Asus Rampage Extreme manual

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, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purch[...]

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 ................................................... 2-19 2.6 Slide switch and jumper .............................................[...]

v Contents 3.2.9 General help ................................................................. 3-10 3.3 Extreme T weaker menu ............................................................. 3-1 1 3.3.1 Congure System Performance Settings ...................... 3-12 3.4 Main menu ....................................................................[...]

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 ................................................... 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information [...]

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 ................................................................ A-2 A.3 Intel ® Hyper-Threading T echnology .........................................[...]

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. This equipment has[...]

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. If possible, disconnect all[...]

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. 2. Optional documentation Y our product package may include optional documenta[...]

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. <Key> Key s encl osed i n the less- than a nd gre ater-t han s ign mea ns tha t you[...]

xii Rampage Extreme specications 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 .asus.com for Intel CPU support list Chipset Intel ?[...]

xiii High Denition Audio SupremeFX X-Fi Audio Card - ADI 2000B 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC - EAX ® Advanced™ HD 4.0 - X-Fi CMSS ® -3D - X-Fi Crystalizer™ - Creative ALchemy - Supports 1 x S/PDIF out header - Supports Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF Out ports on rear IEEE 1394 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one onboard; one at rear panel) USB 12[...]

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 additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 6 x SA T A connectors (Blue) 2 x Speeding HDD connectors (Black[...]

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 9.6” (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *Specications are subject to change without notice. Rampage Extreme spe[...]

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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 ............................................................................ 1-2[...]

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 long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with[...]

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. In the Republic of Gamers, mercy rules are only for th[...]

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. A TI CrossFireX™ T echnology A TI’s CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with rendering[...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction High Denition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Denition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions, and multi- streaming technology that simultaneously sends different[...]

ROG Rampage Extreme 1-5 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features Fusion Block System The Fusion Block System is a more efcient thermal solution than competing followers with complicated looks. The Fusion Block System is a hybrid thermal design that combines the ROG’s renowned heatpipe design with the additional ability to [...]

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. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for PC enthusiasts and it provides syst[...]

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. 1.3.3 ROG unique features SupremeFX X-Fi featu[...]

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 efcient cooling. With Q-Fan Plus, special temperature sensor cable is provided to detect temperature on any device. When used with a optional fans, you may activate Q-Fan function o[...]

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. Optional Fan The optional fan is specically designed to provide sufcient airow over t[...]

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 . Due to the chipset behavior , AC power off is required befo[...]

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) ................................................... 2-7 2.4 System memory ..................................................[...]

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. • 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 suppl[...]

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 denition. Normal (green) High (yellow) Crazy (red) DRAM V oltage 1.50–1.90 1.92–2.30 2.32– 3. Northbridge/Southbridge LEDs The northbridge and southbridge LEDs each have two different voltage disp[...]

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. 5. Power LED The motherboard co[...]

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. LGA775 CPU Socket 2-8 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 2-13 5. Floppy disk drive connector [...]

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 . 2.2.5 Screw [...]

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. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the [...]

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. 2. Press the lo[...]

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. Gold triangle mark Alignment key CPU notch 6. Apply several drops of thermal paste to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with,[...]

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. 7. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever ([...]

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 . If you buy a CPU separately , make sure [...]

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. Disconnect the CPU fa[...]

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 . DDR3 modules are develop[...]

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 conguration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency . Fo[...]

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 conguration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the white slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted i[...]

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. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the[...]

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. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the[...]

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 – – – – – – LAN (8056) shared – – – – – – – SA T A (6121) shared – – – – – – – LAN (8056) – 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 specications. Refer to the gure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with t[...]

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. The clr CMOS switch on the back I/O helps you easily clear the system setu[...]

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 . Moving the jumper cap to pins 1-2 (default) allows you to enter BIOS [...]

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. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. 3. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IE[...]

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 conguration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. Microphone port (pink). This port connects [...]

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. Pin 5 on the connector is [...]

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 . Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector , then select one of the following modes to congure you[...]

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 conict with huge graphics cards. • These connectors are set to Standard IDE mode by default. In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Seri[...]

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. If you install SA T A hard disk drives, you can create a Super Speed or an EZ Backup conguration with the Speeding HDD T echnology through the onboard Silicon [...]

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. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication that supports up to 480 Mbp[...]

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 (41.76 W max.) at +12V . Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure[...]

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. The optional fan1/2/3 can work with the temperature sensors for a better c[...]

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. Front panel audio co nne cto r: This connector is for a chassis-mounted front p[...]

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. • Make sure to remov[...]

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. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin c[...]

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 . Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector to know the detailed pin de?[...]

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. 1. Power-on switch Press the power-on switch to wake/power up the system. 2. Reset switc[...]

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 fulll 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 congure BIOS boot selection and BIOS backup. T weakIt consist[...]

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 3.8.4 BIOS Flashback . Options Usages and Notes 1 HWINFO 1 VOL T 0 ALL 1 VTTCPU 2 VTTDD[...]

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 airow and destabilize the system. 1. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly . 2. Fit[...]

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 . 4. The photo below shows the audio card installed on the motherboard.[...]

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. 3. Locate the EL_CON connector and connect the shield cable to the con[...]

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. Loosen the screw of a 1/2” ID tube clamp and t the tube into the clamp. 2[...]

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 . 3 2 1 4 For watercooling system with 1/2” or 10mm ID tubes 1. In[...]

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. 3. Fasten the NB Thermal Kit to the heatpipe assembly wit[...]

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 efcient heat dissipation. • The tape on the rubber studs is for one-time use.[...]

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. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector . 5. T urn on [...]

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. If you are using Windows ® XP: 1. Click the Start button and then select T urn Off Comput[...]

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 ............................................................. 3-1 1 3.4 Main 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. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using [...]

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 trafc, or click Auto Select . Click Next . Updating the BIOS through the Internet T o update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® deskt[...]

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. 2. Select Update BIOS from a le option from the drop-down menu, the[...]

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 . The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On S[...]

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. Copying the curren[...]

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. A:>afudos /iExtreme.ROM Write[...]

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. Y ou can update a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD, the oppy disk, or the USB ash disk that contains the upd[...]

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, reconguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This secti[...]

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guration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) conguration Boot For changing th[...]

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic 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. 3.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu sc[...]

ROG Rampage Extreme 3-1 1 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme T weaker menu items allow you to congure 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. v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY E[...]

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The following item appears only when you set Ai Overclock T uner to [X.M.P]. eXtreme Memory Prole [Prole #1] Allows you to select the memory prole during overclocking between [Prole #1] (high performance) and [Prole #2] (high frequency). This item appears only when you set Ai Overclock T uner to [X.M.P .]. [...]

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 . Conguration options: [Auto] [E6400] [E6550] [E6600] [E6700] [X6800] [E6850] [Crazy] OC From[...]

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. Congure advanced CPU settings Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E6750 @ 2.66GHz Frequency :2.81GHz FSB Speed :1333 MHz Cache L1 :64 KB Cache L2 :4096 KB[...]

ROG Rampage Extreme 3-15 CPU Clock Skew [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps] [Delay 200ps] [Delay 300ps] – [Delay 1400ps] NB Clock Skew [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps] [Delay 200ps] [Delay 300ps] – [Delay 1400ps] FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [266MHz[...]

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup RAS# to CAS# Delay [5 DRAM Clocks] Conguration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks]–[18 DRAM Clocks] –[18 DRAM Clocks] [18 DRAM Clocks] RAS# PRE Time [5 DRAM Clocks] Conguration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks]–[18 DRAM Clocks] –[18 DRAM Clocks] [18 DRAM Clocks] RAS# ACT Time [15 DRAM Clocks] Con[...]

ROG Rampage Extreme 3-17 PRE to PRE Delay [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] [2 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks] ALL PRE to ACT Delay [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks]–[15 DRAM Clocks] ALL PRE to REF Delay [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks]–[15 DRAM Clocks] DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] Co[...]

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. The values range from 1 to 31. Pull-In of CHA PH2 [Disab[...]

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 conguration eld corresponds to the onboard NB LED color , both of which indicate voltage condition. When you set the NB LED Selection item to [VTT], the onboard northbridge LED displays FSB T ermination[...]

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. Conguration options: Conguration options: [Auto] [DDR3_REF-30mV] [DDR3_REF-20mV] [DDR3_REF-10mV] [DDR3_REF+10mV] [DDR3_REF+20mV] [DDR3_REF+30mV] South Bridge 1.5 V olta[...]

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. 3.4.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the ty[...]

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. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items ([...]

ROG Rampage Extreme 3-23 DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Conguration 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 . Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data T [...]

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. This will be ef fective only if device is accessed through BIOS. Conuration option: [D[...]

ROG Rampage Extreme 3-25 3.4.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specication. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory . BIOS [...]

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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Chipset Onboard Devices Conguration USB Conguration PCIPnP LCD Poster and LE[...]

ROG Rampage Extreme 3-27 Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Conguration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] PEG Port Controller [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 3.5.2 Onboard Devices Conguration Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help[...]

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 . Conguration options: [Legacy Mode] [Disabled] IDE/eSA T A Boot ROM [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Legacy Mode]. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Speeding HDD Co[...]

ROG Rampage Extreme 3-29 3.5.3 USB Conguration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to e[...]

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. Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to m[...]

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. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LCD Poster Backlight [T urn Off] Allows you to turn on/off the LCD Poster backlight when the system is working. Conguration opti[...]

3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.5.6 Other Conguration 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. You have to use BIOS le for backup. Switch: system w[...]

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 conguration options. 3.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspen[...]

3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.6.5 APM Conguration Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to Power Off, the system goes into of f state after an AC power loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to Last State, the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC powe[...]

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 specic 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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Har[...]

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 FAN Control [Disabled] OPTFan1 Control [Disabled] [Disabled] OPTFan2 Control [Disabled] OPTFan3 Control [Disabled] CPU Q-Fan Control BIOS SETUP UTILITY [...]

ROG Rampage Extreme 3-37 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the chassis Q-fan control feature. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears when you enable Chassis Q-Fan Control . Chassis Fan Prole [Standard] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the ASUS Q-Fan. When set t[...]

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 v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Boot Settings Boot Device Prio[...]

ROG Rampage Extreme 3-39 3.7.2 Boot Settings Conguration 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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Th[...]

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. Now BIOS status Shows “BIOS1” or “BIOS2” depending on from which BIOS the syste[...]

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. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>. 2[...]

3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Conguration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] [No Access] prevents user access to the Setup utility . [View Only] allows access but does not allow change to any eld. [Limited] allows chang[...]

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. Conguration options: [Setup] [Always] 3.8 Tools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for [...]

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 Conguration O.C. Prole 1 Status :Not Installed O.C. Prole 2 Status :Not Installed Add Your CMOS Prole. Name: [ ] Save To: [Uninstalled] Load CMOS Pro[...]

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). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Ai Net 2 Pair Status Length Check Marvell LAN cable [Disabled] Check Marvell LAN cable d[...]

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. System will ente[...]

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. Select Screen Selec[...]

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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 ................................................................... 4-9 4.4 RAID congurations ......[...]

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 . Double-click the ASSETUP .EXE to run the DVD. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit V ista operating XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit [...]

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. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Inte[...]

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. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utili[...]

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. Operating both functions simultaneously[...]

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. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE software. Winzip 1 1 Installs the [...]

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. 4.2.6 Video menu Clic[...]

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 specied information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specications of the motherboard. 4.2.7 ASUS Contact information Click the Co[...]

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. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format.[...]

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. 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. Th[...]

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. 7. When the logo images appear[...]

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 Reectometry (TDR) technology . The VCT detects and reports open and shorted cables, impeda[...]

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. Activating X-Fi’s CMSS3D, Crystalizer , and EAX will[...]

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 congure 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 . Minimize Exit H[...]

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 congure 3D virtual surround effects. Click to select an environment Drag to adjust effects amount Click to[...]

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. Click to select an EQ preset Click to save settings Click to enable EQ Drag to customize [...]

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. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can start monitoring your [...]

ROG Rampage Extreme 4-17 Button Function Opens the Conguration 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 ap[...]

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. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move together using a magnetic effect. If you wan[...]

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 . This browser displays various Windows® management inform[...]

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. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU[...]

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 . Conguring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Cong window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference.[...]

4-22 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.5 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efcient tool that satises 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. Y[...]

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 next page for further information) Displays CPU Power and T otal CPU Energy Saving *Shifts between the display of T otal and Current CO2 reduced Displa[...]

4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Advanced settings menu Click Setting ( ) from the 6 Engine main menu to display conguration 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 options Restore default settings Click to ap[...]

ROG Rampage Extreme 4-25 Conguration 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% Downclocking -1% to -50% vCore V oltage Downgrade N/A N/A Small/Medium/ High Small/Medium/ High Chipset V oltage Downgrade N/A N/A On/Off On/Off T ur[...]

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. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appe[...]

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. Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU freq[...]

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. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite [...]

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. T he bui lt-in varie ty of usef ul pr o[...]

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 prole 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 qui[...]

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. 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 B[...]

4-32 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.10 CPU Level Up The CPU Level Up application allows you to overclock immediately with OC prole presets in WIndows ® environment without the hassle of entering BIOS. This application provides comprehensive and detailed tuning to frequencies, voltagies, and even timings to create a real professional level of o[...]

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 congurations. With its friendly graphical user interface, you can easily make hard drive backups or increase the hard drive’s transfer rate. Installing Ser[...]

4-34 Chapter 4: Software support Conguring 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. • This setup erases all original data in the hard disk connected to the SPEED[...]

ROG Rampage Extreme 4-35 Conguring 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. Back up all data in them before using t[...]

4-36 Chapter 4: Software support 4. The Speed ing H DD ic on on the Windo ws ® not icat 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. When [...]

ROG Rampage Extreme 4-37 Partitioning volumes Y ou have to partition volumes for the hard disk after Speeding HDD conguration. T o partition volumes: 1. Right-click My Computer on the Windows ® desktop, and then select Manage from the pop-up window . 2. Select Disk Management . Right-click the unallocated space of the disk, and then select New [...]

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 verication at once. Add / Modify / Delete Allows you to create a new schedule, and modify/delete an existing schedule. Schedule Activity[...]

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. Click Refresh to update the event log list; a[...]

4-40 Chapter 4: Software support 4.4 RAID congurations 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. 4.4.1 RAID denitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interl[...]

ROG Rampage Extreme 4-41 4.4.3 Intel ® RAID congurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel ® Matrix Storage congurations for Serial A T A hard disks drives through the Intel ® ICH9R Southbridge chip. Setting the RAID item in BIOS Y ou must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID se[...]

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. T o enter the Intel ?[...]

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>. 3. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 0(Str[...]

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. 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[...]

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>. 3. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 1(Mi[...]

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>. 3. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to selec[...]

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. Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and re[...]

4-48 Chapter 4: Software support 4. The Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to congure 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. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after c[...]

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. Insert a oppy[...]

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. 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to insta[...]

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 ........................................... A-3 A.4 Debug Code T able ...............[...]

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 .asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS l[...]

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 Conguration , then press <Ent er>. 3. Set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep (tm) T ech. item to [Enabled], then press <Enter>. See page 3-14 for details. 4. Press <F10[...]

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 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only . Under Linux, use the Hyper- Threading compiler to [...]

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. -Auto-detection of L2 cache DC FCODE Expand compressed BIOS code t[...]

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. MP INIT 1. Program MTRR of M1 CPU 2. Initialize L2 cache for P6 class CPU &[...]

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. Initialize APM 8. Clear noise of IRQs. INIT ROM Initialize device option ROMs. NUM LOCK [...]