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...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 midboard; AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - Profile Overclocking protection: - Frequency LED - CPU Level Up - ASUS...) Extreme Tweaker 2-Phase DDR3 Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI Gear 3+ - O.C. ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - one at rear panel) ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Fan Plus ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS ROG BIOS Wallpaper ASUS MyLogo...
...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 midboard; AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - Profile Overclocking protection: - Frequency LED - CPU Level Up - ASUS...) Extreme Tweaker 2-Phase DDR3 Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI Gear 3+ - O.C. ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - one at rear panel) ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Fan Plus ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS ROG BIOS Wallpaper ASUS MyLogo...
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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 devices 6 x SATA ... 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...
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 devices 6 x SATA ... 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...
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... and less constraint for details. The BIOS settings can also be stored in a intuitive color-coded fashion. 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 the max? ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-5 skills. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-42 for details...
... and less constraint for details. The BIOS settings can also be stored in a intuitive color-coded fashion. 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 the max? ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-5 skills. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-42 for details...
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... in BIOS. There are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for LED definition. 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 (red) 1.70000~ 1.82000~ ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard...
... in BIOS. There are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for LED definition. 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 (red) 1.70000~ 1.82000~ ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard...
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...) 2.32~ 3. The southbridge LED shows the SB Core Voltage. Refer to display in BIOS. Northbridge/Southbridge 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...
...) 2.32~ 3. The southbridge LED shows the SB Core Voltage. Refer to display in BIOS. Northbridge/Southbridge 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...
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2.2.3 Motherboard layout CHA_FAN1 EL_CON LCD_CON KB_USB56 EATX12V 24.5cm (9.6in) SPDIF_O12 CLR_CMOS E1394 LGA775 CPU_FAN FREQUENCY CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL BIOS EATXPWR DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin ...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...
2.2.3 Motherboard layout CHA_FAN1 EL_CON LCD_CON KB_USB56 EATX12V 24.5cm (9.6in) SPDIF_O12 CLR_CMOS E1394 LGA775 CPU_FAN FREQUENCY CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL BIOS EATXPWR DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin ...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...
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...mode (DOS mode) still works. • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you easily to default values. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 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* ...(CPU Parameter Recall) feature, shut down the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. 2. Press down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This onboard slide...
...mode (DOS mode) still works. • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you easily to default values. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 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* ...(CPU Parameter Recall) feature, shut down the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. 2. Press down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This onboard slide...
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... using hot-plug and NCQ, set using this connector, set , refer to 5.4.4 JMicron® RAID Configuration or the manual bundled in the BIOS to overclocking. 15. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 16. •... Before creating a RAID set the JMicron RAID controller in the motherboard support DVD. • DO NOT insert different cables to the external SATA ports. • DO NOT unplug the external Serial ATA box when a RAID 0 or JBOD is configured. 13. IEEE 1394a port. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-31
... using hot-plug and NCQ, set using this connector, set , refer to 5.4.4 JMicron® RAID Configuration or the manual bundled in the BIOS to overclocking. 15. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 16. •... Before creating a RAID set the JMicron RAID controller in the motherboard support DVD. • DO NOT insert different cables to the external SATA ports. • DO NOT unplug the external Serial ATA box when a RAID 0 or JBOD is configured. 13. IEEE 1394a port. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-31
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... SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE SATA connector You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Windows®...ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, enable the [RAID Enabled] item in the motherboard support DVD. Use two to four Serial ATA hard disk drives for details. • For RAID... or the manual bundled in the BIOS. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives.
... SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE SATA connector You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Windows®...ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, enable the [RAID Enabled] item in the motherboard support DVD. Use two to four Serial ATA hard disk drives for details. • For RAID... or the manual bundled in the BIOS. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives.
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Doing so will damage the motherboard! The optional fan1/2/3 can connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to page 4-35 for temperature monitoring. Refer to the 1394 connector onboard. 6. TPA2GND TPB2+12V GND STRIKER II EXTREME IE1394_2 PIN 1 TPA2+ GND TPB2+ +12V STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE IEEE 1394 connector Never connect...
Doing so will damage the motherboard! The optional fan1/2/3 can connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to page 4-35 for temperature monitoring. Refer to the 1394 connector onboard. 6. TPA2GND TPB2+12V GND STRIKER II EXTREME IE1394_2 PIN 1 TPA2+ GND TPB2+ +12V STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE IEEE 1394 connector Never connect...
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... speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power button. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-41 PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground PANEL PIN 1 STRIKER II EXTREME IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector... system is in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings.
... speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power button. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-41 PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground PANEL PIN 1 STRIKER II EXTREME IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector... system is in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings.
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... power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on test. System power 6. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 3-1 Check the jumper settings...
... power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on test. System power 6. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 3-1 Check the jumper settings...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 4-13 4.4 Main menu 4-20 4.5 Advanced menu 4-25 4.6 Power menu 4-31 4.7 Boot menu 4-37 4.8 Tools menu 4-42 4.9 Exit menu 4-45 ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 4-13 4.4 Main menu 4-20 4.5 Advanced menu 4-25 4.6 Power menu 4-31 4.7 Boot menu 4-37 4.8 Tools menu 4-42 4.9 Exit menu 4-45 ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE
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... or gets corrupted.) Refer to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-1
... or gets corrupted.) Refer to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-1
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... the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to download. StrikerII StrikerII ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-3 From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to avail...
... the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to download. StrikerII StrikerII ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-3 From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to avail...
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...to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enable it is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function ...disk, then restart the system. 3. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to the USB port. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B327 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: STRIKER II EXTREME VER: 0106 DATE: 01/18/2008 Update...
...to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enable it is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function ...disk, then restart the system. 3. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to the USB port. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B327 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: STRIKER II EXTREME VER: 0106 DATE: 01/18/2008 Update...
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...ASUS web site. All Rights Reserved For C55XEMCP55PXE-StrikerII-00 DATE:10/30/2007 Flash Type - Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of CD ROM or USB flash disk you created earlier. 4. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: StrikerII.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE... 4-5 Save only the updated BIOS file in DOS mode using the bootable CD ROM or a USB flash disk you saved the BIOS fileand AwardBIOS Flash Utility. 5. For...
...ASUS web site. All Rights Reserved For C55XEMCP55PXE-StrikerII-00 DATE:10/30/2007 Flash Type - Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of CD ROM or USB flash disk you created earlier. 4. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: StrikerII.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE... 4-5 Save only the updated BIOS file in DOS mode using the bootable CD ROM or a USB flash disk you saved the BIOS fileand AwardBIOS Flash Utility. 5. For...
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... Utility for ASUS V1.18 current BIOS file in the (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-7 Message: Please Wait! All Rights Reserved For C55XEMCP55PXE-StrikerII-00 DATE:10/30/2007 Flash Type - You can use the AwardBIOS Flash Utility to save the current BIOS file using ...filename for the AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.18 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. The utility saves the current BIOS file to the disk, then returns to Program: 0106.bin following screen appears. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.18 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. ...
... Utility for ASUS V1.18 current BIOS file in the (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-7 Message: Please Wait! All Rights Reserved For C55XEMCP55PXE-StrikerII-00 DATE:10/30/2007 Flash Type - You can use the AwardBIOS Flash Utility to save the current BIOS file using ...filename for the AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.18 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. The utility saves the current BIOS file to the disk, then returns to Program: 0106.bin following screen appears. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.18 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. ...
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For example, you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to... it lets you to configure your computer in this utility. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-9 Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to enter the Setup utility; See section 4.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the future. This section explains how to...
For example, you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to... it lets you to configure your computer in this utility. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-9 Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to enter the Setup utility; See section 4.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the future. This section explains how to...
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... Legend bar 4.2.2 Menu bar The 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... boot configuration Tools For configuring options 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...
... Legend bar 4.2.2 Menu bar The 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... boot configuration Tools For configuring options 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...