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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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... 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 4-29 4.5.1 AI NET2 4-29 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...
... 4.4.5 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 4-29 4.5.1 AI NET2 4-29 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...
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... - CPU Level Up - AI Gear 3 - 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: - Profile Overclocking protection: - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) LCD Poster Onboard...
... - CPU Level Up - AI Gear 3 - 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: - Profile Overclocking protection: - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) LCD Poster Onboard...
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Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ROG Striker II Formula
Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ROG Striker II Formula
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...! 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 ATA cables Serial ATA power cables I/O shield 3-Way SLI bridge ASUS Optional Fan LCD Poster SupremeFX II Audio Card 3-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit Cable ties ROG 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 ATA cables Serial ATA power cables I/O shield 3-Way SLI bridge ASUS Optional Fan LCD Poster SupremeFX II Audio Card 3-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit Cable ties ROG motherboard...
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...SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for twice the current speed and bandwidth. ROG Striker II Formula 1- Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. See page 2‑17 for details. The dual-channel ...into the two channels and enjoy dual-channel and single-channel functions at the same time. ASUS Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to break through current FSB and DRAM ratio proportions by eliminating the bottleneck when overclocking...
...SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for twice the current speed and bandwidth. ROG Striker II Formula 1- Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. See page 2‑17 for details. The dual-channel ...into the two channels and enjoy dual-channel and single-channel functions at the same time. ASUS Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to break through current FSB and DRAM ratio proportions by eliminating the bottleneck when overclocking...
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The Pin-Fin Thermal Module is critical but risky. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to digitally monitor and tune the CPU power supply with improved VR responses in a intuitive color-coded fashion. Compared with ..., and Memory in heavy or light loadings. The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for details. ROG Striker II Formula 1- Overclocking is the one phase solutions, this motherboard allows users to fine-tune your CPU at no additional cost with ROG's CPU Level Up! See pages 4-19 and 5-33 for overclockers. See pages 2-1 to cooler ...
The Pin-Fin Thermal Module is critical but risky. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to digitally monitor and tune the CPU power supply with improved VR responses in a intuitive color-coded fashion. Compared with ..., and Memory in heavy or light loadings. The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for details. ROG Striker II Formula 1- Overclocking is the one phase solutions, this motherboard allows users to fine-tune your CPU at no additional cost with ROG's CPU Level Up! See pages 4-19 and 5-33 for overclockers. See pages 2-1 to cooler ...
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...out what is wrong. ROG Striker II Formula 1- Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like computer fans, air conditioners, and other competing 2 digit displays, users do not need to read "gibberish" to the gamers of ROG. See page 2-29 ... issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. The SupremeFX II features unique audio innovations for gamers to spot enemies in games to lower overall system temperature, resulting in quieter operation and longer system life. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution ...
...out what is wrong. ROG Striker II Formula 1- Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like computer fans, air conditioners, and other competing 2 digit displays, users do not need to read "gibberish" to the gamers of ROG. See page 2-29 ... issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. The SupremeFX II features unique audio innovations for gamers to spot enemies in games to lower overall system temperature, resulting in quieter operation and longer system life. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution ...
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...motherboard that contains the BIOS file. See page 4-13 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to personalize and add style to restore corrupted BIOS data using a USB flash disk without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ROG Striker II Formula 1- ASUS MyLogo 3 ASUS... MyLogo 3 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front ...
...motherboard that contains the BIOS file. See page 4-13 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to personalize and add style to restore corrupted BIOS data using a USB flash disk without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ROG Striker II Formula 1- ASUS MyLogo 3 ASUS... MyLogo 3 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front ...
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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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... Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. 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- Refer to the illustration below for the ...location of the CPU LED and the table below for power status. CPU LED The CPU LED has two voltage displays: CPU Voltage and CPU PLL Voltage; Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes ...
... Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. 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- Refer to the illustration below for the ...location of the CPU LED and the table below for power status. CPU LED The CPU LED has two voltage displays: CPU Voltage and CPU PLL Voltage; Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes ...
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It blinks when data is no hard disk drive connected to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch ...STRIKER II FORMULA ® HD_LED STRIKER II FORMULA Hard Disk LED 5. The LED does not light up to indicate the hard disk activity. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch. 4. STRIKER II FORMULA ® STRIKER II FORMULA Power on switch ROG Striker II Formula...
It blinks when data is no hard disk drive connected to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch ...STRIKER II FORMULA ® HD_LED STRIKER II FORMULA Hard Disk LED 5. The LED does not light up to indicate the hard disk activity. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch. 4. STRIKER II FORMULA ® STRIKER II FORMULA Power on switch ROG Striker II Formula...
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EATXPWR 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) LCD_CON KB_USB56 EATX12V CPU_FAN SPDIF_O12 SPDIF_OUT CLR_CMOS E1394 LGA775 PWR_FAN BIOS FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin ...CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL LAN2_USB34 LAN1_USB12 NVIDIA® nForce® 780i SLI™ 88E1116 OPT_FAN2 OPT_TEMP2 PCIEX1_1 ROG NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL PCIEX16_1 DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL PCIEX1_2 NVIDIA® NF200 CHA_FAN3 88E1116 CHA_FAN1 PCIEX16_3 STRIKER II FORMULA CR2032 3V Lithium Cell PCI1 CMOS Power NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI™ SATA56 VIA ...
EATXPWR 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) LCD_CON KB_USB56 EATX12V CPU_FAN SPDIF_O12 SPDIF_OUT CLR_CMOS E1394 LGA775 PWR_FAN BIOS FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin ...CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL LAN2_USB34 LAN1_USB12 NVIDIA® nForce® 780i SLI™ 88E1116 OPT_FAN2 OPT_TEMP2 PCIEX1_1 ROG NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL PCIEX16_1 DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL PCIEX1_2 NVIDIA® NF200 CHA_FAN3 88E1116 CHA_FAN1 PCIEX16_3 STRIKER II FORMULA CR2032 3V Lithium Cell PCI1 CMOS Power NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI™ SATA56 VIA ...
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...switch Page 2- 32 2- 32 2- 33 2- 34 2- 35 2- 35 2- 36 2- 37 2- 37 2- 38 2-39 2-40 Page 2-42 2-42 ROG Striker II Formula 2- IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 6. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 11. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 3.... Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) 5. ROG connector (2-pin ROG) 12. Power-on switch 2. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT, for ASUS HDMI VGA card) 10. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 4. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)...
...switch Page 2- 32 2- 32 2- 33 2- 34 2- 35 2- 35 2- 36 2- 37 2- 37 2- 38 2-39 2-40 Page 2-42 2-42 ROG Striker II Formula 2- IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 6. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 11. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 3.... Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) 5. ROG connector (2-pin ROG) 12. Power-on switch 2. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT, for ASUS HDMI VGA card) 10. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 4. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)...
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Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you. STRIKER II FORMULA ® STRIKER II FORMULA CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you are installing a CPU. 3. Locate the CPU socket on ... of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is on the motherboard. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. ROG Striker II Formula 2- Press the load lever with your left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU...
Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you. STRIKER II FORMULA ® STRIKER II FORMULA CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you are installing a CPU. 3. Locate the CPU socket on ... of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is on the motherboard. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. ROG Striker II Formula 2- Press the load lever with your left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU...
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...CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ROG Striker II Formula 2-11 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the chassis before you install the heatsink and .... • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU fan connector. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the...
...CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ROG Striker II Formula 2-11 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the chassis before you install the heatsink and .... • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU fan connector. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the...
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Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from B the motherboard. A A B A B B A 4. ROG Striker II Formula 2-13 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2.
Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from B the motherboard. A A B A B B A 4. ROG Striker II Formula 2-13 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2.
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... fan until 4. The photo shows the fan installed it snugly fits the heatsink, then on the motherboard. • Make sure the optional fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the fan and motherboard components. ROG Striker II Formula 2-15 Fit the fan to ��o��b�t�a�i�n��b�e�...
... fan until 4. The photo shows the fan installed it snugly fits the heatsink, then on the motherboard. • Make sure the optional fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the fan and motherboard components. ROG Striker II Formula 2-15 Fit the fan to ��o��b�t�a�i�n��b�e�...
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... 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 Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 • This chipset officially supports DDR2-800 MHz. ROG Striker II Formula 2-17 With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to [1066]. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview 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 Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 • This chipset officially supports DDR2-800 MHz. ROG Striker II Formula 2-17 With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to [1066]. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The...
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...the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/�8�0�0�/�6��6�7�M�H��z �QV�L��. Striker II Formula Motherboard ...Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB Vendor KINGSTON MICRON MICRON CORSAIR Chip No. DIMM support A* B* C* SS KHX8500D2/512 • SS MT8HTF12864AY-1GAEZES • DS MT16HTF25664AY-1GAEZES • DS CM2X1024-8500C5 •• SS - Single-sided / DS - ROG Striker II Formula...
...the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/�8�0�0�/�6��6�7�M�H��z �QV�L��. Striker II Formula Motherboard ...Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB Vendor KINGSTON MICRON MICRON CORSAIR Chip No. DIMM support A* B* C* SS KHX8500D2/512 • SS MT8HTF12864AY-1GAEZES • DS MT16HTF25664AY-1GAEZES • DS CM2X1024-8500C5 •• SS - Single-sided / DS - ROG Striker II Formula...