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... optional documentation, such as the debug code table for product 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... standard package. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for the LCD Poster. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
... optional documentation, such as the debug code table for product 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... standard package. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for the LCD Poster. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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...Worried that allows users to the max? See page 5-33 for details. The BIOS settings can also be stored in Windows® environment without the worries of booting the BIOS. Voltiminder LED In the persuit of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the ...settings. The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for overclockers. Loadline Calibration The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage when heavy loading. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you have overclocked your O.C. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-5 Let the motherboard...
...Worried that allows users to the max? See page 5-33 for details. The BIOS settings can also be stored in Windows® environment without the worries of booting the BIOS. Voltiminder LED In the persuit of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the ...settings. The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for overclockers. Loadline Calibration The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage when heavy loading. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you have overclocked your O.C. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-5 Let the motherboard...
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... cables in a few clicks without entering the OS. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. See page 4-8 for details. See pages 2-42 for details. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to select...
... cables in a few clicks without entering the OS. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. See page 4-8 for details. See pages 2-42 for details. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to select...
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... to display in BIOS. CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE CPU LED CPU Voltage CPU PLL Voltage Normal (green) 1.10000~1.50000 1.50000~1.60000 High (yellow) 1.50625~1.69375 1.62000~1.80000 Crazy (red) 1.70000~ 1.82000~ ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug...
... to display in BIOS. CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE CPU LED CPU Voltage CPU PLL Voltage Normal (green) 1.10000~1.50000 1.50000~1.60000 High (yellow) 1.50625~1.69375 1.62000~1.80000 Crazy (red) 1.70000~ 1.82000~ ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug...
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... the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed...change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to install expansion cards. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 ...
... the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed...change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to install expansion cards. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 ...
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...but the shutdwon function in S0 mode (DOS mode) still works. • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to default values. STRIKER II EXTREME CLRTC_SW Enable (Default) Disable STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Clear RTC RAM slide switch clr CMOS switch behavior System power state G3* S5* S0 (DOS mode) S0...8226; You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to function, pressing down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 2.6 Slide switch 1. Hold down the clr ...
...but the shutdwon function in S0 mode (DOS mode) still works. • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to default values. STRIKER II EXTREME CLRTC_SW Enable (Default) Disable STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Clear RTC RAM slide switch clr CMOS switch behavior System power state G3* S5* S0 (DOS mode) S0...8226; You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to function, pressing down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 2.6 Slide switch 1. Hold down the clr ...
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...motherboard support DVD. • DO NOT insert different cables to the external SATA ports. • DO NOT unplug the external Serial ATA box when a RAID 0 or JBOD is configured. 13. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for connecting USB 2.0 devices. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II... NSE 2-31 See section 4.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the JMicron RAID controller in the BIOS to [AHCI]. Optical S/PDIF Out port...
...motherboard support DVD. • DO NOT insert different cables to the external SATA ports. • DO NOT unplug the external Serial ATA box when a RAID 0 or JBOD is configured. 13. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for connecting USB 2.0 devices. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II... NSE 2-31 See section 4.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the JMicron RAID controller in the BIOS to [AHCI]. Optical S/PDIF Out port...
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...8226; For RAID 5, use at least three hard disk drives. right angle side ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-33 Use two to 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS. Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to SATA...a Serial ATA RAID set , refer to four Serial ATA hard disk drives for Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to these connectors, enable the [RAID Enabled] item in the motherboard support DVD. STRIKER II EXTREME SATA5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5...
...8226; For RAID 5, use at least three hard disk drives. right angle side ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-33 Use two to 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS. Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to SATA...a Serial ATA RAID set , refer to four Serial ATA hard disk drives for Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to these connectors, enable the [RAID Enabled] item in the motherboard support DVD. STRIKER II EXTREME SATA5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5...
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...the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the BIOS settings. The speaker allows you turn on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This... when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. PWR Ground Reset Ground PANEL PIN 1 STRIKER II EXTREME IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-...
...the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the BIOS settings. The speaker allows you turn on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This... when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. PWR Ground Reset Ground PANEL PIN 1 STRIKER II EXTREME IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-...
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... you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 3-1 System power 6. Monitor b. Be sure that is equipped with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature... LED turns on test. If your retailer for the first time 1. For systems with the last device on , hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. At power on the chain) c. 3.1 Starting up for assistance. 7.
... you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 3-1 System power 6. Monitor b. Be sure that is equipped with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature... LED turns on test. If your retailer for the first time 1. For systems with the last device on , hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. At power on the chain) c. 3.1 Starting up for assistance. 7.
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... than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down the computer. 3. 3.2 Turning off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down.
... than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down the computer. 3. 3.2 Turning off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down.
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.... See section 4.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly...BIOS settings, load the default settings to enter the Setup utility; Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II...
.... See section 4.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly...BIOS settings, load the default settings to enter the Setup utility; Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II...
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... Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to load the file. 4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Main Extreme Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS BIOS Profile Select Menu Load BIOS Profile Save BIOS Profile Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Profile This item allows you to display the sub-menu. Load...
... Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to load the file. 4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Main Extreme Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS BIOS Profile Select Menu Load BIOS Profile Save BIOS Profile Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Profile This item allows you to display the sub-menu. Load...
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... a intuitive color-coded fashion. function. Let the motherboard do the talking! It can be used to show off is critical but risky. Due to share and distribute their favorite settings. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-5 The onboard Frequency LED highlights when your...to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for details. See pages 2-1 and 2-2 for overclockers. Frequency LED Worried that allows users to clear CMOS data. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Voltiminder LED In the ...
... a intuitive color-coded fashion. function. Let the motherboard do the talking! It can be used to show off is critical but risky. Due to share and distribute their favorite settings. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-5 The onboard Frequency LED highlights when your...to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for details. See pages 2-1 and 2-2 for overclockers. Frequency LED Worried that allows users to clear CMOS data. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Voltiminder LED In the ...
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... before adding or removing expansion cards. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Make sure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that ... card. 2. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Refer to the table on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware...
... before adding or removing expansion cards. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Make sure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that ... card. 2. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Refer to the table on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware...
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...STRIKER II EXTREME CLRTC_SW Enable (Default) Disable STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Clear RTC RAM slide switch clr CMOS switch behavior System power state G3* S5* S0 (DOS mode) S0 (OS mode) S1 S3 S4 Clearing CMOS ** *G3: Power off with +5VSB power **The system shuts down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS... 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 enable the clr CMOS switch on the back I/O. 2. If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing ...
...STRIKER II EXTREME CLRTC_SW Enable (Default) Disable STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Clear RTC RAM slide switch clr CMOS switch behavior System power state G3* S5* S0 (DOS mode) S0 (OS mode) S1 S3 S4 Clearing CMOS ** *G3: Power off with +5VSB power **The system shuts down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS... 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 enable the clr CMOS switch on the back I/O. 2. If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing ...
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...2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PWR Ground Reset Ground PANEL PIN 1 STRIKER II EXTREME IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the... chassis-mounted reset button for the system power button. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-41 Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. 12. ...
...2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PWR Ground Reset Ground PANEL PIN 1 STRIKER II EXTREME IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the... chassis-mounted reset button for the system power button. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-41 Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. 12. ...
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Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. Refer to section 4.6 Power Menu for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to ... While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.
Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. Refer to section 4.6 Power Menu for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to ... While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.
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...." ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the future. Use the BIOS Setup program when you can change the power management settings. otherwise,... designed to make your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to configure your BIOS." See section 4.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in section "4.1 Managing and updating your...
...." ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the future. Use the BIOS Setup program when you can change the power management settings. otherwise,... designed to make your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to configure your BIOS." See section 4.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in section "4.1 Managing and updating your...
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... Utility Extreme Tweaker Main ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to select F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit 4.8.1 ASUS O.C. 4.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash...
... Utility Extreme Tweaker Main ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to select F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit 4.8.1 ASUS O.C. 4.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash...