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... 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET 2 5-11 5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)... 5-12 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-27 5.3.6 ASUS EPU Utility-AI Gear 3 5-29 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-31 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan Plus 5-32 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-33 5.3.10 CPU Level Up 5-34 5.4 RAID configurations 5-35 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-35 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-36 5.4.4 JMicron® RAID...
... 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET 2 5-11 5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)... 5-12 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-27 5.3.6 ASUS EPU Utility-AI Gear 3 5-29 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-31 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan Plus 5-32 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-33 5.3.10 CPU Level Up 5-34 5.4 RAID configurations 5-35 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-35 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-36 5.4.4 JMicron® RAID...
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...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 support This chapter shows how to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards. • Appendix: CPU...the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists...
...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 support This chapter shows how to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards. • Appendix: CPU...the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists...
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...ro��c�e�s�s�o�rs� * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Striker II Extreme: NVIDIA® nForce® 790i Ultra SLI™ Striker II NSE: NVIDIA® nForce® 790i SLI™ 1600/1333/1066/800... MHz Dual-channel memory architecture supports NVIDIA® ��S�L�I r�e�...
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xiv Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Software Form Factor 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 6 x SATA connectors 8 x Fan connectors (1 x CPU / 1 x Power / 3 x Chassis / 3 x Optional) 3 ... cables Cable ties User's manual The hottest DX10 game: Company of Heroes-Opposing Fronts Support DVD: Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition Kaspersky® Anti-virus software...
xiv Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Software Form Factor 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 6 x SATA connectors 8 x Fan connectors (1 x CPU / 1 x Power / 3 x Chassis / 3 x Optional) 3 ... cables Cable ties User's manual The hottest DX10 game: Company of Heroes-Opposing Fronts Support DVD: Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition Kaspersky® Anti-virus software...
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...45nm multi-core processors. For some applications nearly triple performance! 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. If your character... gamers to deliver earth-shattering, scalable performance. See Chapter 6 for details. 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. In the Republic of...
...45nm multi-core processors. For some applications nearly triple performance! 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. If your character... gamers to deliver earth-shattering, scalable performance. See Chapter 6 for details. 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. In the Republic of...
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...Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to remove (B). If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100...the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. B A Load plate Alignment key 5. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notch. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-11 4. Position the CPU over the socket, making ...
...Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to remove (B). If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100...the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. B A Load plate Alignment key 5. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notch. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-11 4. Position the CPU over the socket, making ...
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... air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 7. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 STRIKER II EXTREME CHA_FAN2 OPT_FAN1 OPT_FAN2 OPT_FAN3 PWR_FAN Rotation +12V GND... +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN3 STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Fan connectors • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1-3, and OPT_FAN1-3 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan Plus feature. • If you plug the chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labled CHA_FAN2 or OPT_FAN2/3 for better...
... air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 7. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 STRIKER II EXTREME CHA_FAN2 OPT_FAN1 OPT_FAN2 OPT_FAN3 PWR_FAN Rotation +12V GND... +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN3 STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Fan connectors • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1-3, and OPT_FAN1-3 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan Plus feature. • If you plug the chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labled CHA_FAN2 or OPT_FAN2/3 for better...
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...Enabled] [Disabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Allows you to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to enable or ...CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LDT Spread Spectrum [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II...
...Enabled] [Disabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Allows you to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to enable or ...CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LDT Spread Spectrum [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II...
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...Power Hardware Monitor Select Menu Voltage Monitor Temperature Monitor Fan Speed Monitor Fan Speed Control CPU Fan Speed Warning [600 RPM] Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to go to change CPU Q-Fan feature-related parameters. Key-in a minute value (Min=0, Max=59), then...8595; : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-33 HPET Support [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Up By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to the sub-menu. Key-in a...
...Power Hardware Monitor Select Menu Voltage Monitor Temperature Monitor Fan Speed Monitor Fan Speed Control CPU Fan Speed Warning [600 RPM] Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to go to change CPU Q-Fan feature-related parameters. Key-in a minute value (Min=0, Max=59), then...8595; : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-33 HPET Support [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Up By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to the sub-menu. Key-in a...
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Click to display the next screen Click to display the previous screen ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-3
Click to display the next screen Click to display the previous screen ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-3
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...your computer: 1. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Launching PC Probe II You can close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on the ...Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-21 Follow the screen instructions to view the current status of the support DVD to close or restore the application. Because PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II...
...your computer: 1. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Launching PC Probe II You can close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on the ...Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-21 Follow the screen instructions to view the current status of the support DVD to close or restore the application. Because PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II...
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... window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle... the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Refer to activate or deactivate. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support
... window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle... the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Refer to activate or deactivate. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support
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.... Otherwise, ASUS AI Suite will not function properly. To launch AI Suite from the Windows® desktop. Click this icon to launch Q-Fan Plus 5-27 Press to restore to normal Press to launch AI Gear 3+ Press to launch AI Booster ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE Press to launch AI Nap Press to launch CPU Level...
.... Otherwise, ASUS AI Suite will not function properly. To launch AI Suite from the Windows® desktop. Click this icon to launch Q-Fan Plus 5-27 Press to restore to normal Press to launch AI Gear 3+ Press to launch AI Booster ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE Press to launch AI Nap Press to launch CPU Level...
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Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window. Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. 5-28 Chapter 5: Software support
Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window. Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. 5-28 Chapter 5: Software support
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... total amount of electricity this ASUS EPUfeatured motherboard saved. Auto Mode Turbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max. This easy-to set the time for different computing needs. Power Saving Mode ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE Calibration Settings Energy Saving 5-29 After installing ASUS AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you like. •...
... total amount of electricity this ASUS EPUfeatured motherboard saved. Auto Mode Turbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max. This easy-to set the time for different computing needs. Power Saving Mode ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE Calibration Settings Energy Saving 5-29 After installing ASUS AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you like. •...
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... Calculator" window Displays the amount of CO2 that has been reduced Click to reset the time the calculator starts 5-30 Chapter 5: Software support Energy Saving Status Displays the current CPU power Displays the time/date the calculator starts counting Displays the amount of electricity saved since the time was reset Click to...
... Calculator" window Displays the amount of CO2 that has been reduced Click to reset the time the calculator starts 5-30 Chapter 5: Software support Energy Saving Status Displays the current CPU power Displays the time/date the calculator starts counting Displays the amount of electricity saved since the time was reset Click to...
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... fan Click the Fan Control drop-down list button to display the fans and select a fan from the bundled Support DVD, launch the utility by Duty-Cycle Mode only. Power fan is supported by doubleclicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® taskbar and click the Q-Fan Plus button on the... AI Suite main window. 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan Plus The ASUS Q-Fan Plus feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU/chassis/optional/power fans for each fan. • Q-FAN Mode: The fans will automatically adjust their ...
... fan Click the Fan Control drop-down list button to display the fans and select a fan from the bundled Support DVD, launch the utility by Duty-Cycle Mode only. Power fan is supported by doubleclicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® taskbar and click the Q-Fan Plus button on the... AI Suite main window. 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan Plus The ASUS Q-Fan Plus feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU/chassis/optional/power fans for each fan. • Q-FAN Mode: The fans will automatically adjust their ...
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... on the AI Suite main window. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-33 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,...
... on the AI Suite main window. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-33 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,...
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...ro��c�e�s�s�o�rs� * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Striker II Extreme: NVIDIA® nForce® 790i Ultra SLI™ Striker II NSE: NVIDIA® nForce® 790i SLI™ 1600/1333/1066/800... MHz Dual-channel memory architecture supports NVIDIA® ��S�L�I r�e�...
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... in 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 the Republic of Gamers. NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) NVIDIA SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) takes.... We believe in making statements and we welcome the best gamers to deliver earth-shattering, scalable performance. In the Republic of the best. The NVIDIA® nForce 790i Ultra SLI / 790i SLI chipset also supports six (6) Serial ATA 3 Gb/s devices, three PCI Express...
... in 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 the Republic of Gamers. NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) NVIDIA SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) takes.... We believe in making statements and we welcome the best gamers to deliver earth-shattering, scalable performance. In the Republic of the best. The NVIDIA® nForce 790i Ultra SLI / 790i SLI chipset also supports six (6) Serial ATA 3 Gb/s devices, three PCI Express...