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... ATA power cables Thermal sensor cables Fusion Block System Accessory EL I /O shield LCD Poster ASUS Optional Fan 3-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit Cable ties DIY Pedestal ASUS motherboard support DVD The hottest game: S.T.A.L.K.E.R User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS Blitz Extreme 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in...
... ATA power cables Thermal sensor cables Fusion Block System Accessory EL I /O shield LCD Poster ASUS Optional Fan 3-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit Cable ties DIY Pedestal ASUS motherboard support DVD The hottest game: S.T.A.L.K.E.R User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS Blitz Extreme 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in...
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See page 4-17 and 5-22 for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. When the system hangs due to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS Blitz Extreme 1- AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front ...settings can be stored in case the system hangs due to share and distribute their favorite settings. feature of booting the BIOS. ASUS O.C. Extreme Tweaker This feature allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System)...
See page 4-17 and 5-22 for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. When the system hangs due to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS Blitz Extreme 1- AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front ...settings can be stored in case the system hangs due to share and distribute their favorite settings. feature of booting the BIOS. ASUS O.C. Extreme Tweaker This feature allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System)...
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... to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving 50% power consumption at most. Fanless Design - ASUS Blitz Extreme 1- You can continue running at least 15°C (59°F)) than other conventional power solutions. See page 5-9 for details. 8-...the temperature of quick transient response and stability, especially beneficial when CPU requires more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS MyLogo3 This new feature present in the motherboard allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back...
... to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving 50% power consumption at most. Fanless Design - ASUS Blitz Extreme 1- You can continue running at least 15°C (59°F)) than other conventional power solutions. See page 5-9 for details. 8-...the temperature of quick transient response and stability, especially beneficial when CPU requires more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS MyLogo3 This new feature present in the motherboard allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back...
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...on the environment. Intel® Quad-core processor is in the world. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775 package. This new feature optimizes the use of ... Users may install different memory size DIMMs into the two channels and enjoy dual-channel and single-channel functions at the same time. ASUS Blitz Extreme 1- It is the latest chipset designed to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of available memory size. Intel P35 Chipset The Intel®...
...on the environment. Intel® Quad-core processor is in the world. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775 package. This new feature optimizes the use of ... Users may install different memory size DIMMs into the two channels and enjoy dual-channel and single-channel functions at the same time. ASUS Blitz Extreme 1- It is the latest chipset designed to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of available memory size. Intel P35 Chipset The Intel®...
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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 2-16 2.5 Expansion slots 2-20 2.6 Jumper 2-23 2.7 EL I/O, LCD Poster and Audio card Installation 2-24 2.8 Connectors 2-26 ASUS Blitz Extreme
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 2-16 2.5 Expansion slots 2-20 2.6 Jumper 2-23 2.7 EL I/O, LCD Poster and Audio card Installation 2-24 2.8 Connectors 2-26 ASUS Blitz Extreme
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... BIOS. You may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL ® BLITZ EXTREME BLITZ EXTREME CPU LED CPU Voltage Normal (green) 1.10000~1.50000 High (yellow) 1.51250~1.69375 Crazy (red) 1.70000~1.90000 ASUS Blitz Extreme 2- Failure to do so may adjust the voltages in the bag that came with LEDs that the... by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you install or remove any component, place it on voltage adjustment, refer to 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 1.
... BIOS. You may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL ® BLITZ EXTREME BLITZ EXTREME CPU LED CPU Voltage Normal (green) 1.10000~1.50000 High (yellow) 1.51250~1.69375 Crazy (red) 1.70000~1.90000 ASUS Blitz Extreme 2- Failure to do so may adjust the voltages in the bag that came with LEDs that the... by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you install or remove any component, place it on voltage adjustment, refer to 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 1.
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... for the location of FSB frequency. 4. Refer to indicate the level of the FSB frenquency LEDs and the table below for LED definition. ® BLITZ EXTREME Fast Default BLITZ EXTREME Frequency LED CPU FSB 200MHz 200-299 300-399 400-499 500-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 3 4 5 (...) (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) ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-
... for the location of FSB frequency. 4. Refer to indicate the level of the FSB frenquency LEDs and the table below for LED definition. ® BLITZ EXTREME Fast Default BLITZ EXTREME Frequency LED CPU FSB 200MHz 200-299 300-399 400-499 500-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 3 4 5 (...) (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) ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-
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... rear part of your chassis to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis BLITZ EXTREME ® ASUS Blitz Extreme 2- DO NOT overtighten the screws! Make sure to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis as indicated in the...
... rear part of your chassis to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis BLITZ EXTREME ® ASUS Blitz Extreme 2- DO NOT overtighten the screws! Make sure to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis as indicated in the...
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...incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS Blitz Extreme 2- ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the ...Intel® Core™2 Quad/ Core™2 Extreme/ Core™2 DUO/ Core™2/ Pentium® D/ Pentium® 4/ Pentium® Extreme. • Make sure that the PnP cap is on the LGA775 socket. • The ...
...incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS Blitz Extreme 2- ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the ...Intel® Core™2 Quad/ Core™2 Extreme/ Core™2 DUO/ Core™2/ Pentium® D/ Pentium® 4/ Pentium® Extreme. • Make sure that the PnP cap is on the LGA775 socket. • The ...
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... installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. Refer to remove (B). ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-11 Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit...
... installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. Refer to remove (B). ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-11 Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit...
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B A A A B B B A 3. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ® BLITZ EXTREME BLITZ EXTREME CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors will occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-13 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in place.
B A A A B B B A 3. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ® BLITZ EXTREME BLITZ EXTREME CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors will occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-13 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in place.
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ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-15 Rotate each fastener clockwise to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. 5. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove Refer to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling.
ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-15 Rotate each fastener clockwise to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. 5. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove Refer to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling.
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... channel for the dual-channel configuration. This limitation applies to 8 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-17 Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to Windows Vista 32-bit/Windows XP 32-bit...
... channel for the dual-channel configuration. This limitation applies to 8 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-17 Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to Windows Vista 32-bit/Windows XP 32-bit...
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... the notch on the DIMM 1 1 matches the break on the socket such that it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with extra force. 2. ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-19 Failure to do not support DDR and DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR or DDR2 DIMMs to the DDR3 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To...
... the notch on the DIMM 1 1 matches the break on the socket such that it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with extra force. 2. ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-19 Failure to do not support DDR and DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR or DDR2 DIMMs to the DDR3 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To...
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... controller 3 USB controller 4 USB controller 5 USB controller 6 USB 2.0 controller 1 USB 2.0 controller 2 SATA controller 1 SATA controller 2 A B C D shared - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - shared - - - shared - shared - shared - - ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-21 shared - - shared - shared - - - - - shared - -
... controller 3 USB controller 4 USB controller 5 USB controller 6 USB 2.0 controller 1 USB 2.0 controller 2 SATA controller 1 SATA controller 2 A B C D shared - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - shared - - - shared - shared - shared - - ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-21 shared - - shared - shared - - - - - shared - -
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... reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to CPU overclocking. ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-23 Press down the system and clear CMOS simultaneously. S5: Power off without +5VSB power (AC power loss); Plug the power cord and turn ON...
... reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to CPU overclocking. ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-23 Press down the system and clear CMOS simultaneously. S5: Power off without +5VSB power (AC power loss); Plug the power cord and turn ON...
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Align the card connector with the 4. motherboard. 3. The photo below shows the audio slot and press firmly until the card card installed on the slot completely. sits on the motherboard. Locate the audio slot on the package. 2.7.2 Audio card Installation 1. ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-25 Take out the Audio card from the 2.
Align the card connector with the 4. motherboard. 3. The photo below shows the audio slot and press firmly until the card card installed on the slot completely. sits on the motherboard. Locate the audio slot on the package. 2.7.2 Audio card Installation 1. ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-25 Take out the Audio card from the 2.
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... rear speakers on a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 10. This port connects the side speakers in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Line In port (light blue). ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-27
... rear speakers on a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 10. This port connects the side speakers in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Line In port (light blue). ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-27
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BLITZ EXTREME PIN 1 BLITZ EXTREME Floppy disk drive connector 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other end to configure ... red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-29
BLITZ EXTREME PIN 1 BLITZ EXTREME Floppy disk drive connector 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other end to configure ... red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-29
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... USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC BLITZ EXTREME USB1112 USB910 USB78 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND BLITZ EXTREME USB 2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Connect the USB module ... module to a slot opening at the back of SATA signal cable to the USB connector onboard. ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-31 Or you are for USB 2.0 ports. You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to SATA device....
... USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC BLITZ EXTREME USB1112 USB910 USB78 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND BLITZ EXTREME USB 2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Connect the USB module ... module to a slot opening at the back of SATA signal cable to the USB connector onboard. ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-31 Or you are for USB 2.0 ports. You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to SATA device....