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...Overclocking 4-22 4.4.3 Over Voltage 4-25 4.4.4 Loadline Calibration 4-27 4.4.5 NVIDIA GPU Ex 4-27 4.4.6 SLI-Ready Memory 4-27 4.4.7 Voltiminder LED 4-28 4.4.8 CPU LED Selection 4-28 4.4.9 NB LED Selection 4-28 4.4.10 SB LED Selection 4-28 4.4.11 ROG Logo 4-28 4.4.12 ES Selection 4-28 4.5 Advanced menu ... 4.5.2 PCIPnP 4-30 4.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration 4-30 4.6 Power menu 4-34 4.6.1 ACPI Suspend Type 4-34 4.6.2 ACPI APIC Support 4-34 4.6.3 APM Configuration 4-35 4.6.4 Hardware Monitor 4-36 4.7 Boot menu 4-40 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority 4-40 4.7.2 Removable Drives 4-41
...Overclocking 4-22 4.4.3 Over Voltage 4-25 4.4.4 Loadline Calibration 4-27 4.4.5 NVIDIA GPU Ex 4-27 4.4.6 SLI-Ready Memory 4-27 4.4.7 Voltiminder LED 4-28 4.4.8 CPU LED Selection 4-28 4.4.9 NB LED Selection 4-28 4.4.10 SB LED Selection 4-28 4.4.11 ROG Logo 4-28 4.4.12 ES Selection 4-28 4.5 Advanced menu ... 4.5.2 PCIPnP 4-30 4.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration 4-30 4.6 Power menu 4-34 4.6.1 ACPI Suspend Type 4-34 4.6.2 ACPI APIC Support 4-34 4.6.3 APM Configuration 4-35 4.6.4 Hardware Monitor 4-36 4.7 Boot menu 4-40 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority 4-40 4.7.2 Removable Drives 4-41
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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 5-30 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-31 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-32 5.3.10 CPU Level Up 5-33 5.4 RAID configurations 5-34 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-34 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-35 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk...
... 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 5-30 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-31 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-32 5.3.10 CPU Level Up 5-33 5.4 RAID configurations 5-34 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-34 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-35 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk...
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... in Windows 5-42 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 Requirements 6-1 6.2 Graphics card setup 6-2 6.2.1 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards 6-2 6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 6-5 6.2.3 Installing the device drivers 6-6 6.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology in Windows®..... 6-6 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology...
... in Windows 5-42 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 Requirements 6-1 6.2 Graphics card setup 6-2 6.2.1 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards 6-2 6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 6-5 6.2.3 Installing the device drivers 6-6 6.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology in Windows®..... 6-6 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology...
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...chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter shows how to... SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports as well as the debug code table for product and software...
...chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter shows how to... SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports as well as the debug code table for product and software...
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...) (continued on the next page) xii Stricker II Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel CPU support list NVIDIA® nForce® 780i SLI™...65533;�d�r�iv�e�s Dual Gigabit LAN, both featuring AI NET 2 Supports Teaming Technology SupremeFX II Audio Card - Supports up to 8 GB system memory *Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the �M��e�m�o�r�y ...
...) (continued on the next page) xii Stricker II Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel CPU support list NVIDIA® nForce® 780i SLI™...65533;�d�r�iv�e�s Dual Gigabit LAN, both featuring AI NET 2 Supports Teaming Technology SupremeFX II Audio Card - Supports up to 8 GB system memory *Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the �M��e�m�o�r�y ...
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... 1 x Power-on switch 1 x Reset switch (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - Voltiminder LED - AI Gear 3 - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - CPU Level Up - Profile Overclocking protection: - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - AI Booster Utility - O.C. Stricker II Formula specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking features ROG Special Features Back Panel...
... 1 x Power-on switch 1 x Reset switch (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - Voltiminder LED - AI Gear 3 - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - CPU Level Up - Profile Overclocking protection: - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - AI Booster Utility - O.C. Stricker II Formula specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking features ROG Special Features Back Panel...
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...fastest platform in making statements and we welcome the best gamers to deliver earthshattering, scalable performance. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers. With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture ...up to deliver earth-shattering, scalable performance. 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. NVIDIA® 3-Way SLI™ (Scalable ...
...fastest platform in making statements and we welcome the best gamers to deliver earthshattering, scalable performance. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers. With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture ...up to deliver earth-shattering, scalable performance. 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. NVIDIA® 3-Way SLI™ (Scalable ...
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... FSB and DRAM ratio proportions by eliminating the bottleneck when overclocking both the CPU and memory- See page 2-33 for twice the current speed and bandwidth....8209;17 for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. ROG Striker II Formula 1- Dual-channel DDR2 800 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that provides even more precise overclocking options to 12.8...delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. While in DDR2 1066 mode, ASUS's exclusive technology offers a choice of available memory size. See page 2-25 for high-...
... FSB and DRAM ratio proportions by eliminating the bottleneck when overclocking both the CPU and memory- See page 2-33 for twice the current speed and bandwidth....8209;17 for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. ROG Striker II Formula 1- Dual-channel DDR2 800 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that provides even more precise overclocking options to 12.8...delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. While in DDR2 1066 mode, ASUS's exclusive technology offers a choice of available memory size. See page 2-25 for high-...
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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 window to ensure system stability. 4. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to remove (B). Refer...the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the Appendix for more information on the bottom‑left corner ...
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 window to ensure system stability. 4. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to remove (B). Refer...the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the Appendix for more information on the bottom‑left corner ...
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... CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 STRIKER II FORMULA ® OPT_FAN1 OPT_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 PWR_FAN Rotation +12V GND STRIKER II FORMULA Fan connectors CHA_FAN3 Rotation +12V GND GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation OPT_FAN1 OPT_FAN2 OPT_FAN3 • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1-3, and OPT_FAN1-3 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. • If you plug the chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector...
... CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 STRIKER II FORMULA ® OPT_FAN1 OPT_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 PWR_FAN Rotation +12V GND STRIKER II FORMULA Fan connectors CHA_FAN3 Rotation +12V GND GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation OPT_FAN1 OPT_FAN2 OPT_FAN3 • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1-3, and OPT_FAN1-3 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. • If you plug the chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector...
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...12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts GND GND GND GND STRIKER II FORMULA ® Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts STRIKER II FORMULA ATX power connectors +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3...12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA ...
...12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts GND GND GND GND STRIKER II FORMULA ® Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts STRIKER II FORMULA ATX power connectors +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3...12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA ...
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CPU Internal Thermal Control [Disabled] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Limit CPUID MaxVal [Disabled] Setting this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Setting this item to [... systems to zero (0). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Virtualization Technology [Enabled] The Virtualization Technology allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems...
CPU Internal Thermal Control [Disabled] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Limit CPUID MaxVal [Disabled] Setting this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Setting this item to [... systems to zero (0). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Virtualization Technology [Enabled] The Virtualization Technology allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems...
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... detected by PS/2 keyboard function or set the time of alarm: 1. HPET Support [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Up By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to change CPU Q-Fan feature-related parameters. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility 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 the minutes field then press . 4. Key...
... detected by PS/2 keyboard function or set the time of alarm: 1. HPET Support [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Up By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to change CPU Q-Fan feature-related parameters. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility 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 the minutes field then press . 4. Key...
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ROG Striker II Formula 5- 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. 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. 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 Formula 5- 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. 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. 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.
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... desktop. Place the support DVD to close or restore the application. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. The PC Probe II main window appears. Launching PC Probe II You can close the Preference panel ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-21 By default,... clicking on the triangle on the main window right handle. 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The Drivers installation tab ...
... desktop. Place the support DVD to close or restore the application. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. The PC Probe II main window appears. Launching PC Probe II You can close the Preference panel ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-21 By default,... clicking on the triangle on the main window right handle. 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The Drivers installation tab ...
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Refer to activate or deactivate. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report ...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...
Refer to activate or deactivate. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report ...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...
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...ASUS AI Suite will not function properly. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Click this icon to the optical drive. Place the support... ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. Press to restore to normal Press to launch AI Gear 3 Press to launch AI Booster Press to launch AI Nap Press to launch CPU ...launch the utility, or click the Normal icon to restore the system to launch Q-Fan 2 ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-27 Follow the screen instructions to launch AI Gear 3, AI Booster, AI Nap, and ...
...ASUS AI Suite will not function properly. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Click this icon to the optical drive. Place the support... ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. Press to restore to normal Press to launch AI Gear 3 Press to launch AI Booster Press to launch AI Nap Press to launch CPU ...launch the utility, or click the Normal icon to restore the system to launch Q-Fan 2 ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-27 Follow the screen instructions to launch AI Gear 3, AI Booster, AI Nap, and ...
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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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...CPU loading. • Under Auto mode, Click Settings to enter AI Nap mode. This easy-to-use AI Gear 3: • Click the four gear mode buttons below, including Turbo, High Performance, Medium Power Saving, and Max. Here are some simple ways to configure and support all ASUS... Energy Processing Unit (EPU) features. Auto Mode Turbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max Power Saving Mode ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula Calibration Settings 5-29
...CPU loading. • Under Auto mode, Click Settings to enter AI Nap mode. This easy-to-use AI Gear 3: • Click the four gear mode buttons below, including Turbo, High Performance, Medium Power Saving, and Max. Here are some simple ways to configure and support all ASUS... Energy Processing Unit (EPU) features. Auto Mode Turbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max Power Saving Mode ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula Calibration Settings 5-29
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...Click the drop-down list button Profile list appears after clicking the Enabled box. Select CPU Q-Fan or CHASSIS Q-Fan. Click the Enabled box to save the setup. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-31 Enable Q-Fan 2 box drop-down menu button and display the fan names.... After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you to achieve maximal fan speed for the best...
...Click the drop-down list button Profile list appears after clicking the Enabled box. Select CPU Q-Fan or CHASSIS Q-Fan. Click the Enabled box to save the setup. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-31 Enable Q-Fan 2 box drop-down menu button and display the fan names.... After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you to achieve maximal fan speed for the best...