Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Rampage Extreme Asus
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Motherboard Rampage Extreme.
ii E3935 Second Edition V2 June 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, trans.
iii Contents Contents ...................................................................................................... iii Notices ....................................................................................................... viii Safety information .
iv Contents 2.5.4 PCI slots ........................................................................ 2-19 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots ..................................................... 2-19 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots ...............................
v Contents 3.2.9 General help ................................................................. 3-10 3.3 Extreme T weaker menu ............................................................. 3-1 1 3.3.1 Congure System Performance Settings ...........
vi Contents 3.8.4 BIOS Flashback ............................................................ 3-46 3.9 Exit menu .................................................................................... 3-47 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system .
vii Contents A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® T echnology (EIST) ........................ A-1 A.2.1 System requirements ...................................................... A-1 A.2.2 Using the EIST ....................................................
viii 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.
ix Safety information Electrical safety • T o 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.
x Where to nd more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
xi Conventions used in this guide T o make sure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. T ypography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
xii Rampage Extreme specications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel ® Core ™ 2 Extreme / Core ™ 2 Quad / Core ™ 2 Duo / Pentium ® dual-core / Celeron ® dual- core / Celeron ® processors Intel ® 45nm multi-core CPU support Compatible with Intel ® 06/05B/05A processors *Refer to www .
xiii High Denition Audio SupremeFX X-Fi Audio Card - ADI 2000B 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC - EAX ® Advanced™ HD 4.0 - X-Fi CMSS ® -3D - X-Fi Crystalizer™ - Creative ALchemy - Suppo.
xiv Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x eSA T A port 1 x IEEE1394a port 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Clr CMOS switch Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support ad.
xv Software Support DVD: - Drivers and applications - ASUS PC Probe II - ASUS Update - ASUS AI Suite - Sound Blaster X-Fi utility - Futuremark ® 3DMark ® 06 Advanced Edition - Kaspersky ® Anti-virus software Form Factor A TX Form Factor , 12”x 9.
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1 Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports..
ROG Rampage Extreme Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features .
ROG Rampage Extreme 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ROG Rampage Extreme motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of the best. We of fer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovating ideas, and we welcome the best gamers to join in.
ROG Rampage Extreme 1-3 PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for twice the current speed and bandwidth. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0 devices. See page 2-19 for details.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction High Denition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Denition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables h.
ROG Rampage Extreme 1-5 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features Fusion Block System The Fusion Block System is a more efcient thermal solution than competing followers with complicated looks.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction iROG iROG is a special IC which enables several ROG highlighted functions that give you full disposal of the motherboard at any stage! This design allows advanced user control and management to be processed at a hardware level.
ROG Rampage Extreme 1-7 Loadline Calibration Maintaining ample voltage support for the CPU is critical during overclocking. The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard’s ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores.
1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Q-Fan Plus technology The Q-Fan function automatically detects temperature and adjusts fan speed accordingly to achieve quiet and efcient cooling. With Q-Fan Plus, special temperature sensor cable is provided to detect temperature on any device.
ROG Rampage Extreme 1-9 AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away . T o wake the system and return to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key . See page 4-28 for details.
1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction C.P .R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is no need to open the system chassis to clear CMOS data. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default settings for each parameter .
2 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.
2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .........................
ROG Rampage Extreme 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. Memory LED Refer to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for LED denition.
ROG Rampage Extreme 2-3 4. 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. 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.
2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2.2.2 SupremeFX X-Fi audio card layout S UPREME FX Listen with Absolutely HD X - Fi Refer to pages 2-22 and 2-31 for details about the audio jacks and connectors on this card.
ROG Rampage Extreme 2-5 2.2.3 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Switches/Slots Page 1. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN; 3-pin CHA_F AN1–3; 3-pin PWR_F AN; 3-pin OPT_F AN1–3) 2-29 2. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin A TX12V) 2-32 3.
2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 2.2.4 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sur e that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear p art of the chassis as indicated in the image below .
ROG Rampage Extreme 2-7 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel ® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium ® dual-core / Celeron ® dual-core / Celeron ® processors.
2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.1 Installing the CPU T o install a CPU: 1. 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. T o prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
ROG Rampage Extreme 2-9 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then t the socket alignment key into the CPU notch.
2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information The motherboard supports Intel ® LGA775 processors with the Intel ® Enhanced Memory 64 T echnology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® T echnology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading T echnology . Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features.
ROG Rampage Extreme 2-1 1 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® LGA775 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 and heatsink assembly .
2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_F AN. 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 T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
ROG Rampage Extreme 2-13 Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four 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 .
2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information • Y ou may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.
ROG Rampage Extreme 2-15 SS - Single-sided / DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory conguration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the white slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration.
2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.4 Removing a DIMM T o remove a DIMM 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your ngers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it ips out with extra force.
ROG Rampage Extreme 2-17 2.5 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. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card T o install an expansion card: 1.
2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 shared – – – – – – – PCI slot 2 – shared – – – .
ROG Rampage Extreme 2-19 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 specications.
2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.6 Slide switch and jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This onboard slide switch allows you to enable the clr CMOS switch on the back I/O. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
ROG Rampage Extreme 2-21 2. BIOS ash setting (6-pin BIOS_FLASHBACK) T wo 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 on e to boot, or back up or restore BIOS content from one ROM to the other .
2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 2. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
ROG Rampage Extreme 2-23 5. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player , or other audio sources. 6. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker . In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel conguration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided oppy 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 oppy disk drive.
ROG Rampage Extreme 2-25 2. 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 .
2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the right-angle side of SA T A signal cable to SA T A device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SA T A cable to the onboard SA T A port to avoid mechanical conict with huge graphics cards. • These connectors are set to Standard IDE mode by default.
ROG Rampage Extreme 2-27 4. SIL5723 Serial A T A RAID connectors (7-pin SPEEDING HDD1/2 [black]) These connectors are for the Serial A T A signal cables for Serial A T A hard disk drives.
2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78; USB 910; USB1 1 12) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
ROG Rampage Extreme 2-29 7. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 3-pin CHA_F AN1–3, 3-pin PWR_F AN, 3-pin OPT_F AN1–3) The fan c onnect ors su pport co oling fans o f 350 mA–1000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A–3.48 A (41.
2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 8. 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.
ROG Rampage Extreme 2-31 10. Audio con nec tor s Optical drive audio connector: This connector allows you to receive stereo This connector allows you to receive stereo allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner , or MPEG card.
2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information 1 1. AT X p owe r c on ne cto rs (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) These connectors are for A TX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.
ROG Rampage Extreme 2-33 12. ROG connector (2-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.
2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information • 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.
ROG Rampage Extreme 2-35 ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Y ou 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 . 1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector .
2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to ne-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.
ROG Rampage Extreme 2-37 2.7.4 T weakIt T weakIt, along with the LCD Poster , allows you full control over system voltages and frequency to fulll your overclocking desire during game play . Y ou can also during game play . Y ou can also Y ou can also monitor hardware information or congure BIOS boot selection and BIOS backup.
2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information T weakIt options The following table shows T weakIt options. For detailed voltage and frequency settings, refer to 3.3 Extreme T weaker menu . For BIOS boot selection and backup settings, refer to 3.7.3 BIOS Boot Priority and 3.
ROG Rampage Extreme 2-39 2.8 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 airow and destabilize the system.
2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.8.2 Installing the audio card 1. T ake out the audio card from the package. 2. Locate the audio slot on the motherboard. 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card sits on the slot completely .
ROG Rampage Extreme 2-41 2.8.3 Installing EL I/O shield and LCD Poster 2. Orient the motherboard and install it to the chassis. Make sure that the motherboard external ports t the shield openings. 1. Install the EL I/O shield to the chassis by snaping it in place from inside.
2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.8.4 Installing Fusion Block System accessory Install your watercooling system to the motherboard using the bundled accessories to obtain the best thermal solution. Package contents 1 2 For watercooling system with 3/8” ID tubes 1.
ROG Rampage Extreme 2-43 5 6 5. Connect the assembled tube to the waterblock and tighten the screw of the clamp using a screwdriver . 6. Repeat Step 1 to 5 for another tube. Make sure that both tubes are well connected to prevent leak, and then ll the coolant into the reservoir .
2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.8.5 Replacing NB or MOS Thermal Kit Replacing the North Bridge (NB) Thermal Kit 1. Loosen the waterblock screws and remove the waterblock. Keep the two screws for later use. 2. Place the NB Thermal Kit on the heatpipe assembly and align the screw holes.
ROG Rampage Extreme 2-45 Replacing the MOS Thermal Kit 1. Loosen the MOS heatsink screws and remove the heatsink. Keep the two screws for later use. 2. Place the MOS Thermal Kit on the heatpipe assembly and align the screw holes. 3. Fasten the MOS Thermal Kit to the heatpipe assembly with the screws you removed in Step 1.
2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.8.6 Installing DIY Pedestal 1. T ake out the DIY Pedestal from the motherboard package. 2. Arrange and stick the DIY Pedestal to the back of your motherboard. 3. Place the motherboard with the DIY Pedestal as desired to get more efcient heat dissipation.
ROG Rampage Extreme 2-47 2.9 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover . 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.
2-48 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.10 Turning off the computer 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ® Vista: 1. Click the Start button and then select Shut Down . 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows ® shuts down.
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.
Chapter summary 3 ROG Rampage Extreme 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 3-8 3.3 Extreme T weaker menu ......
ROG Rampage Extreme 3-1 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ® environment.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a oppy disk or USB ash disk.
3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Quit all Windows ® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility . 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select . Click Next . Updating the BIOS through the Internet T o update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
ROG Rampage Extreme 3-3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le T o update the BIOS through a BIOS le: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate . The ASUS Update main window appears.
3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1.2 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 oppy disk and using a DOS-based utility .
ROG Rampage Extreme 3-5 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with the updated BIOS le. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier . 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[lename] where [lename] is the latest or the original BIOS le on the bootable oppy disk.
ROG Rampage Extreme 3-7 3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports two programmable rmware chips that you can update using the provided utility described in section 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS . Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.
ROG Rampage Extreme 3-9 3.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Extreme T weaker For changing the overclocking settings Main For changing the basic system con.
3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic 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.
ROG Rampage Extreme 3-1 1 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. T ake caution when changing the settings of the Extreme T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The following item appears only when you set Ai Overclock T uner to [X.M.P]. eXtreme Memory Prole [Prole #1] Allows you to select the memory prole during overclocking between [Prole #1] (high performance) and [Prole #2] (high frequency).
ROG Rampage Extreme 3-13 The following three items appear when you set Ai Overclock T uner to [Manual]. OC From CPU Level Up [Auto] After you select a CPU level and set Ai Overclock T uner to [Manual], the FSB Frequency item will be adjusted accordingly .
3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Congure advanced CPU settings Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E6750 @ 2.
ROG Rampage Extreme 3-15 CPU Clock Skew [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps] [Delay 200ps] [Delay 300ps] – [Delay 1400ps] NB Clock Skew [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] .
3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup RAS# to CAS# Delay [5 DRAM Clocks] Conguration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks]–[18 DRAM Clocks] –[18 DRAM Clocks] [18 DRAM Clocks] RAS# PRE Time [5 DRAM Cloc.
ROG Rampage Extreme 3-17 PRE to PRE Delay [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] [2 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks] ALL PRE to ACT Delay [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock.
3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Common Performance Level [05] (This value is auto-detected) Set this item to a higher level for better compatibility or a lower level for better performance. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value or type the desired value using the numeric keypad.
ROG Rampage Extreme 3-19 FSB T ermination V oltage [Auto] Allows you to select the Front Side Bus T ermination voltage. The text color in the conguration eld corresponds to the onboard NB LED color , both of which indicate voltage condition.
3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DDR3 ChannelA/B V ref [Auto] Allows you to set the memory reference voltage. Y ou can also use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Conguration options: Conguration options: [Auto] [DDR3_REF-30mV] [DDR3_REF-20mV] [DDR3_REF-10mV] [DDR3_REF+10mV] [DDR3_REF+20mV] [DDR3_REF+30mV] South Bridge 1.
ROG Rampage Extreme 3-21 3.4 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 3.4.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 3.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date.
3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.4.5 S A T A 1 – 6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial A T A devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SA T A device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the SA T A device information.
ROG Rampage Extreme 3-23 DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting T echnology .
3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup If yo u w ant t he Se ria l AT A h ard di sk d riv es to u se the Ad va nc ed Hos t C on tro lle r In ter fac e ( AH CI ), set t hi s i tem to [ AH CI] . Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection.
ROG Rampage Extreme 3-25 3.4.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specication.
3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
ROG Rampage Extreme 3-27 Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Conguration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] PEG Port Controller [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 3.
3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Marvell IDE/eSA T A [Legacy Mode] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Marvell IDE/eSA T A controller . Conguration options: [Legacy Mode] [Disabled] IDE/eSA T A Boot ROM [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Legacy Mode].
ROG Rampage Extreme 3-29 3.5.3 USB Conguration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values.
3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.5.4 PCI PnP The PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. T ake caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
ROG Rampage Extreme 3-31 ROG Logo [Enabled] If this item is set to [Enabled], the box labeled as Republic of Gamers on the heatpipe assembly lights up when the system is on. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LCD Poster Backlight [T urn Off] Allows you to turn on/off the LCD Poster backlight when the system is working.
3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.5.6 Other Conguration iROG ID_Number Information iROG_1 ID_Number:27 iROG_2 ID_Number:15 iROG CrashBIOS Rule [Switch] iROG Timer Keeper [Last State] Current Operation time: Total Operation time: iROG CrashBIOS Rule Keep: system will not change to the other BIOS.
ROG Rampage Extreme 3-33 3.6 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 conguration options.
3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.6.5 APM Conguration Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to Power Off, the system goes into of f state after an AC power loss.
ROG Rampage Extreme 3-35 Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specic keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an A TX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Fan Speed Control CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] POWER FA.
ROG Rampage Extreme 3-37 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the chassis Q-fan control feature. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears when you enable Chassis Q-Fan Control . Chassis Fan Prole [Standard] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the ASUS Q-Fan.
3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.7 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. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
ROG Rampage Extreme 3-39 3.7.2 Boot Settings Conguration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items.
3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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 ash setting (6-pin BIOS_FLASHBACK) in 2.6 Slide switch and jumper for further information.
ROG Rampage Extreme 3-41 Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. T o set a Supervisor Password: 1.
3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Conguration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] [No Access] prevents user access to the Setup utility .
ROG Rampage Extreme 3-43 Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility . When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Conguration options: [Setup] [Always] 3.
3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. O.C. PROFILE Conguration O.C. Prole 1 Status :Not Installed O.C. Prole 2 Status :Not Installed Add Your CMOS Prole.
ROG Rampage Extreme 3-45 3.8.3 AI NET 2 Check Marvell LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during the Power-On Self-T est (POST). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Now BIOS status : BIOS1 BIOS Boot Selection : BIOS Menu BIOS Update BIOS1 to BIOS2 BIOS2 to BIOS1 BIOS1 to BIOS2 Only current operating BIOS can be mirrored.
ROG Rampage Extreme 3-47 3.9 Exit menu Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. 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.
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4 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software..
ROG Rampage Extreme Chapter summary 4 4.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information ............................................................ 4-1 4.3 Software information ....
ROG Rampage Extreme 4-1 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder .
4-2 Chapter 4: Software support 4.2.2 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.
ROG Rampage Extreme 4-3 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click to display the next screen Click to display the previous screen ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard.
4-4 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. Do not install ASUS PC Probe II if you use the T weakIt function.
ROG Rampage Extreme 4-5 Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to easily manage, edit share and protect your multimedia data. Ulead Burn.Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now application for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation.
4-6 Chapter 4: Software support 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 les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual le.
ROG Rampage Extreme 4-7 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. Click an icon to display the specied information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specications of the motherboard.
4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. T echnical support form Displays the ASUS T echnical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technical support.
ROG Rampage Extreme 4-9 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came with the software application for more information.
4-10 Chapter 4: Software support 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility , ash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After ashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST . 8. Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio box.
ROG Rampage Extreme 4-1 1 3. Click the Run button to perform a cable test. 4.3.2 AI NET 2 The AI NET 2 features the Marvell ® Virtual Cable T ester™ (VCT). VCT is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the T ime Domain Reectometry (TDR) technology .
4-12 Chapter 4: Software support 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.
ROG Rampage Extreme 4-13 Main Panel The Main Panel displays all the features and functions your SupremeFX X-Fi audio card supports. Click each icon to congure the following settings (from left to right): Speakers and Headphone, EAX Effects, X-Fi CMSS-3D, X-Fi Crystalizer , Smart V olume Management, Graphic Equalizer , and Mixer .
4-14 Chapter 4: Software support 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 X-Fi CMSS-3D Panel This panel allows you to congure 3D virtual surround effects.
ROG Rampage Extreme 4-15 Smart V olume Management Panel Enable Smart V olume Management (SVM) to avoid large volume uctuations. Click to switch on/off SVM Graphic Equalizer Panel This panel allows you to customize equalizer settings or select an EQ presets.
4-16 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others.
ROG Rampage Extreme 4-17 Button Function Opens the Conguration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens .
4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Changing the monitor panels position T o change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down button of the Scheme options, then select another position from the list box. Click OK when nished.
ROG Rampage Extreme 4-19 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 Small display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser .
4-20 Chapter 4: Software support 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.
ROG Rampage Extreme 4-21 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 . Conguring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values.
4-22 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.5 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efcient tool that satises 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.
ROG Rampage Extreme 4-23 6 Engine main menu Auto Mode Runs calibration T urbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max. Power Saving Mode Advanced settings for each mode (refer to the n.
4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Advanced settings menu Click Setting ( ) from the 6 Engine main menu to display conguration options in each mode. Some options in certain modes are dimmed, meaning that they are not available.
ROG Rampage Extreme 4-25 Conguration options T urbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Maximum Power Saving Mode CPU Frequency Overclocking +1% to +30% N/A Downclocking -1% to -50%.
4-26 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.6 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch EPU-6 Engine, AI Booster , Fan Xpert, CPU Fan Xpert, CPU Level Up, and AI Nap utilities easily . AI Nap utilities easily . Installing AI Suite T o install AI Suite on your computer: 1.
ROG Rampage Extreme 4-27 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.
4-28 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.7 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 more quiet system operation.
ROG Rampage Extreme 4-29 4.3.8 ASUS Fan Xpert Asu s Fan Xpert inte llige ntly allow s you to ad just both the C PU and chas sis f an spe eds a ccordi ng to differ ent a mbien t tem peratu res c aused by d ifferen t cli mate con ditio ns in differe nt ge ograp hic r egion s and your PC’s syste m loa ding.
4-30 Chapter 4: Software support Click to get the calibration between the fan rotation and fan speed ratio Click to close the Calibration window Fan prole modes • Disable: Select this mode to disable the Fan Xpert function. • Standard: This mode makes the fan adjust speed in moderate pattern.
ROG Rampage Extreme 4-31 4.3.9 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.
4-32 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.10 CPU Level Up The CPU Level Up application allows you to overclock immediately with OC prole presets in WIndows ® environment without the hassle of entering BIOS.
ROG Rampage Extreme 4-33 4.3.1 1 ROG Speeding HDD ROG Speeding HDD secures the data stored in your hard disk drive and enhances hard drive performance, saving you the trouble of complicated congurations. With its friendly graphical user interface, you can easily make hard drive backups or increase the hard drive’s transfer rate.
4-34 Chapter 4: Software support Conguring EZ Backup This mode allows one hard disk to back up the data on the other automatically . This helps you save your vital data even if one hard disk is damaged. • We recommend that you use two new hard disks for this setup.
ROG Rampage Extreme 4-35 Conguring Super Speed This mode allows two hard disks to access data simultaneously . The dual channel design can largely enhance hard disk transfer rate. • We recommend that you use two new hard disks for this setup. • This setup erases all original data in the two hard disks.
4-36 Chapter 4: Software support 4. The Speed ing H DD ic on on the Windo ws ® not icat ion ar ea tu rns g ray t o ind icate that the Spe eding HDD f uncti on is disa bled. Normal Mode Changing to Normal Mode This mode allows you to disable the Speeding HDD function and use the two SA T A connectors as the other onboard SA T A connectors.
ROG Rampage Extreme 4-37 Partitioning volumes Y ou have to partition volumes for the hard disk after Speeding HDD conguration. T o partition volumes: 1. Right-click My Computer on the Windows ® desktop, and then select Manage from the pop-up window .
4-38 Chapter 4: Software support Schedule Drive V erify Allows you to set up the schedule for verifying the hard disks. Click Ok to apply the settings; click Cancel to close the window; click Right Now to start verication at once. Add / Modify / Delete Allows you to create a new schedule, and modify/delete an existing schedule.
ROG Rampage Extreme 4-39 Firmware Update Allows you to update the rmware. Click Browse to locate the rmware le that you want to update. Then click Download to start the update process. Event Log Displays event log list that might be helpful for troubleshooting and locating a system malfunction.
4-40 Chapter 4: Software support 4.4 RAID congurations The motherboard comes with the Intel ® ICH9R Southbridge controller that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 for six independent Serial A T A channels.
ROG Rampage Extreme 4-41 4.4.3 Intel ® RAID congurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel ® Matrix Storage congurations for Serial A T A hard disks drives through the Intel ® ICH9R Southbridge chip.
4-42 Chapter 4: Software support 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 A T A hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial A T A connectors supported by the Southbridge.
ROG Rampage Extreme 4-43 Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) T o create a RAID 0 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears. 2. Enter a name for the RAID 0 set and press <Enter>.
4-44 Chapter 4: Software support 6. 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.
ROG Rampage Extreme 4-45 Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) T o create a RAID 1 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears. 2. Enter a name for the RAID 1 set and press <Enter>.
4-46 Chapter 4: Software support Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) T o create a RAID 10 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears. 2. Enter a name for the RAID 10 set and press <Enter>.
ROG Rampage Extreme 4-47 Creating a RAID 5 set (parity) T o create a RAID 5 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears. WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): 7.
4-48 Chapter 4: Software support 4. The Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to congure as RAID. The following screen appears. 5. Use the up/down arrow key to highlight the drive you want to set, and then press <Space> to select.
ROG Rampage Extreme 4-49 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows ® T o create a RAID driver disk in Windows ® : 1. Start Windows ® . 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 3. Go to the Make disk menu, and then click Intel ICH9R 32/64 bit RAID Driver Disk to create an Intel ® ICH9R RAID driver disk.
4-50 Chapter 4: Software support T o install the RAID driver in Windows XP: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the <F6> key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver . 2. Press <F6> then insert the oppy disk with RAID driver into the oppy disk drive.
A Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describ es the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports as well as the debug code table for the LCD Poster .
ROG Rampage Extreme Chapter summary A A.1 Intel ® EM64T .................................................................................. A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® T echnology (EIST) ........................ A-1 A.3 Intel ® Hyper-Threading T echnology .
ROG Rampage Extreme A-1 A.1 Intel ® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel ® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS le that supports EM64T . Y ou can download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website (www .
A-2 Appendix: CPU features A.2.2 Using the EIST T o use the EIST feature: 1. T urn on the computer , then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Conguration , then press <Ent er>. 3. Set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep (tm) T ech.
ROG Rampage Extreme A-3 A.3 Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® LGA775 processors with Hyper- Threading T echnology . • Hy per -Thr ead ing Te chn ol ogy is sup por ted und er Win dow s ® Vista/XP and Linux 2.
A-4 Appendix: CPU features Code Description CPU INIT CPU Initiation DET CPU T est CMOS R/W functionality . CHIPINIT Early chipset initialization: -Disable shadow RAM -Disable L2 cache -Program basic chipset registers DET DRAM Detect memory -Auto-detection of DRAM size, type and ECC.
ROG Rampage Extreme A-5 8254TEST T est 8254 8259MSK1 T est 8259 interrupt mask bits for channel 1. 8259MSK2 T est 8259 interrupt mask bits for channel 2. 8259TEST T est 8259 functionality . COUNTMEM Calculate total memory by testing the last double word of each 64K page.
A-6 Appendix: CPU features USB FINAL Initialize PnP boot devices 1. USB nal Initialization 2. NET PC: Build SYSID structure 3. Switch screen back to text mode 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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