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  • Page 1 Rampage II Extreme...
  • 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 ... 1-5 1.3.3 ROG unique features ............1-7 1.3.4 ASUS special features ............ 1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Before you proceed ..............2-1 Motherboard overview ..............2-6 2.2.1 Motherboard layout ............2-6 2.2.2...

  • Page 4: Contents

    3.1.1 ASUS Update utility ............3-1 3.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk ........3-4 3.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ........... 3-5 3.1.4 AFUDOS utility ..............3-6 3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ........3-8 BIOS setup program ..............3-9 3.2.1...
  • Page 5 Hardware Monitor ............3-36 Boot menu .................. 3-39 3.7.1 Boot Device Priority ............3-39 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 3-40 3.7.3 BIOS Boot Priority ............3-41 3.7.4 Security ................. 3-42 Tools menu ................. 3-44 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............3-44...
  • Page 6 ASUS MyLogo3™ ............4-9 4.3.2 AI NET 2.................4-11 4.3.3 Sound Blaster X-Fi audio utility ........4-12 4.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II ............4-16 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ............... 4-22 4.3.6 ASUS AI Nap ..............4-24 4.3.7 ASUS Fan Xpert ............4-25 4.3.8...
  • Page 7 Contents Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support CrossFireX™ technology ............ 5-1 ® 5.1.1 Requirements ..............5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin ............. 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX graphics cards ......5-2 5.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX graphics cards ..... 5-3 5.1.5 Installing the device drivers ..........5-4 5.1.6 Enabling the ATI CrossFireX™...

  • Page 8: Notices

    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 9: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

  • Page 10: 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 11: 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 12: Rampage Ii Extreme Specifications Summary

    1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) ® * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). Expansion Slots 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (at x16/x8/x8 or dual x16 speed) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots (PCIEX1_1 (black) is...
  • Page 13 - ASUS TurboV - ASUS O.C. Profile Overclocking Protection: - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - Voltiminder LED - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Other Special Features External LCD Poster Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at back panel)
  • Page 14 3-Way SLI™ Cable SLI™ Cable ASUS Optional Fan SupremeFX X-Fi Audio Card External LCD Poster 3 in 1 ASUS Q-Connector kit UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable Serial ATA signal cables Serial ATA power cables 2-port USB2.0 + IEEE 1394a module EL I/O Shield...

  • 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 Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-2 ROG Rampage II Extreme...

  • Page 17: Welcome

    Thank you for buying an ROG Rampage II Extreme motherboard! 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

    Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of the best. We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovating ideas, and we welcome the best gamers to join in. In the Republic of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the weak, and bragging rights means everything.
  • Page 19 SLI and CrossFireX on Demand Fret no longer because with the ROG motherboard, you’ll be able to run both multi-GPU setups. This motherboard features SLI and CrossFireX on Demand technology, supporting up to three graphics cards in a 3-Way SLI or CrossFireX configuration.

  • 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: Rog Intelligent Performance & Overclocking Features

    2-45 for details Extreme Engine with ML Cap design Overclocking is all about headroom and for this the ASUS ROG motherboard has the Extreme Engine–a next generation dynamic multi-phase power management system equipped with high performance Multilayer type Polymer Capacitors (ML Caps).

  • Page 22: Voltiminder Led

    BIOS Flashback BIOS1 BIOS2 Overclocker’s prayer to have BIOS flexibility is answered! With the new BIOS Flashback, PC enthusiasts can overclock with even more confidence. BIOS Flashback gives overclockers the ability to save two versions of the BIOS simultaneously. Very much like the “SaveGame” function, one BIOS can be used for the overclocking adventure, while the other BIOS is to be stored with any previous version.

  • Page 23: Rog Unique Features

    1.3.3 ROG unique features SupremeFX X-Fi features You may enjoy good quality sound from the thoughtful design of SupremeFX card on a hardware level. Activating X-Fi CMSS3D and Crystalizer will enable accurate virtual 3D surround sound and enhancement on sound quality experience. You will be able to experience realistic dynamic sound effects with games.

  • Page 24: 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 25: Asus Mylogo 3

    See page 2-46 for details. 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.
  • Page 26 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 27: 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 Chapter 2: Hardware connectors on the motherboard. information...
  • Page 28 Chapter summary Before you proceed ..............2-1 Motherboard overview ..............2-6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........... 2-9 System memory ................. 2-15 Expansion slots ................2-22 Jumpers ..................2-26 Connectors ................. 2-28 Installing accessories ..............2-46 Starting up for the first time ............2-50 2.10 Turning off the computer ............

  • Page 29: Before You Proceed

    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 any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

  • Page 30: Onboard Leds

    Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge. You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. There are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for power status. For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu.
  • Page 31 Northbridge/Southbridge LEDs The northbridge and southbridge LEDs each have two different voltage displays. The northbridge LED displays either the IOH Voltage or the IOH PCIE Voltage. The southbridge LED shows either 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 below for LED definition.
  • Page 32 Memory LED Refer to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. Normal (green) High (yellow) Crazy (red) DRAM Bus Voltage 1.51106–1.72306 1.73631–2.31931 2.33256– Hard Disk LED 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.
  • Page 33 Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component.

  • Page 34: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2.2.2 SupremeFX X-Fi audio card layout Refer to pages 2-29 and 2-37 for details UPREME about the audio jacks and connectors Listen with Absolutely HD on this card. Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 35: Layout Contents

    2.2.3 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Switches/Slots Page CPU, chassis, power and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 2-35 3-pin CHA_FAN1–3; 3-pin PWR_FAN; 3-pin OPT_FAN1–3) ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2-38 LGA1366 CPU Socket 2-10 DDR3 DIMM slots 2-15 Power-on switch 2-42 Reset switch 2-42 TOGGLE, CONFIRM, SELECT switches...

  • Page 36: Placement Direction

    2.2.4 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. 2.2.5 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 37: 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 LGA1366 socket.

  • Page 38: Installing The Cpu

    2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. Press the load lever with your Retention tab thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the...
  • Page 39 Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. Load plate Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket. PnP cap Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket, and then fit the socket...
  • Page 40 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 pre- applied thermal paste. If so, skip this step.

  • Page 41: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel LGA1366 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan ® assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel processor, the package includes the CPU fan ®...

  • Page 42: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring 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: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.

  • Page 43: System Memory

    System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption.

  • Page 44: Memory Configurations

    2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB and 2GB 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.
  • Page 45 Rampage II Extreme Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000 MHz capability DIMM socket support (Optional) Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS Chip No. Chip Brand Box P/N: TW3X2G2000DFNV CORSAIR 2048MB(Kit of 2) Heat-Sink Package 8-8-8-24 (CM3X1G2000DFNV) Crucial BL12864BE2009.8SFB1(EPP) 1024MB Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-28 Kingston KHX16000D3K2/2GN(EPP)
  • Page 46 Rampage II Extreme Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability DIMM socket support (Optional) Chip Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS Chip No. Brand Box P/N:TWIN3X2048-1600C7DHXIN CORSAIR 2048MB (Kit of 2) Heat-Sink Package 7 (CM3X1024-1600C7DHXIN) (XMP) BoxP/N:TW3X4G1600C9DHXNV CORSAIR 4096MB (Kit of 2) Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 N/A (CM3X2G1600C9DHXNV) BoxP/N:TWIN3X4096-1600C7DHXIN...
  • Page 47 Rampage II Extreme Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability DIMM socket support (Optional) Vendor Part No. Size SS/DS Chip No. Chip Brand A-DATA SC63I1B16 2048MB K4B1G0846D SAMSUNG V BoxP/N:TW3X4G1333C9DHX CORSAIR 4096MB (Kit of 2) DS Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-24 N/A (CM3X2048-1333C9DHX) BoxP/N:TWIN3X2048-1333C9 CORSAIR...
  • Page 48 A2 as one set of Triple-channel memory configuration. D*: Supports six modules inserted into both the blue slots and the • white slots as two sets of Triple-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 49: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock a DIMM socket by DIMM notch pressing the retaining clips outward.

  • Page 50: Expansion Slots

    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.

  • Page 51: Interrupt Assignments

    2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Priority Standard function System timer Keyboard controller – Re-direct to IRQ#9 IRQ holder for PCI steering* Communications port (COM1)* IRQ holder for PCI steering* Floppy disk controller System CMOS/Real Time Clock IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 compatible mouse port*...

  • Page 52: Pci Slots

    2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 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.
  • Page 53 PCI Express operating mode VGA configuration PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe x16_3 x16 (Recommend Single VGA/PCIe card x8 (PCIe card) x8 (PCIe card) for single VGA) Dual VGA/PCIe card Triple VGA/PCIe card • In single VGA card mode, use first the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance.

  • Page 54: Clear Rtc Ram

    Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This jumper 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 clear the system setup information such as system passwords.
  • Page 55 BIOS flash setting (6-pin BIOS_FLASHBACK) Two sets of BIOS Flash ROM (BIOS 1 and BIOS 2) are present on this motherboard. This jumper allows you to select either BIOS as the one to boot, or back up or restore BIOS content from one ROM to the other. Moving the jumper cap to pins 1-2 (default) allows you to enter BIOS MENU to select which BIOS to boot.

  • Page 56: Connectors

    Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
  • Page 57 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 58: Internal Connectors

    2.7.2 Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.
  • Page 59 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 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 60 ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [blue]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel Matrix Storage Technology through the ®...
  • Page 61 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard. ROG Rampage II Extreme...
  • Page 62 Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the 1394 connector onboard. 2-34...
  • Page 63 DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1–3, and OPT_FAN1–3 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labled OPT_FAN1/2/3 for better thermal environment.
  • Page 64 Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1/2/3) These connectors are for temperature monitoring. Connect the thermal sensor cables to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices which you want to monitor temperature. The optional fan1/2/3 can work with the temperature sensors for a better cooling effect.

  • Page 65: Audio Connectors

    10. Audio connectors Optical drive audio connector: This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Front panel audio connector: This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard.

  • Page 66: Atx Power Connectors

    500W to 600W power or above to ensure the system stability. • If you are uncertain about the minimum 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. 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 67 12. ROG connector (3-pin ROG) This connector is for the box labeled as Republic of Gamers on the heatpipe assembly. Connect the cable of the box to this connector, and the box lights up when the system is on. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-39...
  • Page 68 13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • 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 69 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. Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector...

  • Page 70: Onboard Switches

    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. Power-on switch Press the power-on switch to wake/power up the system. Reset switch Press the reset switch to reboot the system.

  • Page 71: Tweakit

    2.7.4 TweakIt TweakIt, along with the LCD Poster, allows you full control over system voltages and frequency to fulfill your overclocking desire during game play. You can also monitor hardware information or configure BIOS boot selection and BIOS backup. TweakIt consists of the TOGGLE button, the CONFIRM button, and the SELECT joystick: TOGGLE: Press to go back to the previous option.
  • Page 72 TweakIt options The following table shows TweakIt options. For detailed voltage and frequency settings, refer to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. For BIOS boot selection and backup settings, refer to 3.7.3 BIOS Boot Priority and 3.8.4 BIOS Flashback. Options Usages and Notes 0 ALL 1 VTTCPU 2 VTTDDR...

  • Page 73: Probeit

    2.7.5 ProbeIt The ROG ProbeIt feature provides a nice touch for your convenient and accurate OC settings. No time wasted fumbling around on the complicated motherboard layout, the clearly marked area gives you easier access to the measure points when a multitester is employed for more accurate measurements during your busy overclocking work.

  • Page 74: Installing Accessories

    Installing accessories 2.8.1 Installing the optional fan Install the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler. Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the system. Fit the fan to the grooved edge of Position the fan above the pipe the heatsink.

  • Page 75: Installing The Audio Card

    2.8.2 Installing the audio card Take out the audio card from the Locate the audio slot on the package. motherboard. Align the card connector with the The photo below shows the slot and press firmly until the card audio card installed on the sits on the slot completely.

  • Page 76: Installing El I/O Shield And Lcd Poster

    2.8.3 Installing EL I/O shield and LCD Poster Install the EL I/O shield to the Orient the motherboard and install chassis by snaping it in place it to the chassis. Make sure that from inside. the motherboard external ports fit the shield openings.

  • Page 77: Installing The Third Party Fusion Block

    2.8.4 Installing the third party fusion block This ROG motherboard has an open standard fitting specification, allowing third party vendor to design their branded “Fusion Block“. To install the third party fusion block: Remove the heatsink from the motherboard. Refer to the fusion block documentation to install the fusion block.

  • Page 78: 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 79: 2.10 Turning Off The Computer

    2.10 Turning off the computer 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows Vista™: ® Click the Start button then select Shut Down. The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down. ® If you are using Windows ®...
  • Page 80 2-52 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 81: Chapter 3: 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. BIOS setup...
  • Page 82 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ..........3-1 BIOS setup program ..............3-9 Extreme Tweaker menu ............. 3-12 Main menu .................. 3-20 Advanced menu ................. 3-25 Power menu ................3-34 Boot menu .................. 3-39 Tools menu ................. 3-44 Exit menu ..................3-48 ROG Rampage II Extreme...

  • Page 83: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows environment.) ® ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.)
  • Page 84 To update the BIOS through the Internet: desktop by clicking Start Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from the Select the ASUS FTP site nearest...
  • Page 85 To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: desktop by clicking Start 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 86: Creating A Bootable Floppy Disk

    3.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>. Windows XP environment ®...

  • Page 87: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    3.1.3 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 88: Afudos Utility

    Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
  • Page 89 A:\>afudos /iExtremeII.ROM The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iExtremeII.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 90: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    3.1.5 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 DVD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 91: 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. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ROG Rampage II Extreme...

  • Page 92: Bios Menu Screen

    3.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [10:55:25] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or System Date [Thu 10/16/2008] [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Language [English]...

  • Page 93: Menu Items

    3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar Use [ENTER], [TAB], System Time [06:22:54] or [SHIFT-TAB] to System Date [Thu 10/16/2008] displays the specific items for that select a field. Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Language [English] Use [+] or [-] to menu.

  • Page 94: 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.s The default values of the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on the motherboard.

  • Page 95: Configure System Performance Settings

    3.3.1 Configure System Performance Settings The configuration options may vary depending on your CPU/memory model. 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.

  • Page 96: Cpu Configuration

    OC From Memory Level Up [Auto] After you select a memory level and set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual], the related parameters will be adjusted accordingly. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] The following item appears only when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [X.M.P]. eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled] Allows you to select the memory profile during overclocking between [Profile #1] (high performance) and [Profile #2] (high frequency).

  • Page 97: Dram Timing Control

    DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] The DRAM Frequency configuration options vary with the BCLK Frequency item settings. A very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.
  • Page 98 DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [31 DRAM Clock] DRAM WRITE to READ Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] –...
  • Page 99 DRAM READ to READ Delay(SR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] [6 DRAM Clock] DRAM WRITE to WRITE Delay(DD) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 DRAM Clock] – [9 DRAM Clock] DRAM WRITE to WRITE 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] EPU II Phase Control [Full Phase]...
  • Page 100 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.
  • Page 101 Blue Yellow CPU Voltage 0.85000–1.5000 1.50625–1.59375 1.60000– CPU PLL Voltage 1.81592–1.89542 1.90867–1.94842 1.96167– QPI/DRAM Core Voltage 1.20000–1.39375 1.40000–1.65625 1.66250– IOH Voltage 1.11341–1.39166 1.40491–1.64341 1.65666– IOH PCIE Voltage 1.51106–1.69656 1.70981–1.84231 1.85556– ICH Voltage 1.11341–1.59041 1.60366–1.84216 1.85541– ICH PCIE Voltage 1.51106–1.61706 1.63031–1.80256 1.81581–...

  • Page 102: 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 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Extreme Tweaker Main...

  • Page 103: Sata 1-6

    3.4.5 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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main SATA 1 Select the type of...

  • Page 104: Storage 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 105: Ahci Configuration

    Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if device is accessed through BIOS. Confiuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 3.4.7 AHCI Configuration...

  • Page 106: System Information

    3.4.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main BIOS Information Version : 0405 Build Date : 10/15/08 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 3.20GHz Speed : 3200MHz System Memory...

  • Page 107: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Set Chipset, DRAM, CPU Configuration and Clock related Chipset parameters. Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP...
  • Page 108 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The valid value ranges differently according to your CPU model. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support.

  • Page 109: Chipset

    Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Disabled] Allows you enable or disable the Intel C-STATE Technology. When enabled, the ® CPU idle is set to C2/C3/C4. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] C State package limit setting [Auto] This item appears only when you set the Intel(R) C-STATE Tech item to [Enabled]. The selected option will programme into C State package limit register.

  • Page 110: Onboard Device Configuration

    3.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Device Configuration Enable or Disable High Definition Audio Onboard Device [Standard] Controller High Definition Audio [Enabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller [Enabled] Controller Mode [IDE] Marvell LAN1 [Enabled] Marvell LAN2 [Enabled] LAN Boot ROM...

  • Page 111: Usb Configuration

    LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you enable the previous item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enabled or disable the onboard IEEE 1394a controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.5.4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features.

  • Page 112: Pci Pnp

    BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Allows you to enable the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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.

  • Page 113: Lcd Poster And Led Control

    3.5.6 LCD Poster and LED Control BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced LCD Poster Backlight [Turn Off] Turn On/Turn Off LCD LCD Poster Backlight(S5) [Turn Off] Poster when system LCD Poster Mode [HWM Information] is working HWM Select Mode [All Temperature] All LED Control [Enabled] ROG Logo [Enabled]...
  • Page 114 EL Light [Enabled] If this item is set to [Enabled], the EL I/O shield connected to the EL_CON connector on the motherboard lights up when the system is on. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Voltiminder LED [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Voltiminder LED. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when you set Voltiminder LED to [Enabled].

  • Page 115: Irog Configuration

    3.5.7 iROG Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced iROG Configuration iROG CrashBIOS Rule Keep: system will iROG ID_Number Information not change to the iROG ID_Number:A2 other BIOS. You have iROG_1 ID_Number:36 to use BIOS file for iROG_2 ID_Number:17 Recovery. Switch: system will auto change to the iROG CrashBIOS Rule [Switch]...

  • Page 116: 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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select the ACPI state Suspend Mode [Auto]...

  • Page 117: Apm Configuration

    3.6.5 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power APM Configuration <Enter> to select whether or not to restart the system Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] after AC power loss. Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]...

  • Page 118: Hardware Monitor

    3.6.6 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor Voltage Monitor Voltage Monitor Temperature Monitor Fan Speed Monitor Fan Speed Control Voltage Monitor CPU Voltage; CPU PLL Voltage; QPI/DRAM Core Voltage; IOH Voltage; IOH PCIE Voltage; ICH Voltage; ICH PCIE Voltage; DRAM Bus Voltage; 3.3V Voltage;...

  • Page 119: Fan Speed Control

    The following item appears when you enable CPU Q-Fan Control. CPU Fan Profile [Standard] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the ASUS Q-Fan. When set to [Standard], the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature. Set this item to [Silent] to minimize fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation, or [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.
  • Page 120 PWRFan Duty [50%] Allows you to set the fan duty cycle. This item appears when the POWER FAN Control item is set to [Duty Mode]. Configuration options: [40%] [50%] [60%] [70%] [80%] [90%] OPTFan1/2/3 Control [Disabled] Allows you to select the optional fan control mode. When this item is set to [Duty Mode], you can configure the OPTFan1/2/3 Duty item.

  • Page 121: 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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Specifies the Boot Boot Settings Device Priority sequence.

  • Page 122: Boot Settings Configuration

    BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] 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 MyLogo3 feature. ™ AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM.

  • Page 123: Bios Boot Priority

    3.7.3 BIOS Boot Priority This item appears only when you move the BIOS_FLASHBACK jumper • cap to pins 1-2: BIOS MENU. Refer to 2. BIOS flash setting (6-pin BIOS_FLASHBACK) in 2.6 • Jumpers for further information. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot BIOS1 Now BIOS status : BIOS1...

  • Page 124: Security

    3.7.4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings <Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to Supervisor Password :Not Installed disabled password.

  • Page 125: Change User Password

    After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings <Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to Supervisor Password :Not Installed disabled password. User Password :Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level...

  • Page 126: Tools Menu

    3.8.1 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 3-5, section 3.1.3 for details.

  • Page 127: Asus O.c. Profile

    3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. PROFILE Configuration Typing your profile name, [0-9][a-z][A-Z] O.C. Profile 1 Status :Not Installed are acceptable. O.C. Profile 2 Status :Not Installed O.C.

  • Page 128: Ai Net 2

    3.8.3 AI NET 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Ai Net 2 Check Marvell LAN Pair Status Length cable during POST. Check Marvell LAN cable [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 129: Bios Flashback

    3.8.4 BIOS Flashback This menu allows you to back up or restore BIOS content from BIOS 1 to BIOS2, and vice versa. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools BIOS1 to BIOS2 Now BIOS status : BIOS1 Only current operating BIOS Boot Selection : Hardware BIOS can be mirrored.

  • Page 130: 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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Extreme Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit system setup...

  • Page 131: Chapter 4: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. Software support...
  • Page 132 Chapter summary Installing an operating system ........... 4-1 Support DVD information ............4-1 Software information ..............4-9 RAID configurations ..............4-34 Creating a RAID driver disk ............4-43 ROG Rampage II Extreme...

  • Page 133: 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. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive.

  • Page 134: Drivers Menu

    The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel chipset inf update program.

  • Page 135: Utilities Menu

    ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. 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 136 Installs the ASUS AI Suite. ASUS AI Direct Link The ASUS AI Direct Link provides up to 70% transferring speed improvement when compared to traditional USB 2.0 and is the easiest and fastest way for users to enjoy large-sized data exchange of files such as movies, music, etc.

  • Page 137: Make Disk Menu

    Installs the Winzip utility for easy file-compression and protection. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink Powerbackup software. ASUS EPU-Six Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-Six Engine driver and utility. 4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH10R driver disk.

  • Page 138: Manual Menu

    4.2.5 Manual menu 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 ®...

  • Page 139: Asus Contact Information

    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 guide. 4.2.8 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 140: 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 141: Software Information

    4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ 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 142 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 143: Ai Net 2

    4.3.2 AI NET 2 The AI NET 2 features the Marvell Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). VCT is a cable ® diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. The VCT 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 144: Sound Blaster X-Fi Audio Utility

    4.3.3 Sound Blaster X-Fi audio utility With the SupremeFX X-Fi audio card installed to the motherboard, you will be able to enjoy excellent audio quality and experience realistic sound effects through the ADI AD2000B audio codec and Sound Blaster X-Fi interface. Activating X-Fi’s CMSS3D, Crystalizer, and EAX will deliver accurate virtual surround sound and enhanced audio dynamics, which amount to ultimate gaming experience.

  • Page 145: Speakers And Headphone Panel

    Main Panel The Main Panel displays all the features and functions your SupremeFX X-Fi audio card supports. Click each icon to configure the following settings (from left to right): Speakers and Headphone, EAX Effects, X-Fi CMSS-3D, X-Fi Crystalizer, Smart Volume Management, Graphic Equalizer, and Mixer. Minimize Exit Help...
  • Page 146 EAX Effects Panel This panel contains environment effects that you can select to obtain a sense of realism during interactive 3D games. Click to enable EAX Effects Drag to adjust effects amount Click to select an environment X-Fi CMSS-3D Panel This panel allows you to configure 3D virtual surround effects.
  • Page 147 Smart Volume Management Panel Enable Smart Volume Management (SVM) to avoid large volume fluctuations. Click to switch on/off SVM Graphic Equalizer Panel This panel allows you to customize equalizer settings or select an EQ presets. Click to select Click to an EQ preset enable EQ Click to save...

  • Page 148: 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 ®...
  • Page 149 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral 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...
  • Page 150 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 151 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. Small display Large display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various Windows®...
  • Page 152 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 153 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 physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference.

  • Page 154: Asus Ai Suite

    4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch EPU-6 Engine, TurboV, Fan Xpert, CPU Level Up, and AI Nap utilities easily. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer: Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.
  • Page 155 Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to 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.

  • Page 156: Asus Ai Nap

    4.3.6 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 more quiet 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 157: Asus Fan Xpert

    4.3.7 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC’s system loading. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.

  • Page 158: Fan Profile Modes

    Fan profile modes Disable: Select this mode to disable the Fan Xpert function. • Standard: This mode makes the fan adjust speed in moderate pattern. • Silent: This mode minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation. • Turbo: This mode boosts the fan to achieve maximal fan speed for the best •...

  • Page 159: Cpu Level Up

    4.3.8 CPU Level Up The CPU Level 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 double- clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the CPU Level Up ®...

  • Page 160: Asus Epu-6 Engine

    4.3.9 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that satisfies different computing needs. This utility provides four modes that you can select to enhance system performance or save power. Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to current system status.

  • Page 161: Engine Main Menu

    6 Engine main menu Displays CPU Power and Total CPU Energy Saving Lights up when power saving engine is activated Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is detected. *Shifts between Displays the the display of Total amount of CO2 and Current CO2 reduced...

  • Page 162: Advanced Settings Menu

    Advanced settings menu Click Setting ( ) from the 6 Engine main menu to display configuration options in each mode. Some options in certain modes are dimmed, meaning that they are not available. Click to select a mode Move the slider to adjust Click the arrow to see more...
  • Page 163 • Fan Control: Adjusts fan speeds to reduce noise and save system power. • Quiet: Lowers CPU fan speed and shuts off two chassis fans. • Slow: Lowers CPU fan and two chassis fan speeds. • AI Nap Idle Time: Enters AI Nap mode after a certain time during system idle process.

  • Page 164: Asus Turbov

    • For system stability, all changes made in ASUS TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the next system boot. Use the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts.
  • Page 165 Advanced settings menu Click More Setting from the TurboV main screen to display detailed configuration options for CPU/chip voltage, DRAM Reference voltage, and CPU ratio. Advance Mode Advanced CPU and DRAM voltage settings CPU Ratio Mode Adjusts CPU core ratio Displays CPU frequency •...

  • Page 166: Raid Configurations

    RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel ICH10R Southbridge controller that ® supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 for six independent Serial ATA channels. 4.4.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.

  • Page 167: Installing Serial Ata Hard Disks

    4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays.

  • Page 168: 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 169: 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 and press <Enter>. The following screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1027 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name:...
  • Page 170 Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, and then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The default stripe size is 128 KB. 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 171: 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 and press <Enter>. The following screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1027 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name:...
  • Page 172 Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) To create a RAID 10 set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1027 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name:...
  • Page 173 Press <Enter> when the Create Volume item is highlighted. The following 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 174 The Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to configure as RAID. The following screen appears. [ SELECT DISKS Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk...

  • Page 175: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows ® XP/Vista and later operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. For Windows Vista user, you can create a RAID driver disk with a floppy disk drive or a USB flash disk drive.
  • Page 176 To install the RAID driver in Windows XP: During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the <F6> key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. Press <F6> then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive.

  • Page 177: Chapter 5: Multiple Gpu Technology Support

    This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI CrossFireX™ and ® NVIDIA SLI™ graphics cards. ® Multiple GPU technology support...
  • Page 178 Chapter summary CrossFireX™ technology ............ 5-1 ® SLI™ technology ............5-6 NVIDIA ® ROG Rampage II Extreme...

  • Page 179: Ati ® Crossfirex™ Technology

    CrossFireX™ technology ® The motherboard supports the ATI CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to ® install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • In Dual CrossFireX mode, you should have two identical CrossFireX-ready graphics cards or one CrossFireX-ready dual-GPU graphics card that are certified.

  • Page 180: Installing Two Crossfirex Graphics Cards

    5.1.3 Installing two 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. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots.

  • Page 181: Installing Three Crossfirex Graphics Cards

    5.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX graphics cards Prepare three CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. Insert the three graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than three PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation.

  • Page 182: Installing The Device Drivers

    5.1.5 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. • Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the ATI ® CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com).
  • Page 183 Enabling Dual CrossFireX settings In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display GPU. Select Enable CrossFireX. Click Apply, and then click OK to exit the window.

  • Page 184: Nvidia ® Sli™ Technology

    NVIDIA SLI™ technology ® The motherboard supports the NVIDIA SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology ® that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.2.1 Requirements • In Dual SLI mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA certified.

  • Page 185: Installing Two Sli-Ready Graphics Cards

    5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready 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. Prepare two SLI-ready graphics cards. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots.

  • Page 186: Installing Three Sli-Ready Graphics Cards

    5.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards Prepare three SLI-ready graphics cards. Insert the three graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation.

  • Page 187: Installing The Device Drivers

    5.2.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. • Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI™ technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA ®...
  • Page 188 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. 5-10 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support...
  • Page 189 B5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling Dual 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. Enabling Triple SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration, and then click Enable 3-way NVIDIA...
  • Page 190 5-12 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support...
  • Page 191 The Appendix lists the debug code table for the LCD Poster. Debug code table Appendix:...
  • Page 192 Chapter summary Debug code table ..................A-1 ROG Rampage II Extreme...
  • Page 193 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 194 Debug code table Code Description 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.
  • Page 195 Debug code table Code Description Clear EPA or customization logo. 1. Call chipset power management hook. PASSWORD 2. Recover the text fond used by EPA logo (not for full screen logo) 3. If password is set, ask for password. Initialize PnP boot devices 1.

  • Page 196: Appendix: Debug Code Table

    Appendix: Debug code table...

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