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......viii Safety information ix About this guide x Stricker II Formula 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... 1-5 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-4 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-5 2.2.4 Audio card layout 2-5 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-6 2.3 Central...
......viii Safety information ix About this guide x Stricker II Formula 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... 1-5 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-4 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-5 2.2.4 Audio card layout 2-5 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-6 2.3 Central...
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... Master/Slave 4-14 4.3.6 SATA 1-6 4-16 4.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring 4-17 4.3.8 Installed Memory 4-17 4.3.9 Usable Memory 4-17 4.3.10 System Informaiton 4-17 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 4-18 4.4.1 AI Overclock Tuner 4-18 4.4.2 Overclocking 4-22 4.4.3 Over Voltage 4-25 4.4.4 Loadline Calibration 4-27 4.4.5 NVIDIA GPU Ex 4-27 4.4.6 SLI-Ready Memory 4-27 4.4.7 Voltiminder LED 4-28 4.4.8 CPU LED Selection 4-28 4.4.9 NB LED...
... Master/Slave 4-14 4.3.6 SATA 1-6 4-16 4.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring 4-17 4.3.8 Installed Memory 4-17 4.3.9 Usable Memory 4-17 4.3.10 System Informaiton 4-17 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 4-18 4.4.1 AI Overclock Tuner 4-18 4.4.2 Overclocking 4-22 4.4.3 Over Voltage 4-25 4.4.4 Loadline Calibration 4-27 4.4.5 NVIDIA GPU Ex 4-27 4.4.6 SLI-Ready Memory 4-27 4.4.7 Voltiminder LED 4-28 4.4.8 CPU LED Selection 4-28 4.4.9 NB LED...
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... Gear 3 - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - O.C. Profile Overclocking protection: - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) LCD Poster Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at rear panel) ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo 3™ 1 ...the next page) xiii COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - Stricker II Formula specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking features ROG Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Extreme Tweaker 2-Phase DDR2...
... Gear 3 - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - O.C. Profile Overclocking protection: - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) LCD Poster Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at rear panel) ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo 3™ 1 ...the next page) xiii COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - Stricker II Formula specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking features ROG Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Extreme Tweaker 2-Phase DDR2...
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We believe in the Republic of Gamers, mercy rules are only for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction If your character matches our trait, then join the elite club, make your presence felt, in making statements and we welcome the best gamers to 10 USB 2.0 ports. See page 2‑8 for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming...
We believe in the Republic of Gamers, mercy rules are only for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction If your character matches our trait, then join the elite club, make your presence felt, in making statements and we welcome the best gamers to 10 USB 2.0 ports. See page 2‑8 for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming...
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.... See page 2‑17 for details. ROG Striker II Formula 1- Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. ASUS Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to break through current FSB and DRAM ratio proportions by eliminating the bottleneck when overclocking both the CPU and memory- See page 2-33...
.... See page 2‑17 for details. ROG Striker II Formula 1- Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. ASUS Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to break through current FSB and DRAM ratio proportions by eliminating the bottleneck when overclocking both the CPU and memory- See page 2-33...
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..." of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is the one phase solutions, this motherboard ensures longer power component lifespans and higher overclockability due to cooler temperatures and better efficiency. ROG Striker II Formula 1- Compared with improved VR responses in better thermal performance, which enlarges the...7% when the PC is the most efficient thermal system ever on the motherboard. The Pin-Fin Thermal Module is running low intensity applications. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to digitally monitor and tune the CPU power supply...
..." of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is the one phase solutions, this motherboard ensures longer power component lifespans and higher overclockability due to cooler temperatures and better efficiency. ROG Striker II Formula 1- Compared with improved VR responses in better thermal performance, which enlarges the...7% when the PC is the most efficient thermal system ever on the motherboard. The Pin-Fin Thermal Module is running low intensity applications. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to digitally monitor and tune the CPU power supply...
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AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS O.C. function. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically...page 5-32 for each parameter. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-45 for maximum performance achievement. Profile that allows users to clear CMOS data. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is required before using C.P.R. ...
AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS O.C. function. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically...page 5-32 for each parameter. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-45 for maximum performance achievement. Profile that allows users to clear CMOS data. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is required before using C.P.R. ...
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...find out what is wrong. Onboard Switches With an easy press during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to the gamers of ROG. ROG Striker II Formula 1- Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-... Design-Heat-pipe The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from major thermal sources in the motherboard to spot enemies in quieter operation and longer system life. 1.3.3 ROG unique features Supreme FX II features Supreme FX II delivers an excellent high definition...
...find out what is wrong. Onboard Switches With an easy press during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to the gamers of ROG. ROG Striker II Formula 1- Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-... Design-Heat-pipe The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from major thermal sources in the motherboard to spot enemies in quieter operation and longer system life. 1.3.3 ROG unique features Supreme FX II features Supreme FX II delivers an excellent high definition...
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...or passive-cooling is specifically designed to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat these critical components generate. 1.3.4 ASUS special features AI Gear 3 With a manual or automatic mode, AI Gear 3 ... Power Saving Mode." See pages 2-15 and 2-16 for details. Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is very precise and can automatically detect current CPU loading, dynamically overclocking the CPU speed in real time and lowering the voltage for power saving during light loading.
...or passive-cooling is specifically designed to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat these critical components generate. 1.3.4 ASUS special features AI Gear 3 With a manual or automatic mode, AI Gear 3 ... Power Saving Mode." See pages 2-15 and 2-16 for details. Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is very precise and can automatically detect current CPU loading, dynamically overclocking the CPU speed in real time and lowering the voltage for power saving during light loading.
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...Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Press down the system and clear CMOS simultaneously. ROG Striker II Formula 2-27 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. If the system hangs due to overclocking of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The clr CMOS switch.... 3. Removing the cap will not function if the jumper cap on the back I/O helps you to re-enter data. CLRTC_SW STRIKER II FORMULA ® 12 Disable 23 Enable (Default) STRIKER II FORMULA Clear RTC RAM clr CMOS switch behavior System power state G3* S5* S0 (DOS mode) S0 (OS mode) S1 S3 ...
...Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Press down the system and clear CMOS simultaneously. ROG Striker II Formula 2-27 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. If the system hangs due to overclocking of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The clr CMOS switch.... 3. Removing the cap will not function if the jumper cap on the back I/O helps you to re-enter data. CLRTC_SW STRIKER II FORMULA ® 12 Disable 23 Enable (Default) STRIKER II FORMULA Clear RTC RAM clr CMOS switch behavior System power state G3* S5* S0 (DOS mode) S0 (OS mode) S1 S3 ...
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... the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 6. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). Side Speaker Out port (gray). Refer to overclocking. 14. Line In port (light blue). In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in an .... This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. Clear CMOS switch. Optical S/PDIF Out port. ROG Striker II Formula 2-31 This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 9. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available...
... the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 6. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). Side Speaker Out port (gray). Refer to overclocking. 14. Line In port (light blue). In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in an .... This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. Clear CMOS switch. Optical S/PDIF Out port. ROG Striker II Formula 2-31 This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 9. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available...
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Reset switch Press the reset switch to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. 2.8.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to reboot the system. STRIKER II FORMULA ® STRIKER II FORMULA Reset switch 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information Power-on switch Press the power-on switch 2. STRIKER II FORMULA ® STRIKER II FORMULA Power on switch to enhance system performance. 1. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to wake/power up the system.
Reset switch Press the reset switch to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. 2.8.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to reboot the system. STRIKER II FORMULA ® STRIKER II FORMULA Reset switch 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information Power-on switch Press the power-on switch 2. STRIKER II FORMULA ® STRIKER II FORMULA Power on switch to enhance system performance. 1. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to wake/power up the system.
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...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... 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 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields...
...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... 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 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields...
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...��� Extreme Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit AI Overclock Tuner [Auto] x Overclock Options Disabled x System Clocks x FSB & Memory Config x CPU Level Up Auto Overclocking Over Voltage ��L�o�a�d�li�n�e�... item becomes configurable when you set AI Overclock Tuner to [AI Overclock] Overclock Options [Disabled] Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to select overclock profile. Voltiminder LED CPU LED Selection NB...
...��� Extreme Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit AI Overclock Tuner [Auto] x Overclock Options Disabled x System Clocks x FSB & Memory Config x CPU Level Up Auto Overclocking Over Voltage ��L�o�a�d�li�n�e�... item becomes configurable when you set AI Overclock Tuner to [AI Overclock] Overclock Options [Disabled] Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to select overclock profile. Voltiminder LED CPU LED Selection NB...
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... [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [200.0] [200.5] [201.0] [201.5]~[500.0] ROG Striker II Formula 4-19 Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Extreme Tweaker System Clocks Select Menu PCIEX16_2 Frequency (MHz) PCIEX16_1 3 Frequency (MHz) SPP MCP Ref Clock, MHz [100] [100] [Auto] Item Specific Help Set MCP55 PCIE Overclock PCIEX16_2 Frequency (MHz) [100] Allows you set AI...
... [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [200.0] [200.5] [201.0] [201.5]~[500.0] ROG Striker II Formula 4-19 Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Extreme Tweaker System Clocks Select Menu PCIEX16_2 Frequency (MHz) PCIEX16_1 3 Frequency (MHz) SPP MCP Ref Clock, MHz [100] [100] [Auto] Item Specific Help Set MCP55 PCIE Overclock PCIEX16_2 Frequency (MHz) [100] Allows you set AI...
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... a CPU above E6600. Memory Ratio [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1:1] [5:4] [3:2] [Sync Mode] FSB (QDR), MHz [1066] Allows you set AI Overclock Tuner to Manual after you to adjust the system frequency-related items. Select an item, then press to [Linked]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Linked] [Unlinked]...MEM (DDR), MHz Actual MEM (DDR), MHz [Auto] [Auto] Auto Auto 1333.3 Auto 909.1 Item Specific Help Warning: this function belongs to overclocking, and it may vary depending on your CPU type. • The option [Crazy] appears only when you to select a CPU level, and ...
... a CPU above E6600. Memory Ratio [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1:1] [5:4] [3:2] [Sync Mode] FSB (QDR), MHz [1066] Allows you set AI Overclock Tuner to Manual after you to adjust the system frequency-related items. Select an item, then press to [Linked]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Linked] [Unlinked]...MEM (DDR), MHz Actual MEM (DDR), MHz [Auto] [Auto] Auto Auto 1333.3 Auto 909.1 Item Specific Help Warning: this function belongs to overclocking, and it may vary depending on your CPU type. • The option [Crazy] appears only when you to select a CPU level, and ...
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Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Extreme Tweaker Overclocking Select Menu CPU Type Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E6750 @ 2.66GHz CPU Speed 2.66GHz Cache RAM 4096K CPU Multiplier [8] Item Specific Help Memory Timing Setting ...] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Item Specific Help CAS# latency (CAS# to read data valid) Set Memory timings to [Optimal] to 50. 4.4.2 Overclocking This sub-menu allows you to adjust the system frequency-related items. Select an item, then press to edit. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓...
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Extreme Tweaker Overclocking Select Menu CPU Type Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E6750 @ 2.66GHz CPU Speed 2.66GHz Cache RAM 4096K CPU Multiplier [8] Item Specific Help Memory Timing Setting ...] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Item Specific Help CAS# latency (CAS# to read data valid) Set Memory timings to [Optimal] to 50. 4.4.2 Overclocking This sub-menu allows you to adjust the system frequency-related items. Select an item, then press to edit. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓...
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Click an item to open the folder of video clips. 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 watch how an overclocking guru breaks 3DMark world record with an ROG motherboard. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Click the Extreme OC Clip item to display a list of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). 5.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals.
Click an item to open the folder of video clips. 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 watch how an overclocking guru breaks 3DMark world record with an ROG motherboard. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Click the Extreme OC Clip item to display a list of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). 5.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals.
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After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the AI Suite main window.
After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the AI Suite main window.
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ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-33 This application provides comprehensive and detailed tuning to frequencies, voltagies, and even timings to create a real professional level of booting the BIOS. After installing... AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you to select the CPU level, adjust advanced CPU/Memory/PCI-E frequency, or create and apply your personal overclocking...
ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-33 This application provides comprehensive and detailed tuning to frequencies, voltagies, and even timings to create a real professional level of booting the BIOS. After installing... AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you to select the CPU level, adjust advanced CPU/Memory/PCI-E frequency, or create and apply your personal overclocking...