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......iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 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 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-4 1.3.3 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 2-7 2.3 Central...
......iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 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 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-4 1.3.3 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 2-7 2.3 Central...
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...;/s� - �N�V�I /O (continued on the next page) xii ADI 1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Striker II Extreme / S��t�r�ik��e�r�I��I�N��S�E� specifications summary CPU Chipset System...;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...
...;/s� - �N�V�I /O (continued on the next page) xii ADI 1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Striker II Extreme / S��t�r�ik��e�r�I��I�N��S�E� specifications summary CPU Chipset System...;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...
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...Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking features ROG Special Features Back Panel I /O Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at midboard; one at rear panel) ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Fan Plus ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS ROG BIOS Wallpaper ASUS... port 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Clr CMOS switch (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Fusion Block System LCD Poster EL I /O Ports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) ...
...Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking features ROG Special Features Back Panel I /O Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at midboard; one at rear panel) ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Fan Plus ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS ROG BIOS Wallpaper ASUS... port 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Clr CMOS switch (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Fusion Block System LCD Poster EL I /O Ports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) ...
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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 ....0 + IEEE 1394a module EL I/O shield Thermal sensor 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 ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *...
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 ....0 + IEEE 1394a module EL I/O shield Thermal sensor 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 ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *...
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... and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE motherboard! ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-1 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 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Serial ATA...
... and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE motherboard! ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-1 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 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Serial ATA...
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... appliances such as a network gateway for managing traffic between two separate networks. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-3 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on your PC! This capability ensures rapid ...storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. See page 2-24 for details. See page 2-29 for details. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for high-speed data retrieval and saves. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility ...
... appliances such as a network gateway for managing traffic between two separate networks. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-3 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on your PC! This capability ensures rapid ...storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. See page 2-24 for details. See page 2-29 for details. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for high-speed data retrieval and saves. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility ...
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...is required before using C.P.R. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to share and distribute their favorite settings. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-5 Acting as the "red zone" of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is under extreme overclocking or normal states-allowing you have ...65533;-�3��f�o�r�d��e�ta��il�s�. skills. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can also be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to ...
...is required before using C.P.R. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to share and distribute their favorite settings. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-5 Acting as the "red zone" of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is under extreme overclocking or normal states-allowing you have ...65533;-�3��f�o�r�d��e�ta��il�s�. skills. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can also be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to ...
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... system with customizable and animated boot logos. Optional Fan The optional fan is specifically designed to 62% CPU power in the motherboard that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. As a digital solution, AI Gear 3+ is very precise and can...the mouse or press a key. 1.3.4 ASUS special features Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that allows you are temporarily away. To wake the system and return to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-7
... system with customizable and animated boot logos. Optional Fan The optional fan is specifically designed to 62% CPU power in the motherboard that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. As a digital solution, AI Gear 3+ is very precise and can...the mouse or press a key. 1.3.4 ASUS special features Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that allows you are temporarily away. To wake the system and return to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-7
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-18 2.5 Expansion slots 2-22 2.6 Slide switch 2-26 2.7 Aduio card, EL I/O shield, and LCD Poster Installation.......... 2-27 2.8 Connectors 2-29 ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-18 2.5 Expansion slots 2-22 2.6 Slide switch 2-26 2.7 Aduio card, EL I/O shield, and LCD Poster Installation.......... 2-27 2.8 Connectors 2-29 ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE
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...~1.69375 1.62000~1.80000 Crazy (red) 1.70000~ 1.82000~ ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-1 CPU LED The CPU LED has two voltage displays: CPU Voltage and CPU PLL Voltage; Refer to the illustration below for LED definition. You may cause severe damage to 4.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that came with the component...
...~1.69375 1.62000~1.80000 Crazy (red) 1.70000~ 1.82000~ ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-1 CPU LED The CPU LED has two voltage displays: CPU Voltage and CPU PLL Voltage; Refer to the illustration below for LED definition. You may cause severe damage to 4.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that came with the component...
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STRIKER II EXTREME DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE DDR LED Memory Voltage Normal (green) 1.50~1.90 High (yellow) 1.92~2.30 Crazy (red) 2.32~ 3. Memory LED Refer to the illustration below... LED definition. Northbridge/Southbridge LEDs The northbridge LED displays either the NB Core Voltage or the CPU VTT Voltage; 2. NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL STRIKER II EXTREME SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE North/South Bridge LED NB Core Voltage CPU VTT Voltage SB Core Voltage Normal (green) 1.30~1.69 1.20~1.40 1.50~1.60 High...
STRIKER II EXTREME DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE DDR LED Memory Voltage Normal (green) 1.50~1.90 High (yellow) 1.92~2.30 Crazy (red) 2.32~ 3. Memory LED Refer to the illustration below... LED definition. Northbridge/Southbridge LEDs The northbridge LED displays either the NB Core Voltage or the CPU VTT Voltage; 2. NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL STRIKER II EXTREME SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE North/South Bridge LED NB Core Voltage CPU VTT Voltage SB Core Voltage Normal (green) 1.30~1.69 1.20~1.40 1.50~1.60 High...
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4. FREQUENCY STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Frequency LED CPU FSB 200MHz 200-299 300-399 400-499 500-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 3 4...3 4 5 (Default) (Fast) CPU FSB 400MHz 400-450 451-499 500-549 550-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 3 4 5 (Default) (Fast) ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-3 FSB frenquency LED There are five LEDs that the frequency is high (fast). Refer to indicate the level of the FSB frenquency LEDs and the...
4. FREQUENCY STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Frequency LED CPU FSB 200MHz 200-299 300-399 400-499 500-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 3 4...3 4 5 (Default) (Fast) CPU FSB 400MHz 400-450 451-499 500-549 550-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 3 4 5 (Default) (Fast) ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-3 FSB frenquency LED There are five LEDs that the frequency is high (fast). Refer to indicate the level of the FSB frenquency LEDs and the...
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... to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. STRIKER II EXTREME HD_LED STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Hard Disk LED 6. This is a reminder that lights up when there is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Power on switch. The LED does not light up to indicate the hard...
... to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. STRIKER II EXTREME HD_LED STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Hard Disk LED 6. This is a reminder that lights up when there is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Power on switch. The LED does not light up to indicate the hard...
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Make sure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis STRIKER II EXTREME ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-5 The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that...
Make sure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis STRIKER II EXTREME ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-5 The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that...
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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 for...
... 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 for...
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... 2-24 2-24 Page 2-26 Page 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-7 LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 5.* Line In port (light blue) 6.* Line Out port (lime) 7.* Microphone port (pink) 8.* Center/Subwoofer port (orange) ...Out port 16. 2.2.5 Layout contents Slots 1. 2. 3. 4. IEEE 1394a port 14. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 *These audio ports are on the Supreme FX II audio card. DDR3 DIMM slots PCI slots PCI Express x 1 slots PCI Express x 16 slots Slide switch 1. USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3 and 4 12. ...
... 2-24 2-24 Page 2-26 Page 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-7 LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 5.* Line In port (light blue) 6.* Line Out port (lime) 7.* Microphone port (pink) 8.* Center/Subwoofer port (orange) ...Out port 16. 2.2.5 Layout contents Slots 1. 2. 3. 4. IEEE 1394a port 14. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 *These audio ports are on the Supreme FX II audio card. DDR3 DIMM slots PCI slots PCI Express x 1 slots PCI Express x 16 slots Slide switch 1. USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3 and 4 12. ...
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... warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium... resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-9 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent.
... warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium... resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-9 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent.
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... face you are installing a CPU. 3. STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. To prevent damage to the...
... face you are installing a CPU. 3. STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. To prevent damage to the...
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...SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the ... dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-11 Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. DO NOT force the ...
...SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the ... dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-11 Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. DO NOT force the ...