Page 1 Rampage Formula...
Page 2 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.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Product highlights ... 1-2 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features ... 1-4 1.3.3 ROG unique features ... 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS special features ... 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information Before you proceed ... 2-1 Motherboard overview ... 2-4 2.2.1 Placement direction ... 2-4 2.2.2...
Page 4: Contents
Chapter 4: Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ... 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ... 4-4 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility ... 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ... 4-7 BIOS setup program ... 4-8 4.2.1...
Page 5 Boot Device Priority ... 4-36 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration ... 4-37 4.7.3 Security ... 4-38 Tools menu ... 4-40 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ... 4-40 4.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile ... 4-41 4.8.3 Ai Net 2 ... 4-42 Exit menu ... 4-43 Chapter 5: Software support Installing an operating system ...
Page 6 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II ... 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ... 5-27 5.3.6 ASUS EPU Utility—AI Gear 3 ... 5-29 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap ... 5-30 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 ... 5-31 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster ... 5-32 5.3.10...
Page 7: Canadian Department Of Communications Statement
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 8: Electrical Safety
Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged.
Page 9: About This Guide
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
Page 10: Conventions Used In This Guide
Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note 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.
Page 11: Rampage Formula Specifications Summary
Supports Intel next-generation 45nm multi-core CPUs ® Compatible with Intel 06/05B/05A processors 06/05B/05A processors 05B/05A processors ® * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel X48 / ICH9R with Intel ® ® Technology 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture...
Page 12 Internal I/O Connectors Extreme Tweaker 2-Phase DDR2 Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - CPU Level Up - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - AI Gear 3 - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - AI Booster Utility - O.C. Profile Overclocking protection:...
Page 13 SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0a Multi-Language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion, PXE LCD Poster ASUS Optional Fan SupremeFX II Audio Card 3 in 1 ASUS Q-connector kit UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Serial ATA cables Serial ATA power cables 2-port USB2.0 + IEEE 1394a module...
Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: Product introduction...
Page 16: Chapter Summary
Chapter summary Welcome! ... 1-1 Package contents ... 1-1 Special features ... 1-2 ROG Rampage Formula...
Page 17: Welcome
Thank you for buying an ASUS The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.
Page 18: Special Features
Native DDR2 1066 memory support To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed the true potential of DDR2 memory. While in DDR2 1066 mode, ASUS’s exclusive technology offers a choice of FSB 1333, providing great performance for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. See page 2-16 for details.
Page 19 See page 2-16 for details. ASUS Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to break through current FSB and DRAM ratio proportions by utilizing Super Memspeed Technology–the latest technology that provides even more precise overclocking options to unleash the true potential of DDR2 memory.
Page 20: High Definition Audio
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 the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.
Page 21: Voltiminder Led
The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for maximum performance achievement. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. See page 5-32 for details. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C.
Page 22: Rog Unique Features
See page 2-38 for details. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Fanless Design–Heat-pipe The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from major thermal sources in the motherboard to lower overall system temperature, resulting in quieter operation and longer system life.
Page 23: Asus Special Features
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 board (PCB) to dissipate heat these critical components generate.
Page 24: Asus Mylogo 3
ASUS MyLogo 3 ASUS MyLogo 3 is a new feature present in the motherboard that allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable and animated boot logos. See page 5-9 for details. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice from the available options.
Page 25: Chapter 2: Hardware Information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Chapter 2: Hardware information...
Page 26 Chapter summary Before you proceed ... 2-1 Motherboard overview ... 2-4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ... 2-8 System memory ... 2-16 Expansion slots ... 2-21 Slide switch ... 2-24 Aduio card, I/O shield, and LCD Poster Installation ... 2-25 Connectors ... 2-27...
Page 27: Before You Proceed
Before you install or remove any component, ensurethat the ATX 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. Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge.
Page 28: Chapter 2: Hardware Information
Memory LED Refer to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for ��ED definition. RAMPAGE FORMULA RAMPAGE FORMULA DDR LED DRAM Voltage Northbridge/Southbridge LEDs The northbridge and southbridge LEDs each have two different voltage displays.
Page 29 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 drive does not function.
Page 30: Motherboard Overview
2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.
Page 31: Motherboard Layout
2.2.3 Motherboard layout PWR_FAN LCD_CON KB_USB56 EATX12V SPDIF_O12 SPDIF_OUT CLR_CMOS E1394 LAN2_USB34 LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 88E8056 CHA_FAN3 PCI1 PCIEX16_1 88E8056 PCIEX1_2 VT6308P RAMPAGE FORMULA PCIEX1_3 Super PCIEX16_2 PCI2 OPT_FAN3 IE1394_2 OPT_TEMP3 Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
Page 32: Layout Contents
2.2.5 Layout contents Slots DDR2 DIMM slots PCI slots PCI Express x 1 slots PCI Express x 16 slots Slide switch Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) Rear panel connectors PS/2 keyboard port (purple) Coaxial S/PDIF Out port LAN 2 (RJ-45) port LAN 1 (RJ-45) port Line In port (light blue) Line Out port (lime)
Page 33 (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1~3, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin OPT_FAN1~3) Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT, for ASUS HDMI VGA card) System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) Onboard switches...
Page 34: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.
Page 35: Installing The Cpu
2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. RAMPAGE FORMULA RAMPAGE FORMULA CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.
Page 36 If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. The motherboard supports Intel Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features.
Page 37: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan
Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
Page 38 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. RAMPAGE FORMULA RAMPAGE FORMULA CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
Page 39: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
Page 40 Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation.
Page 41: Installing The Optional Fans
• Plug the optional fan cables to any of the CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN3, and PWR_FAN connectors on the motherboard. • Make sure the optional fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the fan and motherboard components.
Page 42: System Memory
Channel Channel A Channel B • This chipset officially supports DDR2-800 MHz. With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to DDR2-1066 MHz. See the table below. • *If you install a DDR2-1066 memory module, make sure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to [DDR2-1066MHz].
Page 43: Memory Configurations
• If you install Windows less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 8 GB on the operating systems listed below.
Page 44 Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports 4 modules inserted into both the blue and white slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. �isit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667MHz ��. 2-18 Chip No. K4T51083QC...
Page 45 Rampage Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. 256MB KINGSTON HYB18T256800AF3S 256MB KINGSTON 6SBI2D9DCG 512MB KINGSTON D6408TEBGGL3U 2048MB KINGSTON E1108AB-6E-E 1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S(ECC) 512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S 1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S 256MB SAMSUNG K4T51163QE-ZCE6 512MB SAMSUNG K4T51083QE...
Page 46: Installing A Dimm
Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.
Page 47: Expansion Slots
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1...
Page 48: Interrupt Assignments
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Priority – * These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 LAN (8056) SATA (368) LAN (8056) PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe x1_1 PCIe x1_2 PCIe x1_3...
Page 49: Pci Slots
2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. •...
Page 50: Slide Switch
Slide switch Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This onboard slide switch allows you to enable the clr CMOS switch on the back I/O. You can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The clr CMOS switch on the back I/O helps you easily to clear the system setup information such as system passwords.
Page 51: Audio Card, I/O Shield, And Lcd Poster Installation
Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card sits on the slot completely. ROG Rampage Formula Locate the audio slot on the motherboard. The photo below shows the audio card installed on the motherboard. 2-25...
Page 52: I/O Shield And Lcd Poster Installation
I/O shield and LCD Poster Installation Install the I/O shield to the chassis rear panel. Orient the I/O shield so that the openings of the ports fit the motherboard rear ports. Snaps the I/O shield into place. Position the motherboard...
Page 53: Connectors
Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors CMOS PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
Page 54 Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
Page 55: Internal Connectors
The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal 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.
Page 56 Use two to four Serial ATA hard disk drives for each RAID 0 or RAID 1 set. Before creating a RAID set, refer to 5.4.3 Intel • the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. RAMPAGE FORMULA RAMPAGE FORMULA SATA connectors 2-30...
Page 57 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the USB cable to ASUS �-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard. ROG Rampage Formula XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard ®...
Page 58 Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the 1394 cable to ASUS �-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the 1394 connector onboard. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1/2/3) These connectors are for temperature monitoring.
Page 59: Cpu, Chassis, And Optional Fan Connectors
The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~1000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A~3.48 A (41.76 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
Page 60 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced.
Page 61 If you want to use two high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 500W to 600W power or above to ensure the system stability. 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT for ASUS HDMI VGA card) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s).
Page 62: System Panel Connector
11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. RAMPAGE FORMULA RAMPAGE FORMULA System panel connector • 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 power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
Page 63: Asus Q-Connector (System Panel)
ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to install the ASUS Q- Connector. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector.
Page 64: Onboard Switches
2.8.3 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. Power-on switch Press the power-on switch to wake/power up the system. RAMPAGE FORMULA RAMPAGE FORMULA Power on switch Reset switch...
Page 65: Chapter 3: Powering Up
This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. Chapter 3: Powering up...
Page 66: Chapter Summary
Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ... 3-1 Turning off the computer ... 3-2 ROG Rampage Formula...
Page 67: Starting Up For The First Time
Starting up for the first time After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. Be sure that all switches are off. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.
Page 68: Turning Off The Computer
Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. The power supply should turn off after Windows If you are using Windows Click the Start button then select ShutDown.
Page 69: Chapter 4: Bios Setup
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
Page 70 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-1 BIOS setup program ... 4-8 Main menu ... 4-11 Extreme Tweaker menu ... 4-16 Advanced menu ... 4-24 Power menu ... 4-30 Boot menu ... 4-36 Tools menu ... 4-40 Exit menu ... 4-43 ROG Rampage Formula...
Page 71: Managing And Updating Your Bios
Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk or the motherboard support D�D when the BIOS file fails or gets...
Page 72 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.
Page 73 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.
Page 74: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility
4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...
Page 75: Afudos Utility
The 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: �isit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. ROG Rampage Formula...
Page 76 A:\>afudos /iFormula.ROM The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iFormula.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ...
Page 77: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility
4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 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 D�D or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
Page 78: Bios Setup Program
The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • �isit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
Page 79: Bios Menu Screen
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Extreme Tweaker System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA 5 SATA 6 SATA Coniguration System Information v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc.
Page 80: Menu Items
4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for 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. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a...
Page 81: Main Menu
Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Extreme Tweaker System Time...
Page 82: Sata 1-6
4.3.5 SATA 1–6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the SATA device information. Main SATA 1 Device :Not Detected Type...
Page 83: Sata Configuration
DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
Page 84: Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled]
If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI]. Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if device is accessed through BIOS.
Page 85: System Information
(SMART). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main ASUS BIOS Version : 0108 Build Date : 12/04/07 Processor Type : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E6750 @ 2.66GHz...
Page 86: Extreme Tweaker Menu
Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Main Extreme Tweaker Configure System Performance Settings CPU Level Up Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio Setting...
Page 87: Configure System Performance Settings
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] •...
Page 88 The following item appears when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual]. FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the FSB frequency. You can also type the desired FSB frequency using the numeric keypad.
Page 89: Dram Timing Control [Auto]
DRAM CMD Skew on Channel A/B [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Advance 175ps] [Advance 150ps] [Advance 125ps] [Advance 100ps] [Advance 75ps] [Advance 50ps] [Advance 25ps] [Normal] [Delay 25ps] [Delay 50ps] [Delay 75ps] [Delay 100ps] [Delay 125ps] [Delay 150ps] [Delay 175ps] DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A/B [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Advance 350ps] [Advance 300ps] [Advance 250ps] [Advance 200ps] [Advance 150ps] [Advance 100ps] [Advance 50ps] [Normal] [Delay 50ps] [Delay 100ps] [Delay 150ps] [Delay 200ps] [Delay 250ps]...
Page 90: Dram Static Read Control [Auto]
WRITE to READ Delay (D) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks]–[15 DRAM Clocks] READ to READ Delay (S) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks]–[15 DRAM Clocks] READ to READ Delay (D) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks]–[15 DRAM Clocks] WRITE to WRITE Delay (S) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks]–[15 DRAM Clocks] WRITE to WRITE Delay (D) [Auto]...
Page 91: Cpu Pll Voltage [Auto]
Common Performance ��evel [05] (This value is auto-detected) Use the <+> and <-> keys or the numeric keypad to enter the desired value. The values range from 0 to 31. Setting a low level leads to better system performance. Pull-In of CHA/B PH1/23/4/5 [Disabled] Configuraiton options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU voltage.
Page 92: Fsb Termination Voltage [Auto]
FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the front side bus (FSB) termination voltage. The text color in the configuration field indicates voltage condition. When you set the NB LED Selection item to [FSB Termination �oltage], the onboard northbridge ��ED displays FSB termination voltage condition.
Page 93 DRAM Channel A Voltage REF [Auto] Allows you to manually set the memory voltage, or you can set to [Auto] for the safe mode. Configuration options: [DDR2_REF-30mv] [DDR2_REF-20mv] [DDR2_REF-10mv] [DDR2_REF] [DDR2_REF+10mv] [DDR2_REF+20mv] [DDR2_REF+30mv] DDR2 Channel B Voltage REF [Auto] Allows you to manually set the memory voltage, or you can set to [Auto] for the safe mode.
Page 94: Advanced Menu
Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Main Extreme Tweaker CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
Page 95: Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
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. The valid value ranges differently according to your CPU model. C1E Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support.
Page 96: Chipset
4.5.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings WARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Chipset Configuration North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature...
Page 97: Onboard Devices Configuration
4.5.3 OnBoard Devices Configuration Onboard Device Configuration High Definition Audio Front Panel Type J-Micron PATA/SATA Controller Marvell GigaBit LAN 1 LAN Boot ROM Marvell GigaBit LAN 2 LAN Boot ROM VIA Firewire 1394 LCD Poster Backlight(OS) LCD Poster Backlight(S5) v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. High Definition Audio [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Definition Audio.
Page 98: Usb Configuration
4.5.4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. USB Configuration USB Devices Enabled: None USB Functions USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-off Port 64/60 Emulation Legacy USB Support...
Page 99: Legacy Usb Support [Auto]
Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.
Page 100: Power Menu
Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Main Extreme Tweaker Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor...
Page 101: Apm Configuration
4.6.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss Power On By RTC Alarm Power On By PCI Devices Power On By PCIE Devices Power On By PS/2 Keyboard v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.
Page 102: Hardware Monitor
OPT1/2/3 TEMP Overheat Protection [90ºC] Allows you to set the temperature over which the system automatically shuts down when any of the thermal sensor cables connected to the motherboard detects device overheat to protect the device from damage. Configuration optitons: [Disabled] [50ºC] [60ºC] [70ºC] [80ºC] [90ºC]...
Page 103 The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Chassis Fan Controls [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the chassis fan controller.
Page 104 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the optional fan speed. If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. OPT_Fan1/2/3 Control [Manual Mode] Allows you to select the optional fan control mode. When this item is set to [Manual Mode], you can configure the Fan Fix Ratio % item.
Page 105 The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, DRAM Voltage, North Bridge Voltage, South Bridge Voltage, SB 1.5V Voltage, DRAM Controller Voltage REF, 3.3V Voltage,...
Page 106: Boot Menu
Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Main Extreme Tweaker Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority...
Page 107: Boot Settings Configuration
This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS My��ogo 3 AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM.
Page 108: Security
4.7.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password Change User Password v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password.
Page 109: Change User Password
After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.
Page 110: Password Check [Setup]
4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. Please see page 4-4, section 4.1.2 for details.
Page 111: Asus O.c. Profile
4.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. O.C. PROFILE Configuration O.C. Profile 1 Status :Not Installed O.C. Profile 2 Status :Not Installed Save to Profile 1 Load from Profile 1 Save to Profile 2 Load from Profile 2 Start O.C.
Page 112: Ai Net 2
4.8.3 Ai Net 2 POST Check LAN cable Ai Net 2 Pair Status Length N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).
Page 113: Exit Menu
Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Extreme Tweaker Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc.
Page 114 4-44 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
Page 115: Chapter 5: Software Support
This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 5: Software support...
Page 116: Chapter Summary
Chapter summary Installing an operating system ... 5-1 Support DVD information ... 5-1 Software information ... 5-9 RAID configurations ... 5-36 Creating a RAID driver disk ... 5-45 ROG Rampage Formula...
Page 117: Installing An Operating System
The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive.
Page 118: Drivers Menu
Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. ASUS EPU Driver + AI Gear 3 Utility Installs the ASUS EPU Driver + AI Gear 3 Utility. Install the ASUS EPU Driver + AI Gear 3 Utility before installing ASUS AI Suite. ADI1988 audio driver and application. ®...
Page 119: Utilities Menu
5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. Marvell Yukon CPA Application Installs the Marvell Yukon CPA applications.
Page 120 ASUS AI Direct Link Installs the ASUS AI Direct Link utility. 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).
Page 121: Make Disk Menu
5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH9R RAID/AHCI driver disk. Intel ICH9 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create an ICH9R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. ROG Rampage Formula...
Page 122: Manuals Menu
Click the Video tab to display a list of video clips. Click the Extreme OC Clip item to watch how an overclocking guru breaks 3DMark world record with an ROG motherboard. Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual ®...
Page 123: Asus Contact Information
5.2.7 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 guide. 5.2.8 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD.
Page 124: Technical Support Form
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.
Page 125: Software Information
5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS My��ogo3™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo3™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the support DVD.
Page 126 Ratio box. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST.
Page 127: Using The Virtual Cable Tester
5.3.2 AI NET 2 The AI NET 2 features the Marvell diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. The �CT detects and reports open and shorted cables, impedance mismatches, pair swaps, pair polarity problems, and pair skew problems of up to 64 ns at one meter accuracy.
Page 128: Ai Audio 2 (Soundmax ® High Definition Audio Utility)
PC. The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies. Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988 Audio Driver from the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package to activate the SoundMAX audio utility. ®...
Page 129 SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio 2) If you are using Windows Vista™ operating system, from the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX BlackHawk icon to display the SoundMAX ® Enabling AI Audio 2 Click the power button with the new SoundMAX media enjoyment. Fidelity Compensation After you click the power button, the utility will compensate for the fidelity lost in the compression process and make the audio output quasi-original when reverting the...
Page 130 Playback Settings To configure the playback settings, click the Playback button on the control panel. You can adjust the volume of the Speakers and SPDIF Interface or mute the audio. Preset settings Click and expand the drop-down menu to select your preferred Digital Signal Processing (DSP) preset.
Page 131 Recording Settings To change the recording settings, click the Recording button on the control panel. You can adjust the speaker delay of Microphone or Line In by moving the slider rightward or leftward. Record testing Click the tab to perform test recording and play the test sample through the speakers or the SPDIF interface.
Page 132 Speakers Allows you to adjust the Speaker Trim and Speaker Delay. Bass Allows you to do the Bass management. Preferences Displays the preference options for this utility, version information, AudioESP, etc. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support...
Page 133 SoundMAX If you are using Windows XP operating system, from the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX icon to display the SoundMAX ® Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX easily configure your audio settings. Simply follow the succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio.
Page 134 Jack configuration This screen helps you configure your computer’s audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have installed. Adjust microphone volume This screen helps you adjust microphone volume. You will be asked to read pre-written text to allow the AudioWizard to adjust the volume as you speak. 5-18 Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you adjust...
Page 135 Audio preferences Click the icon to go to the Preferences page. This page allows you to change various audio settings. General options Click the General tab to choose your playback and recording devices, enable/ disable the AudioESP™ feature, and enable/disable digital output. Listening Environment options Click the Listening Environment tab to set up your speaker, acoustic environment, and enable/disable the Virtual Theater Surround function.
Page 136 Microphone options Click the Microphone tab allows you to optimize your microphone input settings. 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support...
Page 137: Asus Pc Probe Ii
® To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The PC Probe II main window appears. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows taskbar.
Page 138 Button Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. When displayed, the monitor panel for that 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.
Page 139 Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). When you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer’s desktop.
Page 140: Dmi Browser
Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below. Large display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various Windows® management information.
Page 141 PCI browser Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display available information. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage.
Page 142 Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference.
Page 143: Asus Ai Suite
5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear 3, AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan 2 utilities easily. Install the ASUS EPU Driver + AI Gear 3 Utility before the ASUS AI Suite utility. Otherwise, ASUS AI Suite will not function properly.
Page 144 Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window. Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit. 5-28 Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed...
Page 145: Asus Epu Utility-Ai Gear 3
5.3.6 ASUS EPU Utility—AI Gear 3 ASUS AI Gear 3 is a utility designed to configure and support all ASUS Energy Processing Unit (EPU) features. This easy-to-use utility provides four system performance profiles that adjust the processor frequency and vCore voltage for different computing needs.
Page 146: Asus Ai Nap
5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a quieter 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.
Page 147: Asus Q-Fan 2
5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU �-Fan 2 or the Chassis �-Fan 2 for more efficient system operation. After enabling the Q-Fan 2 function, the fans can be set to automatically adjust depending on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to achieve the maximum fan speed.
Page 148: Asus Ai Booster
5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ® After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you can launch the utility...
Page 149: Cpu Level Up
5.3.10 CPU Level Up The CPU ��evel Up application allows you to overclock immediately with OC profile presets in WIndows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. This ® application provides comprehensive and detailed tuning to frequencies, voltagies, and even timings to create a real professional level of overclocking configuration. 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 CPU...
Page 150: Asus Ai Direct Link
You must first connect two computers (at least one of them is ASUS product) using a network cable, and then install the utility to both computers to avail the AI Direct Link feature.
Page 151 The default path of the AIDirectLinkIncoming folder is C:\Program Files\ASUS\AI Direct ��ink. To change its location, disable the incoming folder first. Then, select Incoming folder > Change incoming folder to open the system directories, and move the AIDirectLinkIncoming folder under another directory.
Page 152: Raid Configurations
RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel allows you to configure IDE and Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. 5.4.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage.
Page 153: Installing Serial Ata Hard Disks
5.4.3 Intel RAID configurations ® This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 (0+1) and Intel Matrix Storage configurations for Serial ATA hard disks drives through the Intel ICH9R Southbridge chip. Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set(s).
Page 154: Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option Rom Utility
Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility ® The Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, ® RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 0+1), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. To enter the Intel ®...
Page 155: Creating A Raid 0 Set (Striped)
Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) To create a RAID 0 set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. RAID Level: Strip Size: Enter a string between 1 and 16 characters in length that can be used...
Page 156 Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The default stripe size is 128 KB. TIP: We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.
Page 157: Creating A Raid 1 Set (Mirrored)
Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) To create a RAID 1 set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. RAID Level: Strip Size: Enter a string between 1 and 16 characters in length that can be used...
Page 158: Creating A Raid 10 Set (Raid 0+1)
Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) To create a RAID 10 set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Enter a string between 1 and 16 characters in length that can be used to uniquely identify the RAID volume.
Page 159: Creating A Raid 5 Set (Parity)
Press <Enter> when the Create Volume item is highlighted. This warning message appears. WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu or <N> to go back to the Create Volume menu.
Page 160 The Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to configure as RAID. The following pop-up screen appears. Port Drive Model 0 XXXXXXXXXXXX 1 XXXXXXXXXXXX 2 XXXXXXXXXXXX 3 XXXXXXXXXXXX [↑↓]-Previous/Next Use the up/down arrow key to highlight the drive you want to set, then press <Space>...
Page 161: Creating A Raid Driver Disk
To create a RAID driver disk in Windows Start Windows ® Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. Go to the Make Disk menu, then click Intel ICH9 32/64bit RAID Driver to create an Intel ICH9R RAID driver disk.
Page 162 To install the RAID driver in Windows Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. During the OS installation, select Intel ICH9R. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. 5-46 Vista™: ® Chapter 5: Software support...
Page 163: Appendix: Cpu Features
The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports as well as the debug code table for the LCD Poster. Appendix: CPU features...
Page 164: A.1 Intel ® Em64T
Chapter summary Intel ® EM64T ...A-1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ...A-3 ® Debug Code Table ...A-4 ROG Rampage Formula Technology (EIST) ...A-1 ®...
Page 165: A.2.1 System Requirements
32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. See Chapter 4 for details.
Page 166: Using The Eist
A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press <Enter>. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech. item to [Enabled], then press <Enter>.
Page 167: Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology
® Intel Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper- Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.
Page 168: Debug Code Table
Debug code table Code Description CPU INIT CPU Initiation DET CPU Test CMOS R/W functionality. Early chipset initialization: -Disable shadow RAM CHIPINIT -Disable L2 cache -Program basic chipset registers Detect memory DET DRAM -Auto-detection of DRAM size, type and ECC. -Auto-detection of L2 cache DC FCODE Expand compressed BIOS code to DRAM...
Page 169 8254TEST Test 8254 8259MSK1 Test 8259 interrupt mask bits for channel 1. 8259MSK2 Test 8259 interrupt mask bits for channel 2. 8259TEST Test 8259 functionality. COUNTMEM Calculate total memory by testing the last double word of each 64K page. 1. Program MTRR of M1 CPU 2.
Page 170 Initialize PnP boot devices 1. USB final Initialization 2. NET PC: Build SYSID structure 3. Switch screen back to text mode USB FINAL 4. Set up ACPI table at top of memory. 5. Invoke ISA adapter ROMs 6. Assign IRQs to PCI devices 7.

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