9-9-9-24 (1601-9-9-9-24) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* 1.651.85 •• • • 1.751.85 •• •
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    support (Optional) A* B* C* D* 1.7-1.9 • • • • • • • • • • • 1.65 • • • 2.0 • • • • 1.65 • • • • 1.65 • • • • Rampage II GENE Motherboard ELPIDA DS ELPIDA SS N/A SS N/A Chip NO. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Heat-Sink Package J1108BABG-DJ-E J1108BABG-DJ-E(ECC) J1108BABG-DJ-E
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    Rampage II GENE Motherboard Asint ASUS Z9HWR Z9HWR Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing DIMM (BIOS) (1333-9-9-9-24) 7-7-7-18 (1333-7-7-7-18) 8-8-8-21 -6-5-5-20) 7-7-7-20 (1333-9-9-9-24) Voltage 1.51.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D 1.5-1.6 1.5-1.6 1.5 •••• •• ••••
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    slots as two set of Triple-channel memory configuration. • According to Intel spec definition, DDR3-1600 is supported for one DIMM per channel only. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-21
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    components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clip 1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The
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    (if your motherboard is already installed drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details. ROG Rampage II GENE
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    interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Redirect to IRQ#9 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 6 14 Reserved 7 15 Reserved 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9 4 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 10
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    x4 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. PCI slot PCI Express 2.0 x16_2 slot PCI Express x4 slot PCI Express 2.0 x16_1 slot ROG Rampage II GENE
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    2.0 x16_1 slot for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 (blue) slots for PCI Express x16 graphics il�s�. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using
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    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. ROG Rampage II GENE
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    LINK LED LED LAN port 4. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 5. Clear CMOS switch. Press the clear CMOS switch to clear setup information when the system hangs due to overclocking. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    insert a SATA connector into this external SATA port. • To enable hot-plugging, set the Controller Mode item in the BIOS setting to [AHCI], and then reboot the system. See section 3.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration for In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ROG Rampage II GENE 2-29
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    cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra 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 Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master
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    with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH10R RAID controllers. • These Windows® XP SP1 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 3.4.5 Storage Configuration for details. ROG Rampage II GENE
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    hard disk drive. To enable hot-plugging, set the Controller Mode item in the BIOS setting to [AHCI], and then reboot the system. 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
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    chassis. Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-33
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    for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]; if you want to
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    may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labled OPT_FAN1/2 for better thermal environment. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-35
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    want to monitor temperature. The optional fan1/2 can work with the temperature sensors for a better cooling effect. Enable OPT FAN1/2 overheat protection in BIOS if you connect thermal sensor cables to these connectors. Refer to page 3-34 for details. 11. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS
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    power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • If you want to use 600AP Silverstone SST-ST75ZF EnerMAX EG701AX-VE (E)(24P) ROG Rampage II GENE 2-37
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    System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2- turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns
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    by different manufacturers. 2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, ensuring 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 GENE 2-39
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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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    3. MemOK! switch Press the MemOK! switch to load failsafe settings for memory compatibility and improving system boot success. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-41
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    and LCD Poster 1. Install the I/O shield to the chassis by snaping it in place from inside. 2. Orient the motherboard and install it to the chassis. Ensure that the motherboard external ports fit the shield openings. 3. Thread the LCD Poster cable through the back I/O shield opening until the
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    ) No memory detected One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Hardware component failure 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-43
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    Off button to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 2.9.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system
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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 3-6 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-9 3.4 Main menu 3-18 3.5 Advanced menu 3-22 3.6 Power menu 3-30 3.7 Boot menu 3-35 3.8 Tools menu 3-39 3.9 Exit menu 3-43 ROG Rampage II GENE
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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 GENE 3-1
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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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    The 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. RAMIIGEN.ROM RAMIIGEN ROG Rampage II GENE 3-3
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    latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS BIOS file is found. When found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support
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    or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. If you want
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    program This motherboard supports two programmable firmware chips that you can update using the provided utility described in section 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to "Run Setup." This
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    fields General help Extreme Tweaker Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools has the following main items: Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing screen to another. ROG Rampage II GENE 3-7
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    to 3.2.7 Pop-up window. 3.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for screen. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor
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    Mode [Extreme OC] CPU Level Up [Auto] Memory Level Up [Auto] Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Ratio Status:(Min:12, Max: 20) Ratio Actual Value:20 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] CPU Configuration DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Timing Control EPU II Phase Control [Full Phase] CPU Load-Line Calibration
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    configure the settings in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] after selecting a CPU level. Configuration options: [Auto] [i7-940-2.93G] [i7-965-3.20G] [i7-crazy-3.60G] [i7-crazy-4.00G] 3.3.3 Memory Level Up [Auto] Allows you to select a memory level, and the related parameters will be
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    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 and keys to adjust the value. You can also type the desired value using the numeric keypad. The values range from 100 to 500. ROG Rampage II GENE 3-11
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    set the DRAM timing control features. The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. 1st Information: 6-6-6- DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    Delay(DR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] - [9 DRAM Clock] DRAM WRITE to WRITE Delay(SR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] [6 DRAM Clock] 3.3.9 EPU II Phase Control [Full Phase] Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Full Phase] ROG Rampage II GENE 3-13
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    Load-Line mode. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to improve QPI VDroop directly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.12 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV
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    CPU LED Selection item to [QPI/ DRAM Core], the onboard CPU LED displays QPI/DRAM Core voltage condition. Refer to page 2-2 for CPU 01325V interval. 3.3.21 ICH Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the I/O Controller Hub (ICH) voltage. The values range from 1.11341V to 2.00116V with Rampage II GENE 3-15
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    to work stably under high voltage settings. CPU Voltage CPU PLL Voltage QPI/DRAM Core Voltage IOH Voltage IOH PCIE Voltage ICH control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.27 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance BCLK overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control
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    [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
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    screen items and how to navigate through them. Extreme Tweaker Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot System Time [10:55:25] the system date. 3.4.3 Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options: [Chinese BIG5] [Chinese (
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    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 GENE
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    for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI]. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver Intel® Matrix Storage Technology configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this item to [RAID]. 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main BIOS Information Version : 0208 Build Date: 02/03/09 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.67GHz Speed : 2666MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1016MB ROG Rampage II GENE 3-21
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    Ratio Setting C1E Support Hardware Prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Intel(R) Virtualization Tech CPU TM function [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual
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    Enabled] [Disabled] *Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] A20M [Disabled] Legacy OSes and APs may need A20M enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Rampage II GENE 3-23
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    [Enabled] When set to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed. When set to [Enabled], the CPU speed is controlled by the operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] *Intel(R) TurboMode tech [Enabled] Turbo mode allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in
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    to [AHCI]. Realtek LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you enable the previous item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Rampage II GENE 3-25
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    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. BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Allows you to enable the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. Configuration options
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    Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ROG Rampage II GENE 3-27
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    3.5.6 LCD Poster and LED Control BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced LCD Poster and LED Control LCD Poster Backlight [Turn Off] LCD Poster Backlight(S5) [Turn Off] LCD Poster Mode [Current Time] All LED Control Voltiminder LED CPU LED Selection NB LED Selection SB LED Selection [Enabled]
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    switch the onboard CPU LED display between CPU voltage [CPU], CPU PLL voltage [CPU PLL] and QPI/DRAM Core voltage [QPI/DRAM Core]. Configuration options: [CPU] [CPU PLL] [QPI/DRAM Core] NB LED Keeper operation mode. Configuration options: [Last State] [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Rampage II GENE 3-29
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    BIOS SETUP UTILITY �M�a�i�n A�d�v�a�n��c�e�d� Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI
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    3.6.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By RTC Alarm Power On requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [�E�n�a�b�l�e�d��] ROG Rampage II GENE 3-31
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    Fan Speed Monitor Fan Speed Control BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Voltage Monitor Voltage Monitor CPU Voltage; CPU PLL Voltage; QPI/DRAM Core 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
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    Fan Speed Control Fan Speed Control CPU Q-Fan Control Chassis Q-Fan Control BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power [Disabled] [Disabled] OPTFan1 Control Di�sa�bl�ed�] OPTFan2 Control [Disabled] CPU Q-Fan Control CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-fan control
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    to set the temperature at which the power fan rotates at low speed. This item appears when the OPTFan1/2 Control item is set to [User Mode]. Configuration options set the temperature at which the power fan rotates at full speed. This item appears when the OPTFan1/2 Control item is set to [User Mode
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    Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.7.1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [Hard Drive] 2nd Boot Device [Removable the system. Configuration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled] ROG Rampage II GENE 3-35
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    feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo3™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state
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    press to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 2.6 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. ROG Rampage II GENE
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    password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to 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
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    V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: RampageII GENE VER: 0208 DATE: 02/03/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit ROG Rampage II GENE 3-39
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    to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press , and choose a profile to load. Start O.C. Profile Allows you to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Press to run the utility. ASUSTek O.C. Profile Utility V1.34 Current CMOS BOARD: RampageII GENE VER: 0208 DATE
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    ; CPU Ratio Setting; CPU Voltage; CPU PLL Voltage; QPI/DRAM Core Voltage; IOH Voltage; IOH PCIE Voltage; ICH Voltage; ICH PCIE Voltage; DRAM Bus Voltage Allows you to use the and keys to adjust the values for each item. Refer to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker Menu for details. ROG Rampage II GENE
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    3.8.4 AI NET 2 Ai Net 2 Pair Status Length BIOS SETUP UTILITY Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Tools Check Realtek LAN cable during POST. It will take 3 to checking of the LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option window appears. Select YES to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ROG Rampage II GENE
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    3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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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 4-33 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-40 ROG Rampage II GENE
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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 GENE 4-1
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    Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset inf update program. SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® audio driver and application. Realtek RTL8111B/C LAN Driver Installs the Realtek® Gigabit Ethernet Driver. JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver Installs the JMicron® JMB36X controller driver
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    update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems
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    such as movies, music, etc. ASUS TurboV Installs ASUS TurboV, the advanced overclocking tool for extreme O.C. record. ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. Adobe Reader 8 Installs utility for easy file-compression and protection. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support
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    The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. ROG Rampage II GENE 4-5
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    tab to display a list of video clips. Click the video titles to watch ROG users' outstanding performances with ROG motherboards. 4.2.7 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user
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    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. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. ROG Rampage II GENE 4-7
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    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. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support
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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 GENE 4-9
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    7. When the logo 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.
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    a list of Creative® media utilities that help you manage and play your media files. Click Help in each utility control panel to know more about them. Double-click the Volume Panel icon to launch the Mixer control panel. Click Main Display to the Main Panel. to go ROG Rampage II GENE 4-11
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    Main Panel The Main Panel displays all the features and functions the SupremeFX X-Fi supports. Click each icon to configure the following settings (from left to right): Speakers and Headphone, EAX Effects, speaker sound in turn Click to test speaker noise in turn 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support
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    ) Drag to 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 ROG Rampage II GENE 4-13
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    adjust recording/playback devices volume. Drag to adjust volume Click to select a recording device 4-14 Click to adjust volume Click to mute volume Chapter 4: Software support
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    4.3.3 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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    Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle
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    display the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in Config window. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in a small monitoring panel. Click to increase value Click to decrease value ROG Rampage II GENE 4-
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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 panel before DMI Information to display the available information. 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support
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    CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Click to display the Usage browser. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. If the CPU The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available HDD space. ROG Rampage II GENE 4-19
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    memory. The pie chart at 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 your saved configuration Saves your configuration 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support
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    the Normal icon to restore the system to normal state. Click to restore to normal Click to launch EPU-6 Engine Click to launch TurboV ROG Rampage II GENE Click to launch AI Nap Click to launch CPU Level Up Click to launch Fan Xpert 4-21
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    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. 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support
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    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 button. Unclick the the item to switch the function back. ROG Rampage II GENE 4-23
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    variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Install AI 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
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    when the temperature exceeds 70ºC. • User: This 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 ROG Rampage II GENE Click to get the calibration between the
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    Up allows you to overclock immediately with OC profile presets in WIndows® environment without the hassle of entering BIOS. After installing AI Suite 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
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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 saving . *• Click Total to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you launched 6 Engine. 4-28 Chapter 4: Software support
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    disk 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. ROG Rampage II GENE 4-29
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    Turn Off hard disks CPU Loadline Overclocking +1% to +30% N/A N/A Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours N/A Fan Control N/A AI Nap Idle Time 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. 4-
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    CPU Frequency in TurboV. For advanced overclocking: Set BCLK Frequency in BIOS to 200MHz or above for an adjustment range from 200MHz to 500MHz in TurboV. For general overclocking: Set BCLK Frequency in BIOS below 200MHz for an adjustment range from 100MHz to 250MHz in TurboV. ROG Rampage II GENE
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    voltage, DRAM Reference voltage, and CPU ratio. Advance Mode CPU Ratio Mode Advanced CPU and DRAM voltage settings Adjusts CPU core ratio Displays CPU frequency • Only Intel® Core™ i7 Extreme Edition processors support the CPU Ratio function. • Set the CPU Ratio Setting BIOS item to [Auto] before
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    The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge controller that supports RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. Refer to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. ROG Rampage II GENE
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    4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID set(s) using SATA HDDs. To do this: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Go to
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    Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. To enter the Intel® Matrix Storage BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration. ROG Rampage II GENE
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    and press . The following screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1038 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU selected drive. Press after completing your selection 4-36 Chapter 4: Software support
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    create this 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. ROG Rampage II GENE 4-37
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    Volume and press . The following screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1038 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ DELETE VOLUME MENU menu, or press to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu. 4-38 Chapter 4: Software support
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    warning message appears. [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): 2. Press to exit or press to return to the utility main menu. ROG Rampage II GENE 4-39
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    screen instructions to complete the process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in Windows®: 1. Start Windows®. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 3. Go to the Make disk menu, and then click Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID Driver Disk
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    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 installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. ROG Rampage II GENE
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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 5-5 ROG Rampage II GENE
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    2. 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 GENE 5-1
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    CrossFireX graphics cards The following pictures are for reference only. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Prepare two or a DVI cable to the graphics card. Goldfingers 5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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    the ATI icon in the Windows notification area and select Cayalist Control Center. 2. The Catalyst Control Center Setup Assistant appears when the system detects the existance of multigraphics cards. Click Go to continue to the Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window. ROG Rampage II GENE 5-3
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    In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure. 2. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display GPU. 3. Select Enable CrossFireX. 1 4. Click Apply, and then click OK to exit the window. 2 3 4 5-4 Chapter 5: Multiple
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    power required by your system. See page 2-37 for details. • We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. ROG Rampage II GENE 5-5
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    only. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Prepare two SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the two Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. SLI bridge Goldfingers 5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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    by 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 5-9). B1. If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step (A), select Personalize. ROG Rampage II GENE 5-7
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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. 5-8 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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    B5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration. Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. When done, click Apply. ROG Rampage II GENE 5-9
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    5-10 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 GENE
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    CPU. 3. 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 GENE
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    controller 2. Set up floppy related fields in 40:hardware. Detect & install all IDE devices: HDD, LS120, ZIP, CDROM. 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
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    of 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 GENE A-3
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