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Asus Maximus II Gene User Manual

Asus Maximus II Gene User Manual (174 pages)

User Manual

Brand: Asus | Category: Motherboard | Size: 12.38 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
8
Federal Communications Commission Statement
8
Notices
8
Electrical Safety
9
Safety Information
9
About this Guide
10
Conventions Used in this Guide
11
Maximus II GENE Specifications Summary
12
Chapter 1: Product Introduction

15
- Welcome
  17
- Package Contents
  17
- Special Features
  18
Chapter 2: Hardware Information

23
- Before You Proceed
  25
- Onboard Leds
  26
- Motherboard Overview
  30
  - Motherboard Layout
    30
  - Layout Contents
    31
  - Placement Direction
    32
  - Screw Holes
    32
- Central Processing Unit (CPU)
  33
- System Memory
  39
  - Overview
    39
  - Memory Configurations
    40
  - Installing a DIMM
    48
  - Removing a DIMM
    48
- Expansion Slots
  49
  - Installing an Expansion Card
    49
  - Configuring an Expansion Card
    49
  - Interrupt Assignments
    50
  - PCI Slot
    51
  - PCI Express X1 Slot
    51
  - PCI Express 2.0 X16 Slots
    51
- Jumper
  53
  - Clear RTC RAM
    53
  - To Erase RTC RAM
    53
- Connectors
  54
  - Rear Panel Connectors
    54
  - Audio I/O Connections
    55
  - Internal Connectors
    58
  - ATX Power Connectors
    65
  - Onboard Switches
    68
  - Installing I/O Shield and LCD Poster
    70
  - Starting up for the First Time
    71
- Turning off the Computer
  72
  - Using the os Shut down Function
    72
  - Using the Dual Function Power Switch
    72
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

73
- Managing and Updating Your BIOS
  75
  - ASUS Update Utility
    75
  - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
    78
  - ASUS Crashfree BIOS 3 Utility
    79
- BIOS Setup Program
  80
  - BIOS Menu Screen
    81
  - Menu Bar
    81
  - Navigation Keys
    81
  - Menu Items
    82
  - Submenu Items
    82
  - Configuration Fields
    82
  - Pop-Up Window
    82
  - Scroll Bar
    82
  - General Help
    82
- Extreme Tweaker Menu
  83
  - Tuning Mode [Extreme OC]
    84
  - CPU Level up [Auto]
    84
  - Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]
    84
  - CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]
    84
  - CPU Configuration
    84
  - FSB Frequency [266]
    84
  - CPU Clock Skew [Auto]
    84
  - NB Clock Skew [Auto]
    85
  - FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto]
    85
  - DRAM Frequency [Auto]
    85
  - DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A/B 1/2 [Auto]
    85
  - DRAM Timing Control [Auto]
    85
  - DRAM Static Read Control [Auto]
    87
  - DRAM Read Training [Auto]
    87
  - MEM. OC Charger [Auto]
    87
  - Ai Clock Twister [Auto]
    87
  - Ai Transaction Booster [Auto]
    87
  - Load-Line Calibration [Auto]
    88
  - CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto]
    88
  - CPU Voltage [Auto]
    88
  - CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]
    88
  - FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]
    88
  - DRAM Voltage [Auto]
    88
  - Nroth Bridge 1.1 Voltage [Auto]
    88
  - South Bridge 1.1 Voltage [Auto]
    89
  - South Bridge 1.5 Voltage [Auto]
    89
  - CPU GTL Voltage Reference (0/2) [Auto]
    89
  - CPU GTL Voltage Reference (1/3) [Auto]
    89
  - NB GTL Reference [Auto]
    89
  - DDR2 Cha/B Reference Voltage [Auto]
    89
  - North Bridge DDR Reference [Auto]
    89
  - Debug Mode [String]
    89
  - Keyboard Tweakit Control [Disabled]
    89
  - CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]
    89
  - PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]
    90
- Main Menu
  91
  - System Time [XX:XX:XX]
    91
  - System Date [Day XX/XX/XXXX]
    91
  - Language [English]
    91
  - Sata 1-6
    92
  - Storage Configuration
    94
  - AHCI Configuration
    95
  - System Information
    96
- Advanced Menu
  97
- CPU Configuration
  97
  - Chipset
    99
  - Onboard Device Configuration
    100
  - USB Configuration
    101
  - PCI Pnp
    102
  - LCD Poster and LED Control
    103
  - Irog Configuration
    104
- Power Menu
  105
  - Suspend Mode [Auto]
    105
  - Repost Video on S3 Resume [Disabled]
    105
  - ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]
    105
  - APM Configuration
    106
  - ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
    106
  - Hardware Monitor
    108
  - Fan Speed Control
    109
- Boot Menu
  111
  - Boot Device Priority
    111
  - Boot Settings Configuration
    112
  - Security
    113
  - Change User Password
    114
- Tools Menu
  115
  - ASUS EZ Flash 2
    115
  - ASUS O.C. Profile
    116
  - Tweakit Batch File
    117
  - Ai Net 2
    118
- Exit Menu
  119
Chapter 4: Software Support

121
- Installing an Operating System
  123
- Support DVD Information
  123
  - Running the Support DVD
    123
  - Drivers Menu
    124
  - Utilities Menu
    125
  - Make Disk Menu
    127
  - Manual Menu
    127
  - Video Menu
    128
  - ASUS Contact Information
    128
  - Other Information
    129
  - Technical Support Form
    130
- Software Information
  131
  - ASUS Mylogo3
    131
  - Sound Blaster X-Fi Audio Utility
    133
  - Speakers and Headphone Panel
    134
  - ASUS PC Probe II
    137
  - ASUS AI Suite
    143
  - ASUS Fan Xpert
    145
  - Fan Profile Modes
    146
  - CPU Level up
    147
  - ASUS EPU-6 Engine
    148
    
    Engine Main Menu
    149
    
    Advanced Settings Menu
    150
  - ASUS Turbov
    152
  - RAID Configurations
    154
  - RAID Definitions
    154
  - Installing Serial ATA Hard Disks
    155
  - Setting the RAID Item in BIOS
    155
  - Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility
    156
    
    Creating a Raid Set
    157
    
    Deleting a Raid Set
    159
- Creating a RAID Driver Disk
  161
  - Creating a RAID Driver Disk Without Entering the os
    161
  - Creating a RAID Driver Disk in Windows
    161
Chapter 5: Multiple GPU Technology Support

163
- ATI ® Crossfirex™ Technology
  165
  - Requirements
    165
  - Before You Begin
    165
  - Installing Crossfirex Graphics Cards
    166
  - Installing the Device Drivers
    167
  - Enabling the ATI ® Crossfirex™ Technology
    167
Appendix: Debug Code Table

174

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