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EPU II Phase Control [Auto], CPU Voltage [Auto], Loadline Calibration [Auto], CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]

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Common Performance Level [05] (This value is auto-detected) Set this item to a higher level for better compatibility or a lower level for better performance. Use the and keys to adjust the value or type the desired value using the numeric keypad. The values range from 1 to 31. Pull-In of CHA PH2 [Disabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to enhance DRAM Channel A, Phase 1 to 2. The number of phases is determined by DRAM frequency and FSB strap. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU II Phase Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Full Phase] The following items-CPU Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, North Bridge Voltage, DRAM Voltage, South Bridge 1.5 Voltage, South Bridge 1.05 Voltage�-��a�r�e��a�d�j�u�s�t�e�d��b�y��ty�p��in��g�t��h��e��d��e��s��i�r��e��d��v��a��l�u��e��s��u��s��i�n��g��th��e��n�u�m��e�r�ic� keypad and press the key. You can also use the and keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU voltage. The text color in the configuration field corresponds to the onboard CPU LED color, both of which indicate voltage condition. When you set the CPU LED Selection item to [Vcore], the onboard CPU LED displays CPU voltage condition. Refer to page 2-1 for CPU LED definition. The values range from 1.10000V to 2.40000V with a 0.00625V interval. Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. Loadline Calibration [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU Load-Line mode. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to improve CPU VDroop directly. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU PLL voltage. The text color in the configuration field corresponds to the 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 2-1 for CPU LED definition. The values range from 1.50V to 3.00V with a 0.013V interval. 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup

Section	Page
Contents	3
Notices	8
Safety information	9
About this guide	10
Rampage Extreme specifications summary	12
Chapter 1: Product introduction	17
1.1 Welcome!	19
1.2 Package contents	19
1.3 Special features	20
1.3.1 Product highlights	20
1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features	23
1.3.3 ROG unique features	25
1.3.4 ASUS special features	26
Chapter 2: Hardware information	29
2.1 Before you proceed	31
2.2 Motherboard overview	34
2.2.1 Motherboard layout	34
2.2.2 SupremeFX X-Fi audio card layout	34
2.2.3 Layout contents	35
2.2.4 Placement direction	36
2.2.5 Screw holes	36
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	37
2.3.1 Installing the CPU	38
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	41
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	42
2.4 System memory	43
2.4.1 Overview	43
2.4.2 Memory configurations	43
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM	46
2.5.4 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 and jumper	50
2.7 Connectors	52
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors	52
2.7.2 Internal connectors	54
2.7.3 Onboard switches	66
2.7.4 TweakIt	67
2.8 Installing accessories	69
2.8.1 Installing the optional fan	69
2.8.2 Installing the audio card	70
2.8.3 Installing EL I/O shield and LCD Poster	71
2.8.4 Installing Fusion Block System accessory	72
2.8.5 Replacing NB or MOS Thermal Kit	74
2.8.6 Installing DIY Pedestal	76
2.9 Starting up for the first time	77
2.10 Turning off the computer	78
2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function	78
2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch	78
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	79
3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	81
3.1.1 ASUS Update utility	81
3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	84
3.1.3 AFUDOS utility	85
3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	87
3.2 BIOS setup program	88
3.2.1 BIOS menu screen	89
3.2.2 Menu bar	89
3.2.3 Navigation keys	89
3.2.4 Menu items	90
3.2.5 Sub-menu items	90
3.2.6 Configuration fields	90
3.2.7 Pop-up window	90
3.2.8 Scroll bar	90
3.2.9 General help	90
3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu	91
3.3.1 Configure System Performance Settings	92
3.4 Main menu	101
3.4.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	101
3.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	101
3.4.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]	101
3.4.4 Language [English]	101
3.4.5 SATA 1–6	102
3.4.6 Storage Configuration	103
3.4.7 AHCI Configuration	104
3.4.8 System Information	105
3.5 Advanced menu	106
3.5.1 Chipset	106
3.5.2 Onboard Devices Configuration	107
3.5.3 USB Configuration	109
3.5.4 PCI PnP	110
3.5.5 LCD Poster and LED Control	110
3.5.6 Other Configuration	112
3.6 Power menu	113
3.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	113
3.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]	113
3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]	113
3.6.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	113
3.6.5 APM Configuration	114
3.6.6 Hardware Monitor	115
3.7 Boot menu	118
3.7.1 Boot Device Priority	118
3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration	119
3.7.3 BIOS Boot Priority	120
3.7.4 Security	121
3.8 Tools menu	123
3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	123
3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	124
3.8.3 AI NET 2	125
3.8.4 BIOS Flashback	126
3.9 Exit menu	127
Chapter 4: Software support	129
4.1 Installing an operating system	131
4.2 Support DVD information	131
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	131
4.2.2 Drivers menu	132
4.2.3 Utilities menu	133
4.2.4 Make disk menu	135
4.2.5 Manual menu	136
4.2.6 Video menu	136
4.2.7 ASUS Contact information	137
4.2.8 Other information	137
4.3 Software information	139
4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™	139
4.3.2 AI NET 2	141
4.3.3 Sound Blaster X-Fi audio utility	142
4.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II	146
4.3.5 ASUS EPU-6 Engine	152
4.3.6 ASUS AI Suite	156
4.3.7 ASUS AI Nap	158
4.3.8 ASUS Fan Xpert	159
4.3.9 ASUS AI Booster	161
4.3.10 CPU Level Up	162
4.3.11 ROG Speeding HDD	163
4.4 RAID configurations	170
4.4.1 RAID definitions	170
4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	171
4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations	171
4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk	179
4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	179
4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	179
Appendix: CPU features	181
A.1 Intel® EM64T	183
A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)	183
A.2.1 System requirements	183
A.2.2 Using the EIST	184
A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology	185
Using the Hyper-Threading Technology	185

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Chapter 3: BIOS setup

Common Performance Level [05] (This value is auto-detected)

Set this item to a higher level for better compatibility or a lower level for

better performance. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value or type the

desired value using the numeric keypad. The values range from 1 to 31.

Pull-In of CHA PH2 [Disabled]

Set this item to [Enabled] to enhance DRAM Channel A, Phase 1 to 2.

The number of phases is determined by DRAM frequency and FSB strap.

Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

EPU II Phase Control [Auto]

Conﬁguration options: [Auto] [Full Phase]

The following items—CPU Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage,

North Bridge Voltage, DRAM Voltage, South Bridge 1.5 Voltage, South Bridge

1.05 Voltage—are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric

—are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric

are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric

keypad and press the <Enter> key. You can also use the <+> and <-> keys to

adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard

and press the <Enter> key.

CPU Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to select the CPU voltage. The text color in the conﬁguration ﬁeld

corresponds to the onboard CPU LED color, both of which indicate voltage

condition. When you set the

CPU LED Selection

item to [Vcore], the onboard CPU

LED displays CPU voltage condition. Refer to page 2-1 for CPU LED deﬁnition.

The values range from 1.10000V to 2.40000V with a 0.00625V interval.

Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Setting a

high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may

make the system unstable.

Loadline Calibration [Auto]

Allows you to select the CPU Load-Line mode. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel

speciﬁcations, or to [Enabled] to improve CPU VDroop directly.

Conﬁguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to select the CPU PLL voltage. The text color in the conﬁguration

ﬁeld corresponds to the 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 2-1 for CPU LED

deﬁnition. The values range from 1.50V to 3.00V with a 0.013V interval.