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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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Contents 4.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 4-13 4.3.1 Configuring System Performance Settings 4-13 4.4 Main menu 4-20 4.4.1 System Time 4-20 4.4.2 System Date 4-20 4.4.3 Language 4-20 4.4.4 Legacy Diskette A 4-20 4.4.5 Primary IDE Master/... menu 4-37 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority 4-37 4.7.2 Removable Drives 4-38 4.7.3 Hard Disk Drives 4-38 4.7.4 CDROM Drives 4-38 4.7.5 Boot Settings Configuration 4-39 4.7.6 Security 4-40 4.8 Tools menu 4-42 4.8.1 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-42
Contents 4.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 4-13 4.3.1 Configuring System Performance Settings 4-13 4.4 Main menu 4-20 4.4.1 System Time 4-20 4.4.2 System Date 4-20 4.4.3 Language 4-20 4.4.4 Legacy Diskette A 4-20 4.4.5 Primary IDE Master/... menu 4-37 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority 4-37 4.7.2 Removable Drives 4-38 4.7.3 Hard Disk Drives 4-38 4.7.4 CDROM Drives 4-38 4.7.5 Boot Settings Configuration 4-39 4.7.6 Security 4-40 4.8 Tools menu 4-42 4.8.1 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-42
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...the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in municipal waste. If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by... you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adpater or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the...
...the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in municipal waste. If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by... you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adpater or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the...
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... Bus Memory Expansion Slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage LGA775 socket for Intel CPU support list Striker II Extreme: NVIDIA® nForce® 790i Ultra SLI™ Striker II NSE: NVIDIA® nForce® 790i SLI™ 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture...65533;p�ro��c�e�s�s�o�rs� * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 processors Supports Intel® next-generation 45nm ...
... Bus Memory Expansion Slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage LGA775 socket for Intel CPU support list Striker II Extreme: NVIDIA® nForce® 790i Ultra SLI™ Striker II NSE: NVIDIA® nForce® 790i SLI™ 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture...65533;p�ro��c�e�s�s�o�rs� * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 processors Supports Intel® next-generation 45nm ...
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...; AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - Profile Overclocking protection: - 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 panel) ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Fan Plus ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS ROG BIOS Wallpaper ASUS MyLogo 3™ 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial...
...; AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - Profile Overclocking protection: - 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 panel) ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Fan Plus ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS ROG BIOS Wallpaper ASUS MyLogo 3™ 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial...
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Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Software Form Factor 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two ....0 + IEEE 1394a module EL I/O shield Thermal sensor cables Cable ties User's manual The hottest DX10 game: Company of Heroes-Opposing Fronts Support DVD: Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition Kaspersky® Anti-virus software ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *...
Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Software Form Factor 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two ....0 + IEEE 1394a module EL I/O shield Thermal sensor cables Cable ties User's manual The hottest DX10 game: Company of Heroes-Opposing Fronts Support DVD: Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition Kaspersky® Anti-virus software ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *...
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... and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE motherboard! ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE I/O module USB 2.0 + IEEE 1394a module Cables Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Serial ATA...
... and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE motherboard! ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE I/O module USB 2.0 + IEEE 1394a module Cables Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Serial ATA...
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...NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology that allows three graphics processing units (GPUs) in the Republic of Gamers, mercy rules are only for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with NVIDIA® SLI™ support at full x16, x16, x16 mode... powerful and energy efficient CPUs in competitions. Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core/Core™2 processor in . For some applications nearly triple performance! We believe ...
...NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology that allows three graphics processing units (GPUs) in the Republic of Gamers, mercy rules are only for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with NVIDIA® SLI™ support at full x16, x16, x16 mode... powerful and energy efficient CPUs in competitions. Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core/Core™2 processor in . For some applications nearly triple performance! We believe ...
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...for managing traffic between two separate networks. See pages 2-30 for twice the current speed and bandwidth. See page 2-29 for details. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-3 The external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. See pages 2-31 and 2-35 for details... the bandwidth of data from WAN to external devices. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. Dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support The...
...for managing traffic between two separate networks. See pages 2-30 for twice the current speed and bandwidth. See page 2-29 for details. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-3 The external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. See pages 2-31 and 2-35 for details... the bandwidth of data from WAN to external devices. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. Dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support The...
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...memory timing settings, they are all here! Upgrade your system to reach higher memory frequencies and enjoy better performance. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging ... is the one phase solutions, this motherboard ensures longer power component life spans and higher overclockability due to a water cooling system. See the new CPU speed and enjoy the performance instantly! Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is in line with a single connection. It is on the...
...memory timing settings, they are all here! Upgrade your system to reach higher memory frequencies and enjoy better performance. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging ... is the one phase solutions, this motherboard ensures longer power component life spans and higher overclockability due to a water cooling system. See the new CPU speed and enjoy the performance instantly! Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is in line with a single connection. It is on the...
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...default settings for details. Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off your system to overclocking failure, there is under extreme overclocking or normal states-allowing you have overclocked your O.C. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-5 The onboard Frequency LED highlights when your system is no one knows when you to clear CMOS data. See page... chassis to show off is critical but risky. Loadline Calibration The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage when heavy loading. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C.
...default settings for details. Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off your system to overclocking failure, there is under extreme overclocking or normal states-allowing you have overclocked your O.C. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-5 The onboard Frequency LED highlights when your system is no one knows when you to clear CMOS data. See page... chassis to show off is critical but risky. Loadline Calibration The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage when heavy loading. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C.
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...Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS special features Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that allows you are temporarily away. With this power saving mode, users can make real-time changes in the operating system and can save up to 62% CPU power in the motherboard... that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. See pages 2-16 and 2-17 for details. ASUS MyLogo 3 ASUS MyLogo 3 is specifically designed to adjust CPU frequency and vCore ...
...Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS special features Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that allows you are temporarily away. With this power saving mode, users can make real-time changes in the operating system and can save up to 62% CPU power in the motherboard... that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. See pages 2-16 and 2-17 for details. ASUS MyLogo 3 ASUS MyLogo 3 is specifically designed to adjust CPU frequency and vCore ...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-18 2.5 Expansion slots 2-22 2.6 Slide switch 2-26 2.7 Aduio card, EL I/O shield, and LCD Poster Installation.......... 2-27 2.8 Connectors 2-29 ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-18 2.5 Expansion slots 2-22 2.6 Slide switch 2-26 2.7 Aduio card, EL I/O shield, and LCD Poster Installation.......... 2-27 2.8 Connectors 2-29 ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE
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...FSB frequency. CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE CPU LED CPU Voltage CPU PLL Voltage Normal (green) 1.10000~1.50000 1.50000~1.60000 High (yellow) 1.50625~1.69375 1.62000~1.80000 Crazy (red) 1.70000~ 1.82000~ ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-1 There are also an LED... for hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for LED definition. CPU LED The CPU LED has two voltage displays: CPU Voltage and CPU PLL Voltage; You may cause severe damage to the motherboard...
...FSB frequency. CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE CPU LED CPU Voltage CPU PLL Voltage Normal (green) 1.10000~1.50000 1.50000~1.60000 High (yellow) 1.50625~1.69375 1.62000~1.80000 Crazy (red) 1.70000~ 1.82000~ ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-1 There are also an LED... for hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for LED definition. CPU LED The CPU LED has two voltage displays: CPU Voltage and CPU PLL Voltage; You may cause severe damage to the motherboard...
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...Refer to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. STRIKER II EXTREME DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE DDR LED Memory Voltage Normal (green) 1.50~1.90 High (yellow) 1.92~2.30 Crazy (red) 2.32~.../Southbridge LEDs The northbridge LED displays either the NB Core Voltage or the CPU VTT Voltage; NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL STRIKER II EXTREME SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE North/South Bridge LED NB Core Voltage CPU VTT Voltage SB Core Voltage Normal (green) 1.30~1.69 1.20...
...Refer to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. STRIKER II EXTREME DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE DDR LED Memory Voltage Normal (green) 1.50~1.90 High (yellow) 1.92~2.30 Crazy (red) 2.32~.../Southbridge LEDs The northbridge LED displays either the NB Core Voltage or the CPU VTT Voltage; NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL STRIKER II EXTREME SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE North/South Bridge LED NB Core Voltage CPU VTT Voltage SB Core Voltage Normal (green) 1.30~1.69 1.20...
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... the level of the FSB frenquency LEDs and the table below for the location of FSB frequency. 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) ... 451-499 500-549 550-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 3 4 5 (Default) (Fast) ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-3 4. One lit yellow LED suggests that the frequency is high (fast). FSB frenquency LED There are five LEDs that the frequency is low (default),...
... the level of the FSB frenquency LEDs and the table below for the location of FSB frequency. 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) ... 451-499 500-549 550-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 3 4 5 (Default) (Fast) ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-3 4. One lit yellow LED suggests that the frequency is high (fast). FSB frenquency LED There are five LEDs that the frequency is low (default),...
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... 5. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is no hard disk drive connected to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Power on switch. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that lights up when there is designed to indicate that ...hard disk activity. This is a reminder that the system is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. STRIKER II EXTREME HD_LED STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Hard Disk LED 6. It blinks when data is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component.
... 5. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is no hard disk drive connected to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Power on switch. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that lights up when there is designed to indicate that ...hard disk activity. This is a reminder that the system is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. STRIKER II EXTREME HD_LED STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Hard Disk LED 6. It blinks when data is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component.
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The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis STRIKER II EXTREME ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-5 Doing so can cause you place it . Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.2... the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage...
The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis STRIKER II EXTREME ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-5 Doing so can cause you place it . Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.2... the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage...
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... Cell CMOS Power OPT_FAN2 PCIEX16_3 STRIKER II EXTREME* PCI1 VIA VT6308P PCIEX16_2 NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI™ SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Super I/O IE1394_2 OPT_TEMP3 PCI2 OPT_FAN3 USB78 USB910 CHASSIS ADH CLRTC_SW CHA_FAN3 RESET HD_LED PANEL • *The model name shows Striker II NSE if you purchase a Striker II NSE motherboard. • Refer to 2.8 Connectors for...
... Cell CMOS Power OPT_FAN2 PCIEX16_3 STRIKER II EXTREME* PCI1 VIA VT6308P PCIEX16_2 NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI™ SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Super I/O IE1394_2 OPT_TEMP3 PCI2 OPT_FAN3 USB78 USB910 CHASSIS ADH CLRTC_SW CHA_FAN3 RESET HD_LED PANEL • *The model name shows Striker II NSE if you purchase a Striker II NSE motherboard. • Refer to 2.8 Connectors for...