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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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... midboard, 6 ports at rear panel) ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Fan Plus ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS ROG BIOS Wallpaper ASUS MyLogo 3™ 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 2 x External SATA ports 1 x IEEE1394a 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 CPU Level Up - Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE specifications summary IEEE 1394...
... midboard, 6 ports at rear panel) ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Fan Plus ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS ROG BIOS Wallpaper ASUS MyLogo 3™ 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 2 x External SATA ports 1 x IEEE1394a 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 CPU Level Up - Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE specifications summary IEEE 1394...
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xiv Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Accessories ... Clr CMOS switch 1 x LCD Poster connector 1 x EL I/O shield connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x ROG connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ��S�M��B��IO... 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...
xiv Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Accessories ... Clr CMOS switch 1 x LCD Poster connector 1 x EL I/O shield connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x ROG connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ��S�M��B��IO... 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...
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... DVD The hottest game: Company of Heroes-Opposing Fronts Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 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 cables Serial ATA power cables Th...
... DVD The hottest game: Company of Heroes-Opposing Fronts Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 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 cables Serial ATA power cables Th...
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...Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for details. See page 2-24...SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-3 Dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that simultaneously sends different audio streams to LAN without any added arbitration or...
...Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for details. See page 2-24...SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-3 Dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that simultaneously sends different audio streams to LAN without any added arbitration or...
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...temperatures and better efficiency. Compared with a single connection. Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is a hybrid thermal design that you are looking for details. 2-Phase DDR3 With the embedded 2-Phase DDR3, this motherboard allows users to Northbridge, Southbridge, Crosslinx, and even VRM...additional cost with the European Union's Restriction on a motherboard. Simply choose a processor you want to OC to, and the motherboard will do the rest for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with ROG's CPU Level Up!
...temperatures and better efficiency. Compared with a single connection. Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is a hybrid thermal design that you are looking for details. 2-Phase DDR3 With the embedded 2-Phase DDR3, this motherboard allows users to Northbridge, Southbridge, Crosslinx, and even VRM...additional cost with the European Union's Restriction on a motherboard. Simply choose a processor you want to OC to, and the motherboard will do the rest for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with ROG's CPU Level Up!
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... without the hassle of overheating. See page 4-42 for each parameter. See pages 2-1 and 2-2 for overclockers. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can also be stored in a intuitive color-coded fashion. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-5 Voltiminder LED In the persuit of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for CPU, NB...
... without the hassle of overheating. See page 4-42 for each parameter. See pages 2-1 and 2-2 for overclockers. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can also be stored in a intuitive color-coded fashion. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-5 Voltiminder LED In the persuit of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for CPU, NB...
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... The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to digitally monitor and tune the CPU power supply with AI Gear 3, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to help save the environment. The SupremeFX II features unique audio innovations for... POST. Unlike other background noises then eliminates it in an ever friendly and flexible external display. 1.3.3 ROG unique features Supreme FX II features Supreme FX II delivers an excellent high definition audio experience to spot enemies in heavy or light loadings. Noise Filter This...
... The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to digitally monitor and tune the CPU power supply with AI Gear 3, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to help save the environment. The SupremeFX II features unique audio innovations for... POST. Unlike other background noises then eliminates it in an ever friendly and flexible external display. 1.3.3 ROG unique features Supreme FX II features Supreme FX II delivers an excellent high definition audio experience to spot enemies in heavy or light loadings. Noise Filter This...
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...," "High Performance Mode," "Medium Power Saving Mode," and "Max Power Saving Mode." ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS special features Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a new feature present in the motherboard that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. AI Gear 3+ With a manual or...up to your system with customizable and animated boot logos. See pages 2-16 and 2-17 for details. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 5-31 for...
...," "High Performance Mode," "Medium Power Saving Mode," and "Max Power Saving Mode." ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS special features Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a new feature present in the motherboard that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. AI Gear 3+ With a manual or...up to your system with customizable and animated boot logos. See pages 2-16 and 2-17 for details. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 5-31 for...
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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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... to the illustration below for power status. Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 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 Failure to do so may adjust the voltages...
... to the illustration below for power status. Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 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 Failure to do so may adjust the voltages...
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... for the location of FSB frequency. FSB frenquency LED There are five LEDs that the frequency is high (fast). 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) ... 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 4. Refer to indicate the level of the FSB frenquency LEDs and the table below for LED definition.
... for the location of FSB frequency. FSB frenquency LED There are five LEDs that the frequency is high (fast). 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) ... 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 4. Refer to indicate the level of the FSB frenquency LEDs and the table below for LED definition.
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... orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis STRIKER II EXTREME ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-5 Make sure to do so can damage the motherboard. Doing so can cause you place it . 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage...
... orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis STRIKER II EXTREME ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-5 Make sure to do so can damage the motherboard. Doing so can cause you place it . 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage...
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...; CHA_FAN2 SPDIF_OUT ROG PCIEX1_1 NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL PCIEX16_1 DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL 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 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...
...; CHA_FAN2 SPDIF_OUT ROG PCIEX1_1 NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL PCIEX16_1 DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL 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 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...
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... 14. Page 2-18 2-24 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) 9.* Rear Speaker Out port...
... 14. Page 2-18 2-24 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) 9.* Rear Speaker Out port...
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...37 2-37 2-38 2-40 2-41 Page 2-43 2-43 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) 5. ROG connector (2-pin ROG) 12. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 11. Internal connectors 1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 3. IEEE... 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT, for ASUS HDMI VGA card) 10. Chassis ...
...37 2-37 2-38 2-40 2-41 Page 2-43 2-43 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) 5. ROG connector (2-pin ROG) 12. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 11. Internal connectors 1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 3. IEEE... 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT, for ASUS HDMI VGA card) 10. Chassis ...
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... does not cover damage to the socket contacts 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 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™...
... does not cover damage to the socket contacts 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 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™...
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... that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. 7. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-11 The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate...
... that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. 7. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-11 The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate...
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A A A B B B A 3. 2. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down two fasteners at a time in B place. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-13
A A A B B B A 3. 2. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down two fasteners at a time in B place. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-13
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5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-15 The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove Refer to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling.
5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-15 The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove Refer to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling.