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Motherboard
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Motherboard Striker II Formula
Motherboard Striker II Formula
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......viii Safety information ix About this guide x Stricker II Formula 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... 1-5 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-4 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-5 2.2.4 Audio card layout 2-5 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-6 2.3 Central...
......viii Safety information ix About this guide x Stricker II Formula 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... 1-5 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-4 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-5 2.2.4 Audio card layout 2-5 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-6 2.3 Central...
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...are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that came with the product, contact a qualified service ... to fix it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on...
...are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that came with the product, contact a qualified service ... to fix it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on...
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... sources for additional information and for the LCD Poster. 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. These documents...
... sources for additional information and for the LCD Poster. 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. These documents...
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Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
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... 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 Formula motherboard! ROG Striker II Formula 1- Before you for the following items. Motherboard I/O module Cables Accessories Application DVD/CD Documentation ROG Striker II Formula USB 2.0 + IEEE 1394a module Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Serial...
... 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 Formula motherboard! ROG Striker II Formula 1- Before you for the following items. Motherboard I/O module Cables Accessories Application DVD/CD Documentation ROG Striker II Formula USB 2.0 + IEEE 1394a module Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Serial...
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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. For some applications nearly triple performance! If your ... join in the world. It's designed for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers. In the Republic of the fastest platform in . The NVIDIA® nForce 780i SLI chipset also supports six (6) Serial ATA 3 Gb/s ...
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. For some applications nearly triple performance! If your ... join in the world. It's designed for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers. In the Republic of the fastest platform in . The NVIDIA® nForce 780i SLI chipset also supports six (6) Serial ATA 3 Gb/s ...
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...eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of available memory size. See page 2‑17 for details. ASUS Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to unleash the true potential of FSB 1333, providing great performance for 3D graphics ...when overclocking both the CPU and memory- ROG Striker II Formula 1- This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of DDR2 memory. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the...
...eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of available memory size. See page 2‑17 for details. ASUS Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to unleash the true potential of FSB 1333, providing great performance for 3D graphics ...when overclocking both the CPU and memory- ROG Striker II Formula 1- This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of DDR2 memory. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the...
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... digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. This capability ensures rapid transfer of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed...
... digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. This capability ensures rapid transfer of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed...
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...matter if you could have a more expansive CPU? ROG Striker II Formula 1- Overclocking is never as easy as the "red zone" of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is the most efficient thermal system ever on the motherboard. It automatically provides power for details. See pages 2-1 ... "heatexchange" surface area and breaks the "boundary-layer" phenomenon for details. Working together with ROG's CPU Level Up! ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to cooler temperatures and better efficiency. Voltiminder LED In the persuit of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED...
...matter if you could have a more expansive CPU? ROG Striker II Formula 1- Overclocking is never as easy as the "red zone" of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is the most efficient thermal system ever on the motherboard. It automatically provides power for details. See pages 2-1 ... "heatexchange" surface area and breaks the "boundary-layer" phenomenon for details. Working together with ROG's CPU Level Up! ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to cooler temperatures and better efficiency. Voltiminder LED In the persuit of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED...
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... you to clear CMOS data. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default settings for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-45 for each parameter. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is ...chassis to overclock the CPU speed in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS O.C. See page 5-32 for maximum performance achievement. Component Overheat Protection -EX (COP EX) The COP EX allows overclockers to monitor and...
... you to clear CMOS data. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default settings for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-45 for each parameter. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is ...chassis to overclock the CPU speed in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS O.C. See page 5-32 for maximum performance achievement. Component Overheat Protection -EX (COP EX) The COP EX allows overclockers to monitor and...
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...Switches With an easy press during POST. External LCD Poster The new LCD Poster now posts critical POST information in the motherboard to help make dialogues clearer. When system malfunction occurs, the LCD Poster automatically detects device failure and translates the errors ... the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. ASUS has devoted special efforts to short the pins or moving jumpers. See page 2-42 for details. ROG Striker II Formula 1- The SupremeFX II features unique audio innovations for gamers to the gamers of ROG. Noise Filter This...
...Switches With an easy press during POST. External LCD Poster The new LCD Poster now posts critical POST information in the motherboard to help make dialogues clearer. When system malfunction occurs, the LCD Poster automatically detects device failure and translates the errors ... the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. ASUS has devoted special efforts to short the pins or moving jumpers. See page 2-42 for details. ROG Striker II Formula 1- The SupremeFX II features unique audio innovations for gamers to the gamers of ROG. Noise Filter This...
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The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat these critical components generate. 1.3.4 ASUS special features AI Gear 3 With a manual or automatic mode, AI Gear 3 allows users to choose from four profiles to the OS environment, ...As a digital solution, AI Gear 3 is very precise and can automatically detect current CPU loading, dynamically overclocking the CPU speed in light loading. ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to 62% CPU power in real time and lowering...
The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat these critical components generate. 1.3.4 ASUS special features AI Gear 3 With a manual or automatic mode, AI Gear 3 allows users to choose from four profiles to the OS environment, ...As a digital solution, AI Gear 3 is very precise and can automatically detect current CPU loading, dynamically overclocking the CPU speed in light loading. ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to 62% CPU power in real time and lowering...
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...motherboard that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a new feature present in a few clicks without entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 allows users to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step with customizable and animated boot logos. See page 4-8 for details. ROG Striker II Formula 1- ASUS... Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize and add style to your system with one complete ...
...motherboard that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a new feature present in a few clicks without entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 allows users to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step with customizable and animated boot logos. See page 4-8 for details. ROG Striker II Formula 1- ASUS... Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize and add style to your system with one complete ...
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-17 2.5 Expansion slots 2-23 2.6 Jumper 2-27 2.7 Aduio card, I/O shield, and LCD Poster Installation 2-28 2.8 Connectors 2-30 ROG Striker II Formula
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-17 2.5 Expansion slots 2-23 2.6 Jumper 2-27 2.7 Aduio card, I/O shield, and LCD Poster Installation 2-28 2.8 Connectors 2-30 ROG Striker II Formula
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...PLL Voltage; CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL STRIKER II FORMULA ® STRIKER II FORMULA 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 Formula 2- Failure to do so may... adjust the voltages in BIOS. There are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for LED definition. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard...
...PLL Voltage; CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL STRIKER II FORMULA ® STRIKER II FORMULA 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 Formula 2- Failure to do so may... adjust the voltages in BIOS. There are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for LED definition. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard...
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STRIKER II FORMULA ® HD_LED STRIKER II FORMULA Hard Disk LED 5. STRIKER II FORMULA ® STRIKER II FORMULA Power on switch. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that lights up when there is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. This is being written into or read from the hard disk drive.... The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch ROG Striker II Formula 2- Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is...
STRIKER II FORMULA ® HD_LED STRIKER II FORMULA Hard Disk LED 5. STRIKER II FORMULA ® STRIKER II FORMULA Power on switch. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that lights up when there is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. This is being written into or read from the hard disk drive.... The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch ROG Striker II Formula 2- Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is...
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... orientation. Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis STRIKER II FORMULA ® 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT overtighten the screws! Failure to the chassis. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place...
... orientation. Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis STRIKER II FORMULA ® 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT overtighten the screws! Failure to the chassis. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place...