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......iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-4 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-5 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-5 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-5 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-6 2.2.4 Audio card layout 2-6 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-7 2.3 Central...
......iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-4 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-5 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-5 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-5 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-6 2.2.4 Audio card layout 2-6 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-7 2.3 Central...
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... at back panel) 10 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at midboard, 6 ports at back panel) Extreme Tweaker 2-Phase DDR3 Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - Profile Overclocking protection: - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - Voltiminder LED - Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking features ROG Special Features Back Panel I /O Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at rear...
... at back panel) 10 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at midboard, 6 ports at back panel) Extreme Tweaker 2-Phase DDR3 Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - Profile Overclocking protection: - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - Voltiminder LED - Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking features ROG Special Features Back Panel I /O Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at rear...
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...Scalable Link Interface) NVIDIA 3-Way SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of Gamers, mercy rules are only for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with NVIDIA® SLI™ support at full x16, x16, x16 mode, and... multi-core processors. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers. Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core/Core™2...
...Scalable Link Interface) NVIDIA 3-Way SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of Gamers, mercy rules are only for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with NVIDIA® SLI™ support at full x16, x16, x16 mode, and... multi-core processors. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers. Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core/Core™2...
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... efficient thermal solution compared to competing followers with complicated looks. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features Fusion Block System The Fusion Block System is the one phase...that combines the ROG's renowned heatpipe design with a single connection. Simply choose a processor you are all here! Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is a more expansive CPU? By taking the entire integrated solution into design considerations, the user can enjoy ...
... efficient thermal solution compared to competing followers with complicated looks. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features Fusion Block System The Fusion Block System is the one phase...that combines the ROG's renowned heatpipe design with a single connection. Simply choose a processor you are all here! Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is a more expansive CPU? By taking the entire integrated solution into design considerations, the user can enjoy ...
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... your system is under extreme overclocking or normal states-allowing you to clear CMOS data. See page 5-33 for details. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default settings for details. Voltiminder LED In the persuit of booting the BIOS. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-5 Loadline Calibration...
... your system is under extreme overclocking or normal states-allowing you to clear CMOS data. See page 5-33 for details. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default settings for details. Voltiminder LED In the persuit of booting the BIOS. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-5 Loadline Calibration...
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... the errors on the LCD during overclocking, this can help you attain the best possible power efficiency and energy savings up to 20% to find out what is running low intensity applications. See page 2-43 for details. SupremeFX II also provides a special tool to .... See page 2-28 for details. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to digitally monitor and tune the CPU power supply with AI Gear 3, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to help save the...
... the errors on the LCD during overclocking, this can help you attain the best possible power efficiency and energy savings up to 20% to find out what is running low intensity applications. See page 2-43 for details. SupremeFX II also provides a special tool to .... See page 2-28 for details. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to digitally monitor and tune the CPU power supply with AI Gear 3, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to help save the...
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...loading, dynamically overclocking the CPU speed in the operating system and can save up to dissipate heat these critical components generate. ASUS Q-Fan Plus technology The ASUS Q-Fan ...page 4-40 for details. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to 62% CPU power in the motherboard that lowers the temperature of critical...ASUS MyLogo 3 ASUS MyLogo 3 is very precise and can continue running at minimum power and noise when you to personalize and add style to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II...
...loading, dynamically overclocking the CPU speed in the operating system and can save up to dissipate heat these critical components generate. ASUS Q-Fan Plus technology The ASUS Q-Fan ...page 4-40 for details. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to 62% CPU power in the motherboard that lowers the temperature of critical...ASUS MyLogo 3 ASUS MyLogo 3 is very precise and can continue running at minimum power and noise when you to personalize and add style to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II...
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... definition. FREQUENCY STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Frequency LED CPU FSB 200MHz 200-299 300-399 400-499 500-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 3 4 5 (Default) (Fast) CPU FSB 266MHz 266-299 300-399 400-499 500-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 3 4 5 (Default) (Fast) CPU FSB 333MHz 333-399 400-499 500-549 550-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 3 4 5 (Default) (Fast...
... definition. FREQUENCY STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Frequency LED CPU FSB 200MHz 200-299 300-399 400-499 500-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 3 4 5 (Default) (Fast) CPU FSB 266MHz 266-299 300-399 400-499 500-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 3 4 5 (Default) (Fast) CPU FSB 333MHz 333-399 400-499 500-549 550-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 3 4 5 (Default) (Fast...
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...settings after you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to CPU overclocking. S5: Power off without +5VSB power (AC power loss); You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to enable the clr ...overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to function, pressing down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the system setup information such as system passwords. The clr CMOS switch on the back I/O. STRIKER II EXTREME CLRTC_SW Enable (Default) Disable STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II...
...settings after you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to CPU overclocking. S5: Power off without +5VSB power (AC power loss); You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to enable the clr ...overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to function, pressing down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the system setup information such as system passwords. The clr CMOS switch on the back I/O. STRIKER II EXTREME CLRTC_SW Enable (Default) Disable STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II...
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...section 4.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the JMicron RAID controller in the BIOS to overclocking. 15. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for connecting USB 2.0 devices. This port connects an external ... , refer to 5.4.4 JMicron® RAID Configuration or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • DO NOT insert different cables to the external SATA ports. • DO NOT unplug the external Serial ATA box when a RAID 0 or JBOD is configured. 13. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-31
...section 4.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the JMicron RAID controller in the BIOS to overclocking. 15. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for connecting USB 2.0 devices. This port connects an external ... , refer to 5.4.4 JMicron® RAID Configuration or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • DO NOT insert different cables to the external SATA ports. • DO NOT unplug the external Serial ATA box when a RAID 0 or JBOD is configured. 13. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-31
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Power-on switch Press the power-on switch 2. STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Reset switch ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-43 STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Power on switch to enhance system performance. 1. 2.8.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to reboot the system. Reset switch Press the reset switch to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to wake/power up the system.
Power-on switch Press the power-on switch 2. STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Reset switch ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-43 STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Power on switch to enhance system performance. 1. 2.8.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to reboot the system. Reset switch Press the reset switch to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to wake/power up the system.
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... bar 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot... and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
... bar 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot... and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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... it may vary depending on your CPU type. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Level Up [Auto] Select Menu AI Overclock Tuner [Auto] x Overclock Options Disabled x CPU Multiplier 8 X x FSB - Select a CPU level, and...aOgev e rclo[[cEAknuatTbol]uende]r to malfunction. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-13 4.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause ...
... it may vary depending on your CPU type. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Level Up [Auto] Select Menu AI Overclock Tuner [Auto] x Overclock Options Disabled x CPU Multiplier 8 X x FSB - Select a CPU level, and...aOgev e rclo[[cEAknuatTbol]uende]r to malfunction. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-13 4.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause ...
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..., and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically.. Memory Ratio [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1:1] [5:4] [3:2] [Sync Mode] FSB (QDR), MHz [1333] Allows you set overclocking parameters. AI Overclock Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. CPU Multiplier [8 X] Use the and keys or the numeric keypad to 50. FSB - Configuration options: [Auto] [Linked...
..., and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically.. Memory Ratio [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1:1] [5:4] [3:2] [Sync Mode] FSB (QDR), MHz [1333] Allows you set overclocking parameters. AI Overclock Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. CPU Multiplier [8 X] Use the and keys or the numeric keypad to 50. FSB - Configuration options: [Auto] [Linked...
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...MHz [800] Allows you set FSB-Memory Clock Mode to [Unlinked]. Due to NVIDIA® chipset features, ASUS BIOS will automatically adjust your assigned frequency to an approximate value to adjust the frequency. LDT Frequency [5x] ... Bus, Slot 1 & 2, MHz [100] Allows you to set the PCIEX16_1/2 overclocking frequency. PCIE Bus, Slot 3, MHz [100] Allows you to set the PCIEX16_3 overclocking frequency. Actual MEM (DDR), MHz This item reflects the actual frequency after the system...) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [5] [6]-[18] ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-15
...MHz [800] Allows you set FSB-Memory Clock Mode to [Unlinked]. Due to NVIDIA® chipset features, ASUS BIOS will automatically adjust your assigned frequency to an approximate value to adjust the frequency. LDT Frequency [5x] ... Bus, Slot 1 & 2, MHz [100] Allows you to set the PCIEX16_1/2 overclocking frequency. PCIE Bus, Slot 3, MHz [100] Allows you to set the PCIEX16_3 overclocking frequency. Actual MEM (DDR), MHz This item reflects the actual frequency after the system...) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [5] [6]-[18] ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-15
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...;�E��F 2��5��0��m����v�] [DDR3_REF+500mv] [DDR3_REF-250mv] [DDR3_REF-500mv] CPU Configuration Extreme Tweaker Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Overclocking Select Menu CPU Type CPU Speed Cache RAM(L2) Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E6750 @ 2.66GHz 2.66GHz 4096K Item Specific Help CPU...
...;�E��F 2��5��0��m����v�] [DDR3_REF+500mv] [DDR3_REF-250mv] [DDR3_REF-500mv] CPU Configuration Extreme Tweaker Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Overclocking Select Menu CPU Type CPU Speed Cache RAM(L2) Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E6750 @ 2.66GHz 2.66GHz 4096K Item Specific Help CPU...
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... String [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Current Time] Item Specific Help Set ROG Logo Enabled/ Disabled Voltiminder LED CPU Overclocking LED CPU LED Selection NB LED Selection [ON] [ON] [CPU Volt] [NB Volt] F1:Help ESC: Exit...Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-29 When set to enable or disable the LCD Poster. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA1/2/3 Primary/Secondary RAID [Disabled] Enables or disables the RAID function of Gamers on . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LCD Poster Mode [Current Time] Allows you to [Enabled], the box labeled as Republic...
... String [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Current Time] Item Specific Help Set ROG Logo Enabled/ Disabled Voltiminder LED CPU Overclocking LED CPU LED Selection NB LED Selection [ON] [ON] [CPU Volt] [NB Volt] F1:Help ESC: Exit...Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-29 When set to enable or disable the LCD Poster. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA1/2/3 Primary/Secondary RAID [Disabled] Enables or disables the RAID function of Gamers on . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LCD Poster Mode [Current Time] Allows you to [Enabled], the box labeled as Republic...
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.... Configuration options: [CPU Volt] [PLL Volt] NB LED Selection [NB Volt] Allows you to turn on/off the CPU LED. Configuration options: [ON] [OFF] CPU Overclocking LED [ON] Allows you to switch the onboard northbridge LED display between CPU voltage [CPU Volt] and CPU PLL voltage [PLL Volt]. Highlight this item...
.... Configuration options: [CPU Volt] [PLL Volt] NB LED Selection [NB Volt] Allows you to turn on/off the CPU LED. Configuration options: [ON] [OFF] CPU Overclocking LED [ON] Allows you to switch the onboard northbridge LED display between CPU voltage [CPU Volt] and CPU PLL voltage [PLL Volt]. Highlight this item...
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Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 Video menu Click the Video tab to open the folder of the user manual. Click an item to display a list of supplementary user manuals. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). 5.2.5 Manual menu The Manuals menu contains a list of video clips. Click the Extreme OC Clip item to watch how an overclocking guru breaks 3DMark world record with an ROG motherboard. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support
Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 Video menu Click the Video tab to open the folder of the user manual. Click an item to display a list of supplementary user manuals. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). 5.2.5 Manual menu The Manuals menu contains a list of video clips. Click the Extreme OC Clip item to watch how an overclocking guru breaks 3DMark world record with an ROG motherboard. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support
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ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-33 After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the ... you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. The options on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-33 After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the ... you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. The options on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.