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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 .... 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...
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 .... 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...
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.... • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your retailer. ix Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the...short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. ...
.... • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your retailer. ix Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the...short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. ...
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... it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS...
... it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS...
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...2 PATA devices - 2 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA On-the-Go) Dual Gigabit LAN controllers, both at midboard; 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...xii one at x8 mode) Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Refer to DDR3 1333. Tuned by ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to www.asus.com or user manual for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendor List). 2 x PCI Express x16 slots (support dual graphics solution...
...2 PATA devices - 2 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA On-the-Go) Dual Gigabit LAN controllers, both at midboard; 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...xii one at x8 mode) Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Refer to DDR3 1333. Tuned by ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to www.asus.com or user manual for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendor List). 2 x PCI Express x16 slots (support dual graphics solution...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Blitz Extreme motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories DVD/CD Documentation ASUS Blitz Extreme USB 2.0 module IEEE 1394a module Ultra DMA 133/100... LCD Poster ASUS Optional Fan 3-in the long line of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS Blitz Extreme 1- 1.1 ...
... the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Blitz Extreme motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories DVD/CD Documentation ASUS Blitz Extreme USB 2.0 module IEEE 1394a module Ultra DMA 133/100... LCD Poster ASUS Optional Fan 3-in the long line of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS Blitz Extreme 1- 1.1 ...
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...COP EX) When the temperature of Northbridge and Southbridge reaches the limit of DDR3 memory. With thtis latest technology, this motherboard allows users to reach the highest overclock frequency and to provide faster graphics performance. providing great performance for energy saving and ... Introduction the latest technology that provides even more precise overclocking options to the processor. Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to optimize PCIe allocation with the only one phase power module. 8 phase DrMOS power The DrMOS, the next generation...
...COP EX) When the temperature of Northbridge and Southbridge reaches the limit of DDR3 memory. With thtis latest technology, this motherboard allows users to reach the highest overclock frequency and to provide faster graphics performance. providing great performance for energy saving and ... Introduction the latest technology that provides even more precise overclocking options to the processor. Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to optimize PCIe allocation with the only one phase power module. 8 phase DrMOS power The DrMOS, the next generation...
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... parameter. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-17 and 5-22 for speed. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of booting the BIOS. The... to overclocking. Loadline Calibration The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage when heavy loading. Extreme Tweaker This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS Blitz Extreme 1-
... parameter. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-17 and 5-22 for speed. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of booting the BIOS. The... to overclocking. Loadline Calibration The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage when heavy loading. Extreme Tweaker This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS Blitz Extreme 1-
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...provides highly efficient operation to suit your needs. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS MyLogo3 This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to...mode under heavy loading or overclocking mode. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat these critical components generate. ASUS Blitz Extreme 1- See page 5-9 for details. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more current immediately under...
...provides highly efficient operation to suit your needs. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS MyLogo3 This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to...mode under heavy loading or overclocking mode. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat these critical components generate. ASUS Blitz Extreme 1- See page 5-9 for details. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more current immediately under...
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... BIOS 3 allows users to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 4-8 for details. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. See page 2-37 ... disk containing the BIOS file. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the...
... BIOS 3 allows users to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 4-8 for details. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. See page 2-37 ... disk containing the BIOS file. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the...
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...motherboard supports DDR3 memory that significantly optimizes the use of available memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of available memory size. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture doubles the bandwidth of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. ASUS Blitz Extreme...; Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775 package. Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. ...
...motherboard supports DDR3 memory that significantly optimizes the use of available memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of available memory size. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture doubles the bandwidth of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. ASUS Blitz Extreme...; Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775 package. Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. ...
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... interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as a network gateway for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to your PC! See page 2-26 for details. The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously ...saves. Easily backup photos, videos and other PC portable devices. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the...
... interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as a network gateway for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to your PC! See page 2-26 for details. The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously ...saves. Easily backup photos, videos and other PC portable devices. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the...
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It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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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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...or in BIOS. 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- You may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to ... any component, place it on voltage adjustment, refer to 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 1. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply...
...or in BIOS. 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- You may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to ... any component, place it on voltage adjustment, refer to 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 1. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply...
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It stays unlit if there is designed for indication of the onboard poweron switch. BLITZ EXTREME BLITZ EXTREME Power on switch as the standby power LED. This is a reminder that the system is written into or read from the hard disk drive. ...and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. BLITZ EXTREME HD_LED BLITZ EXTREME Hard Disk LED 6. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information The swtich lights up to the motherboard or the hard disk does not function. It blinks when the data is ON...
It stays unlit if there is designed for indication of the onboard poweron switch. BLITZ EXTREME BLITZ EXTREME Power on switch as the standby power LED. This is a reminder that the system is written into or read from the hard disk drive. ...and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. BLITZ EXTREME HD_LED BLITZ EXTREME Hard Disk LED 6. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information The swtich lights up to the motherboard or the hard disk does not function. It blinks when the data is ON...
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... into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis BLITZ EXTREME ® ASUS Blitz Extreme 2- The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in...
... into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis BLITZ EXTREME ® ASUS Blitz Extreme 2- The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in...
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PRI_EIDE 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) LCD_CON EATX12V PWR_FAN KB_USB56 SPDIF_O12 LGA775 CPU_FAN ® SPDIF_OUT CLR_CMOS E1394 EATXPWR FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-... Lithium Cell CMOS Power 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...
PRI_EIDE 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) LCD_CON EATX12V PWR_FAN KB_USB56 SPDIF_O12 LGA775 CPU_FAN ® SPDIF_OUT CLR_CMOS E1394 EATXPWR FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-... Lithium Cell CMOS Power 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...
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...ASUS Blitz Extreme 2- ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 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...the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing...
...ASUS Blitz Extreme 2- ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 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...the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing...