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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 ...
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 ...
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... xx/xx/xxxx 4-12 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 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 Calibration [Auto 4-20 FSB Termination Voltage [Auto...
... xx/xx/xxxx 4-12 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 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 Calibration [Auto 4-20 FSB Termination Voltage [Auto...
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... Utility - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - 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 Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - O.C. CPU level up - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Fusion Block...
... Utility - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - 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 Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - O.C. CPU level up - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Fusion Block...
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... able to connect the FBS with the watercooling circuit. With thtis latest technology, this motherboard allows users to reach the highest overclock frequency and to memory in turns. Each phase only shoulders half of DDR3 memory. providing great performance for energy saving and ... latest technology that provides even more precise overclocking options to break through current FSB and DRAM ratio proportions by eliminating the bottleneck when overclocking both the CPU and the memory- Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to unleash the true potential of...
... able to connect the FBS with the watercooling circuit. With thtis latest technology, this motherboard allows users to reach the highest overclock frequency and to memory in turns. Each phase only shoulders half of DDR3 memory. providing great performance for energy saving and ... latest technology that provides even more precise overclocking options to break through current FSB and DRAM ratio proportions by eliminating the bottleneck when overclocking both the CPU and the memory- Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to unleash the true potential of...
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.... Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for speed. ASUS Blitz Extreme 1- Unlike other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™ reacts much faster to satisfy your need to achieve maximum system performance. When the system... hangs due to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to overclocking. Extreme Tweaker This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows ...
.... Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for speed. ASUS Blitz Extreme 1- Unlike other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™ reacts much faster to satisfy your need to achieve maximum system performance. When the system... hangs due to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to overclocking. Extreme Tweaker This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows ...
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...message of the physical system during the Power-On Self Test (POST) to overclocking. Press the power-on button to wake up the model name with stylish LEDs. See page 2-38 for details. ASUS Q-Fan plus technology The ASUS Q-Fan plus technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan 1 speeds according.... 1.3.2 ROG unique features Supreme FX II features Supreme FX II extends all the features of the 1st generation and places a shielding to provide overclockers and gamers the convenience of fine-tuning performance when working on a bare (open-case) system. See pages 4-32 and 5-23 for the entire...
...message of the physical system during the Power-On Self Test (POST) to overclocking. Press the power-on button to wake up the model name with stylish LEDs. See page 2-38 for details. ASUS Q-Fan plus technology The ASUS Q-Fan plus technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan 1 speeds according.... 1.3.2 ROG unique features Supreme FX II features Supreme FX II extends all the features of the 1st generation and places a shielding to provide overclockers and gamers the convenience of fine-tuning performance when working on a bare (open-case) system. See pages 4-32 and 5-23 for the entire...
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... system can real-time chnage the mode under heavy loading or overclocking mode. See page 5-9 for details. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you to choose from suffering the risk of critical heat generating components. You can continue running at most. ASUS Blitz Extreme 1- It reduces input ripple current and output ripple voltage, which keeps...
... system can real-time chnage the mode under heavy loading or overclocking mode. See page 5-9 for details. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you to choose from suffering the risk of critical heat generating components. You can continue running at most. ASUS Blitz Extreme 1- It reduces input ripple current and output ripple voltage, which keeps...
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...-299 300-399 400-499 500-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 3 4 5 (Default) (Fast) CPU FSB 266MHz 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...
...-299 300-399 400-499 500-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 3 4 5 (Default) (Fast) CPU FSB 266MHz 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...
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2.6 Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC_SW) This jumper allows you to CPU overclocking. Press down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Removing the cap will not function if the jumper ... switch will cause system boot failure! ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-23 The clr CMOS switch on CLRTC_SW is moved to the Disable position, but the shutdwon function in S0 mode (DOS mode) still works. • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you easily to overclocking of date, time, and system setup...
2.6 Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC_SW) This jumper allows you to CPU overclocking. Press down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Removing the cap will not function if the jumper ... switch will cause system boot failure! ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-23 The clr CMOS switch on CLRTC_SW is moved to the Disable position, but the shutdwon function in S0 mode (DOS mode) still works. • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you easily to overclocking of date, time, and system setup...
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... external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 16. • Before creating a RAID set the J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller Mode in the BIOS to overclocking. 15. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 14.
... external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 16. • Before creating a RAID set the J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller Mode in the BIOS to overclocking. 15. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 14.
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BLITZ EXTREME BLITZ EXTREME Reset switch ® 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information BLITZ EXTREME BLITZ EXTREME Power on switch to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on switch Press the clear power-on switch 2. ® 2.8.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to wake/power up the system.
BLITZ EXTREME BLITZ EXTREME Reset switch ® 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information BLITZ EXTREME BLITZ EXTREME Power on switch to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on switch Press the clear power-on switch 2. ® 2.8.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to wake/power up the system.
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...menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot...menu. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Select Screen Select Item +- 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Extreme Tweaker Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot General help Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25...
...menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot...menu. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Select Screen Select Item +- 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Extreme Tweaker Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot General help Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25...
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... and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.4.1 Ai Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Standard N.O.S. Allows you to malfunction. Loads the standard settings for the most demanding tasks. ASUS Blitz Extreme 4-17 Loads the optimal settings for the system. The following item only appears...
... and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.4.1 Ai Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Standard N.O.S. Allows you to malfunction. Loads the standard settings for the most demanding tasks. ASUS Blitz Extreme 4-17 Loads the optimal settings for the system. The following item only appears...
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... 333 MHz 266 MHz 200 MHz Refer to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [100] [101]~[149] [150] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking item to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-889 MHz] [DDR3-1067MHz] A very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to page 2-3 for the...
... 333 MHz 266 MHz 200 MHz Refer to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [100] [101]~[149] [150] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking item to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-889 MHz] [DDR3-1067MHz] A very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to page 2-3 for the...
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... color in the configuration field corresponds to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage. North Bridge Voltage [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking item to [FSBT Volt], the onboard northbridge LED displays FSB termination voltage condition. Setting a high VCore voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low...
... color in the configuration field corresponds to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage. North Bridge Voltage [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking item to [FSBT Volt], the onboard northbridge LED displays FSB termination voltage condition. Setting a high VCore voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low...
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5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S. drop-down menu button Click the drop-down menu button and select Disable or Manual. This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. button on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI N.O.S. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the AI Suite main window. select an N.O.S. mode Click Apply at the bottom to save the configuration. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support
5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S. drop-down menu button Click the drop-down menu button and select Disable or Manual. This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. button on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI N.O.S. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the AI Suite main window. select an N.O.S. mode Click Apply at the bottom to save the configuration. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support
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5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support
5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support