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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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...to open the system chassis to clear CMOS data. The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for each parameter. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. function. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction Component Overheat Protection -EX (COP EX) The COP EX allows overclockers to increase chipset voltages...It can be used to share and distribute their favorite settings. The BIOS settings can also be stored in Windows® environment without the worries of booting the BIOS. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings.
...to open the system chassis to clear CMOS data. The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for each parameter. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. function. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction Component Overheat Protection -EX (COP EX) The COP EX allows overclockers to increase chipset voltages...It can be used to share and distribute their favorite settings. The BIOS settings can also be stored in Windows® environment without the worries of booting the BIOS. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings.
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... features. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to ensure system stability. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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 bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. ...
... features. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to ensure system stability. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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 bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. ...
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...operate with the same CAS latency. Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - - - If this motherboard can only support up of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition • Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may install varying...operation. • Always install DIMMs with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information This limitation appears on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you install four 1 GB ...
...operate with the same CAS latency. Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - - - If this motherboard can only support up of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition • Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may install varying...operation. • Always install DIMMs with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information This limitation appears on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you install four 1 GB ...
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...ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB 910) These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Doing so will damage the motherboard...! Or you are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of SATA signal cable to the USB connectors. 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... install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Windows® XP...
...ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB 910) These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Doing so will damage the motherboard...! Or you are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of SATA signal cable to the USB connectors. 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... install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Windows® XP...
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...; XP: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down function If you are using Windows® Vista™: 1. Refer to section 4.6 Power Menu for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending... for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3.
...; XP: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down function If you are using Windows® Vista™: 1. Refer to section 4.6 Power Menu for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending... for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3.
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...ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. This utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard... BIOS using a USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD.) 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ROG Striker II Formula 4- ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a...
...ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. This utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard... BIOS using a USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD.) 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ROG Striker II Formula 4- ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a...
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Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. click Auto Select. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility.
Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. click Auto Select. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility.
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... drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. StrikerII StrikerII ROG Striker II Formula 4- Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to download...
... drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. StrikerII StrikerII ROG Striker II Formula 4- Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to download...
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...or returns to the main menu from a sub‑menu Selects the menu item to navigate through the values for the highlighted field Brings up window." To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that the item has a ... a selection menu for the highlighted field Saves changes and exit 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that menu. ROG Striker II Formula 4-11 You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. Refer to display a list of options. The keys in the legend bar ...
...or returns to the main menu from a sub‑menu Selects the menu item to navigate through the values for the highlighted field Brings up window." To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that the item has a ... a selection menu for the highlighted field Saves changes and exit 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that menu. ROG Striker II Formula 4-11 You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. Refer to display a list of options. The keys in the legend bar ...
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...8595; : 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. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Extreme Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time 15 : 30...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 ...
...8595; : 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. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Extreme Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time 15 : 30...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 ...
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.... Press to save your changes before exiting. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save ...
.... Press to save your changes before exiting. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save ...
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Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your...65533;n�g� systems (OS). ROG Striker II Formula 5- Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later ...
Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your...65533;n�g� systems (OS). ROG Striker II Formula 5- Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later ...
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... Software Installs the 3Dmark06 software. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for detailed information. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the Corel Snapfire...12 SE software. WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink Powerbackup software. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). Anti-Virus Utility ...
... Software Installs the 3Dmark06 software. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for detailed information. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the Corel Snapfire...12 SE software. WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink Powerbackup software. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). Anti-Virus Utility ...
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.... • Before using the ASUS MyLogo3™, use the AWARD BIOS Flash utility to use as your own boot logo image in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. From the left window pane, select the folder that the... BIOS, then click Next. 4. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. 2. To launch the ASUS MyLogo3™: 1. Check the option Launch MyLogo to use ASUS MyLogo3™. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5- See section 4.1.3 Updating the BIOS. • Make sure that contains the image you wish to...
.... • Before using the ASUS MyLogo3™, use the AWARD BIOS Flash utility to use as your own boot logo image in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. From the left window pane, select the folder that the... BIOS, then click Next. 4. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. 2. To launch the ASUS MyLogo3™: 1. Check the option Launch MyLogo to use ASUS MyLogo3™. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5- See section 4.1.3 Updating the BIOS. • Make sure that contains the image you wish to...
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7. Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the logo images appear on it. 8.
7. Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the logo images appear on it. 8.
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...problem is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. 5.3.2 AI NET 2 The AI NET 2 features the Marvell... • If you want the system to check the status of up to display the screen below. 3. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-11 The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly manageable and controlled network system. This utility can be...
...problem is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. 5.3.2 AI NET 2 The AI NET 2 features the Marvell... • If you want the system to check the status of up to display the screen below. 3. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-11 The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly manageable and controlled network system. This utility can be...
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...double-click on the SoundMAX® BlackHawk icon to the uncompressed condition. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio2) is available only under the Windows® Vista™ operating system. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio 2) If you click the power button, the utility will compensate for...original when reverting the compressed audio streams back to display the SoundMAX® control panel. media enjoyment. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-13 AI Audio 2, with stereo speakers or headphones. Sound Field Expansion AI Audio 2 also expands the stereophonic sound...
...double-click on the SoundMAX® BlackHawk icon to the uncompressed condition. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio2) is available only under the Windows® Vista™ operating system. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio 2) If you click the power button, the utility will compensate for...original when reverting the compressed audio streams back to display the SoundMAX® control panel. media enjoyment. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-13 AI Audio 2, with stereo speakers or headphones. Sound Field Expansion AI Audio 2 also expands the stereophonic sound...
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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 SoundMAX® control panel, you are using Windows XP operating system, from the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® icon to display the SoundMAX® Control Panel. B. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-17 SoundMAX If 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 SoundMAX® control panel, you are using Windows XP operating system, from the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® icon to display the SoundMAX® Control Panel. B. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-17 SoundMAX If you can easily configure your audio settings.