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... the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS 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...
... the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS 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...
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... 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 (EIST A-1 A.2.1 System requirements A-1 A.2.2 Using the EIST A-2 A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology A-3 Using the...
... 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 (EIST A-1 A.2.1 System requirements A-1 A.2.2 Using the EIST A-2 A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology A-3 Using the...
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...of overheating. The BIOS settings can also be stored in Windows® environment without the worries of booting the BIOS. See page 4-45 for maximum performance achievement. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS O.C. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs ...due to monitor and save an overheating GPU. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to clear CMOS data. function. 1-...
...of overheating. The BIOS settings can also be stored in Windows® environment without the worries of booting the BIOS. See page 4-45 for maximum performance achievement. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS O.C. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs ...due to monitor and save an overheating GPU. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to clear CMOS data. function. 1-...
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... the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Refer to remove (B). 4. 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 the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B)...
... the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Refer to remove (B). 4. 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 the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B)...
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... run at DDR2-667 by default setting. Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - - - The system maps the total size of 2 GB DIMMs on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you install four 1 GB memory ...the memory timing manually. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information If you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 8 GB on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this happens, contact your memory ...
... run at DDR2-667 by default setting. Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - - - The system maps the total size of 2 GB DIMMs on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you install four 1 GB memory ...the memory timing manually. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information If you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 8 GB on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this happens, contact your memory ...
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... Windows® XP or later version. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0/RAID 1/RAID 5/RAID 10) is available only if you may connect the right-angle side of the system chassis. Or you are for USB 2.0 ports. You can connect the USB cable to ASUS ...Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78; USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC STRIKER II FORMULA ® USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND STRIKER II FORMULA...
... Windows® XP or later version. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0/RAID 1/RAID 5/RAID 10) is available only if you may connect the right-angle side of the system chassis. Or you are for USB 2.0 ports. You can connect the USB cable to ASUS ...Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78; USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC STRIKER II FORMULA ® USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND STRIKER II FORMULA...
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...; XP: 1. Click the Turn Off button to shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista™: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. The power supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn... Off Computer. 2. Refer to soft-off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering...
...; XP: 1. Click the Turn Off button to shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista™: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. The power supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn... Off Computer. 2. Refer to soft-off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering...
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... appears. 2. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ROG Striker II Formula 4- Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through...
... appears. 2. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ROG Striker II Formula 4- Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
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..., then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to download. StrikerII StrikerII ROG Striker II Formula 4- From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update...
..., then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to download. StrikerII StrikerII ROG Striker II Formula 4- From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update...
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... bar allow you can change the value of the field opposite the item. Refer to navigate through the values for the highlighted field Brings up window." Navigation Key Left or Right arrow Up or Down arrow Page Down or - (minus) Page Up or + (plus) Function Displays the General Help screen Loads..., selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on any menu screen means that is a legend bar. ROG Striker II Formula 4-11
... bar allow you can change the value of the field opposite the item. Refer to navigate through the values for the highlighted field Brings up window." Navigation Key Left or Right arrow Up or Down arrow Page Down or - (minus) Page Up or + (plus) Function Displays the General Help screen Loads..., selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on any menu screen means that is a legend bar. ROG Striker II Formula 4-11
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... 30 2007 Select Menu Language [English] Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master [None] Item Specific Help Change the internal time. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 4.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of...:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item.
... 30 2007 Select Menu Language [English] Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master [None] Item Specific Help Change the internal time. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 4.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of...:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item.
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... Password, the BIOS asks for each of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. After selecting this menu. When you press , a confirmation window appears. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation appears. Select one of the options from this option, a confirmation...
... Password, the BIOS asks for each of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. After selecting this menu. When you press , a confirmation window appears. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation appears. Select one of the options from this option, a confirmation...
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...the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability....avail all motherboard features. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. ROG Striker II Formula 5- Refer...
...the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability....avail all motherboard features. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. ROG Striker II Formula 5- Refer...
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... Installs the ASUS AI Suite. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, .... The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in your computer. WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version. InterVideo MediaOne Gallary Installs the InterVideo... Media One Gallary software. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). DirectX...
... Installs the ASUS AI Suite. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, .... The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in your computer. WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version. InterVideo MediaOne Gallary Installs the InterVideo... Media One Gallary software. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). DirectX...
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Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5- Launch the ASUS Update utility. Check the option Launch MyLogo to section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for details. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down ...BIOS item Full Screen Logo is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the support DVD. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. To launch the ASUS MyLogo3™: 1. From the left window pane, select the folder that will conveniently guide you wish to...
Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5- Launch the ASUS Update utility. Check the option Launch MyLogo to section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for details. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down ...BIOS item Full Screen Logo is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the support DVD. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. To launch the ASUS MyLogo3™: 1. From the left window pane, select the folder that will conveniently guide you wish to...
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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 When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. 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 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 When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. 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.
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...feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly manageable and controlled network system. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. Launch the VCT utility from... cables connected to Gigabit LAN port(s). • The Run button on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the ...2 features the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus...
...feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly manageable and controlled network system. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. Launch the VCT utility from... cables connected to Gigabit LAN port(s). • The Run button on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the ...2 features the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus...
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A. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-13 SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio2) is available only under the Windows® Vista™ operating system. media enjoyment. Fidelity Compensation After you more multi- Enabling AI Audio 2 Click the ...panel. Surround Virtualization Activating this function virtualizes surround sound with stereo speakers or headphones. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio 2) If you are using Windows Vista™ operating system, from the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® BlackHawk icon to a multi-channel one with the new...
A. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-13 SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio2) is available only under the Windows® Vista™ operating system. media enjoyment. Fidelity Compensation After you more multi- Enabling AI Audio 2 Click the ...panel. Surround Virtualization Activating this function virtualizes surround sound with stereo speakers or headphones. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio 2) If you are using Windows Vista™ operating system, from the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® BlackHawk icon to a multi-channel one with the new...
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Simply follow the succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio. Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® icon to display the SoundMAX® Control Panel. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-17 B. SoundMAX If you are using Windows XP operating system, from the SoundMAX® control panel, you can easily configure your audio settings.
Simply follow the succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio. Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® icon to display the SoundMAX® Control Panel. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-17 B. SoundMAX If you are using Windows XP operating system, from the SoundMAX® control panel, you can easily configure your audio settings.