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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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... Master/Slave 4-14 4.3.6 SATA 1-6 4-16 4.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring 4-17 4.3.8 Installed Memory 4-17 4.3.9 Usable Memory 4-17 4.3.10 System Informaiton 4-17 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 4-18 4.4.1 AI Overclock Tuner 4-18 4.4.2 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...
... Master/Slave 4-14 4.3.6 SATA 1-6 4-16 4.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring 4-17 4.3.8 Installed Memory 4-17 4.3.9 Usable Memory 4-17 4.3.10 System Informaiton 4-17 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 4-18 4.4.1 AI Overclock Tuner 4-18 4.4.2 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...
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... Unit) - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - Profile Overclocking protection: - Stricker II Formula specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking features ROG Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Extreme Tweaker 2-Phase DDR2 ROG BIOS Wallpaper Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - CPU Level Up - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) LCD Poster Onboard Switches: Power...
... Unit) - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - Profile Overclocking protection: - Stricker II Formula specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking features ROG Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Extreme Tweaker 2-Phase DDR2 ROG BIOS Wallpaper Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - CPU Level Up - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) LCD Poster Onboard Switches: Power...
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...Duo / Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core/Core™2 processor in the Republic of the PCI Express 2.0 bus architecture and ...x16 slots with SLI technology support. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the weak, and bragging rights means ...the most innovating ideas, and we excel in . It's designed for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with NVIDIA® SLI™ support at full x16, x16...
...Duo / Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core/Core™2 processor in the Republic of the PCI Express 2.0 bus architecture and ...x16 slots with SLI technology support. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the weak, and bragging rights means ...the most innovating ideas, and we excel in . It's designed for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with NVIDIA® SLI™ support at full x16, x16...
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...;‑17 for details. ROG Striker II Formula 1- Native DDR2 1066 memory support To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed the true potential of FSB 1333, providing great performance for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. See page 2‑17 for details. Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size...
...;‑17 for details. ROG Striker II Formula 1- Native DDR2 1066 memory support To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed the true potential of FSB 1333, providing great performance for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. See page 2‑17 for details. Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size...
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... efficiency. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to digitally monitor and tune the CPU power supply with AI Gear 3, this motherboard ensures longer power component lifespans and higher overclockability due to , and the motherboard will do...overclockers. ROG Striker II Formula 1- No matter if you . See pages 2-1 to optimal performance. Upgrade your CPU at no additional cost with only one stop shop to fine-tune your system to 2-3 for details. Compared with ROG's CPU Level Up! The Pin-Fin Thermal Module is the most efficient thermal system ever on the motherboard...
... efficiency. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to digitally monitor and tune the CPU power supply with AI Gear 3, this motherboard ensures longer power component lifespans and higher overclockability due to , and the motherboard will do...overclockers. ROG Striker II Formula 1- No matter if you . See pages 2-1 to optimal performance. Upgrade your CPU at no additional cost with only one stop shop to fine-tune your system to 2-3 for details. Compared with ROG's CPU Level Up! The Pin-Fin Thermal Module is the most efficient thermal system ever on the motherboard...
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...achievement. Profile that allows users to share and distribute their favorite settings. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is required before using C.P.R. function. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for ... be stored in Windows® environment without the worries of booting the BIOS. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to conveniently store...
...achievement. Profile that allows users to share and distribute their favorite settings. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is required before using C.P.R. function. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for ... be stored in Windows® environment without the worries of booting the BIOS. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to conveniently store...
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...ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Fanless Design-Heat-pipe The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from major thermal sources in the motherboard to address the thermal issues across the motherboard... ROG Striker II Formula 1- When system malfunction occurs, the LCD Poster automatically detects device failure and translates the errors on the LCD during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to the gamers of...
...ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Fanless Design-Heat-pipe The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from major thermal sources in the motherboard to address the thermal issues across the motherboard... ROG Striker II Formula 1- When system malfunction occurs, the LCD Poster automatically detects device failure and translates the errors on the LCD during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to the gamers of...
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... Mode," and "Max Power Saving Mode." Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is very precise and can automatically detect current CPU loading, dynamically overclocking the CPU speed in real time and lowering the voltage for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate...
... Mode," and "Max Power Saving Mode." Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is very precise and can automatically detect current CPU loading, dynamically overclocking the CPU speed in real time and lowering the voltage for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate...
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...-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to re-enter data. Press down the system and clear CMOS simultaneously. CLRTC_SW STRIKER II FORMULA ® 12 Disable 23 Enable (Default) STRIKER II FORMULA Clear RTC RAM clr CMOS switch behavior System power state G3* S5* S0 (DOS mode) S0 (OS mode) ... CMOS switch will not function if the jumper cap on the back I/O helps you easily to CPU overclocking. S5: Power off without +5VSB power (AC power loss); ROG Striker II Formula 2-27 You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to function, pressing down the clr CMOS switch will cause...
...-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to re-enter data. Press down the system and clear CMOS simultaneously. CLRTC_SW STRIKER II FORMULA ® 12 Disable 23 Enable (Default) STRIKER II FORMULA Clear RTC RAM clr CMOS switch behavior System power state G3* S5* S0 (DOS mode) S0 (OS mode) ... CMOS switch will not function if the jumper cap on the back I/O helps you easily to CPU overclocking. S5: Power off without +5VSB power (AC power loss); ROG Striker II Formula 2-27 You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to function, pressing down the clr CMOS switch will cause...
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This port connects a headphone or a speaker. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). Rear Speaker Out port (black). Refer to overclocking. 14. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. In 4-channel, 6-...external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 15. This port connects the side speakers in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. ROG Striker II Formula 2-31 Line Out port (lime). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 9. IEEE 1394a port. Press the clear CMOS switch to clear setup ...
This port connects a headphone or a speaker. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). Rear Speaker Out port (black). Refer to overclocking. 14. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. In 4-channel, 6-...external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 15. This port connects the side speakers in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. ROG Striker II Formula 2-31 Line Out port (lime). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 9. IEEE 1394a port. Press the clear CMOS switch to clear setup ...
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2.8.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to reboot the system. STRIKER II FORMULA ® STRIKER II FORMULA Reset switch 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information STRIKER II FORMULA ® STRIKER II FORMULA Power on switch to enhance system performance. 1. Reset switch Press the reset switch to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. Power-on switch Press the power-on switch 2. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to wake/power up the system.
2.8.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to reboot the system. STRIKER II FORMULA ® STRIKER II FORMULA Reset switch 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information STRIKER II FORMULA ® STRIKER II FORMULA Power on switch to enhance system performance. 1. Reset switch Press the reset switch to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. Power-on switch Press the power-on switch 2. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to wake/power up the system.
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...The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools...and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
...The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools...and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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... the optimal settings for the system. AI Overclock Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The following item becomes configurable when you set AI Overclock Tuner to [AI Overclock] Overclock Options [Disabled] Allows you to set overclocking parameters. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main...
... the optimal settings for the system. AI Overclock Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The following item becomes configurable when you set AI Overclock Tuner to [AI Overclock] Overclock Options [Disabled] Allows you to set overclocking parameters. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main...
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...Striker II Formula 4-19 CPU Level Up [Auto] Allows you to adjust the system frequency-related items. Select an item, then press to edit. Use the and keys to adjust the frequency. You can also type the desired frequency using the numeric keypad. The following item becomes configurable when you set AI Overclock...) SPP MCP Ref Clock, MHz [100] [100] [Auto] Item Specific Help Set MCP55 PCIE Overclock PCIEX16_2 Frequency (MHz) [100] Allows you to set the PCIEX16_2 overclocking frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [X6800] [E6850] [Crazy] • The configuration options may...
...Striker II Formula 4-19 CPU Level Up [Auto] Allows you to adjust the system frequency-related items. Select an item, then press to edit. Use the and keys to adjust the frequency. You can also type the desired frequency using the numeric keypad. The following item becomes configurable when you set AI Overclock...) SPP MCP Ref Clock, MHz [100] [100] [Auto] Item Specific Help Set MCP55 PCIE Overclock PCIEX16_2 Frequency (MHz) [100] Allows you to set the PCIEX16_2 overclocking frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [X6800] [E6850] [Crazy] • The configuration options may...
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...may cause instability. The FSB (QDR), MHz item is also configurable when you use a CPU above E6600. If you want to adjust more, set AI Overclock Tuner to Manual after you to adjust CPU FSB frequency. Memory Ratio [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1:1] [5:4] [3:2] [Sync Mode] FSB (QDR), ...Auto] Auto Auto 1333.3 Auto 909.1 Item Specific Help Warning: this function belongs to [Unlinked]. 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Memory Clock Mode to overclocking, and it may vary depending on your CPU type. • The option [Crazy] appears only when you set FSB - You can also type ...
...may cause instability. The FSB (QDR), MHz item is also configurable when you use a CPU above E6600. If you want to adjust more, set AI Overclock Tuner to Manual after you to adjust CPU FSB frequency. Memory Ratio [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1:1] [5:4] [3:2] [Sync Mode] FSB (QDR), ...Auto] Auto Auto 1333.3 Auto 909.1 Item Specific Help Warning: this function belongs to [Unlinked]. 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Memory Clock Mode to overclocking, and it may vary depending on your CPU type. • The option [Crazy] appears only when you set FSB - You can also type ...
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...-menu allows you to adjust the system frequency-related items. Select an item, then press to 50. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Extreme Tweaker Overclocking Select Menu CPU Type Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E6750 @ 2.66GHz CPU Speed 2.66GHz Cache RAM 4096K CPU Multiplier [8] Item Specific Help Memory Timing Setting ...
...-menu allows you to adjust the system frequency-related items. Select an item, then press to 50. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Extreme Tweaker Overclocking Select Menu CPU Type Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E6750 @ 2.66GHz CPU Speed 2.66GHz Cache RAM 4096K CPU Multiplier [8] Item Specific Help Memory Timing Setting ...
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Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 Video menu Click the Video tab to watch how an overclocking guru breaks 3DMark world record with an ROG motherboard. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Click the Extreme OC Clip item to display a list of video clips. 5.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals.
Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 Video menu Click the Video tab to watch how an overclocking guru breaks 3DMark world record with an ROG motherboard. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Click the Extreme OC Clip item to display a list of video clips. 5.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals.
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After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support The options on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support The options on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
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ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-33 The options on the AI Suite main window. 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 ...This application provides comprehensive and detailed tuning to frequencies, voltagies, and even timings to overclock immediately with OC profile presets in WIndows® environment without the hassle of overclocking configuration. After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you can launch the...
ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-33 The options on the AI Suite main window. 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 ...This application provides comprehensive and detailed tuning to frequencies, voltagies, and even timings to overclock immediately with OC profile presets in WIndows® environment without the hassle of overclocking configuration. After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you can launch the...