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Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About 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... 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-10 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2-12 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 2-14 2.4 System memory 2-16 2.4.1 Overview 2-16 2.4.2 Memory configurations 2-17 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 2-19 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 2-19 2.5 Expansion slots 2-20 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card 2-20 ...
Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About 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... 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-10 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2-12 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 2-14 2.4 System memory 2-16 2.4.1 Overview 2-16 2.4.2 Memory configurations 2-17 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 2-19 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 2-19 2.5 Expansion slots 2-20 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card 2-20 ...
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... on the next page) xii Tuned by ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports 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 - Blitz Extreme specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots CrossFire™ Technology Storage...
... on the next page) xii Tuned by ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports 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 - Blitz Extreme specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots CrossFire™ Technology Storage...
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...the motherboard. 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- Such architecture eliminates the x4 bottleneck found on the ROG... compared with the watercooling circuit. With thtis latest technology, this motherboard allows users to reach the highest overclock frequency and to memory in turns. providing great performance for energy saving and higher quality power supply to provide faster graphics performance. 1.3 Special features...
...the motherboard. 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- Such architecture eliminates the x4 bottleneck found on the ROG... compared with the watercooling circuit. With thtis latest technology, this motherboard allows users to reach the highest overclock frequency and to memory in turns. providing great performance for energy saving and higher quality power supply to provide faster graphics performance. 1.3 Special features...
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...BIOS. ASUS Blitz Extreme 1- See page 4-17 and 5-22 for details. eliminates the need for each parameter. When the system hangs due to share and distribute their favorite settings. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side...™ (AI NOS™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed. Extreme Tweaker This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic...
...BIOS. ASUS Blitz Extreme 1- See page 4-17 and 5-22 for details. eliminates the need for each parameter. When the system hangs due to share and distribute their favorite settings. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side...™ (AI NOS™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed. Extreme Tweaker This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic...
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... 1066 / 800 MHz to boost system performance. DDR3 memory support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that significantly optimizes the use of your system memory to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the memory accesses. Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. ASUS Blitz Extreme 1- The dual-channel DDR3 architecture doubles the bandwidth of...
... 1066 / 800 MHz to boost system performance. DDR3 memory support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that significantly optimizes the use of your system memory to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the memory accesses. Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. ASUS Blitz Extreme 1- The dual-channel DDR3 architecture doubles the bandwidth of...
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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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... with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that indicate the voltage conditions of CPU, memory, northbridge, southbridge and FSB frenquency. For more information on a grounded antistatic pad or in BIOS. You may cause severe...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- 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before ...
... with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that indicate the voltage conditions of CPU, memory, northbridge, southbridge and FSB frenquency. For more information on a grounded antistatic pad or in BIOS. You may cause severe...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- 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before ...
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...in BIOS. 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 1.25~1.59 FSB Termination Voltage 1.20~1.40 PLL .... You can select the voltage to the 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...
...in BIOS. 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 1.25~1.59 FSB Termination Voltage 1.20~1.40 PLL .... You can select the voltage to the 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...
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... Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the Appendix for more information on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. 7. ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-11
... Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the Appendix for more information on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. 7. ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-11
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...ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, the motherboard supports upto 1333MHz and provides more ratio setting items. Refer to the table below for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: ® DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 BLITZ EXTREME BLITZ EXTREME...information A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR3 DIMM but is notched differently. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for details.
...ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, the motherboard supports upto 1333MHz and provides more ratio setting items. Refer to the table below for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: ® DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 BLITZ EXTREME BLITZ EXTREME...information A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR3 DIMM but is notched differently. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. DDR3 modules are developed for details.
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...8226; Due to 8 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-17 You may detect less than 3GB of total memory. This limitation applies to Windows Vista 32-bit/Windows XP 32-bit version operating system since it is then ... • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to chipset resource allocation, the system may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. •...
...8226; Due to 8 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-17 You may detect less than 3GB of total memory. This limitation applies to Windows Vista 32-bit/Windows XP 32-bit version operating system since it is then ... • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to chipset resource allocation, the system may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. •...
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...-E EBJ11UD8BAFA-DG-E EBJ51UD8BAFA-DJ-E EBJ11UD8BAFA-DJ-E DIMM support A* B* C* ••• •• • • • Blitz Extreme Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. DS DIMM support A* B* C* 512MB Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F N/A...-S6 2048MB Hynix HY5TQ1G831ZNF-S5 N/A Hynix DS HYMT125U64ZNF8-S5 DIMM support A* B* C SS - channel memory configuration. C - Double-sided DIMM support: A - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR3-1333/1067/800 MHz QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information
...-E EBJ11UD8BAFA-DG-E EBJ51UD8BAFA-DJ-E EBJ11UD8BAFA-DJ-E DIMM support A* B* C* ••• •• • • • Blitz Extreme Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. DS DIMM support A* B* C* 512MB Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F N/A...-S6 2048MB Hynix HY5TQ1G831ZNF-S5 N/A Hynix DS HYMT125U64ZNF8-S5 DIMM support A* B* C SS - channel memory configuration. C - Double-sided DIMM support: A - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR3-1333/1067/800 MHz QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-23 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold 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. S5...
... the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-23 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold 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. S5...
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... (S/PDIF) port(s). 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 connector...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 device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical...
... (S/PDIF) port(s). 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 connector...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 device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical...
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... with the last device on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. System power 6. At power on the chain) c. ASUS Blitz Extreme 3- Turn on the screen. While the tests are off. 3. Follow the instructions in the...
... with the last device on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. System power 6. At power on the chain) c. ASUS Blitz Extreme 3- Turn on the screen. While the tests are off. 3. Follow the instructions in the...
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AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Main BIOS ...SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0122 Build Date : 05/07/07 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz : 1876MHz : 2 System Memory Available : 512 MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.3.8 System...
AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Main BIOS ...SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0122 Build Date : 05/07/07 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz : 1876MHz : 2 System Memory Available : 512 MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.3.8 System...
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...] [3.02V] [3.04V] DDR3 Channel A REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you to manually set the memory voltage, or you can set to [Auto] for the safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.50V] [1.52V] [1.56V] [1.58V] [1.60V]~[1.92V] [1.94V] [1.96V] [1.98V] [2.00V] ASUS Blitz Extreme 4-21 Configuration options: [DDR3_REF-30mv] [DDR3_REF-20mv] [DDR3_REF-10mv] [DDR3_REF] [DDR3_REF+10mv] [DDR3_REF...
...] [3.02V] [3.04V] DDR3 Channel A REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you to manually set the memory voltage, or you can set to [Auto] for the safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.50V] [1.52V] [1.56V] [1.58V] [1.60V]~[1.92V] [1.94V] [1.96V] [1.98V] [2.00V] ASUS Blitz Extreme 4-21 Configuration options: [DDR3_REF-30mv] [DDR3_REF-20mv] [DDR3_REF-10mv] [DDR3_REF] [DDR3_REF+10mv] [DDR3_REF...
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...PECI interface. Enable this option only when you to enable or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Select an item then press to malfunction. North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced... [PEG/PCI] PEG Port Control [Auto] ENABLE: Allow remapping of memory. PECI [Enabled] Allows you install 64bit operating system. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following item appears when the...
...PECI interface. Enable this option only when you to enable or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Select an item then press to malfunction. North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced... [PEG/PCI] PEG Port Control [Auto] ENABLE: Allow remapping of memory. PECI [Enabled] Allows you install 64bit operating system. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following item appears when the...
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.... Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Refer to activate or deactivate. ASUS Blitz Extreme 5-13 When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens ... Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor ...
.... Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Refer to activate or deactivate. ASUS Blitz Extreme 5-13 When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens ... Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor ...
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... window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. PCI browser Click to display the information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage.
... window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. PCI browser Click to display the information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage.