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... Language 4-13 4.3.4 Legacy Diskette A 4-13 4.3.5 Primary IDE 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 ...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
... Language 4-13 4.3.4 Legacy Diskette A 4-13 4.3.5 Primary IDE 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 ...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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...; * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list NVIDIA® nForce® 780i SLI™ 1600(O.C.)/1333/1066/800/533 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered �n�o�n...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® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 processors Supports...
...; * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list NVIDIA® nForce® 780i SLI™ 1600(O.C.)/1333/1066/800/533 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered �n�o�n...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® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 processors Supports...
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... attain top performance, ASUS has managed to PCIe 1.0 devices. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. See page 2-33 for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. ROG Striker II Formula 1- This enhances...
... attain top performance, ASUS has managed to PCIe 1.0 devices. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. See page 2-33 for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. ROG Striker II Formula 1- This enhances...
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...force the CPU into the retention tab. 7. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to remove (B). 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 prevent...notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. B A Load plate Alignment key 5. Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.
...force the CPU into the retention tab. 7. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to remove (B). 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 prevent...notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. B A Load plate Alignment key 5. Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.
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... Tweaker menu for details. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to [1066]. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 STRIKER II FORMULA ® STRIKER II FORMULA 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel...
... Tweaker menu for details. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to [1066]. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 STRIKER II FORMULA ® STRIKER II FORMULA 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel...
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...that you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of the lower-sized channel for other critical functions. If this motherboard can only support up of 128 Mb chips. Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 - - - ...; If you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes in Channel ...
...that you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of the lower-sized channel for other critical functions. If this motherboard can only support up of 128 Mb chips. Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 - - - ...; If you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes in Channel ...
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... Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided / DS - DIMM support A* B* C* SS KHX8500D2/512 • SS MT8HTF12864AY-1GAEZES • DS MT16HTF25664AY-1GAEZES • DS CM2X1024-8500C5 •• SS - ROG Striker II Formula 2-19 Striker II Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB Vendor KINGSTON MICRON MICRON CORSAIR Chip No. Visit the ASUS website for...
... Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided / DS - DIMM support A* B* C* SS KHX8500D2/512 • SS MT8HTF12864AY-1GAEZES • DS MT16HTF25664AY-1GAEZES • DS CM2X1024-8500C5 •• SS - ROG Striker II Formula 2-19 Striker II Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB Vendor KINGSTON MICRON MICRON CORSAIR Chip No. Visit the ASUS website for...
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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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... 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... the application using the Preference section in the main window. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Refer to activate or deactivate. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support
... 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... the application using the Preference section in the main window. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Refer to activate or deactivate. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support
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...: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical memory. Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available Configuring PC Probe II Click to customize sensor alerts, or change the temperature scale. The Preference tab allows you to activate the... the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support
...: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical memory. Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available Configuring PC Probe II Click to customize sensor alerts, or change the temperature scale. The Preference tab allows you to activate the... the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support
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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 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.
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After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the taskbar allow 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 AI Suite main window. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows 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
After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the taskbar allow 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 AI Suite main window. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows 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
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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 CPU Level Up ... without the hassle of overclocking configuration. 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. This application provides comprehensive and detailed tuning to frequencies, voltagies, and even timings to create...
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 CPU Level Up ... without the hassle of overclocking configuration. 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. This application provides comprehensive and detailed tuning to frequencies, voltagies, and even timings to create...
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...test 1. Disable PS/2 mouse interface (optional). 2. Auto detect ports for 0-640K memory address. 2. Measure CPU speed. 5. Reset keyboard. Clear CMOS error flag 1. Test special keyboard controller for ESCD & DMI support. If test fails, keep beeping the speaker. Auto detect flash type to check... Hardware Monitor. 1. Blank out screen 2. Early chipset initialization: -Disable shadow RAM -Disable L2 cache -Program basic chipset registers Detect memory -Auto-detection of DRAM size, type and ECC. -Auto-detection of L2 cache Expand compressed BIOS code to DRAM Call chipset hook...
...test 1. Disable PS/2 mouse interface (optional). 2. Auto detect ports for 0-640K memory address. 2. Measure CPU speed. 5. Reset keyboard. Clear CMOS error flag 1. Test special keyboard controller for ESCD & DMI support. If test fails, keep beeping the speaker. Auto detect flash type to check... Hardware Monitor. 1. Blank out screen 2. Early chipset initialization: -Disable shadow RAM -Disable L2 cache -Program basic chipset registers Detect memory -Auto-detection of DRAM size, type and ECC. -Auto-detection of L2 cache Expand compressed BIOS code to DRAM Call chipset hook...