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... in 4-12 4.3.4 Language [English 4-12 4.3.5 SATA 1-6 4-13 4.3.6 SATA Configuration 4-14 4.3.7 AHCI Configuration 4-15 4.3.8 System Information 4-16 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 4-17 4.4.1 Ai Overclocking [Auto 4-17 PCIE Frequency [Auto 4-18 DRAM Frequency [Auto 4-18 DRAM Timing Control [Auto 4-18 Loadline ...NB Volt 4-22 SB LED Selection [PLL Volt 4-22 4.5 Advanced menu 4-22 4.5.1 Ai Net 2 4-23 4.5.2 USB Configuration 4-23 4.5.3 CPU Configuration 4-25 4.5.4 Chipset 4-26 4.5.5 OnBoard Devices Configuration 4-27 4.5.6 PCI PnP 4-28 4.6 Power menu 4-29 4.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 4-...
... in 4-12 4.3.4 Language [English 4-12 4.3.5 SATA 1-6 4-13 4.3.6 SATA Configuration 4-14 4.3.7 AHCI Configuration 4-15 4.3.8 System Information 4-16 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 4-17 4.4.1 Ai Overclocking [Auto 4-17 PCIE Frequency [Auto 4-18 DRAM Frequency [Auto 4-18 DRAM Timing Control [Auto 4-18 Loadline ...NB Volt 4-22 SB LED Selection [PLL Volt 4-22 4.5 Advanced menu 4-22 4.5.1 Ai Net 2 4-23 4.5.2 USB Configuration 4-23 4.5.3 CPU Configuration 4-25 4.5.4 Chipset 4-26 4.5.5 OnBoard Devices Configuration 4-27 4.5.6 PCI PnP 4-28 4.6 Power menu 4-29 4.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 4-...
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5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-47 Chapter 6: ATI® CrossFire™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.1.1 Requirements 6-1 6.1.2 Before you begin 6-1 6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards 6-2 6.3 Software information 6-5 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center 6-7 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.2.1 System requirements A-1 A.2.2 Using the EIST A-2 A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology A-3 A.4 Debug Code Table A-4 vii
5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-47 Chapter 6: ATI® CrossFire™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.1.1 Requirements 6-1 6.1.2 Before you begin 6-1 6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards 6-2 6.3 Software information 6-5 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center 6-7 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.2.1 System requirements A-1 A.2.2 Using the EIST A-2 A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology A-3 A.4 Debug Code Table A-4 vii
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...documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. •... shows the graphics card installation procedures. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports as well as the debug code table for product and ...
...documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. •... shows the graphics card installation procedures. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports as well as the debug code table for product and ...
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....asus.com or user manual for up to DDR3 1066MHz. Blitz Extreme specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots CrossFire™ Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors Support...
....asus.com or user manual for up to DDR3 1066MHz. Blitz Extreme specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots CrossFire™ Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors Support...
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O.C. Profile Overclocking protection: - Voltiminder LED - Blitz Extreme specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features ASUS Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O Shield connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x LCD poster connector (continued on the next page) xiii AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Fusion Block System LCD Poster EL I/O Onboard Switches...
O.C. Profile Overclocking protection: - Voltiminder LED - Blitz Extreme specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features ASUS Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O Shield connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x LCD poster connector (continued on the next page) xiii AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Fusion Block System LCD Poster EL I/O Onboard Switches...
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...® Core™2 is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the LGA775 package. DDR3 memory support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that significantly optimizes the use of available memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of the memory accesses. The dual...graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. ASUS Blitz Extreme 1- It is one of the most powerful CPU in the LGA775 package. Intel P35 Chipset The Intel® P35 Express Chipset is in line with the...
...® Core™2 is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the LGA775 package. DDR3 memory support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that significantly optimizes the use of available memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of the memory accesses. The dual...graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. ASUS Blitz Extreme 1- It is one of the most powerful CPU in the LGA775 package. Intel P35 Chipset The Intel® P35 Express Chipset is in line with the...
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...supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on these CPU features. ASUS Blitz Extreme... 2-11 If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the ...
...supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on these CPU features. ASUS Blitz Extreme... 2-11 If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the ...
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...174; GND +12V Rotation BLITZ EXTREME CPU_FAN PWR_FAN CHA_FAN4 CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN1 OPT_FAN1 OPT_FAN2 CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN3 Rotation +12V GND OPT_FAN1 BLITZ EXTREME Fan connectors PWR_FAN Rotation +...support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 1000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that you plug the chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS Blitz Extreme...
...174; GND +12V Rotation BLITZ EXTREME CPU_FAN PWR_FAN CHA_FAN4 CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN1 OPT_FAN1 OPT_FAN2 CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN3 Rotation +12V GND OPT_FAN1 BLITZ EXTREME Fan connectors PWR_FAN Rotation +...support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 1000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that you plug the chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS Blitz Extreme...
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...power-consuming devices. If you are purchased separately. ® ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-35 SPDIF_OUT GND SPDIFOUT +5V BLITZ EXTREME BLITZ EXTREME Digital audio connector The ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card and S/PDIF out cable are using ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card, connect the HDMI card to this ...V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA...
...power-consuming devices. If you are purchased separately. ® ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-35 SPDIF_OUT GND SPDIFOUT +5V BLITZ EXTREME BLITZ EXTREME Digital audio connector The ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card and S/PDIF out cable are using ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card, connect the HDMI card to this ...V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA...
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Ratio CMOS Setting: [ 7] C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Blitz Extreme 4-25 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Advanced CPU settings Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz Frequency :1.86GHz FSB Speed :1066 MHz Cache L1 :64 KB Cache L2 :2048...
Ratio CMOS Setting: [ 7] C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Blitz Extreme 4-25 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Advanced CPU settings Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz Frequency :1.86GHz FSB Speed :1066 MHz Cache L1 :64 KB Cache L2 :2048...
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ASUS Blitz Extreme 5- Click to return to display the next page ASUS InstAll - ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This ... (TDR) technology. Click to the previous page Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs the Marvell® Yukon Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) application that the motherboard supports.
ASUS Blitz Extreme 5- Click to return to display the next page ASUS InstAll - ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This ... (TDR) technology. Click to the previous page Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs the Marvell® Yukon Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) application that the motherboard supports.
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... monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you of the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer the... moment you turn it on the main window right handle. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. By...
... monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you of the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer the... moment you turn it on the main window right handle. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. By...
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... box. Click OK when finished. The hardware monitor panels come in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. When you want to decrease value 5-14 Chapter 5: Software...
... box. Click OK when finished. The hardware monitor panels come in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. When you want to decrease value 5-14 Chapter 5: Software...
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...Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the right panel. Click to display available information. Click a hard disk drive to ...Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. The left panel of the two logical processors. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. PCI browser Click to display the information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. The pie chart at the ...
...Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the right panel. Click to display available information. Click a hard disk drive to ...Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. The left panel of the two logical processors. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. PCI browser Click to display the information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. The pie chart at the ...
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... taskbar and click the Q-Fan Plus button on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to save the setup. Click the box of the CPU Q-Fan or the Chassis Q-Fan for more efficient system operation. Silent mode minimizes fan speed for the best cooling effect. Click Apply at the ...down menu button and display the fan names. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite main window. Click the drop-down list and select a Q-Fan mode ASUS Blitz Extreme 5-23 Optimal mode makes the fans adjust speed with the temperature;
... taskbar and click the Q-Fan Plus button on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to save the setup. Click the box of the CPU Q-Fan or the Chassis Q-Fan for more efficient system operation. Silent mode minimizes fan speed for the best cooling effect. Click Apply at the ...down menu button and display the fan names. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite main window. Click the drop-down list and select a Q-Fan mode ASUS Blitz Extreme 5-23 Optimal mode makes the fans adjust speed with the temperature;
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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. 5-24 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. 5-24 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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CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports as well as the debug code table for the LCD Poster.
CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports as well as the debug code table for the LCD Poster.
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...Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/ Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS Blitz Extreme A- See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for the... motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. Install an Intel® CPU that supports EIST...
...Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/ Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS Blitz Extreme A- See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for the... motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. Install an Intel® CPU that supports EIST...
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... versions only. Restart the computer. com/info/hyperthreading. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper ‑Threading Technology. 3. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. ASUS Blitz Extreme A- A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading...
... versions only. Restart the computer. com/info/hyperthreading. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper ‑Threading Technology. 3. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. ASUS Blitz Extreme A- A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading...
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... in CMOS circuitry. Test F000h segment shadow to E000 & F000 shadow RAM. If test fails, keep beeping the speaker. Initialize VGA BIOS 1. Reset keyboard. A- Appendix: CPU features Reset keyboard for ESCD & DMI support. Auto detect flash type to load appropriate flash R/W codes into chipset. Use walking 1's algorithm to CMOS setup. Detect...
... in CMOS circuitry. Test F000h segment shadow to E000 & F000 shadow RAM. If test fails, keep beeping the speaker. Initialize VGA BIOS 1. Reset keyboard. A- Appendix: CPU features Reset keyboard for ESCD & DMI support. Auto detect flash type to load appropriate flash R/W codes into chipset. Use walking 1's algorithm to CMOS setup. Detect...