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4.4.1 Configure System Performance Settings CPU Level Up [Auto] Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to the selected CPU level. If you want to manually configure the settings in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] after selecting a CPU level. Configuration options: [Auto] [E6400] [E6550] [E6600] [E6700] [X6800] [E6850] [Crazy] • The configuration options may vary depending on your CPU type. • The option [Crazy] appears only when you use a CPU above E6600. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Super MemProfile CPU Level Up Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Loads the standard settings for the system. Loads the optimal settings for the system. Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically. Super Memory Profile [Profile #1] Allows you to select the memory profile during overclocking between [Profile #1] (high performance) and [Profile #2] (high frequency). This item appears only when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Super MemProfile].� Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] OC From CPU Level Up [Auto] After you select a CPU level, the FSB Frequency and DRAM Frequency items will be adjusted accordingly. This item appears only when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [E6400] [E6550] [E6600] [E6700] [X6800] [E6850] [Crazy] The option [Crazy] appears only when you use a CPU above E6600. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Enter a ratio using the numeric keypad, and the system will detect possible values. Use the and keys to select a ratio. �T�h�e��v�a��li�d��v�a�l�u�e��r�a�n��g�e�s��d��if�fe��re��n�t�ly� according to your CPU model. FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [266MHz] [333MHz] [400MHz] ROG Rampage Formula 4-17

Section	Page
Contents	3
Notices	7
Safety information	8
About this guide	9
Rampage Formula specifications summary	11
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	20
1.3.3 ROG unique features	22
1.3.4 ASUS special features	23
Chapter 2: Hardware information	25
2.1 Before you proceed	27
2.2 Motherboard overview	30
2.2.1 Placement direction	30
2.2.2 Screw holes	30
2.2.3 Motherboard layout	31
2.2.4 Audio card layout	31
2.2.5 Layout contents	32
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	34
2.3.1 Installing the CPU	35
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	37
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	39
2.3.4 Installing the optional fans	41
2.4 System memory	42
2.4.1 Overview	42
2.4.2 Memory configurations	43
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 slots	49
2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots	49
2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots	49
2.6 Slide switch	50
2.7 Audio card, I/O shield, and LCD Poster installation	51
2.7.1 Audio card Installation	51
2.7.2 I/O shield and LCD Poster Installation	52
2.8 Connectors	53
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors	53
2.8.2 Internal connectors	55
2.8.3 Onboard switches	64
Chapter 3: Powering up	65
3.1 Starting up for the first time	67
3.2 Turning off the computer	68
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function	68
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch	68
Chapter 4: BIOS setup	69
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	71
4.1.1 ASUS Update utility	71
4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	74
4.1.3 AFUDOS utility	75
4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	77
4.2 BIOS setup program	78
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen	79
4.2.2 Menu bar	79
4.2.3 Navigation keys	79
4.2.4 Menu items	80
4.2.5 Sub-menu items	80
4.2.6 Configuration fields	80
4.2.7 Pop-up window	80
4.2.8 Scroll bar	80
4.2.9 General help	80
4.3 Main menu	81
4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	81
4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	81
4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]	81
4.3.4 Language [English]	81
4.3.5 SATA 1–6	82
4.3.6 SATA Configuration	83
4.3.7 AHCI Configuration	84
4.3.8 System Information	85
4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu	86
4.4.1 Configure System Performance Settings	87
4.5 Advanced menu	94
4.5.1 CPU Configuration	94
4.5.2 Chipset	96
4.5.3 OnBoard Devices Configuration	97
4.5.4 USB Configuration	98
4.5.5 PCI PnP	99
4.6 Power menu	100
4.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	100
4.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [Disabled]	100
4.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]	100
4.6.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	100
4.6.5 APM Configuration	101
4.6.6 Hardware Monitor	102
4.7 Boot menu	106
4.7.1 Boot Device Priority	106
4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration	107
4.7.3 Security	108
4.8 Tools menu	110
4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	110
4.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	111
4.8.3 Ai Net 2	112
4.9 Exit menu	113
Chapter 5: Software support	115
5.1 Installing an operating system	117
5.2 Support DVD information	117
5.2.1 Running the support DVD	117
5.2.2 Drivers menu	118
5.2.3 Utilities menu	119
5.2.4 Make Disk menu	121
5.2.5 Manuals menu	122
5.2.6 Video menu	122
5.2.7 ASUS Contact information	123
5.2.8 Other information	123
5.3 Software information	125
5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™	125
5.3.2 AI NET 2	127
5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)	128
5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II	137
5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite	143
5.3.6 ASUS EPU Utility—AI Gear 3	145
5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap	146
5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2	147
5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster	148
5.3.10 CPU Level Up	149
5.3.11 ASUS AI Direct Link	150
5.4 RAID configurations	152
5.4.1 RAID definitions	152
5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	153
5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations	153
5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk	161
5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	161
5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows®	161
Appendix: CPU features	163
A.1 Intel® EM64T	165
A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)	165
A.2.1 System requirements	165
A.2.2 Using the EIST	166
A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology	167
Using the Hyper-Threading Technology	167