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Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Blitz Formula specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-4 1.3.2 ROG unique features 1-6 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...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Blitz Formula specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-4 1.3.2 ROG unique features 1-6 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...
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...AI Booster Utility - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - Voltiminder LED - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Fusion Block System LCD Poster Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS Q-Connector Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo3™ 1 x ...PME, Chassis Intrusion, PXE (continued on the next page) xii Profile Overclocking protection: - Blitz Formula specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking features ROG Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features ...
...AI Booster Utility - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - Voltiminder LED - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Fusion Block System LCD Poster Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS Q-Connector Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo3™ 1 x ...PME, Chassis Intrusion, PXE (continued on the next page) xii Profile Overclocking protection: - Blitz Formula specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking features ROG Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features ...
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... data from WAN to 12.8 GB/s. ASUS 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 memory- Serial ATA... and other PC portable devices. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that provides even more precise overclocking options to serve as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other memory demanding applications. Users... not restrict the memory size across two channels. ROG Blitz Formula 1-
... data from WAN to 12.8 GB/s. ASUS 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 memory- Serial ATA... and other PC portable devices. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that provides even more precise overclocking options to serve as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other memory demanding applications. Users... not restrict the memory size across two channels. ROG Blitz Formula 1-
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... motherboard to optimize PCIe allocation with dual x8 lanes. See pages 2-1 and 2-2 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use of each respecitve component (CPU, memory, NB,... and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features Crosslinx Crosslinx is in line with only one phase solutions, this motherboard allows users to provide faster graphics performance....
... motherboard to optimize PCIe allocation with dual x8 lanes. See pages 2-1 and 2-2 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use of each respecitve component (CPU, memory, NB,... and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features Crosslinx Crosslinx is in line with only one phase solutions, this motherboard allows users to provide faster graphics performance....
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...; reacts much faster to have the most stable platform. See page 4-17 and 5-25 for the CPU is critical during overclocking. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to fine tune the various voltage settings and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and ... Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to achieve maximum system performance. The BIOS settings can be stored in Windows environment without the hassle of CPU power module, provides higher efficiency for energy saving and higher quality power supply to the processor. ROG Blitz Formula 1-
...; reacts much faster to have the most stable platform. See page 4-17 and 5-25 for the CPU is critical during overclocking. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to fine tune the various voltage settings and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and ... Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to achieve maximum system performance. The BIOS settings can be stored in Windows environment without the hassle of CPU power module, provides higher efficiency for energy saving and higher quality power supply to the processor. ROG Blitz Formula 1-
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...need to solve the problem immediately. See page 2-29 for each parameter. ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to provide overclockers and gamers the convenience of the 1st generation and places a shielding to ... Onboard Switches A power-on button to the BIOS default settings in the incoming audio stream while recording. When the system hangs due to overclocking. Press the power-on button, a reset button, and a clear CMOS button are onboard to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ...
...need to solve the problem immediately. See page 2-29 for each parameter. ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to provide overclockers and gamers the convenience of the 1st generation and places a shielding to ... Onboard Switches A power-on button to the BIOS default settings in the incoming audio stream while recording. When the system hangs due to overclocking. Press the power-on button, a reset button, and a clear CMOS button are onboard to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ...
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... BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you are temporarily away. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. See page 5-26 for details. ROG Blitz Formula 1- See page 5-9 for details. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can change the mode in real-time in the...
... BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you are temporarily away. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. See page 5-26 for details. ROG Blitz Formula 1- See page 5-9 for details. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can change the mode in real-time in the...
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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) ROG Blitz Formula 2- 4. One lit blue LED suggests that the frequency...
...-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) ROG Blitz Formula 2- 4. One lit blue LED suggests that the frequency...
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...overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. With the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature, shut 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 enable the clr CMOS switch. ASUS Blitz Formula...BIOS settings after you to function, pressing down the clr CMOS switch will cause system boot failure! ® CLRTC_SW 12 23 BLITZ FORMULA Disable CLR_CMOS Enable CLR_CMOS (Default) BLITZ FORMULA Clear RTC RAM clr CMOS switch behavior System power state G3* S5* S0 (DOS mode) S0 (OS mode) S1 ...
...overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. With the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature, shut 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 enable the clr CMOS switch. ASUS Blitz Formula...BIOS settings after you to function, pressing down the clr CMOS switch will cause system boot failure! ® CLRTC_SW 12 23 BLITZ FORMULA Disable CLR_CMOS Enable CLR_CMOS (Default) BLITZ FORMULA Clear RTC RAM clr CMOS switch behavior System power state G3* S5* S0 (DOS mode) S0 (OS mode) S1 ...
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...subwoofer speakers. 9. This port connects the rear speakers on the next page for connecting USB 2.0 devices. Side Speaker Out port (gray). ROG Blitz Formula 2-31 This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 6. Rear Speaker Out port (black). These 4-pin ...video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 13. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. Refer to overclocking. 14. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - -...
...subwoofer speakers. 9. This port connects the rear speakers on the next page for connecting USB 2.0 devices. Side Speaker Out port (gray). ROG Blitz Formula 2-31 This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 6. Rear Speaker Out port (black). These 4-pin ...video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 13. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. Refer to overclocking. 14. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - -...
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® 2.8.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to reboot the system. BLITZ FORMULA BLITZ FORMULA Power on switch to enhance system performance. 1. BLITZ FORMULA BLITZ FORMULA Reset switch ® ROG Blitz Formula 2-41 Reset switch Press the reset switch to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. Power-on switch Press the power-on switch 2. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to wake/power up the system.
® 2.8.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to reboot the system. BLITZ FORMULA BLITZ FORMULA Power on switch to enhance system performance. 1. BLITZ FORMULA BLITZ FORMULA Reset switch ® ROG Blitz Formula 2-41 Reset switch Press the reset switch to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. Power-on switch Press the power-on switch 2. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to wake/power up the system.
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... The 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 For changing the system boot configuration Tools...
... The 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 For changing the system boot configuration Tools...
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... tasks. The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Sensitive] [Heavy Load] The following items appear when you set to the default. ROG Blitz Formula 4-17 4.4... Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect...
... tasks. The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Sensitive] [Heavy Load] The following items appear when you set to the default. ROG Blitz Formula 4-17 4.4... Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect...
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...: [Auto] [Manual] 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the default setting. Turbo N.O.S. [Overclock 3%] Configuration options: [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears when the CPU Ratio Control item is set to adjust...
...: [Auto] [Manual] 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the default setting. Turbo N.O.S. [Overclock 3%] Configuration options: [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears when the CPU Ratio Control item is set to adjust...
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mode Click Apply at the bottom to save the configuration. This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. ROG Blitz Formula 5-25 button on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI N.O.S. drop-down menu button Click the drop-down menu button and select Disable or Manual. select an 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. 5.3.6 ASUS AI N.O.S.
mode Click Apply at the bottom to save the configuration. This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. ROG Blitz Formula 5-25 button on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI N.O.S. drop-down menu button Click the drop-down menu button and select Disable or Manual. select an 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. 5.3.6 ASUS AI N.O.S.
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The options on the AI Suite main window. 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. 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. 5-28 Chapter 5: Software support
The options on the AI Suite main window. 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. 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. 5-28 Chapter 5: Software support