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... setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-4 4.1.3 Updating the BIOS 4-5 4.1.4 Saving the current BIOS file 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-12 4.2.8 General help 4-12 iv
... setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-4 4.1.3 Updating the BIOS 4-5 4.1.4 Saving the current BIOS file 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-12 4.2.8 General help 4-12 iv
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...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 Configuration 5-43 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-51 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-51 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows...
...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 Configuration 5-43 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-51 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-51 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows...
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...using Windows® XP or later version. Or you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set , refer to 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS. right angle side ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-33 The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0/RAID 1/RAID 5/RAID 10) ...is available only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, or JBOD configuration with huge graphics cards. Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to these connectors, enable the [RAID Enabled] item in the motherboard support DVD...
...using Windows® XP or later version. Or you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set , refer to 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS. right angle side ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-33 The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0/RAID 1/RAID 5/RAID 10) ...is available only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, or JBOD configuration with huge graphics cards. Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to these connectors, enable the [RAID Enabled] item in the motherboard support DVD...
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7. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support
7. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support
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... application provides comprehensive and detailed tuning to frequencies, voltagies, and even timings to create a real professional level of booting the BIOS. 5.3.10 CPU Level Up The CPU Level Up application allows you to select the CPU level, adjust advanced CPU/Memory/PCI-E frequency, or create... and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-34 Chapter 5: Software support The options on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the...
... application provides comprehensive and detailed tuning to frequencies, voltagies, and even timings to create a real professional level of booting the BIOS. 5.3.10 CPU Level Up The CPU Level Up application allows you to select the CPU level, adjust advanced CPU/Memory/PCI-E frequency, or create... and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-34 Chapter 5: Software support The options on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the...
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... the desktop, then select Properties from the pop-up menu. 6. A-2 Appendix: CPU features Click Apply, then click OK. 10. Go to open the Power Options Properties window. 8. A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. item to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. ... the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Press to [Enabled], then press . Turn on the operating system. Close the Display Properties window. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the Monitor power section to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press...
... the desktop, then select Properties from the pop-up menu. 6. A-2 Appendix: CPU features Click Apply, then click OK. 10. Go to open the Power Options Properties window. 8. A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. item to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. ... the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Press to [Enabled], then press . Turn on the operating system. Close the Display Properties window. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the Monitor power section to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press...
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... setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-4 4.1.3 Updating the BIOS 4-5 4.1.4 Saving the current BIOS file 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-12 4.2.8 General help 4-12 iv
... setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-4 4.1.3 Updating the BIOS 4-5 4.1.4 Saving the current BIOS file 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-12 4.2.8 General help 4-12 iv
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...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 Configuration 5-43 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-51 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-51 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows...
...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 Configuration 5-43 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-51 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-51 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows...
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...] item in the motherboard support DVD. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to SATA device. right angle side ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-33 The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0/RAID 1/RAID 5/RAID 10) is available only ... RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE SATA connector You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors.
...] item in the motherboard support DVD. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to SATA device. right angle side ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-33 The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0/RAID 1/RAID 5/RAID 10) is available only ... RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE SATA connector You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors.
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Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. 7.
Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. 7.
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...the taskbar allow you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the CPU Level Up button on the AI Suite main window. This application provides comprehensive and detailed tuning to frequencies, voltagies, and even timings to create... a real professional level of booting the BIOS. 5.3.10 CPU Level Up The CPU Level Up application allows you to overclock ...
...the taskbar allow you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the CPU Level Up button on the AI Suite main window. This application provides comprehensive and detailed tuning to frequencies, voltagies, and even timings to create... a real professional level of booting the BIOS. 5.3.10 CPU Level Up The CPU Level Up application allows you to overclock ...
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Go to [Enabled], then press . Close the Display Properties window. Turn on the Monitor power section to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. 5. Set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep (tm) Tech. See page 4-19 ... Home/Office Desktop or Always On. 9. item to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. Click Apply, then click OK. 10. Press to open the Power Options Properties window. 8. The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the desktop, then select Properties from the pop-up menu. 6. A.2.2 Using the EIST...
Go to [Enabled], then press . Close the Display Properties window. Turn on the Monitor power section to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. 5. Set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep (tm) Tech. See page 4-19 ... Home/Office Desktop or Always On. 9. item to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. Click Apply, then click OK. 10. Press to open the Power Options Properties window. 8. The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the desktop, then select Properties from the pop-up menu. 6. A.2.2 Using the EIST...