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Motherboard Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE
Motherboard Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE
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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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... technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Check local regulations for the devices are .... • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button ...
... technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Check local regulations for the devices are .... • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button ...
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.... 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit Cable ties DIY Pedestal Application DVD/CD ROG motherboard support DVD The hottest game: Company of Heroes-Opposing Fronts Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-1
.... 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit Cable ties DIY Pedestal Application DVD/CD ROG motherboard support DVD The hottest game: Company of Heroes-Opposing Fronts Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-1
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...software that allows three graphics processing units (GPUs) in the Republic of the most innovating ideas, and we excel in . Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core/Core™2 ...engineering, the fastest performance, the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of the fastest platform in the world. We believe in the LGA775 package and Intel's next-generation...
...software that allows three graphics processing units (GPUs) in the Republic of the most innovating ideas, and we excel in . Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core/Core™2 ...engineering, the fastest performance, the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of the fastest platform in the world. We believe in the LGA775 package and Intel's next-generation...
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... as a network gateway for managing traffic between two separate networks. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-3 See page 2-29 for details. See pages 2-30 for details. Dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that simultaneously sends different audio streams to serve as digital...of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on your system memory to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 1333/1066/800 MHz...
... as a network gateway for managing traffic between two separate networks. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-3 See page 2-29 for details. See pages 2-30 for details. Dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that simultaneously sends different audio streams to serve as digital...of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on your system memory to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 1333/1066/800 MHz...
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...are all here! See pages 4-13 and 5-34 for details. 2-Phase DDR3 With the embedded 2-Phase DDR3, this . Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is on a motherboard. Upgrade your system to optimal performance. No matter if you could have a more efficient thermal solution compared to competing followers... into design considerations, the user can enjoy exceptional thermal improvement to a water cooling system. This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to cooler temperatures and better efficiency. It is a more expansive CPU? ...
...are all here! See pages 4-13 and 5-34 for details. 2-Phase DDR3 With the embedded 2-Phase DDR3, this . Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is on a motherboard. Upgrade your system to optimal performance. No matter if you could have a more efficient thermal solution compared to competing followers... into design considerations, the user can enjoy exceptional thermal improvement to a water cooling system. This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to cooler temperatures and better efficiency. It is a more expansive CPU? ...
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... Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a new feature present in light loading. With this power saving mode, users can make real-time changes in the operating system and can save up to 62% CPU power in the motherboard that lowers the temperature of critical heat... fan is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for details. See page 5-31 for details. See pages 2-16 and 2-17 for details. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-7 As a digital solution, AI Gear 3+ is very precise and can continue running at minimum power and noise when you to personalize and ...
... Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a new feature present in light loading. With this power saving mode, users can make real-time changes in the operating system and can save up to 62% CPU power in the motherboard that lowers the temperature of critical heat... fan is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for details. See page 5-31 for details. See pages 2-16 and 2-17 for details. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-7 As a digital solution, AI Gear 3+ is very precise and can continue running at minimum power and noise when you to personalize and ...
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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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... precautions before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. There are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for LED ... table below for power status. you can select the voltage to do so may adjust the voltages in BIOS. 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 ...
... precautions before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. There are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for LED ... table below for power status. you can select the voltage to do so may adjust the voltages in BIOS. 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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Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is no hard disk drive connected to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. STRIKER II EXTREME HD_LED STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Hard Disk LED 6. STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Power on switch. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that lights up when there is designed to indicate that you should... below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information It blinks when data is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 5.
Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is no hard disk drive connected to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. STRIKER II EXTREME HD_LED STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Hard Disk LED 6. STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Power on switch. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that lights up when there is designed to indicate that you should... below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information It blinks when data is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 5.
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... to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis STRIKER II EXTREME ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-5 Make sure to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes...
... to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis STRIKER II EXTREME ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-5 Make sure to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes...
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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...
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ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-9 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts...or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D ...
ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-9 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts...or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D ...
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... face you are installing a CPU. 3. STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install...
... face you are installing a CPU. 3. STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install...
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... 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 socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Refer to ensure system stability. B A Load plate Alignment key 5. 4. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-11 If...
... 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 socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Refer to ensure system stability. B A Load plate Alignment key 5. 4. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-11 If...
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CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-13 Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. A A A B B B A 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in B place.
CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-13 Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. A A A B B B A 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in B place.
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The photo shows that two fans are installed to install the other optional fan. 6. Follow Step 1 to 4 to the motherboard. Plug the optional fan cable in the PWR_FAN connector on the motherboard. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-17 5.
The photo shows that two fans are installed to install the other optional fan. 6. Follow Step 1 to 4 to the motherboard. Plug the optional fan cable in the PWR_FAN connector on the motherboard. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-17 5.
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: STRIKER II EXTREME DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 The motherboard supports up to 1333MHz and provides more ratio setting items. Refer to the table below for better performance...2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR3 DIMM but is notched differently. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: STRIKER II EXTREME DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 The motherboard supports up to 1333MHz and provides more ratio setting items. Refer to the table below for better performance...2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR3 DIMM but is notched differently. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.
