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... this guide x Blitz Extreme 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 ROG intelligent Performace & Overclocking features .... 1-2 1.3.2 ROG unique features 1-4 1.3.3 Product highlights 1-7 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 Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-10 2.3.2 Installing...
... this guide x Blitz Extreme 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 ROG intelligent Performace & Overclocking features .... 1-2 1.3.2 ROG unique features 1-4 1.3.3 Product highlights 1-7 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 Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-10 2.3.2 Installing...
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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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...additional information and for the LCD Poster. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the ...This chapter describes the ATI CrossFire™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports as well as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring...
...additional information and for the LCD Poster. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the ...This chapter describes the ATI CrossFire™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports as well as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring...
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... memory frequency up to www.asus.com or user manual for up to 2 PATA devices - 2 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA On-the-Go) Dual Gigabit LAN controllers, both at x8 mode) Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - one at back panel) (continued on the next page) xii Blitz Extreme specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory...
... memory frequency up to www.asus.com or user manual for up to 2 PATA devices - 2 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA On-the-Go) Dual Gigabit LAN controllers, both at x8 mode) Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - one at back panel) (continued on the next page) xii Blitz Extreme specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory...
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...: - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - Voltiminder LED - AI Booster Utility - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - CPU level up - O.C. 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 NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - Voltiminder LED - AI Booster Utility - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - CPU level up - O.C. 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
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... Super Memspeed Technology- Component Overheat Protection -EX (COP EX) When the temperature of Northbridge and Southbridge reaches the limit of CPU power module, provides higher efficiency for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction Voltiminder LED The ... with dual x8 lanes. 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 the memory- Fusion Block System Building on competing x16, x4 ...
... Super Memspeed Technology- Component Overheat Protection -EX (COP EX) When the temperature of Northbridge and Southbridge reaches the limit of CPU power module, provides higher efficiency for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction Voltiminder LED The ... with dual x8 lanes. 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 the memory- Fusion Block System Building on competing x16, x4 ...
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... the need for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to satisfy your need to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS Blitz Extreme 1- AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (...AI NOS™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed. See page ...
... the need for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to satisfy your need to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS Blitz Extreme 1- AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (...AI NOS™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed. See page ...
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... CMOS button to clear setup information when the system hangs due to wake up the model name with stylish LEDs. ASUS Q-Fan plus technology The ASUS Q-Fan plus technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan 1 speeds according to the system loading to provide sufficient airflow over the... CPU power modules and chipset area when water-cooling or passive-cooling is specifically designed to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you the boot error ...
... CMOS button to clear setup information when the system hangs due to wake up the model name with stylish LEDs. ASUS Q-Fan plus technology The ASUS Q-Fan plus technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan 1 speeds according to the system loading to provide sufficient airflow over the... CPU power modules and chipset area when water-cooling or passive-cooling is specifically designed to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you the boot error ...
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... dissipate heat these critical components generate. It reduces input ripple current and output ripple voltage, which keeps CPU and power module from profiles to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving 50% power consumption at minimum power and noise ... of high power stress. See page 5-21 for details. 8-Phase Power Design The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design provides highly efficient operation to your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS Blitz Extreme 1- ASUS MyLogo3 This new feature present in the motherboard allows you easy ways to install computer ...
... dissipate heat these critical components generate. It reduces input ripple current and output ripple voltage, which keeps CPU and power module from profiles to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving 50% power consumption at minimum power and noise ... of high power stress. See page 5-21 for details. 8-Phase Power Design The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design provides highly efficient operation to your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS Blitz Extreme 1- ASUS MyLogo3 This new feature present in the motherboard allows you easy ways to install computer ...
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... excellent for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers. Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. ASUS Blitz Extreme 1- Intel® Quad-core processor is in the world. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to...1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPU. DDR3 memory support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that significantly optimizes the use of the most powerful CPU in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. This is one...
... excellent for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers. Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. ASUS Blitz Extreme 1- Intel® Quad-core processor is in the world. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to...1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPU. DDR3 memory support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that significantly optimizes the use of the most powerful CPU in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. This is one...
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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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... component, place it on voltage adjustment, refer to the illustration below 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 uninstall any component, ensure that indicate the...
... component, place it on voltage adjustment, refer to the illustration below 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 uninstall any component, ensure that indicate the...
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... BIOS. The northbridge LED displays either the 1.50V CPU PLL voltage or the 1.05V SB voltage. Northbridge/Southbridge LEDs Northbridge and southbridge LEDs each have two different voltage displays. 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... 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.
... BIOS. The northbridge LED displays either the 1.50V CPU PLL voltage or the 1.05V SB voltage. Northbridge/Southbridge LEDs Northbridge and southbridge LEDs each have two different voltage displays. 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... 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.
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... 266-299 300-399 400-499 500-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (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- FSB frenquency LED There are five LEDs that the frequency is low (default), while five lit...
... 266-299 300-399 400-499 500-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (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- FSB frenquency LED There are five LEDs that the frequency is low (default), while five lit...
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Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 5. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-4, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3‑pin OPT_FAN1-2) 8. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 9. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin ... 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-31 2-32 2-32 2-33 2-34 2-34 2-35 2-36 Onboard switches 1. ICH9R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF, for ASUS HDMI VGA card) 11.
Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 5. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-4, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3‑pin OPT_FAN1-2) 8. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 9. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin ... 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-31 2-32 2-32 2-33 2-34 2-34 2-35 2-36 Onboard switches 1. ICH9R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF, for ASUS HDMI VGA card) 11.
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...the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is missing, or if ...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 all power cables are not bent. ASUS Blitz Extreme...
...the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is missing, or if ...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 all power cables are not bent. ASUS Blitz Extreme...
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... the load lever is on your thumb (A), then move it is released from the retention tab. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® BLITZ EXTREME BLITZ EXTREME CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you . To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 2-10...
... the load lever is on your thumb (A), then move it is released from the retention tab. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® BLITZ EXTREME BLITZ EXTREME CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you . To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 2-10...
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... A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to remove (B). ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-11 4. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on these CPU features. Refer to ensure system stability. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to the Appendix for...
... A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to remove (B). ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-11 4. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on these CPU features. Refer to ensure system stability. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to the Appendix for...
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...that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Make sure that the CPU fan cable is closest to the chassis before you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you use ...pin design and requires no tool to install. • If you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to orient each fastener with ...
...that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Make sure that the CPU fan cable is closest to the chassis before you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you use ...pin design and requires no tool to install. • If you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to orient each fastener with ...