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......iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 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... 1-4 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-5 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-5 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-5 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-6 2.2.4 Audio card layout 2-6 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-7 2.3 Central...
......iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 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... 1-4 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-5 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-5 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-5 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-6 2.2.4 Audio card layout 2-6 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-7 2.3 Central...
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Profile 4-42 Contents 4.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 4-13 4.3.1 Configuring System Performance Settings 4-13 4.4 Main menu 4-20 4.4.1 System Time 4-20 4.4.2 System Date 4-20 4.4.3 Language 4-20 4.4.4 Legacy Diskette A 4-20 4.4.5 Primary IDE Master/... menu 4-37 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority 4-37 4.7.2 Removable Drives 4-38 4.7.3 Hard Disk Drives 4-38 4.7.4 CDROM Drives 4-38 4.7.5 Boot Settings Configuration 4-39 4.7.6 Security 4-40 4.8 Tools menu 4-42 4.8.1 ASUS O.C.
Profile 4-42 Contents 4.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 4-13 4.3.1 Configuring System Performance Settings 4-13 4.4 Main menu 4-20 4.4.1 System Time 4-20 4.4.2 System Date 4-20 4.4.3 Language 4-20 4.4.4 Legacy Diskette A 4-20 4.4.5 Primary IDE Master/... menu 4-37 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority 4-37 4.7.2 Removable Drives 4-38 4.7.3 Hard Disk Drives 4-38 4.7.4 CDROM Drives 4-38 4.7.5 Boot Settings Configuration 4-39 4.7.6 Security 4-40 4.8 Tools menu 4-42 4.8.1 ASUS O.C.
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...in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that your area. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. This symbol of electronic products. If ...circuit. • Make sure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. •...
...in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that your area. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. This symbol of electronic products. If ...circuit. • Make sure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. •...
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...65533;e�s�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...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 ...
...65533;e�s�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...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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... - AI Booster Utility - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking features ROG Special Features Back Panel I /O Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at rear panel) ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Fan Plus ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS ROG BIOS Wallpaper ASUS MyLogo 3™ 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial...
... - AI Booster Utility - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking features ROG Special Features Back Panel I /O Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at rear panel) ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Fan Plus ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS ROG BIOS Wallpaper ASUS MyLogo 3™ 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial...
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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....0 + IEEE 1394a module EL I/O shield Thermal sensor cables Cable ties User's manual The hottest DX10 game: Company of Heroes-Opposing Fronts Support DVD: Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition Kaspersky® Anti-virus software ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *...
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....0 + IEEE 1394a module EL I/O shield Thermal sensor cables Cable ties User's manual The hottest DX10 game: Company of Heroes-Opposing Fronts Support DVD: Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition Kaspersky® Anti-virus software ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *...
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... and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE I/O module USB 2.0 + IEEE 1394a module Cables Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Serial ATA cables...
... and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE I/O module USB 2.0 + IEEE 1394a module Cables Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Serial ATA cables...
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..., and up to 10 USB 2.0 ports. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of the most innovating ideas, and we excel in the Republic of the PCI Express 2.0 bus architecture and features intelligent hardware and software that... NVIDIA 3-Way SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of Gamers. Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core/Core™2 processor in a single system. It's...
..., and up to 10 USB 2.0 ports. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of the most innovating ideas, and we excel in the Republic of the PCI Express 2.0 bus architecture and features intelligent hardware and software that... NVIDIA 3-Way SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of Gamers. Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core/Core™2 processor in a single system. It's...
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..., retasking functions, and multistreaming technology that features data transfer rates of 1333/1066/800 MHz to different destinations. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for details. See pages 2-30 and 2-33 for details. IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a...for details. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-3 You can now talk to your system memory to boost system performance. The external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. Dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory...
..., retasking functions, and multistreaming technology that features data transfer rates of 1333/1066/800 MHz to different destinations. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for details. See pages 2-30 and 2-33 for details. IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a...for details. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-3 You can now talk to your system memory to boost system performance. The external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. Dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory...
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.... No matter if you could have a more efficient thermal solution compared to competing followers with complicated looks. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging... to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on a motherboard. Overclocking is a more expansive CPU? Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is the one phase solutions, this . The...
.... No matter if you could have a more efficient thermal solution compared to competing followers with complicated looks. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging... to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on a motherboard. Overclocking is a more expansive CPU? Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is the one phase solutions, this . The...
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...behavior, AC power off your system is required before using C.P.R. Due to share and distribute their favorite settings. Let the motherboard do the talking! skills. It can be used to increase chipset voltages without the hassle of booting the BIOS. Voltiminder... and save an overheating GPU. Profile that no need to open the system chassis to clear CMOS data. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-5 See pages 2-1 and 2-2 for overclockers. ASUS O.C. Loadline Calibration The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage when heavy loading. Acting as the "red...
...behavior, AC power off your system is required before using C.P.R. Due to share and distribute their favorite settings. Let the motherboard do the talking! skills. It can be used to increase chipset voltages without the hassle of booting the BIOS. Voltiminder... and save an overheating GPU. Profile that no need to open the system chassis to clear CMOS data. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-5 See pages 2-1 and 2-2 for overclockers. ASUS O.C. Loadline Calibration The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage when heavy loading. Acting as the "red...
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... to the system loading to dissipate heat these critical components generate. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS MyLogo 3 ASUS MyLogo 3 is a new feature present in light loading. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-7 AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can make real-time changes...
... to the system loading to dissipate heat these critical components generate. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS MyLogo 3 ASUS MyLogo 3 is a new feature present in light loading. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-7 AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can make real-time changes...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-18 2.5 Expansion slots 2-22 2.6 Slide switch 2-26 2.7 Aduio card, EL I/O shield, and LCD Poster Installation.......... 2-27 2.8 Connectors 2-29 ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-18 2.5 Expansion slots 2-22 2.6 Slide switch 2-26 2.7 Aduio card, EL I/O shield, and LCD Poster Installation.......... 2-27 2.8 Connectors 2-29 ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE
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...displays: CPU Voltage and CPU PLL Voltage; 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a ... ensurethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE 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...
...displays: CPU Voltage and CPU PLL Voltage; 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a ... ensurethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE 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...
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... LEDs The northbridge LED displays either the NB Core Voltage or the CPU VTT Voltage; NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL STRIKER II EXTREME SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE North/South Bridge LED NB Core Voltage CPU VTT Voltage SB Core Voltage Normal (green) 1.30~1.69... the voltage to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. STRIKER II EXTREME DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE DDR LED Memory Voltage Normal (green) 1.50~1.90 High (yellow) 1.92~2.30 Crazy (red) 2.32~ ...
... LEDs The northbridge LED displays either the NB Core Voltage or the CPU VTT Voltage; NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL STRIKER II EXTREME SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE North/South Bridge LED NB Core Voltage CPU VTT Voltage SB Core Voltage Normal (green) 1.30~1.69... the voltage to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. STRIKER II EXTREME DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE DDR LED Memory Voltage Normal (green) 1.50~1.90 High (yellow) 1.92~2.30 Crazy (red) 2.32~ ...
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FREQUENCY STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Frequency LED CPU FSB 200MHz 200-299 300-399 400-499 500-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 3 4 5... 3 4 5 (Default) (Fast) CPU FSB 400MHz 400-450 451-499 500-549 550-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 3 4 5 (Default) (Fast) ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-3 FSB frenquency LED There are five LEDs that the frequency is high (fast). Refer to indicate the level of the FSB frenquency LEDs and the...
FREQUENCY STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Frequency LED CPU FSB 200MHz 200-299 300-399 400-499 500-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 3 4 5... 3 4 5 (Default) (Fast) CPU FSB 400MHz 400-450 451-499 500-549 550-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 3 4 5 (Default) (Fast) ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-3 FSB frenquency LED There are five LEDs that the frequency is high (fast). Refer to indicate the level of the FSB frenquency LEDs and the...
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... removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Power on switch. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that lights up... the hard disk drive. It blinks when data is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 5. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information STRIKER II EXTREME HD_LED STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Hard Disk LED 6.
... removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Power on switch. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that lights up... the hard disk drive. It blinks when data is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 5. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information STRIKER II EXTREME HD_LED STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Hard Disk LED 6.
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...circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Failure to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis STRIKER II EXTREME ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-5 Place this ...side towards the rear of your chassis to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to...
...circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Failure to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis STRIKER II EXTREME ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-5 Place this ...side towards the rear of your chassis to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to...
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... Cell CMOS Power OPT_FAN2 PCIEX16_3 STRIKER II EXTREME* 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...
... Cell CMOS Power OPT_FAN2 PCIEX16_3 STRIKER II EXTREME* 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...