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2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B and Channel C. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel or triple-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are supported for one DIMM per channel only. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install 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 operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, see section 3.3 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

Section	Page
Contents	3
Notices	8
Safety information	9
About this guide	10
Rampage II GENE specifications summary	12
Chapter 1: Product introduction	15
1.1 Welcome!	17
1.2 Package contents	17
1.3 Special features	18
1.3.1 Product highlights	18
1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features	19
1.3.3 ROG unique features	20
1.3.4 ASUS special features	21
Chapter 2: Hardware information	23
2.1 Before you proceed	25
2.2 Motherboard overview	30
2.2.1 Motherboard layout	30
2.2.2 Layout contents	31
2.2.3 Placement direction	32
2.2.4 Screw holes	32
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	33
2.3.1 Installing the CPU	34
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	37
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	38
2.4 System memory	39
2.4.1 Overview	39
2.4.2 Memory configurations	40
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM	46
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM	46
2.5 Expansion slots	47
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card	47
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	47
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments	48
2.5.4 PCI slot	49
2.5.5 PCI Express x4 slot	49
2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots	49
2.6 Jumper	51
2.7 Connectors	52
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors	52
2.7.2 Internal connectors	54
2.7.3 Onboard switches	64
2.7.4 Installing I/O shield and LCD Poster	66
2.8 Starting up for the first time	67
2.9 Turning off the computer	68
2.9.1 Using the OS shut down function	68
2.9.2 Using the dual function power switch	68
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	69
3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	71
3.1.1 ASUS Update utility	71
3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	74
3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	75
3.2 BIOS setup program	76
3.2.1 BIOS menu screen	77
3.2.2 Menu bar	77
3.2.3 Navigation keys	77
3.2.4 Menu items	78
3.2.5 Submenu items	78
3.2.6 Configuration fields	78
3.2.7 Pop-up window	78
3.2.8 Scroll bar	78
3.2.9 General help	78
3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu	79
3.3.1 Tuning Mode [Extreme OC]	80
3.3.2 CPU Level Up [Auto]	80
3.3.3 Memory Level Up [Auto]	80
3.3.4 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	80
3.3.5 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]	81
3.3.6 CPU Configuration	81
3.3.7 DRAM Frequency [Auto]	82
3.3.8 DRAM Timing Control	82
3.3.9 EPU II Phase Control [Full Phase]	83
3.3.10 CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto]	84
3.3.11 QPI Load-Line Calibration [Disabled]	84
3.3.12 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto]	84
3.3.13 NB OCP [Enabled]	84
3.3.14 DRAM OCP [Enabled]	84
3.3.15 Extreme OV [Disabled]	84
3.3.16 CPU Voltage [Auto]	84
3.3.17 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]	85
3.3.18 QPI/DRAM Core Voltage [Auto]	85
3.3.19 IOH Voltage [Auto]	85
3.3.20 IOH PCIE Voltage [Auto]	85
3.3.21 ICH Voltage [Auto]	85
3.3.22 ICH PCIE Voltage [Auto]	85
3.3.23 DRAM Bus Voltage [Auto]	85
3.3.24 DRAM REF Voltages	86
3.3.25 Debug Mode [String]	86
3.3.26 Keyboard TweakIt Control [Disabled]	86
3.3.27 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	86
3.3.28 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]	86
3.3.29 CPU Clock Skew [Auto]	87
3.3.30 IOH Clock Skew [Auto]	87
3.4 Main menu	88
3.4.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	88
3.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	88
3.4.3 Language [English]	88
3.4.4 SATA 1–6	89
3.4.5 Storage Configuration	90
3.4.6 System Information	91
3.5 Advanced menu	92
3.5.1 CPU Configuration	92
3.5.2 Chipset	94
3.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration	95
3.5.4 USB Configuration	96
3.5.5 PCI PnP	97
3.5.6 LCD Poster and LED Control	98
3.5.7 iROG Configuration	99
3.6 Power menu	100
3.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	100
3.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]	100
3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]	100
3.6.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	100
3.6.5 APM Configuration	101
3.6.6 Hardware Monitor	102
3.7 Boot menu	105
3.7.1 Boot Device Priority	105
3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration	106
3.7.3 Security	107
3.8 Tools menu	109
3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	109
3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	110
3.8.3 TweakIt Batch File	111
3.8.4 AI NET 2	112
3.9 Exit menu	113
Chapter 4: Software support	115
4.1 Installing an operating system	117
4.2 Support DVD information	117
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	117
4.2.2 Drivers menu	118
4.2.3 Utilities menu	119
4.2.4 Make disk menu	121
4.2.5 Manual menu	121
4.2.6 Video menu	122
4.2.7 ASUS Contact information	122
4.2.8 Other information	123
4.3 Software information	125
4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™	125
4.3.2 Sound Blaster X-Fi audio utility	127
4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II	131
4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite	137
4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap	139
4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert	140
4.3.7 CPU Level Up	142
4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine	143
4.3.9 ASUS TurboV	147
4.4 RAID configurations	149
4.4.1 RAID definitions	149
4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	150
4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS	150
4.4.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility	151
4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk	156
4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	156
4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	156
Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support	159
5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	161
5.1.1 Requirements	161
5.1.2 Before you begin	161
5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards	162
5.1.4 Installing the device drivers	163
5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	163
5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology	165
5.2.1 Requirements	165
5.2.2 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards	166
5.2.3 Installing the device drivers	167
5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology	167