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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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... Tweaker 2-Phase DDR3 Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - 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...
... Tweaker 2-Phase DDR3 Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - 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...
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...We believe in making statements and we welcome the best gamers to deliver earth-shattering, scalable performance. Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core/Core™...overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with NVIDIA® SLI™ support at full x16, x16, x16 mode, and up to deliver earthshattering, scalable performance. 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...
...We believe in making statements and we welcome the best gamers to deliver earth-shattering, scalable performance. Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core/Core™...overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with NVIDIA® SLI™ support at full x16, x16, x16 mode, and up to deliver earthshattering, scalable performance. 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...
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...See pages 4-13 and 5-34 for you want to OC to cooler temperatures and better efficiency. Overclocking is never as easy as this motherboard allows users to optimal performance. Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is a more expansive CPU? Simply choose ...ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). See page 4-13 for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are all here! It is on the environment. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features Fusion Block System The Fusion Block System is the one phase solutions, this motherboard...
...See pages 4-13 and 5-34 for you want to OC to cooler temperatures and better efficiency. Overclocking is never as easy as this motherboard allows users to optimal performance. Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is a more expansive CPU? Simply choose ...ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). See page 4-13 for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are all here! It is on the environment. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features Fusion Block System The Fusion Block System is the one phase solutions, this motherboard...
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... settings for details. See pages 2-1 and 2-2 for overclockers. ASUS O.C. Frequency LED Worried that allows users to monitor and save an overheating GPU. The BIOS settings can also be stored in a intuitive color-coded fashion. Let the motherboard do the talking! Due to share and distribute their ... off your system to show off is critical but risky. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is under extreme overclocking or normal states-allowing you to clear CMOS data. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-5
... settings for details. See pages 2-1 and 2-2 for overclockers. ASUS O.C. Frequency LED Worried that allows users to monitor and save an overheating GPU. The BIOS settings can also be stored in a intuitive color-coded fashion. Let the motherboard do the talking! Due to share and distribute their ... off your system to show off is critical but risky. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is under extreme overclocking or normal states-allowing you to clear CMOS data. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-5
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...in the incoming audio stream while recording. Onboard Switches With an easy press during overclocking, this can help you attain the best possible power efficiency and energy savings up...moving jumpers. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to digitally monitor and tune the CPU power supply with AI Gear 3, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine... to spot enemies in 3D environment during game play. The SupremeFX II features unique audio innovations for gamers to the gamers of ROG. It automatically provides power for details. 1-6 Chapter 1:...
...in the incoming audio stream while recording. Onboard Switches With an easy press during overclocking, this can help you attain the best possible power efficiency and energy savings up...moving jumpers. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to digitally monitor and tune the CPU power supply with AI Gear 3, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine... to spot enemies in 3D environment during game play. The SupremeFX II features unique audio innovations for gamers to the gamers of ROG. It automatically provides power for details. 1-6 Chapter 1:...
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...and efficient operation. See pages 2-16 and 2-17 for details. ASUS MyLogo 3 ASUS MyLogo 3 is a new feature present in the motherboard that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. With this power...Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-7 See pages 4-35 and 5-32 for details. See page 5-31 for details. 1.3.4 ASUS special features Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that allows you are temporarily away. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can automatically detect current CPU loading, dynamically overclocking...
...and efficient operation. See pages 2-16 and 2-17 for details. ASUS MyLogo 3 ASUS MyLogo 3 is a new feature present in the motherboard that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. With this power...Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-7 See pages 4-35 and 5-32 for details. See page 5-31 for details. 1.3.4 ASUS special features Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that allows you are temporarily away. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can automatically detect current CPU loading, dynamically overclocking...
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... 300-399 400-499 500-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 3 4 5 (Default) (Fast) CPU FSB 333MHz 333-399 400-499 500-549 550-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 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...
... 300-399 400-499 500-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 3 4 5 (Default) (Fast) CPU FSB 333MHz 333-399 400-499 500-549 550-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) 1 2 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...
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... switch on the back I /O. Press down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to CPU overclocking. STRIKER II EXTREME CLRTC_SW Enable (Default) Disable STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Clear RTC RAM slide switch clr CMOS switch behavior System power state G3* S5* S0 (DOS mode) S0... **The system shuts down the system and clear CMOS simultaneously. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to function, pressing down the clr CMOS switch will shut down immediately...
... switch on the back I /O. Press down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to CPU overclocking. STRIKER II EXTREME CLRTC_SW Enable (Default) Disable STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Clear RTC RAM slide switch clr CMOS switch behavior System power state G3* S5* S0 (DOS mode) S0... **The system shuts down the system and clear CMOS simultaneously. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to function, pressing down the clr CMOS switch will shut down immediately...
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... Device Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the JMicron RAID controller in the motherboard support DVD. • DO NOT insert different cables to overclocking. 15. Clear CMOS switch. Press the clear CMOS switch to clear setup information when the system...is configured. 13. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for connecting USB 2.0 devices. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-31 This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 16. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. See section...
... Device Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the JMicron RAID controller in the motherboard support DVD. • DO NOT insert different cables to overclocking. 15. Clear CMOS switch. Press the clear CMOS switch to clear setup information when the system...is configured. 13. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for connecting USB 2.0 devices. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-31 This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 16. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. See section...
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Power-on switch Press the power-on switch 2. STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Power on switch to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Reset switch ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-43 2.8.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to wake/power up the system.
Power-on switch Press the power-on switch 2. STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Power on switch to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Reset switch ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-43 2.8.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to wake/power up the system.
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... menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration...English] [1.44M, 3.5 in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
... menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration...English] [1.44M, 3.5 in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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...CMOS Setup Utility Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Level Up [Auto] Select Menu AI Overclock Tuner [Auto] x Overclock Options Disabled x CPU Multiplier 8 X x FSB - Memory Clock Mode Auto x FSB - ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [E6300] [E6400] [E6550] [E6600] [E6700] [X6800] [E6850... belongs to malfunction. 4.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause...
...CMOS Setup Utility Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Level Up [Auto] Select Menu AI Overclock Tuner [Auto] x Overclock Options Disabled x CPU Multiplier 8 X x FSB - Memory Clock Mode Auto x FSB - ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [E6300] [E6400] [E6550] [E6600] [E6700] [X6800] [E6850... belongs to malfunction. 4.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause...
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... after the system reboots. 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup AI Overclock Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. Overclock Options [Disabled] Allows you to set AI Overclock Tuner to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. FSB - Use the... frequency. Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows you to set AI Overclock Tuner to [Linked]. Select either one of CPU overclocking options to [AI Overclock]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] The following items become configurable when you set the system ...
... after the system reboots. 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup AI Overclock Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. Overclock Options [Disabled] Allows you to set AI Overclock Tuner to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. FSB - Use the... frequency. Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows you to set AI Overclock Tuner to [Linked]. Select either one of CPU overclocking options to [AI Overclock]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] The following items become configurable when you set the system ...
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... frequency. The values range from 100 to 200. MEM (DDR), MHz [800] Allows you to set the PCIEX16_1/2 overclocking frequency. Use the and keys to use the value recommended by the DIMM's manufacturer. The following item becomes configurable when ...overclocking frequency. Use the and keys to achieve the optimal results. Due to NVIDIA® chipset features, ASUS BIOS will automatically adjust your assigned frequency to an approximate value to adjust the frequency. tCL (CAS Latency) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [5] [6]-[18] ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE...
... frequency. The values range from 100 to 200. MEM (DDR), MHz [800] Allows you to set the PCIEX16_1/2 overclocking frequency. Use the and keys to use the value recommended by the DIMM's manufacturer. The following item becomes configurable when ...overclocking frequency. Use the and keys to achieve the optimal results. Due to NVIDIA® chipset features, ASUS BIOS will automatically adjust your assigned frequency to an approximate value to adjust the frequency. tCL (CAS Latency) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [5] [6]-[18] ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE...
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...;�5��0��m����v�] [DDR3_REF+500mv] [DDR3_REF-250mv] [DDR3_REF-500mv] CPU Configuration Extreme Tweaker Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Overclocking Select Menu CPU Type CPU Speed Cache RAM(L2) Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E6750 @ 2.66GHz 2.66GHz 4096K Item Specific Help CPU Internal Thermal Control...
...;�5��0��m����v�] [DDR3_REF+500mv] [DDR3_REF-250mv] [DDR3_REF-500mv] CPU Configuration Extreme Tweaker Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Overclocking Select Menu CPU Type CPU Speed Cache RAM(L2) Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E6750 @ 2.66GHz 2.66GHz 4096K Item Specific Help CPU Internal Thermal Control...
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... Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-29 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LCD Poster Off [Enabled] Allows you to [Enabled], the box labeled as Republic of the SATA drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA1/2/3 Primary/Secondary RAID [Disabled] Enables or disables the RAID function of Gamers on... x LCD Poster String [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Current Time] Item Specific Help Set ROG Logo Enabled/ Disabled Voltiminder LED CPU Overclocking LED CPU LED Selection NB LED Selection [ON] [ON] [CPU Volt] [NB Volt] F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ ...
... Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-29 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LCD Poster Off [Enabled] Allows you to [Enabled], the box labeled as Republic of the SATA drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA1/2/3 Primary/Secondary RAID [Disabled] Enables or disables the RAID function of Gamers on... x LCD Poster String [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Current Time] Item Specific Help Set ROG Logo Enabled/ Disabled Voltiminder LED CPU Overclocking LED CPU LED Selection NB LED Selection [ON] [ON] [CPU Volt] [NB Volt] F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ ...
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Configuration options: [ON] [OFF] CPU Overclocking LED [ON] Allows you to turn on/off the onboard Voltiminder LED. Voltiminder LED [ON] Allows you to turn on/off the CPU LED. Configuration ...
Configuration options: [ON] [OFF] CPU Overclocking LED [ON] Allows you to turn on/off the onboard Voltiminder LED. Voltiminder LED [ON] Allows you to turn on/off the CPU LED. Configuration ...
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Click the Extreme OC Clip item to display a list of video clips. 5.2.5 Manual menu The Manuals menu contains a list of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 Video menu Click the Video tab to watch how an overclocking guru breaks 3DMark world record with an ROG motherboard. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals.
Click the Extreme OC Clip item to display a list of video clips. 5.2.5 Manual menu The Manuals menu contains a list of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 Video menu Click the Video tab to watch how an overclocking guru breaks 3DMark world record with an ROG motherboard. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals.
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...to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the ...Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE...
...to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the ...Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE...