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...; Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports as well as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter shows how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources...
...; Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports as well as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter shows how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources...
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...the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE I/O module USB 2.0 + IEEE 1394a module Cables Ultra DMA 133...65533;s�or�y EL I/O shield 3-Way SLI bridge ASUS SLI bridge ASUS Optional Fan LCD Poster SupremeFX II Audio Card 3-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit Cable ties DIY Pedestal Application DVD/CD ROG motherboard support DVD The hottest game: Company of Heroes-...
...the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE I/O module USB 2.0 + IEEE 1394a module Cables Ultra DMA 133...65533;s�or�y EL I/O shield 3-Way SLI bridge ASUS SLI bridge ASUS Optional Fan LCD Poster SupremeFX II Audio Card 3-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit Cable ties DIY Pedestal Application DVD/CD ROG motherboard support DVD The hottest game: Company of Heroes-...
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... the world. Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core/Core™2 processor in a single system. NVIDIA® nForce...SLI™) technology that allows three graphics processing units (GPUs) in the LGA775 package and Intel's next-generation 45nm multi-core processors. With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz FSB, the Intel® Core™2 is one of Gamers. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers...
... the world. Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core/Core™2 processor in a single system. NVIDIA® nForce...SLI™) technology that allows three graphics processing units (GPUs) in the LGA775 package and Intel's next-generation 45nm multi-core processors. With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz FSB, the Intel® Core™2 is one of Gamers. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers...
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... Cell CMOS Power OPT_FAN2 PCIEX16_3 STRIKER II EXTREME* PCI1 VIA VT6308P PCIEX16_2 NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI™ SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Super I/O IE1394_2 OPT_TEMP3 PCI2 OPT_FAN3 USB78 USB910 CHASSIS ADH CLRTC_SW CHA_FAN3 RESET HD_LED PANEL • *The model name shows Striker II NSE if you purchase a Striker II NSE motherboard. • Refer to 2.8 Connectors...
... Cell CMOS Power OPT_FAN2 PCIEX16_3 STRIKER II EXTREME* PCI1 VIA VT6308P PCIEX16_2 NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI™ SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Super I/O IE1394_2 OPT_TEMP3 PCI2 OPT_FAN3 USB78 USB910 CHASSIS ADH CLRTC_SW CHA_FAN3 RESET HD_LED PANEL • *The model name shows Striker II NSE if you purchase a Striker II NSE motherboard. • Refer to 2.8 Connectors...
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... the black PCIe x1 slot. • Install a PCIe x1 device to a PCIe x1 slot prior to a PCIe x16 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports three SLI™-ready Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card...
... the black PCIe x1 slot. • Install a PCIe x1 device to a PCIe x1 slot prior to a PCIe x16 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports three SLI™-ready Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card...
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ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-25 • We recommend that you install a VGA card to the primary (blue) PCI Express x16 slots, and install any of the PCIe 2.0 slots (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 ...slots (blue slots) for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN2 or OPT_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for details. See page 2-35...
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-25 • We recommend that you install a VGA card to the primary (blue) PCI Express x16 slots, and install any of the PCIe 2.0 slots (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 ...slots (blue slots) for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN2 or OPT_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for details. See page 2-35...
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... better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-35 Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. 5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the NVIDIA® nForce® 790i (Ultra) SLI™ Southbridge RAID controller that appear as a single disk on...
... better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-35 Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. 5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the NVIDIA® nForce® 790i (Ultra) SLI™ Southbridge RAID controller that appear as a single disk on...
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... identical PCI Express™ x16 graphics cards. See page 2-38 for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 6-1 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by Windows...
... identical PCI Express™ x16 graphics cards. See page 2-38 for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 6-1 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by Windows...
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...and software updates. 1. 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 power up sequence and ways... of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology...
...and software updates. 1. 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 power up sequence and ways... of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology...
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... long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE I/O module USB 2.0 + IEEE 1394a module Cables Ultra DMA 133...;s�or�y EL I/O shield 3-Way SLI bridge ASUS SLI bridge ASUS Optional Fan LCD Poster SupremeFX II Audio Card 3-in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies...
... long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE I/O module USB 2.0 + IEEE 1394a module Cables Ultra DMA 133...;s�or�y EL I/O shield 3-Way SLI bridge ASUS SLI bridge ASUS Optional Fan LCD Poster SupremeFX II Audio Card 3-in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies...
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...Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of the PCI Express bus architecture and features intelligent hardware and software that allows two GPUs to efficiently work together to 10 USB 2.0 ports. Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard...and software that allows three graphics processing units (GPUs) in a single system. NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) NVIDIA SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of the best. For some applications nearly triple ...
...Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of the PCI Express bus architecture and features intelligent hardware and software that allows two GPUs to efficiently work together to 10 USB 2.0 ports. Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard...and software that allows three graphics processing units (GPUs) in a single system. NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) NVIDIA SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of the best. For some applications nearly triple ...
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... DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) PRI_IDE 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout CHA_FAN1 EL_CON LCD_CON KB_USB56 EATX12V 24.5cm (9.6in) SPDIF_O12 CLR_CMOS E1394 LGA775 CPU_FAN FREQUENCY CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL BIOS EATXPWR ESATA12... OPT_FAN1 OPT_TEMP1 SATA1 SATA2 88E1116 OPT_TEMP2 88E1116 PCIEX1_2 Lithium Cell CMOS Power OPT_FAN2 PCIEX16_3 STRIKER II EXTREME PCI1 VIA VT6308P PCIEX16_2 NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI™ SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Super I/O IE1394_2 OPT_TEMP3 PCI2 OPT_FAN3...
... DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) PRI_IDE 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout CHA_FAN1 EL_CON LCD_CON KB_USB56 EATX12V 24.5cm (9.6in) SPDIF_O12 CLR_CMOS E1394 LGA775 CPU_FAN FREQUENCY CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL BIOS EATXPWR ESATA12... OPT_FAN1 OPT_TEMP1 SATA1 SATA2 88E1116 OPT_TEMP2 88E1116 PCIEX1_2 Lithium Cell CMOS Power OPT_FAN2 PCIEX16_3 STRIKER II EXTREME PCI1 VIA VT6308P PCIEX16_2 NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI™ SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Super I/O IE1394_2 OPT_TEMP3 PCI2 OPT_FAN3...
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... x16 slot 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to a PCIe x16 slot.... 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports three SLI™-ready Express x16 graphics cards that comply with PCI specifications. Two (blue slots) of the slots. • Install the audio card...
... x16 slot 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to a PCIe x16 slot.... 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports three SLI™-ready Express x16 graphics cards that comply with PCI specifications. Two (blue slots) of the slots. • Install the audio card...
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...Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-25 See page 2-37 for better thermal environment. • We recommend that you install a VGA card to the primary (blue) PCI Express x16 slots, and install any other PCI Express device to the universal (white) PCI Express x16 slot. • Currently, only NVIDIA® SLI...blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 slots (blue slots) for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN2 or OPT_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for details.
...Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-25 See page 2-37 for better thermal environment. • We recommend that you install a VGA card to the primary (blue) PCI Express x16 slots, and install any other PCI Express device to the universal (white) PCI Express x16 slot. • Currently, only NVIDIA® SLI...blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 slots (blue slots) for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN2 or OPT_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for details.
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...drive. The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for details. This configuration stores the same data redundantly on the operating system. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-35 RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of the data in the other drive. This RAID ...) stands for Just a Bunch of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. 5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the NVIDIA® nForce® 790i (Ultra) SLI™ Southbridge RAID controller that allows you to configure IDE and Serial ATA hard disk drives as a RAID...
...drive. The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for details. This configuration stores the same data redundantly on the operating system. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-35 RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of the data in the other drive. This RAID ...) stands for Just a Bunch of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. 5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the NVIDIA® nForce® 790i (Ultra) SLI™ Southbridge RAID controller that allows you to configure IDE and Serial ATA hard disk drives as a RAID...
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...www.nvidia.com). • Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 6-1 Requirements • In Dual SLI mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Make sure that your ... 3D application list. 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you should have three identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • In 3-way SLI mode, you to install up to ...
...www.nvidia.com). • Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 6-1 Requirements • In Dual SLI mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Make sure that your ... 3D application list. 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you should have three identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • In 3-way SLI mode, you to install up to ...