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... the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items...
... the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items...
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...the debug code table for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to perform when installing system components. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for ...additional information and for the LCD Poster. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways...
...the debug code table for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to perform when installing system components. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for ...additional information and for the LCD Poster. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways...
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... Parameter Recall) Fusion Block System LCD Poster EL I/O Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS Q-Connector Q-Fan Plus ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS MyLogo3™ Multi-Language BIOS 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 2 x External SATA 2 x LAN (RJ45) ...Protection -EX) - AI Booster Utility - Profile Overclocking protection: - Voltiminder LED - CPU level up - 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 ...
... Parameter Recall) Fusion Block System LCD Poster EL I/O Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS Q-Connector Q-Fan Plus ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS MyLogo3™ Multi-Language BIOS 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 2 x External SATA 2 x LAN (RJ45) ...Protection -EX) - AI Booster Utility - Profile Overclocking protection: - Voltiminder LED - CPU level up - 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 ...
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Blitz Extreme specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Software Form Factor 16 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0a Multi-Language BIOS WOL by PME, Chassis Intrusion, PXE Fusion Block System Accessory ASUS Optional Fan DIY Pedestal 3 in 1 ASUS Q-connector kit UltraDMA...IEEE1394a module EL I/O Shield Thermal sensor cables Cable ties User's manual The hottest 3D game: S.T.A.L.K.E.R 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" (...
Blitz Extreme specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Software Form Factor 16 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0a Multi-Language BIOS WOL by PME, Chassis Intrusion, PXE Fusion Block System Accessory ASUS Optional Fan DIY Pedestal 3 in 1 ASUS Q-connector kit UltraDMA...IEEE1394a module EL I/O Shield Thermal sensor cables Cable ties User's manual The hottest 3D game: S.T.A.L.K.E.R 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" (...
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...without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to overclocking, C.P.R. feature of booting the BIOS. ASUS Blitz Extreme 1- Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-17 and... 5-22 for each parameter. See page 4-40 for speed. eliminates the need for details. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to fine tune...
...without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to overclocking, C.P.R. feature of booting the BIOS. ASUS Blitz Extreme 1- Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-17 and... 5-22 for each parameter. See page 4-40 for speed. eliminates the need for details. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to fine tune...
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...POST) to inform you to select the language of fine-tuning performance when working on a bare (open-case) system. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like computer fans, ...See page 2-39 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction See page 4-12 for details. See page 2-38 for details. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you the boot error instead of the 1st generation and places a shielding to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation....
...POST) to inform you to select the language of fine-tuning performance when working on a bare (open-case) system. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like computer fans, ...See page 2-39 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction See page 4-12 for details. See page 2-38 for details. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you the boot error instead of the 1st generation and places a shielding to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation....
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...Nap, the system can real-time chnage the mode under heavy loading or overclocking mode. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your system with customizable boot logos. To wake the system and return...It has the advantages of quick transient response and stability, especially beneficial when CPU requires more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS Blitz Extreme 1- AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you to choose from suffering the risk of critical heat generating components. Fanless Design...
...Nap, the system can real-time chnage the mode under heavy loading or overclocking mode. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your system with customizable boot logos. To wake the system and return...It has the advantages of quick transient response and stability, especially beneficial when CPU requires more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS Blitz Extreme 1- AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you to choose from suffering the risk of critical heat generating components. Fanless Design...
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... Product Introduction See pages 4-5 and 4-39 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the ...time and avoiding wrong cable connections. See page 4-8 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash ...
... Product Introduction See pages 4-5 and 4-39 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the ...time and avoiding wrong cable connections. See page 4-8 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash ...
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... drive activity and an onboard switch for LED definition. 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- Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install ... the CPU LED and the table below for power status. CPU LED Refer to 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 1. For more information on a grounded antistatic pad or in BIOS. You may cause severe damage to do so may adjust the voltages in the bag ...
... drive activity and an onboard switch for LED definition. 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- Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install ... the CPU LED and the table below for power status. CPU LED Refer to 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 1. For more information on a grounded antistatic pad or in BIOS. You may cause severe damage to do so may adjust the voltages in the bag ...
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...illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. ® ® DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL BLITZ EXTREME BLITZ EXTREME DDR LED DRAM Voltage Normal (green) 1.80~2.20 High (yellow) 2.22~2.60 Crazy (red) 2.62~3.40 3. The ...the northbridge/ southbridge LEDs and the table below for LED definition. Memory LED Refer to display in BIOS. NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL BLITZ EXTREME SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL BLITZ EXTREME North/South Bridge LED Normal (green) North Bridge Voltage 1.25~1.59 FSB Termination Voltage 1.20~1.40 ...
...illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. ® ® DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL BLITZ EXTREME BLITZ EXTREME DDR LED DRAM Voltage Normal (green) 1.80~2.20 High (yellow) 2.22~2.60 Crazy (red) 2.62~3.40 3. The ...the northbridge/ southbridge LEDs and the table below for LED definition. Memory LED Refer to display in BIOS. NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL BLITZ EXTREME SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL BLITZ EXTREME North/South Bridge LED Normal (green) North Bridge Voltage 1.25~1.59 FSB Termination Voltage 1.20~1.40 ...
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... PCI1 Intel® P35 Marvell 88E8001 PCIEX16_1 CHA_FAN3 DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL VIA VT6308P PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 IDT PES24N3A Super I/O PCIEX16_2 BLITZ EXTREME PCI2 OPT_FAN1 OPT_TEMP1 IE1394_2 PWR_SW CLRTC_SW Intel® ICH9R HD_LED SATA12 BIOS RST_SW USB1112 USB910 SATA34 SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL OPT_TEMP2 SATA56 OPT_FAN2 CHASSIS FREQUENCY Fast USB78 CHA_FAN2 Default PANEL 2.2.4 Refer to 2.8 Connectors...
... PCI1 Intel® P35 Marvell 88E8001 PCIEX16_1 CHA_FAN3 DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL VIA VT6308P PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 IDT PES24N3A Super I/O PCIEX16_2 BLITZ EXTREME PCI2 OPT_FAN1 OPT_TEMP1 IE1394_2 PWR_SW CLRTC_SW Intel® ICH9R HD_LED SATA12 BIOS RST_SW USB1112 USB910 SATA34 SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL OPT_TEMP2 SATA56 OPT_FAN2 CHASSIS FREQUENCY Fast USB78 CHA_FAN2 Default PANEL 2.2.4 Refer to 2.8 Connectors...
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Failure to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may ...the card. 2. Install the software drivers for details. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Secure the card to the table on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. The following sub‑...
Failure to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may ...the card. 2. Install the software drivers for details. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Secure the card to the table on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. The following sub‑...
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...) (OS mode) S1 S3 S4 Clearing CMOS ** *G3: Power off with +5VSB power ** The system shuts down and 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. 2.6 Jumper 1. Turn OFF the computer and... works. • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to re-enter data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Press down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable the clr CMOS switch. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-23
...) (OS mode) S1 S3 S4 Clearing CMOS ** *G3: Power off with +5VSB power ** The system shuts down and 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. 2.6 Jumper 1. Turn OFF the computer and... works. • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to re-enter data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Press down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable the clr CMOS switch. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-23
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...4.5.5 Onboard Device Configuration for details. • When using this connector, set , refer to 5.4.3 JMicron® RAID Configuration or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI]. Optical S/PDIF Out port. Clear CMOS switch. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. See section 4.5.5 Onboard Device Configuration for details. • ...Before creating a RAID set the J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller Mode in the BIOS to [RAID]. otherwise, you cannot enter the JMicron RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. • If you have connected the Serial ATA signal cable and installed Serial...
...4.5.5 Onboard Device Configuration for details. • When using this connector, set , refer to 5.4.3 JMicron® RAID Configuration or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI]. Optical S/PDIF Out port. Clear CMOS switch. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. See section 4.5.5 Onboard Device Configuration for details. • ...Before creating a RAID set the J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller Mode in the BIOS to [RAID]. otherwise, you cannot enter the JMicron RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. • If you have connected the Serial ATA signal cable and installed Serial...
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... RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND BLITZ EXTREME SATA5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND BLITZ EXTREME SATA connectors GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4...drives. ® ® PRI_EIDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE cable to [RAID]. BLITZ EXTREME BLITZ EXTREME IDE connector 3. ICH9R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) These connectors are set , refer to 5.4.2 Intel® RAID Configuration or ...
... RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND BLITZ EXTREME SATA5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND BLITZ EXTREME SATA connectors GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4...drives. ® ® PRI_EIDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE cable to [RAID]. BLITZ EXTREME BLITZ EXTREME IDE connector 3. ICH9R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) These connectors are set , refer to 5.4.2 Intel® RAID Configuration or ...
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11. BLITZ EXTREME System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. ...the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for ...button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the HDD Activity LED. PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED RESET BLITZ EXTREME PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply.
11. BLITZ EXTREME System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. ...the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for ...button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the HDD Activity LED. PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED RESET BLITZ EXTREME PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply.
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... BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. ASUS Blitz Extreme ...system may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on test. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. For systems with a surge protector. 5. If you...
... BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. ASUS Blitz Extreme ...system may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on test. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. For systems with a surge protector. 5. If you...
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... is ON, pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off... mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. 3.2 Turning off the...
... is ON, pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off... mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. 3.2 Turning off the...
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 4-17 4.5 Advanced menu 4-22 4.6 Power menu 4-29 4.7 Boot menu 4-35 4.8 Tools menu 4-39 4.9 Exit menu 4-41 ASUS Blitz Extreme
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 4-17 4.5 Advanced menu 4-22 4.6 Power menu 4-29 4.7 Boot menu 4-35 4.8 Tools menu 4-39 4.9 Exit menu 4-41 ASUS Blitz Extreme