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...Definition Audio utility)... 5-12 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-27 5.3.6 ASUS EPU Utility-AI Gear 3 5-29 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-31 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan Plus 5-32 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-33 5.3.10 ...CPU Level Up 5-34 5.4 RAID configurations 5-35 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-35 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-36 5.4.4 JMicron® RAID Configuration 5-43 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-51 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-51 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows 5-51 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI...
...Definition Audio utility)... 5-12 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-27 5.3.6 ASUS EPU Utility-AI Gear 3 5-29 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-31 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan Plus 5-32 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-33 5.3.10 ...CPU Level Up 5-34 5.4 RAID configurations 5-35 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-35 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-36 5.4.4 JMicron® RAID Configuration 5-43 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-51 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-51 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows 5-51 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI...
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Contents 6.2 Graphics card 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 Hyper-Threading Technology A-3 A.4 Debug code table A-4 vii
Contents 6.2 Graphics card 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 Hyper-Threading Technology A-3 A.4 Debug code table A-4 vii
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... for additional information and for the LCD Poster. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter shows how to...
... for additional information and for the LCD Poster. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter shows how to...
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...;s�o�rs� * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Striker II Extreme: NVIDIA® nForce® 790i Ultra SLI™ Striker II NSE: NVIDIA® nForce® 790i SLI™ 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual-channel ...65533;e��) - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 1600(O.C.)/1333/1066/800MHz memory modules (Striker II NSE) - Striker II Extreme / S��t�r�ik��e�r�I��I�N��S�E� specifications summary CPU...
...;s�o�rs� * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Striker II Extreme: NVIDIA® nForce® 790i Ultra SLI™ Striker II NSE: NVIDIA® nForce® 790i SLI™ 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual-channel ...65533;e��) - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 1600(O.C.)/1333/1066/800MHz memory modules (Striker II NSE) - Striker II Extreme / S��t�r�ik��e�r�I��I�N��S�E� specifications summary CPU...
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xiv Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Software Form Factor 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two...;I�O�S� WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion, PXE Fusion Block System Accessory DIY Pedestal LCD Poster ASUS Optional Fan SupremeFX II Audio Card 3-Way SLI bridge / ASUS SLI bridge 3 in 1 ASUS Q-connector kit UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Serial ATA cables Serial ATA power cables 2-port USB2.0 + ...
xiv Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Software Form Factor 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two...;I�O�S� WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion, PXE Fusion Block System Accessory DIY Pedestal LCD Poster ASUS Optional Fan SupremeFX II Audio Card 3-Way SLI bridge / ASUS SLI bridge 3 in 1 ASUS Q-connector kit UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Serial ATA cables Serial ATA power cables 2-port USB2.0 + ...
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...;c�k�S�y�st�em��A�c�ce�s�s�or�y EL I/O shield 3-Way SLI bridge ASUS SLI bridge ASUS Optional Fan LCD Poster SupremeFX II Audio Card 3-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE motherboard! 1.1 Welcome!
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... Intel® Core™2 is one of the fastest platform in the world. NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) NVIDIA SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of the PCI Express 2.0 bus architecture and features intelligent...support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core/Core™2 processor in the Republic of the most innovating ideas, and we excel in . See Chapter 6 for details. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers, mercy rules...
... Intel® Core™2 is one of the fastest platform in the world. NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) NVIDIA SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of the PCI Express 2.0 bus architecture and features intelligent...support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core/Core™2 processor in the Republic of the most innovating ideas, and we excel in . See Chapter 6 for details. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers, mercy rules...
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...* PCI1 VIA VT6308P PCIEX16_2 NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI™ SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Super I/O IE1394_2 OPT_TEMP3 PCI2 OPT_FAN3 USB78 USB910 CHASSIS ADH CLRTC_SW CHA_FAN3 RESET HD_LED PANEL • *The model name shows Striker II NSE if you purchase a Striker II NSE motherboard. • Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors...
...* PCI1 VIA VT6308P PCIEX16_2 NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI™ SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Super I/O IE1394_2 OPT_TEMP3 PCI2 OPT_FAN3 USB78 USB910 CHASSIS ADH CLRTC_SW CHA_FAN3 RESET HD_LED PANEL • *The model name shows Striker II NSE if you purchase a Striker II NSE motherboard. • Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors...
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... PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. With three graphics cards installed, the motherboard enables tri‑display. Audio/PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x 16 slot PCI Express x 1 slot PCI slot PCI Express x 16 slot PCI slot PCI ... figure below for the location of the three PCI Express x16 slots support PCIe 2.0 devices. Refer to a PCIe x16 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports three SLI™-ready Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
... PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. With three graphics cards installed, the motherboard enables tri‑display. Audio/PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x 16 slot PCI Express x 1 slot PCI slot PCI Express x 16 slot PCI slot PCI ... figure below for the location of the three PCI Express x16 slots support PCIe 2.0 devices. Refer to a PCIe x16 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports three SLI™-ready Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
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... running NVIDIA® SLI™ mode. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-25 • We recommend that you install a VGA card to the primary (blue) PCI Express x16 slots, and install any other PCI Express device to the universal (white) PCI Express x16 slot. • Connect a rear chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN2 or...
... running NVIDIA® SLI™ mode. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-25 • We recommend that you install a VGA card to the primary (blue) PCI Express x16 slots, and install any other PCI Express device to the universal (white) PCI Express x16 slot. • Connect a rear chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN2 or...
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...PSU with 500W to 600W power or above to ensure the system stability. • If you use 3-Way SLI™ configuration, visit the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com) for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs... +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • Make... want to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.
...PSU with 500W to 600W power or above to ensure the system stability. • If you use 3-Way SLI™ configuration, visit the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com) for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs... +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • Make... want to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.
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... chipset drivers for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. ASUS EPU Driver + AI Gear 3 Utility Installs the ASUS EPU Driver + AI Gear 3 Utility. JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver Installs JMicron® JMB363 controller driver. ASUS InstAll - 5.2.2 Drivers menu The ... 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support Install the ASUS EPU Driver + AI Gear 3 Utility before installing ASUS AI Suite. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Installation Wizard for the NVIDIA® nForce®...
... chipset drivers for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. ASUS EPU Driver + AI Gear 3 Utility Installs the ASUS EPU Driver + AI Gear 3 Utility. JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver Installs JMicron® JMB363 controller driver. ASUS InstAll - 5.2.2 Drivers menu The ... 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support Install the ASUS EPU Driver + AI Gear 3 Utility before installing ASUS AI Suite. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Installation Wizard for the NVIDIA® nForce®...
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JMicron JMB36X 32/64 bit SATA/RAID Driver Allows you to create a JMicron® JMB363 32/64 bit SATA/RAID driver disk. NVIDIA 32/64 bit XP/Vista SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create a NVIDIA® 32/64 bit XP/Vista™ SATA RAID driver disk. 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create the NVIDIA® nForce® 790i (Ultra) SLI™ or JMicron® JMB363 SATA RAID driver disk. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-5
JMicron JMB36X 32/64 bit SATA/RAID Driver Allows you to create a JMicron® JMB363 32/64 bit SATA/RAID driver disk. NVIDIA 32/64 bit XP/Vista SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create a NVIDIA® 32/64 bit XP/Vista™ SATA RAID driver disk. 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create the NVIDIA® nForce® 790i (Ultra) SLI™ or JMicron® JMB363 SATA RAID driver disk. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-5
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...RAID performance benefits. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-35 If one drive to be of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. The RAID 5 configuration is data striping...over using separate disks independently and does not provide fault tolerance or other drive. 5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the NVIDIA® nForce® 790i (Ultra) SLI™ Southbridge RAID controller that allows you to configure IDE and Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID ...
...RAID performance benefits. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-35 If one drive to be of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. The RAID 5 configuration is data striping...over using separate disks independently and does not provide fault tolerance or other drive. 5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the NVIDIA® nForce® 790i (Ultra) SLI™ Southbridge RAID controller that allows you to configure IDE and Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID ...
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Chapter 6: NVIDIA S6LI™ This chapter tells how to install SLI‑ready PCI Express graphics cards. ® technology support
Chapter 6: NVIDIA S6LI™ This chapter tells how to install SLI‑ready PCI Express graphics cards. ® technology support
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6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by Windows® Vista™ operating ....nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 6-1 Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Make sure that allows you should have three identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Make sure that your system...
6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by Windows® Vista™ operating ....nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 6-1 Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Make sure that allows you should have three identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Make sure that your system...
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To install the graphics cards: 1. Each graphics card should have goldfingers for the 3-way SLI connector. Prepare three graphics cards. 6.2 Graphics card setup 6.2.1 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards Install only identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA®-certified. Different types of graphics cards will not work together properly. Goldfingers 6-2 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support
To install the graphics cards: 1. Each graphics card should have goldfingers for the 3-way SLI connector. Prepare three graphics cards. 6.2 Graphics card setup 6.2.1 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards Install only identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA®-certified. Different types of graphics cards will not work together properly. Goldfingers 6-2 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support
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Make sure that the cards are properly seated on each graphics card. 2. Align and firmly insert the 3-way SLI bridge connector to the goldfingers on the slots. 3. Insert the first graphics card into the PCIEX16_1 slot (blue), the second into the PCIEX16_3 slot (white), and the third into the PCIEX16_2 slot (blue). Make sure that the connector is firmly in place. 3-way SLI bridge connector ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 6-3
Make sure that the cards are properly seated on each graphics card. 2. Align and firmly insert the 3-way SLI bridge connector to the goldfingers on the slots. 3. Insert the first graphics card into the PCIEX16_1 slot (blue), the second into the PCIEX16_3 slot (white), and the third into the PCIEX16_2 slot (blue). Make sure that the connector is firmly in place. 3-way SLI bridge connector ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 6-3
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4. We recommend that you install an additional chassis fan for better thermal environment. 6-4 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support Connect auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics card/s. Connect a VGA or a DVI-I cable to the three graphics cards separately. 5.
4. We recommend that you install an additional chassis fan for better thermal environment. 6-4 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support Connect auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics card/s. Connect a VGA or a DVI-I cable to the three graphics cards separately. 5.
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... the cards are properly seated on each graphics card. 6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 1. Align and insert the SLI connector to the goldfingers on the slots. 2. Connect a VGA or a DVI-I cable to he two graphics cards separately. 4. Connect auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics card/s. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 6-5
... the cards are properly seated on each graphics card. 6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 1. Align and insert the SLI connector to the goldfingers on the slots. 2. Connect a VGA or a DVI-I cable to he two graphics cards separately. 4. Connect auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics card/s. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 6-5