Asus E3746 Hardware User Manual

Motherboard Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE
ii E3746 Fourth Edition V4 March 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).    product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT W ARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT , SPECIAL, INCIDENT AL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DA T A, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT . SPECIFICA TIONS AND INFORMA TION CONT AINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMA TIONAL USE ONL Y , AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE A T ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THA T MA Y APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT . Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or  
iii Contents Contents ...................................................................................................... iii Notices ....................................................................................................... viii Safety information ...................................................................................... ix About this guide .......................................................................................... x Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE specications 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 Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-9 2.3.1 Installing the CPU ......................................................... 2-10 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan .............................. 2-12 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ......................... 2-14 2.3.4 Installing the optional fans ............................................ 2-16 2.4 System memory ......................................................................... 2-18 2.4.1 Overview ....................................................................... 2-18   .................................................. 2-19 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-21 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-21 2.5 Expansion slots .......................................................................... 2-22 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-22   ..................................... 2-22 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ................................................... 2-23
iv Contents 2.5.4 PCI slots ........................................................................ 2-24 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots ..................................................... 2-24 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots ................................................... 2-24 2.6 Slide switch ................................................................................ 2-26 2.7 Audio card, EL I/O shield, and LCD Poster installation .......... 2-27 2.7.1 Audio card Installation ................................................... 2-27 2.7.2 EL I/O shield and LCD Poster Installation ..................... 2-28 2.8 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-29 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-29 2.8.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-32 2.8.3 Onboard switches ......................................................... 2-43 2.8.4 Installing Fusion Block System accessory .................... 2-44 2.8.5 Installing the DIY Pedestal ............................................ 2-46 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the rst time ........................................................ 3-1 3.2 T urning off the computer ............................................................. 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function .................................... 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .............................. 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ................................................... 4-4 4.1.3 Updating the BIOS .......................................................... 4-5   ............................................ 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility ......................................... 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ........................................................ 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar ....................................................................... 4-10 4.2.3 Legend bar .....................................................................4-1 1 4.2.4 Menu items .................................................................... 4-1 1 4.2.5 Sub-menu items .............................................................4-1 1   ........................................................4-1 1 4.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................. 4-12 4.2.8 General help ................................................................. 4-12
v Contents 4.3 Extreme T weaker menu ............................................................. 4-13   ................... 4-13 4.4 Main menu .................................................................................. 4-20 4.4.1 System T ime ................................................................ 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/Slave ............................................. 4-21 4.4.6 S A T A 1 – 6 . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . .. . 4 - 2 3 4.4.7 HDD SMART Monitoring ............................................... 4-24 4.4.8 Installed Memory ........................................................... 4-24 4.4.9 Usable Memory ............................................................. 4-24 4.4.10 System Information ....................................................... 4-24 4.5 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-25 4.5.1 AI NET2 ........................................................................ 4-25 4.5.2 PCIPnP ......................................................................... 4-26   ...................................... 4-26   ........................................................ 4-27 4.5.5 IDE Function Setup ....................................................... 4-28      ............................................... 4-28 4.5.7 LCD Poster and Onboard LED Control ......................... 4-29 4.6 Power menu ................................................................................ 4-31 4.6.1 ACPI Suspend T ype ...................................................... 4-31 4.6.2 ACPI APIC Support ....................................................... 4-31   ........................................................ 4-32 4.6.4 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 4-33 4.7 Boot 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   ......................................... 4-39 4.7.6 Security ......................................................................... 4-40 4.8 T ools menu ................................................................................. 4-42   ......................................................... 4-42
vi Contents 4.8.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 .......................................................... 4-44 4.9 Exit menu .................................................................................... 4-45 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information ............................................................ 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD ............................................... 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu ................................................................... 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu .................................................................. 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu ............................................................. 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu .................................................................. 5-6 5.2.6 Video menu ..................................................................... 5-6 5.2.7 ASUS Contact information .............................................. 5-7 5.2.8 Other information ............................................................ 5-7 5.3 Software information ................................................................... 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ ........................................................... 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET 2......................................................................... 5-1 1 5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX ®   ... 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 congurations .................................................................. 5-35   ............................................................ 5-35 5.4.2 NVIDIA ®  ........................................ 5-36 5.4.4 JMicron ®  ........................................ 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/SA T A driver disk in Windows ® ............ 5-51 Chapter 6: NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview ....................................................................................... 6-1 Requirements ................................................................................. 6-1
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 ® T echnology (EIST) ........................ A-1 A.2.1 System requirements ...................................................... A-1 A.2.2 Using the EIST ................................................................ A-2 A.3 Intel ® Hyper-Threading T echnology ........................................... A-3 Using the Hyper-Threading T echnology ........................................ A-3 A.4 Debug code table ......................................................................... A-4
viii Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However , there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver . • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is  to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
ix Safety information Electrical safety •   electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company . •    Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately . • T o avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry . • Avoid dust, humidity , and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. •  service technician or your retailer . This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
x About this guide  the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology support This chapter shows how to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports as well as the debug code table for the LCD Poster . Where to nd more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Y our product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty   part of the standard package.
xi Conventions used in this guide T o make sure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. T ypography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics   <Key> Key s encl osed i n the less- than a nd gre ater-t han s ign mea ns tha t you must p ress the enclo sed ke y. Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key . <Key1 Key2 Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously , the key names are linked with a plus sign ( ). Example: <Ctrl Alt D> Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: format A:/S DANGER/W ARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. NOTE: T ips and additional information to help you complete a task. IMPORT ANT : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
xii Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE Striker II NSE specications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel ® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium ® Extreme / Pentium ® D / Pentium ® 4 processors Supports Intel ® next-generation 45nm multi-core CPUs Compatible with Intel ® 06/05B/05A processors 06/05B/05A processors 05B/05A processors * Refer to www .asus.com for Intel CPU support list Chipset Striker II Extreme: NVIDIA ® nForce ® 790i Ultra SLI™ Striker II NSE: NVIDIA ® nForce ® 790i SLI™ System Bus  Memory Dual-channel memory architecture supports NVIDIA ® SLI™-ready memory technology SLI™-ready memory technology - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 2000 (O.C.)/1800(O.C.)/ non-ECC DDR3 2000 (O.C.)/1800(O.C.)/ (O.C.)/ /          (Striker II Extreme) Striker II Extreme) ) - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered    memory modules (Striker II NSE) - Supports up to 8 GB system memory *Refer to www .asus.com or this user manual for the          Expansion Slots 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (support NVIDIA NVIDIA ® SLI™        2 x PCIe x1 slots (PCIEX1_1 (black) is compatible with the audio slot.) the audio slot.) 2 x PCI 2.2 slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Supports NVIDIA ® 3-way SLI graphics cards (triple at x16 mode) mode) Storage Southbridge supports: - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33 - 6 x SA T A 3.0 Gb/s 6 x SA T A 3.0 Gb/s - NVIDIA NVIDIA ® MediaShield™ RAID supports RAID 0, 1,                 drives drives JMicron ® JMB363 SA T A controller - 2 x External SA T A 3.0 Gb/s port (SA T A On-the-Go) LAN Dual Gigabit LAN, both featuring AI NET 2 Supports T eaming T echnology High Denition Audio SupremeFX II Audio Card     - Noise Filter Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF Out ports at back I/O (continued on the next page)
xiii IEEE 1394  panel) USB 10 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at midboard, 6 ports at back panel) ROG Exclusive Overclocking features Extreme T weaker 2-Phase DDR3 Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - CPU Level Up - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - AI Gear 3 - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - AI Booster Utility    Overclocking protection: - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - V oltiminder LED - Frequency LED - ASUS C.P .R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ROG Special Features Fusion Block System LCD Poster EL 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 W allpaper ASUS MyLogo 3™ Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial Optical) 2 x External SA T A ports 1 x IEEE1394a port 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Clr CMOS switch (continued on the next page) Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE specications summary
xiv Internal I/O Connectors 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 6 x SA T A connectors 8 x Fan connectors (1 x CPU / 1 x Power / 3 x Chassis / 3 x Optional) 3 x Thermal sensor connectors 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector 24-pin A TX Power connector 8-pin A TX 12V Power connector 1 x En/Dis-able Clr CMOS switch 1 x LCD Poster connector 1 x EL I/O shield connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x ROG connector BIOS Features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AW ARD BIOS, PnP , DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0a Multi-Language BIOS SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0a Multi-Language BIOS Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion, PXE Accessories Fusion Block System Accessory DIY Pedestal LCD Poster ASUS Optional Fan SupremeFX II Audio Card 3-W ay SLI bridge / ASUS SLI bridge 3 in 1 ASUS Q-connector kit UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Serial A T A cables Serial A T A power cables 2-port USB2.0 IEEE 1394a module EL I/O shield Thermal sensor cables Cable ties User's manual Software 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 Form Factor A TX Form Factor , 12”x 9.6” (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm)  Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE specications summary
1 Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features ............................................................................ 1-2
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below . If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package 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 A T A cables Serial A T A power cables Thermal sensor cables Thermal sensor cables Accessories Fusion Block System Accessory Fusion Block System Accessory EL I/O shield 3-W ay SLI bridge ASUS SLI bridge ASUS Optional Fan LCD Poster SupremeFX II Audio Card 3-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
1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of the best. We of fer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovating ideas, and we welcome the best gamers to join in. In the Republic of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. We believe in making statements and we excel in competitions. If your character matches our trait, then join the elite club, make your presence felt, in the Republic 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 the LGA775 package and Intel’s next-generation 45nm multi-core processors. With the new Intel ®  FSB, the Intel ®  the world. See page 2-9 for details. NVIDIA ® nForce ® 790i Ultra SLI / 790i SLI chipset The NVIDIA ® nForce 790i Ultra SLI / 790i SLI chipset supports the NVIDIA ® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology that allows three graphics processing units (GPUs) in a single system. It’s designed for enthusiast, extreme overclocking   one of the fastest platform in the world. The NVIDIA ® nForce 790i Ultra SLI / 790i SLI chipset also supports six (6) Serial A T A 3 Gb/s devices, three PCI Express™ x16 slots with NVIDIA ® SLI ™ support at full x16, x16, x16 mode, and up to 10 USB 2.0 ports. NVIDIA ® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) NVIDIA SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of the PCI Express bus architecture and features intelligent hardware  shattering, scalable performance. NVIDIA ® 3-W ay SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) NVIDIA 3-W ay SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of the PCI Express 2.0 bus architecture and features intelligent  deliver earth-shattering, scalable performance. For some applications nearly triple performance! See Chapter 6 for details.
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-3 Dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of  3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance. See page 2-18 for details. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for twice the current speed and bandwidth. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0 devices. See page 2-24 for details. Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s technology and SA T A-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial       doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. The external SA T A port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents to external devices. See pages 2-30 and 2-33 for details. Dual Gigabit LAN The integrated dual Gigabit LAN design allows a PC to serve as a network  ensures rapid transfer of data from W AN to LAN without any added arbitration or latency . See page 2-29 for details. IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. See pages 2-31 and 2-35 for details. High Denition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High     streaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to dif ferent destinations. Y ou can now talk to your partners on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. See pages 2-30 for details.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction   of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard  1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features Fusion Block System  competing followers with complicated looks. It is a hybrid thermal design that combines the ROG’s renowned heatpipe design with the additional ability to connect to a water cooling system. By taking the entire integrated solution into design considerations, the user can enjoy exceptional thermal improvement to Northbridge, Southbridge, Crosslinx, and even VRM with a single connection. The  there is on a motherboard. CPU Level Up Ever wish that you could have a more expansive CPU? Upgrade your CPU at no additional cost with ROG’s CPU Level Up! Simply choose a processor you want to OC to, and the motherboard will do the rest for you. See the new CPU speed and enjoy the performance instantly! Overclocking is never as easy as this. See pages 4-13 and 5-34 for details. 2-Phase DDR3 With the embedded 2-Phase DDR3, this motherboard allows users to reach higher memory frequencies and enjoy better performance. Compared with only one phase solutions, this motherboard ensures longer power component life spans and higher   Extreme T weaker   performance. No matter if you are looking for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are all here! See page 4-13 for details.
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-5 Loadline Calibration The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage when heavy loading. V oltiminder LED In the persuit of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical but risky .    status for CPU, NB, SB, and Memory in a intuitive color-coded fashion. The V oltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for overclockers. See pages 2-1 and 2-2 for details. Frequency LED Worried that no one knows when you have overclocked your system to the max? Let the motherboard do the talking! The onboard Frequency LED highlights when your system is under extreme overclocking or normal states—allowing you to show off your O.C. skills. See page 2-3 for details. See page 2-3 for details. Component Overheat Protection -EX (COP EX) The COP EX allows overclockers to increase chipset voltages without the worries of overheating. It can also be used to monitor and save an overheating GPU. The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for maximum performance achievement. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows ® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. See page 5-33 for details. ASUS O.C. Prole   store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the  settings. See page 4-42 for details. C.P .R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is no need to open the system chassis to clear CMOS data. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default settings for each parameter . Due to the chipset behavior , AC power off is required before using C.P .R. function.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3.3 ROG unique features Supreme FX II features  of ROG. The SupremeFX II features unique audio innovations for gamers to spot enemies in 3D environment during game play . SupremeFX II also provides a   Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS EPU   CPU power supply with improved VR responses in heavy or light loadings. It  when the PC is running low intensity applications. Working together with AI Gear 3,   External LCD Poster The new LCD Poster now posts critical POST information in an ever friendly   automatically detects device failure and translates the errors on the LCD during POST . Unlike other competing 2 digit displays, users do not need to read  Onboard Switches With an easy press during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows  moving jumpers. See page 2-43 for details.
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS special features Fanless Design–Stack Cool 2  temperature of critical heat generating components. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat these critical components generate. AI Gear 3 With a manual or automatic mode, AI Gear 3 allows users to choose from   Performance Mode,” “Medium Power Saving Mode,” and “Max Power Saving Mode.” As a digital solution, AI Gear 3 is very precise and can automatically detect current CPU loading, dynamically overclocking the CPU speed in real time and lowering the voltage for power saving during light loading. With this power saving mode, users can make real-time changes in the operating system and can save up  AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away . T o wake the system and return to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key . See page 5-31 for details. ASUS Q-Fan Plus technology The ASUS Q-Fan Plus technology smartly adjusts the CPU, chassis, and optional  operation. See pages 4-35 and 5-32 for details. Optional Fan   ensuring effective heat dissipation for the entire system. See pages 2-16 and 2-17 for details. ASUS MyLogo 3 ASUS MyLogo 3 is a new feature present in the motherboard that allows you to  logos. See page 4-40 for details.
1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice from the  See page 4-20 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step with one complete module. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate. See pages 2-42 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility . Simply launch this tool and      ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data 
2 Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
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 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed T ake 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 grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity . • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensurethat the A TX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply . Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of CPU, memory , northbridge, southbridge, and FSB frequency . Y ou may adjust the voltages in BI OS. Th ere are also a n LED for hard disk drive act ivity and an o nboard switch for power status. For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to 4.3 Extreme T weaker menu. 1. CPU LED      you can select the voltage to display in BIOS. Refer to the illustration below  Normal (green) High (yellow) Crazy (red) CPU V oltage 1.10000~1.50000 1.50625~1.69375 1.70000~ CPU PLL V oltage 1.50000~1.60000 1.62000~1.80000 1.82000~ STRIKER II EXTREME CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE CPU LED
2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. Memory LED Refer to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the  3. Northbridge/Southbridge LEDs The northbridge LED displays either the NB Core V oltage or the CPU VTT   shows the SB Core V oltage. Refer to the illustration below for the location of  Normal (green) High (yellow) Crazy (red) Memory V oltage 1.50~1.90 1.92~2.30 2.32~ Normal (green) High (yellow) Crazy (red) NB Core V oltage 1.30~1.69 1.71~1.93 1.95~ CPU VTT V oltage 1.20~1.40 1.42~1.60 1.62~ SB Core V oltage 1.50~1.60 1.65~1.75 1.80~ STRIKER II EXTREME DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE DDR LED STRIKER II EXTREME SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE North/South Bridge LED
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-3 CPU FSB 200MHz 200-299 (Default) 300-399 (Overclocking) 400-499 (Overclocking) 500-599 (Overclocking) 600~ (Overclocking) 1 (Default) 2 3 4 5 (Fast) CPU FSB 266MHz 266-299 (Default) 300-399 (Overclocking) 400-499 (Overclocking) 500-599 (Overclocking) 600~ (Overclocking) 1 (Default) 2 3 4 5 (Fast) CPU FSB 333MHz 333-399 (Default) 400-499 (Overclocking) 500-549 (Overclocking) 550-599 (Overclocking) 600~ (Overclocking) 1 (Default) 2 3 4 5 (Fast) 4. FSB frenquency LED     LEDs shows that the frequency is high (fast). Refer to the illustration below for the location of the FSB frenquency LEDs and the table below for LED  STRIKER II EXTREME FREQUENCY STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Frequency LED CPU FSB 400MHz 400-450 (Default) 451-499 (Overclocking) 500-549 (Overclocking) 550-599 (Overclocking) 600~ (Overclocking) 1 (Default) 2 3 4 5 (Fast)
2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is designed to indicate the hard disk activity . It blinks when data is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. The LED does not light up when there is no hard disk drive connected to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 6. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch. STRIKER II EXTREME HD_LED STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Hard Disk LED STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Power on switch
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-5 STRIKER II EXTREME 2.2 Motherboard overview   Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sur e that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear p art of the chassis as indicated in the image below . 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis
2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.3 Motherboard layout • *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 and internal connectors. 2.2.4 Audio card layout S UPREMEFX II Listen with Absolute HD 24.5cm (9.6in) 30.5cm (12.0in) STRIKER II EXTREME* DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_3 PCIEX16_2 FLOPPY VIA VT6308P 88E1116 88E1116 JMB363 ADH SPDIF_OUT NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL CHASSIS CHA_FAN1 EL_CON LCD_CON PWR_FAN OPT_FAN3 OPT_TEMP3 OPT_FAN2 OPT_TEMP2 OPT_TEMP1 OPT_FAN1 CHA_FAN3 HD_LED PANEL CHA_FAN2 ROG IE1394_2 USB78 USB910 CLRTC_SW PRI_IDE RESET SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 PCI1 PCI2 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 EATX12V LGA775 EATXPWR CPU_FAN FREQUENCY KB_USB56 SPDIF_O12 E1394 CLR_CMOS LAN1_USB12 LAN2_USB34 ESATA12 NVIDIA ® nForce ® 790i(Ultra) SLI™ NVIDIA ® nForce ® 570 SLI™ Super I/O Lithium Cell CMOS Power BIOS
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-7 2.2.5 Layout contents Slots Page 1. DDR3 DIMM slots 2-18 2. PCI slots 2-24 3. PCI Express x 1 slots 2-24 4. PCI Express x 16 slots 2-24 Slide switch Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLR TC_SW) 2-26 Rear panel connectors Page 1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2-29 2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 2-29 3. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port 2-29 4. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 2-29 5.* Line In port (light blue) 2-30 6.* Line Out port (lime) 2-30 7.* Microphone port (pink) 2-30 8.* Center/Subwoofer port (orange) 2-30 9.* Rear Speaker Out port (black) 2-30 10.* Side Speaker Out port (gray) 2-30 1 1. USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3 and 4 2-30 12. External SA T A port 1/2 2-30 13. IEEE 1394a port 2-31 14. Clear CMOS switch 2-31 15. Optical S/PDIF Out port 2-31 16. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 2-31 *These audio ports are on the Supreme FX II audio card.
2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Internal connectors Page 1. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 2-32 2. Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1–6) 2-33 3. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-34 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) 2-34 5. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 2-35 6. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1/2/3) 2-35 7. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 3-pin CHA_F AN1–3, 3-pin PWR_F AN, 3-pin OPT_F AN1–3) 2-36 8. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 2-37 9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT , for ASUS HDMI VGA card) 2-37 10. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) 2-38 1 1. ROG connector (2-pin ROG) 2-40 12. System panel connector (20-8 pin P ANEL) 2-41 Onboard switches Page 1. Power-on switch 2-43 2. Reset switch 2-43
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-9 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel ® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium ® D / Pentium ® 4 / Pentium ® Extreme processors. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return   with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. • Make sure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_F AN1 connector to ensure system stability .
2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Retention tab Load lever This side of the socket box should face you. PnP cap A B T o prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU T o install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE CPU socket 775
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-1 1 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the  alignment key into the CPU notch. Alignment key Gold triangle mark 6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. 7. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_F AN1 connector to ensure system stability . A B  socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! The motherboard supports Intel ® LGA775 processors with the Intel ® Enhanced Memory 64 T echnology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® T echnology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading T echnology . Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb  then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). Load plate A B CPU notch
2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Fastener Motherboard hole 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. T o install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. • When you buy a boxed Intel ® processor , the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly . If you buy a CPU separately , make sure that you use only Intel ®  • Y our Intel ® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly , make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly . Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly . Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector . Narrow end of the groove
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-13 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_F AN. 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. B A A A B B DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector . A B STRIKER II EXTREME CPU_F AN GND CPU F AN PWR CPU F AN IN CPU F AN PWM STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE CPU fan connecto r
2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembl y from the motherboard. B B A A A A B B 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise.
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-15 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. Narrow end of the groove Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.)
2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 1. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly . 2. Fit the fan to the grooved edge of the heatsink. 3. Carefully push down the fan until  connect the fan cable. 4. The photo shows the fan installed on the motherboard. Optional fan on one side ns • Plug the optional fan cable in the CHA_F AN1/2 connector on the motherboard. • Make sure the optional fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the fan and motherboard components. 2.3.4 Installing the optional fans Install TWO optional fans when you are using a water cooler to obtain better to obtain better heat dissipation. Installing the optional fans with an active CPU cooler will . Installing the optional fans with an active CPU cooler will 
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-17 5. Follow Step 1 to 4 to install the other optional fan. 6. The photo shows that two fans are installed to the motherboard. Plug the optional fan cable in the PWR_F AN connector on the motherboard.
2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR3 DIMM but is notched differently . DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption.   items. Refer to the table below for details. STRIKER II EXTREME DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets FSB 1600 1333 1066 DDR3 1600 1333 1066 1333 1066 888 800 1066 852 800 710
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-19 2.4.2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Recommended Memory Congurations         mapped for single-channel operation. • Alwa ys ins tall DI MMs wi th the same C AS lat ency . For optimu m comp atibili ty , it i s reco mmended that you obt ain me mory m odul es fro m the s ame ve ndor .               than 3GB b ecause the ad dress s pace i s rese rved for o ther cr itical functi ons. This limit ation a ppears on Win dows ® XP/ Vist a 32 -bit o perati on s ystem which does not s upport Physic al Addre ss Ext ension (P AE). • If you install Windows ® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB is recommended. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 8 GB system memory when you installed four 2 GB DDR3 memory modules. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 8 GB on the operating systems listed below . Y ou may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. Mode Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Single-Channel Populated – – – – – Populated – Dual-channel (1) Populated – Populated – Dual-channel (2) Populated Populated Populated Populated 64-bit Windows ® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows ® Vista x64 Edition
2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability SS - Single-sided / DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory    • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the    • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the blue and white slots as    Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR3 QVL. Size Vendor Chip No. SS/ DS Part No. DIMM support A* B* C* 512MB Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F SS IMSH51U03A1F1C-10F • • • 1024MB Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F DS IMSH1GU13A1F1C-10F • • 512MB ELPIDA J5308BASE-AC-E SS EBJ51UD8BAFA-AG-E • • 1024MB ELPIDA J5308BASE-AC-E DS EBJ1 1UD8BAF A-AG-E • • 512MB NANY A NT5CB64M8AN-BF SS NT512C64B88A0NY -BF • • • 1024MB MICRON D9GTR SS MT8JTF12864AY -1G1BZES • • • 1024MB SAMSUNG K4B1G0846C-ZCF8 SS M378B2873CZ0-CF8 • • 1024MB SAMSUNG K4B1G0846C-ZCG8 SS M378B2873CZ0-CG8 • • • 2048MB SAMSUNG K4B1G0846C-ZCF8 DS M378B5673CZ0-CF8 • • 1024MB SAMSUNG K4B1G0846C-ZCF8 SS M391B2873CZ0-CF8 • • 1024MB SAMSUNG K4B1G0846C-ZCF8(ECC) SS M391B2873CZ0-CF8 • • • 2048MB SAMSUNG K4B1G0846C-ZCF8(ECC) DS M391B5673CZ0-CF8 • • 512MB Kingston IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F SS KVR1066D3N7/512 • • 1024MB Kingston J5308BASE-AC-E DS KVR1066D3N7/1G • • 512MB Kingston J5308BASE-AC-E SS KVR1066D3N7/512 • • • 512MB A-DA T A J5308BASE-AC-E SS M3OEL3G3H3120A1B5Z • • 1024MB A-DA T A J5308BASE-AE-E DS M3OEL3G3I4130A1B5Z • 1024MB CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package DS CM3X1024-1066C7 • 1024MB Hynix HY5TQ1G831ZNFP-G7 SS HYMT1 12U64ZNF8-G7 • • 2048MB Hynix HY5TQ1G831ZNFP-G7 DS HYMT125U64ZNF8-G7 • 1024MB Crucial Z9HWQ SS CT12864BA1067.8SFB • •
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-21 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. T o install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM T o remove a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with  the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it     not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR3 DIMM sockets do not support DDR or DDR2 DIMMs. Do not install DDR or DDR2 DIMMs to the DDR3 DIMM sockets. Unlocked retaining clip DDR3 DIMM notch 1 2 3 1 2 DDR3 DIMM notch 1 1
2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card T o install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use.   completely seated on the slot. 5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier . 6. Replace the system cover . 2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card  1. T urn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any . See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share  arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details.
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-23 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 shared – – – – – – – LAN (1 1 16) shared – – – – – – – SA T A (363) shared – – – – – – – LAN (1 1 16) – shared – – – – – – PCIe x16_1 shared – – – – – – – PCIe x16_2 shared – – – – – – – PCIe x16_3 shared – – – – – – – PCIe x1_1 – shared – – – – – – PCIe x1_2 shared – – – – – – – USB controller 1 – – – – – – shared USB controller 2 – – – shared – – – – USB controller 3 – – shared – – – – – USB controller 4 shared – – – – – – – USB controller 5 – – – – – shared – – USB controller 6 – – shared – – – – – USB 2.0 controller 1 – – – – – – – shared USB 2.0 controller 2 – – shared – – – – – SA T A controller 1 – – – – – – shared – SA T A controller 2 – – – – – – shared – IRQ Standard function 0 System timer 1 Keyboard controller 6 Floppy disk controller 8 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9 IRQ holder for PCI steering 10 NVIDIA nForce PCI system management 1 1 IRQ holder for PCI steering 12 PS/2 compatible mouse port 13 Numeric data processor 14 Primary IDE channel 19 VIA OHCI compliant IEEE 1394 host controller 20 NVIDIA network bus enumerator 20 NVIDIA nForce Serial A T A controller 21 NVIDIA network bus enumerator 21 Standard Enhanced PCI to USB host controller 22  22 nForce Serial A T A controller 23 nForce Serial A T A controller 23 Standard OpenHCD USB host controller
2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other  of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other  the location of the slots. • Install the audio card prior to other compatible cards to the black PCIe x1 slot. • Install a PCIe x1 device to a PCIe x1 slot prior to a PCIe x16 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports three SLI™-ready Express x16 graphics cards that  the motherboard enables tri-display . T wo (blue slots) of the three PCI Express x16 slots support PCIe 2.0 devices. PCI Express x 1 slot PCI slot PCI Express x 16 slot PCI slot PCI Express x16 slot Audio/PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x 16 slot
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_F AN2 or OPT_F AN1/2/3 when using multiple graphi cs cards for better thermal environment. See page 2-35 for details. • In single VGA card mode, use any of the PCIe 2.0 slots (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 slots (blue slots) for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance.   ® SLI™ mode. See page 2-37 for details.
2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.6 Slide switch 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This onboard slide switch allows you to enable the clr CMOS switch on the back I/O. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The clr CMOS switch on the back I/O helps you easily to clear the system setup information such as system passwords. T o erase the RTC RAM: 1. Press down the clr CMOS switch on the back I/O. 2. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. clr CMOS switch behavior System power state G3* S5* S0 (DOS mode) S0 (OS mode) S1 S3 S4 Clearing CMOS ** *G3: Power off without 5VSB power (AC power loss); S5: Power off with 5VSB power **The system shuts down immediately . • The clr CMOS switch will not function if the CLRTC_SW switch is moved to the Disable position, but the shutdwon function in S0 mode (DOS mode) still works. • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you clear the CMOS. • Y ou do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to CPU overclocking. With the C.P .R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature, shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to default values. 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 the system and clear CMOS simultaneously . STRIKER II EXTREME Enable (Default) Disable CLRTC_SW STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Clear RTC RAM slide switch
ROG S triker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-27 2.7 Audio card, EL I/O shield, and LCD Poster installation 2.7.1 Audio card Installation 1. T ake out the Audio card from the package. 2. Locate the audio slot on the motherboard. 3. Align the card connector with the  sits on the slot completely . 4. The photo below shows the audio card installed on the motherboard.
2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7.2 EL I/O shield and LCD Poster Installation 1. Install the EL I/O shield to the chassis by snaping it in place from inside. 3. Locate the EL_CON connector and connect the shield cable to the connector in a correct orientation. 2. Orient the motherboard and install it to the chassis. Make sure that the  I/O openings. 4. Thread the LCD Poster cable through the back I/O shield opening  5. Locate and connect the LCD Poster cable to the LCD_CON connector . 6. Place the LCD Poster on the chassis or to wherever you like.
ROG S triker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-29 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 3. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. 4. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. 2 1 15 16 3 4 1 1 12 13 14 5 Line in Mic in Cen/Sub Rear-out Side-out Front-out 6 7 8 9 10 32-bit OS LAN port LED indications * Blinking SPEED LED ACTIVITY/ LINK LED LAN port 64-bit OS LAN port LED indications Activity/Link Speed LED Description OFF OFF Soft-off Mode YELLOW* OFF During Power ON/OFF YELLOW* ORANGE 100 Mbps connection YELLOW* GREEN 1 Gbps connection * Blinking Activity/Link Speed LED Description OFF OFF Soft-off Mode YELLOW* OFF During Power ON/OFF YELLOW* ORANGE 100 Mbps connection YELLOW* GREEN 1 Gbps connection
2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player , or other audio sources. 6. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker . In  becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. 8. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 9. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers on a  10. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an    Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Ou Rear Speaker Out Gray – – – Side Speaker Out 1 1. USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3 and 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. External SA T A port 1/2 . These ports connect to external Serial A T A hard   connect external Serial A T A hard disk drives to the External SA T A port 1/2. The external SA T A port supports external Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s devices. Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal up to two meters away , and enables improved hot- swap function.
ROG S triker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-31 13. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 14. Clear CMOS switch. Press the clear CMOS switch to clear setup information when the system hangs due to overclocking. 15. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 16. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. • DO NOT insert dif ferent cables to the external SA T A ports. • DO NOT unplug the external Serial A T A box when a RAID 0 or JBOD is  • Before creating a RAID set using Serial A T A hard disks, make sure that y ou ha ve conn ect ed the Serial A T A signal cable and installed Serial A T A hard     BIOS setup during POST .    the JMicron RAID controller in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 4.5.3 Onboard Device Conguration for details. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the JMicron RAID controller in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 4.5.3 Onboard Device Conguration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to 5.4.4 JMicron ® RAID Conguration or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD.
2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.8.2 Internal connectors 1. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray . Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE   • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector . This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. Drive jumper setting Mode of device(s) Cable connector Single device Cable-Select or Master - Black T wo devices Cable-Select Master Black Slave Gray Master Master Black or gray Slave Slave STRIKER II EXTREME PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. PIN1 STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE IDE connector
ROG S triker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-33 2. Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1–6) These connectors are for the Serial A T A signal cables for Serial A T A hard disk drives. If you installed Serial A T A hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1,  ® MediaShield™ RAID controller . • In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial A T A boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors. If you intend to create a Serial A T A RAID set using these connectors, enable the [RAID Enabled] item in the BIOS. See section 4.5.6 Serial-A T A Conguration for details. • For RAID 5, use at least three hard disk drives. For RAID 0 1, use at least four hard disk drives. Use two to four Serial A T A hard disk drives for each RAID 0 or RAID 1 set. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to 5.4.2 NVIDIA ® RAID congurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. Connect the right-angle side of SA T A signal cable to SA T A device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SA T A cable to the onboard SA T A port to avoid  graphics cards. right angle side Y ou must install the Windows ® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial A T A hard disk drives. The Serial A T A RAID feature (RAID 0/RAID 1/RAID 5/RAID 10) is available only if you are using Windows ® XP or later version. STRIKER II EXTREME GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SA TA1 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND SA TA2 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND SA TA3 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND SA TA4 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND SA TA5 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND SA TA6 STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE SA T A connector
2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78; USB 910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0  Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!    then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard. 3. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)  one end of the cable to this connector , then connect the other end to the  Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. STRIKER II EXTREME FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. PIN1 STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Floppy disk drive connector STRIKER II EXTREME PIN 1 USB 5V USB_P8- USB_P8 GND NC USB 5V USB_P7- USB_P7 GND USB78 PIN 1 USB 5V USB_P10- USB_P10 GND NC USB 5V USB_P9- USB_P9 GND USB910 STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE USB2.0 connectors
ROG S triker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-35 5. IEE E 1394 a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for a IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector . Doing so will damage the motherboard!    then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the 1394 connector onboard. 6. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1/2/3) These connectors are for temperature monitoring. Connect the thermal sensor cables to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices which you want to monitor temperature. The optional fan1/2/3 can work with the temperature sensors for a better cooling effect. Enable OPT1/2/3 Cable Overheat Protection in BIOS if you connect thermal sensor cables to these connectors. Refer to page 4-35 for details. STRIKER II EXTREME PIN 1 TPA2- GND TPB2- 12V GND TPA2 GND TPB2 12V IE1394_2 STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE IEEE 1394 connector STRIKER II EXTREME Temperature Ground OPT_TEMP3 Temperature Ground OPT_TEMP2 Temperature Ground OPT_TEMP1 STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Thermal sensor cable connectors
2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information 7. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 3-pin CHA_F AN1–3, 3-pin PWR_F AN, 3-pin OPT_F AN1–3) The fan c onnect ors su pport cooli ng fan s of 3 50 mA–1000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A–3.48 A (41.76 W max.) at 12V . Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector .   not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU_F AN, CHA_F AN1–3, and OPT_F AN1–3 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan Plus feature. • If you install multiple VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labled CHA_F AN2 or OPT_F AN2/3 for better thermal environment. STRIKER II EXTREME CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 OPT_FAN1 OPT_FAN2 OPT_FAN3 PWR_FAN CPU_FAN PWR_FAN Rotation 12V GND OPT_FAN1 Rotation 12V GND GND 12V Rotation GND 12V Rotation CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 GND 12V Rotation OPT_FAN2 OPT_FAN3 GND 12V Rotation CHA_FAN3 GND 12V Rotation GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Fan connectors
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-37 8. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector . The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. By default, the pin labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. 9. Digital audio co nne cto r (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT for ASUS HDMI VGA card) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). If you are using an ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card, connect the HDMI card to this connector with a S/PDIF Out cable. The ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card and the S/PDIF Out cable are purchased separately . STRIKER II EXTREME 5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND CHASSIS STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Chassis intrusion connecto r STRIKER II EXTREME 5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Digital audio connector
2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information •      and provides a minimum power of 400 W .    the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when  may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply W attage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator . aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • If you want to use two high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 500W to 600W power or above to ensure the system stability .      10. ATX po wer co nn ec tor s (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) These connectors are for A TX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs   • Make sure to remove the cap on the EA TX12V connector before connecting an 8-pin EPS 12V power plug. • Use only an 8-pin EPS 12V power plug for the EA TX12V connector. STRIKER II EXTREME EATXPWR PIN 1 GND 5 Volts 5 Volts 5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts 3 Volts 3 Volts 12 Volts 12 Volts 5V Standby Power OK GND 5 Volts GND 5 Volts GND 3 Volts 3 Volts EATX12V PIN 1 12V DC 12V DC 12V DC 12V DC GND GND GND GND STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE A TX power connectors
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-39 Power supply requirements Heavy Loading CPU SMF 3.2XE Memory DDR3-1800*2 VGA 8800 Ultra*3 SA T A-HDD 6 eSA T A-HDD 1 IDE-CDROM 1 IDE-HDD 1 USB 4 12V_8Pin 12V_24pin 5V_24pin 3V_24pin 12V_VGA1 12V_VGA2 12V_VGA3 V oltage (V) 12.14 12.21 5.22 3.456 12.12 12.12 12.12 Current (A) 1 1.2 13.1 5.28 7.8 7.28 7.23 7.25 Power (W) 135.968 159.951 27.5616 26.9568 88.2336 87.6276 87.87 SA T A-HDD eSA T A-HDD IDE-CDROM IDE-HDD USB T otal PSU V oltage (V) 6 1 1 1 4 Po_max(w) Current (A) 10.45 10.45 10 12.68 2.5 719.9986 Power (W) 62.7 10.45 10 12.68 10 Normal Loading CPU KFD 2.93G Memory DDR3-1333*2 VGA PCIEX16-ASUS EN8800GT -512MX16-0004*1 SA T A-HDD 4 eSA T A-HDD 1 IDE-CDROM 1 IDE-HDD 0 USB 4 12V_8Pin 12V_24pin 5V_24pin 3V_24pin 12V_VGA1 12V_VGA2 12V_VGA3 V oltage (V) 12.14 12.21 5.225 3.455 12.2 Current (A) 7.18 6.2 5.21 5.25 3.1 Power (W) 87.1652 75.702 27.22225 18.13875 37.82 SA T A-HDD eSA T A-HDD IDE-CDROM IDE-HDD USB T otal PSU V oltage (V) 4 1 1 0 4 Po_max(w) Current (A) 10.45 10.45 10 12.68 2.5 318.2982 Power (W) 41.8 10.45 10 0 10
2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information 1 1. ROG connector (2-pin ROG) This connector is for the box labeled as Republic of Gamers on the heatpipe assembly . Connect the cable of the box to this connector , and the box lights up when the system is on. STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE ROG connector Light Loading CPU Conroe 3.0 EM64T Memory DDR3-800 1 GB*2 VGA PCIEX16-ASUS EN8600GT -256MX16-0004*1 SA T A-HDD 2 eSA T A-HDD 1 IDE-CDROM 1 IDE-HDD 0 USB 4 12V_8Pin 12V_24pin 5V_24pin 3V_24pin 12V_VGA1 12V_VGA2 12V_VGA3 V oltage (V) 12.19 12.21 5.01 3.304 Current (A) 3.32 4.8 4.87 5.16 Power (W) 40.4708 58.608 24.3987 17.04864 SA T A-HDD eSA T A-HDD IDE-CDROM IDE-HDD USB T otal PSU V oltage (V) 1 1 1 0 4 Po_max(w) Current (A) 10.45 10.45 10 12.68 2.5 181.4261 Power (W) 10.45 10.45 10 0 10
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-41 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity   read from or written to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker . The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. • A TX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF . • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power . 12. System panel connector (20-8 pin P ANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. STRIKER II EXTREME PIN 1 * Requires an ATX power supply PLED SPEAKER PLED PLED- 5V Ground Ground Speaker IDE_LED IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground P ANEL IDE_LED PWRSW RESET STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE System panel connector
2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Y ou can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to install the ASUS Q- Connector . 1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector . Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector  match them to the respective front panel cable labels. 2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector , making sure the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. 3. The front panel functions are now enabled.  installed on the motherboard.
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-43 2.8.3 Onboard switches  or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on switch Press the power-on switch to wake/power up the system. 2. Reset switch Press the reset switch to reboot the system. STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Power on switch STRIKER II EXTREME STRIKER II EXTREME/ STRIKER II NSE Reset switch
2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.8.4 Installing Fusion Block System accessory Install your watercooling system to the motherboard using the bundled accessories to obtain the best thermal solution. Package contents 1 2 For watercooling system with 3/8” ID tubes   2. Connect the tube to the waterblock and tighten the screw of the clamp using a screwdriver . 3. Repeat Step 1 and 2 for another tube. Make sure that both tubes are well   3/8” ID tubes x 2   3/4” ID tube clamps x 2 1/2” ID tube clamps x 6
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-45 5 6 5. Connect the assembled tube to the waterblock and tighten the screw of the clamp using a screwdriver . 6. Repeat Step 1 to 5 for another tube. Make sure that both tubes are well   3 2 1 4 For watercooling system with 1/2” or 10mm ID tubes   Y our watercooling system may come with tube clamps. Use a clamp to fasten     3. Loosen the screw of a 1/2” ID tube clamp and hitch it to the bottom end of the 3/8” ID tube. T ighten the clamp screw with a screwdriver . 4. Hitch another clamp to the top end of the 3/8” ID tube.
2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.8.5 Installing the DIY Pedestal 1. T ake out the DIY Pedestal from the motherboard package. 2. Arrange and stick the DIY Pedestal to the back of your motherboard. 3. Place the motherboard with the DIY Pedestal as desired to get  • The tape on the rubber studs is for one-time use. Replace the tape if the adhesive surface does not work. • Y ou can use the DIY Pedestal in ways that suit your needs.
3 Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the rst time ........................................................ 3-1 3.2 T urning off the computer ............................................................. 3-2
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 3-1 3.1 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover . 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector . 5. T urn on the devices in the following order: a. Monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain) c. System power 6. After applying power , the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up. For systems with A TX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the A TX power button. If your monitor complies with “green” standards or if it has a “power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on. The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST . If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power , the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance. 7. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4.
3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ® Vista™: 1. Click the Start button then select ShutDown . 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows ® shuts down. If you are using Windows ® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select T urn Off Computer . 2. Click the T urn Off button to shut down the computer . 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows ® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section 4.6 Power Menu for details.
4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Chapter summary 4 ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-9 4.3 Extreme T weaker 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 T ools menu ................................................................................. 4-42 4.9 Exit menu .................................................................................... 4-45
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ® environment.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2  motherboard support DVD.) 3. Award BIOS Flash Utility  disk or a CD ROM.) 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS   Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.  disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. Installing ASUS Update T o install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to:          • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • V iew the BIOS version information. This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Quit all Windows ® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility . 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest  click Auto Select. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet T o update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate . The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le   1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate . The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a le option from the drop-down menu, then click Next. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.   window , then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. StrikerII StrikerII
4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:     the motherboard.   3. Y ou can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods.   Press <Alt> <F2> during POST to display the following. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of using a DOS-based utility . The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt> <F2> during the Power-On Self T ests (POST). (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the T ools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press <Enter> to enable it.     is found. Then press <Enter>. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B327 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC BOARD: STRIKER II EXTREME VER: 0106 DATE: 01/18/2008 Current ROM Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select [S] Save [ESC] Exit [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move   with F A T 32/16/12 format only . • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!   process and automatically reboots the system when done.
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-5 4.1.3 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility . Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility .     F A T 16/12 format .        disk you created earlier . 4. Under the DOS mode, use <X:> (X stands for the name of the disk     5. At the prompt, type  <Enter>. The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen appears. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.18 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved Message: Please input File Name! For C55XEMCP55PXE-StrikerII-00 DATE:10/30/2007 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.18 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C55XEMCP55PXE-StrikerII-00 DATE:10/30/2007 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: StrikerII.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N)    the File Name to Program 
4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup   following screen appears.        9. The utility displays a Flashing Complete message indicating that you have successfully  Remove the disk then press <F1> to restart the system. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.18 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved F1 Reset For C55XEMCP55PXE-StrikerII-00 DATE:10/30/2007 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: StrikerII.bin Flashing Complete Press <F1> to Continue Write OK No Update Write Fail AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.18 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved Warning: Don’t Turn Off Power Or Reset System! For C55XEMCP55PXE-StrikerII-00 DATE:10/30/2007 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: StrikerII.bin Programming Flash Memory - OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-7 4. The utility saves the  disk, then returns to the       then press <Enter>.    1. Follow steps 1 to 6 of the previous section. 2. Press <Y> when the utility prompts you to save the  following screen appears. 4.1.4 Saving the current BIOS le      process. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.18 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved Message: For C55XEMCP55PXE-StrikerII-00 DATE:10/30/2007 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: 0106.bin Save current BIOS as: AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.18 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved Message: Please Wait! For C55XEMCP55PXE-StrikerII-00 DATE:10/30/2007 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: 0106.bin Checksum: 810DH Save current BIOS as: StrikerII.bin AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.18 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved Message: Please Wait! For C55XEMCP55PXE-StrikerII-00 DATE:10/30/2007 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: StrikerII.bin Now Backup System BIOS to File!  
4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore         that contains the updated BIOS that contains the updated BIOS  Recovering the BIOS from a oppy disk   1. T urn on the system. 2. When a corrupted BIOS is detected, the following message appears. • T o use the CrashFree BIOS feature on this motherboard, install a VGA card T o use the CrashFree BIOS feature on this motherboard, install a VGA card in one of the expansion slots before rebooting the computer . • Prepare the Prepare the oppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS before proceeding with the BIOS update process. • If you have saved a copy of the original motherboard BIOS to a bootable If you have saved a copy of the original motherboard BIOS to a bootable  Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for oppy...       BIOS update process continues when the StrikerII.BIN is found. StrikerII.BIN is found. is found. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for oppy... Floppy found! Reading le “StrikerII.BIN”. Completed. Start ashing... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause system boot failure! 4. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system.
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.”   your system using this utility . Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the  security password feature or change the power management settings. This   LPC chip. The LPC chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility . When you start up the computer , the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press   POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to enter Setup after POST , restart the system by pressing <Ctrl Alt Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. Y ou can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this last option only if  The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability . Select the Load Setup Default item under the Exit Menu. See section 4.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only , and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.    this motherboard.
4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Legend bar General help Menu bar Sub-menu items Conguration elds Menu items Select Menu Item Specic Help Change the internal time. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/ : Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit System Time 15 : 30 : 36 System Date Thu, Oct 30 2007 Language [English] Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Primary IDE Master [None] Primary IDE Slave [None] SATA 1 [None] SATA 2 [None] SATA 3 [None] SATA 4 [None] SATA 5 [None] SATA 6 [None] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Installed Memory 1024MB Usable Memory 1023MB System Information 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main     Extreme T weaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM)    Boot     T ools    Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings T o select an item on the menu bar , press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. • The BIOS setup screens shown 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.
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-1 1 4.2.4 Menu items  For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power , Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a sub-menu. T o display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>. 4.2.6 Conguration elds         Refer to “4.2.7 Pop-up window .” 4.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar . The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions. Navigation Key Function <F1> Displays the General Help screen <F5> Loads setup default values <Esc> Exits the BIOS setup or returns to the main menu from a sub-menu Left or Right arrow Selects the menu item to the left or right Up or Down arrow  Page Down or – (minus)  Page Up or (plus)  <Enter>  <F10> Saves changes and exit
4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the  4.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Pop-up menu Select Menu Item Specic Help Change the internal time. F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/ : Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit System Time 15 : 30 : 36 System Date Thu, Oct 30 2007 Language [English] Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Primary IDE Master [None] Primary IDE Slave [None] SATA 1 [None] SATA 2 [None] SATA 3 [None] SATA 4 [None] SATA 5 [None] SATA 6 [None] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Installed Memory 1024MB Usable Memory 1023MB System Information Legacy Diskette A: Disabled ..... [ ] 720K , 3.5 in. ..... [ ] 1.44M, 3.5 in. ..... [ ] ↑↓ :Move ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-13 Select Menu Item Specic Help Warning: this function belongs to overclocking, and it may cause instability. Select a CPU level, and the rest will be auto- adjusted. If you want to adjust more, set Ai Overclock Tuner to Manual after you select a CPU level. F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/ : Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit 4.3 Extreme Tweaker menu   items. T ake caution when changing the settings of the Extreme T weaker menu items.  CPU Level Up [Auto] AI Overclock Tuner [Auto] x Overclock Options Disabled x CPU Multiplier 8 X x FSB - Memory Clock Mode Auto x FSB - Memory Ratio Auto x FSB (QDR), MHz 1333 Actual FSB (QDR), MHz 1333.3 x MEM (DDR), MHz Auto Actual MEM (DDR), MHz 800.0 LDT Frequency [5x] PCIE Bus, Slot 1&2, MHz [100] PCIE Bus, Slot 3, MHz [100] Memory Timing Setting CPU Voltage [Auto] Loadline Calibration [Disabled] Loadline Calibration [Disabled] CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Scroll down to see more items. 4.4.1 Congure System Performance Settings CPU Level Up [Auto] Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be automatically  settings in detail, set Ai Overclock T uner to [Manual] after selecting a CPU level.   Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU VTT Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] NB Core Voltage [Auto] SB Core Voltage [Auto] 1,5VSB Core Voltage [Auto] CPU GTL_REF1 Ratio [Auto] CPU GTL_REF2 Ratio [Auto] CPU GTL_REF2 Ratio [Auto] CPU GTL_REF3 Ratio [Auto] NB GTL_REF1 Ratio [Auto] DDR3 CHA1 Ref Voltage [Auto] DDR3 CHB1 Ref Voltage [Auto] DDR3 CHA2 Ref Voltage [Auto] DDR3 CHB2 Ref Voltage [Auto] ROG Logo [Enabled] CPU Conguration Spread Spectrum Control F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/ : Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit 4.3.1 Conguring System Performance Settings CPU Level Up [Auto] Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be automatically  settings in detail, set AI Overclock T uner to [Manual] after selecting a CPU level.  [E6850] [E8200] [E8400] [E8500] [E6850] [Q9450] [Q9550] [QX9650] [QX9770]  
4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup AI Overclock T uner [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal   Manual Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system. Standard Loads the standard settings for the system. AI Overclock  stability when overclocking. CPU Level Up Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically ..  AI Overclock T uner to [ AI Overclock]. Overclock Options [Disabled] Allows you to set the overclocking options.    AI Overclock T uner to [ Manual]. CPU Multiplier [8 X] Use the < > and <-> keys or the numeric keypad to enter the desired value. The values range from 6 to 50. FSB - Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the system clock mode.   FSB-Memory Clock Mode item to [Linked]. FSB - Memory Ratio [Auto]   Allows you to adjust CPU FSB frequency . Use the < > and <-> keys to adjust the frequency . Y ou can also type the desired frequency using the numeric keypad. The values range from 400 to 3000. Actual FSB (QDR), MHz 
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-15  FSB-Memory Clock Mode to [Unlinked].  Allows you to adjust memory frequency . Use the < > and <-> keys to adjust the frequency . Y ou can also type the desired frequency using the numeric keypad. The values range from 800 to 3000. Due to NVIDIA ® chipset features, ASUS BIOS will automatically adjust your assigned frequency to an approximate value to achieve the optimal results. Actual MEM (DDR), MHz  LDT Frequency [5x]  PCIE Bus, Slot 1 & 2, MHz [100] Allows you to set the PCIEX16_1/2 overclocking frequency . Use the < > and <-> keys to adjust the frequency . The values range from 100 to 200. PCIE Bus, Slot 3, MHz [100] Allows you to set the PCIEX16_3 overclocking frequency . Use the < > and <-> keys to adjust the frequency . The values range from 100 to 200. Memory Timing Setting  tCL (CAS Latency) [Auto]  Select Menu Item Specic Help CAS# latency (CAS# to read data valid) Set Memory timings to [Optimal] to use the value recommended by the DIMM’s manufacturer. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Extreme Tweaker F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/ : Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit Memory Timing Setting Parameters Setting Current tCL (CAS Latency) [Auto] 6 tRCD [Auto] 6 tRP [Auto] 6 tRAS [Auto] 15 Command Per Clock (CMD) [Auto] 2T ** Advanced Memory Settings ** tRRD [Auto] 4 tRC [Auto] 21 tWR [Auto] 7 tWTR [Auto] 13 tFAW [Auto] 17 tREF [Auto] 7.6uS
4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup tRCD [Auto]  –[15] tRP [Auto]    [Auto] [1] [2]–[15] tRAS [Auto]  –[63] Command Per Clock (CMD) [Auto]  tRRD [Auto]    [Auto] [1] [2]–[15] tRC [Auto]    [Auto] [1] [2]–[63] tWR [Auto]  tWTR [Auto]    [Auto] [1] [2]–[31] tF A W [Auto]  tREF [Auto]  CPU V oltage [Auto]  corresponds to the onboard CPU LED color , both of which indicate voltage condition. When you set the CPU LED Selection item to [CPU V olt], the onboard CPU LED displays CPU voltage condition. Refer to page 2-1 for CPU LED     [1.12500V] [1.13125V] [1.13750V] [1.14375V] [1.15000V] [1.15625V] [1.16250V] [1.16875V] [1.17500V] [1.18125V] [1.18750V] [1.19375V] [1.20000V] [1.20625V] [1.21250V] [1.21875V] [1.22500V] [1.23125V] [1.23750V] [1.24375V] [1.25000V] [1.25625V] [1.26250V] [1.26875V] [1.27500V] [1.28125V] [1.28750V] [1.29375V] [1.30000V]~[1.87500V] [1.88125V] [1.88750V] [1.89375V] [1.90000V] [1.95000V] [1.97500V] [2.00000V] [2.025000V] [2.05000V] [2.07500V] [2.10000V]~[2.30000V] [2.32500V] [2.35000V] [2.37500V] [2.40000V] Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently , and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable.
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-17 CPU PLL V oltage [Auto]     condition. When you set the CPU LED item to [PLL V olt], the onboard CPU LED    [2.90V] [2.92V] [2.94V] [2.96V] [2.98V] [3.00V] CPU VTT V oltage [Auto]   indicates voltage condition. When you set the NB LED Selection item to [VTT V olt], the onboard northbridge LED displays northbridge voltage condition.   [2.44V] [2.46V] Memory V oltage [Auto]  corresponds to the onboard memory LED color , both of which indicate voltage   [3.02V] [3.04V] [3.06V] [3.08V] [3.10V] NB Core V oltage [Auto]  indicates voltage condition. When you set the NB LED Selection item to [NB V olt], the onboard northbridge LED displays northbridge voltage condition. Refer to page   [3.08V] [3.10V] SB Core V oltage [Auto]    1.5V SB V oltage [Auto] Allows you to select the southbridge 1.5V voltage. 
4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup CPU GTL_REF0 Ratio [Auto]  [ 224mV] [-07mV] [-14mV] [-21mV]~[-212mV] [-219mV] [-226mV] CPU GTL_REF1 Ratio [Auto]  [ 208mV] [-08mV] [-16mV] [-24mV]~[-232mV] [-240mV] [-248mV] CPU GTL_REF2 Ratio [Auto]  [ 208mV] [-08mV] [-16mV] [-24mV]~[-232mV] [-240mV] [-248mV] CPU GTL_REF3 Ratio [Auto]  [ 224mV] [-07mV] [-14mV] [-21mV]~[-212mV] [-219mV] [-226mV] NB GTL_REF Ratio [Auto]  [ 160mV] [-02mV] [-04mV] [-06mV]~[-122mV] [-124mV] [-126mV] DDR3 CHA/B 1/2 Ref V oltage [Auto] Allows you to manually set the memory voltage, or you can set to [Auto] for the safe mode.   DDR3_REF] [DDR3_REF 250mv] ] [DDR3_REF 250mv] [DDR3_REF 500mv] [DDR3_REF-250mv] [DDR3_REF-500mv] CPU Conguration Select Menu Item Specic Help Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Extreme Tweaker F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/ : Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit Overclocking CPU Type Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E6750 @ 2.66GHz CPU Speed 2.66GHz Cache RAM(L2) 4096K CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Limit CPUID MaxVal [Disabled] Enhanced C1 (C1E) [Disabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. [Disabled]
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-19 CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]  Limit CPUID MaxV al [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions.  Enhanced C1 (CIE) [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support.  Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection           operating systems simultaneously , enabling one system to virtually function  Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) T ech. [Disabled]  Spread Spectrum Control CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]  PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]  MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]  SA T A Spread Spectrum [Disabled]  LDT Spread Spectrum [Auto]  Select Menu Item Specic Help Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Extreme Tweaker Spread Spectrum Control CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] MCP PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled] LDT Spread Spectrum [Auto]
4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. 4.4.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 4.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 4.4.3 Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options.   [Chinese (Simp.)] [Japanese] 4.4.4 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]   Select Menu Item Specic Help Change the internal time. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/ : Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit System Time 15 : 30 : 36 System Date Thu, Oct 30 2007 Language [English] Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Primary IDE Master [None] Primary IDE Slave [None] SATA 1 [None] SATA 2 [None] SATA 3 [None] SATA 4 [None] SATA 5 [None] SATA 6 [None] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Installed Memory 1024MB Usable Memory 1023MB System Information
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-21 4.4.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the device information. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Capacity , Cylinder , Head, Sector and T ransfer Mode). These values are not   system. PIO Mode [Auto] Sets the PIO mode for the IDE device.  UDMA Mode [Auto]   Primary IDE Master/Slave [Auto] Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic detection   system, the setup BIOS may detect incorrect parameters. Select [Manual] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. If no drive is installed select  Select Menu Item Specic Help Set a PIO mode for the IDE device. Mode0 through 4 successive increase in performance. F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/ : Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit Primary IDE Master PIO Mode [Auto] UDMA Mode [Auto] Primary IDE Master [Auto] Access Mode [Auto] Capacity 0 MB Cylinder 0 Head 0 Sector 0 Transfer Mode None Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main
4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Capacity   Cylinder  Head  Sector  T ransfer Mode   Access Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of an IDE hard disk drive. Select [CHS] for this item if you set the IDE Primary Master/Slave to [Manual].      After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility , such as FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. This is necessary so that you can write or read data from the hard disk. Make sure to set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to active.
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-23 4.4.6 S A T A 1 – 6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial A T A devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SA T A device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the SA T A device information. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Capacity , Cylinder , Head, Landing Zone and Sector). These values are not user-     Extended IDE Drive [Auto]   Access Mode [Auto]      Capacity   Cylinder  Head   Landing Zone  Select Menu Item Specic Help Selects the type of xed disk connected to the system. F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/ : Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit SATA 1 Extended IDE Drive [Auto] Access Mode [Auto] Capacity 0 MB Cylinder 0 Head 0 Landing Zone 0 Sector 0 Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main
4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Sector  After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility , such as FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. This is necessary so that you can write or read data from the hard disk. Make sure to set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to active. 4.4.7 HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the HDD Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting   4.4.8 Installed Memory [xxx MB]   4.4.9 Usable Memory [xxx MB]   4.4.10 System Information  automatically detects the items in this menu. Select Menu Item Specic Help F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/ : Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit System Information BIOS Revision 0106 BIOS revision Displays the auto-detected BIOS version. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-25 4.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 4.5.1 AI NET2 POST Check LAN/LAN2 Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the LAN/LAN2 cable during the Power-On   Select Menu Item Specic Help Press [Enter] to set. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Extreme Tweaker Main Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/ : Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit AI NET2 PCIPnP Onboard Device Conguration USB Conguration IDE Function Setup Serial-ATA Conguration LCD Poster and Onboard LED Control Select Menu Item Specic Help Enable or Disable LAN cable check during POST. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/ : Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit AI NET2 POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] POST Check LAN2 Cable [Disabled] Pair Status Length LAN1(1-2) Open N/A LAN1(3-6) Open N/A LAN1(4-5) Open N/A LAN1(7-8) Open N/A LAN2(1-2) Open N/A LAN2(3-6) Open N/A LAN2(4-5) Open N/A LAN2(7-8) Open N/A
4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5.2 PCIPnP Plug & Play O/S [No]  [Y es] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system    Primary Display Adapter [PCI] Allows you to select the graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.  Select Menu Item Specic Help Select Yes if you are using a Plug and Play capable operating system. Select No if you need the BIOS to congure non-boot devices. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced PCIPnP Plug & Play O/S [No] Primary Display Adapter [PCI] 4.5.3 Onboard Device Conguration Select Menu Item Specic Help Press [Enter] to setHD Audio function. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/ : Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit Onboard Device Conguration HD Audio [Auto] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Onboard 1st nVidia LAN [Enabled] Onboard 2nd nVidia LAN [Enabled] JMicron RAID controller [IDE] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Onboard 1394 [Enabled] HD Audio [Auto]  
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-27 Front Panel Support T ype [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC`97    Onboard 1st/2nd Nvidia LAN [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard NVIDIA ® LAN controller .  JMicron RAID controller [IDE] Allows you to disable the JMicron ® RAID controller or set it to other modes.  OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM.  Onboard 1394 [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the onboard 1394 device support.  4.5.4 USB Conguration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an  USB Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onchip USB controller .  USB Legacy Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating  USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller .  Select Menu Item Specic Help Enable or disable USB 1.1 and 2.0 Controller. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced USB Conguration USB Controller [Enabled] USB Legacy support [Enabled] USB2.0 Controller [Enabled]
4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5.5 IDE Function Setup This sub-menu contains IDE function-related items. Select an item then press <Enter> to edit. OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onchip IDE channel 0 controller .  IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the IDE DMA transfer access.  IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the IDE PIO read prefetch mode.  Select Menu Item Specic Help Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced IDE Function Setup OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled] IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled] IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled] 4.5.6 Serial-A T A Conguration This sub-menu allows you to change Serial A T A settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to edit. Serial-A T A Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Serial A T A controller .   Serial-A T A Controller . Select Menu Item Specic Help Press [Enter] to control onchip SATA controller. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Serial-ATA Conguration Serial-ATA Controller [Enabled] RAID Enabled [Disabled] x SATA 1 Primary RAID Disabled x SATA 1 Secondary RAID Disabled x SATA 2 Primary RAID Disabled x SATA 2 Secondary RAID Disabled x SATA 3 Primary RAID Disabled x SATA 3 Secondary RAID Disabled
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-29 ROG Logo [Enabled] If this item is set to [Enabled], the box labeled as Republic of Gamers on the heatpipe assembly lights up when the system is on.  LCD Poster Off [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the LCD Poster .  LCD Poster Backlight [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the LCD Poster backlight after POST .  LCD Poster Mode [Current Time] Allows you to select the LCD Poster mode.   RAID Enabled [Disabled] Enables or disables the onboard RAID controller . When set to [Enabled], the   SA T A1/2/3 Primary/Secondary RAID [Disabled]      [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.5.7 LCD Poster and Onboard LED Control Select Menu Item Specic Help Set ROG Logo Enabled/ Disabled Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/ : Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit Onboard Device Conguration ROG Logo [Enabled] LCD Poster Off [Enabled] LCD Poster Backlight [Disabled] LCD Poster Mode [Current Time] x LCD Poster String Voltiminder LED [ON] CPU Overclocking LED [ON] CPU LED Selection [CPU Volt] NB LED Selection [NB Volt]
4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup  LCD Poster Mode to [User String]. LCD Poster String Allows you to enter a string that will be displayed on the LCD Poster . Highlight this item and press <Enter> to enter your string with the keypad. V oltiminder LED [ON] Allows you to turn on/off the onboard V oltiminder LED.  CPU Overclocking LED [ON]  CPU LED Selection [CPU V olt] Allows you to switch the onboard CPU LED display between CPU voltage [CPU V olt] and CPU PLL voltage [PLL V olt].     NB LED Selection [NB V olt] Allows you to switch the onboard northbridge LED display between NB Core V oltage [NB V olt] and CPU VTT V oltage [VTT V olt].   
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-31 4.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced    4.6.1 ACPI Suspend T ype [S1&S3]   to be used for system suspend.  4.6.2 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]     to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list.  Select Menu Item Specic Help Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/ : Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3] ACPI APIC support Enabled APM Conguration Hardware Monitor
4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.6.3 APM Conguration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power-Off] Allows you to enable or disable the Restore on AC Power Loss function.  PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off] Allows you to set the event after the power button is pressed for more than 4  Power Up On PCI/PCIE Devices [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI devices & NV  USB Resume from S5 [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the support of USB keyboard or mouse resumption  Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to Enabled, the items Date of Month Alarm and T ime (hh:mm:ss) Alarm items   Date (of Month) Alarm [XX] T o set the date of alarm, highlight this item and press <Enter> to display the Date      Select Menu Item Specic Help Press [Enter] to select whether or not to restart the system after AC power loss Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/ : Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit APM Conguration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power-Off] PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off] Power Up On PCI/PCIE Devices [Disabled] USB Resume from S5 [Disabled] Power On by RTC Alarm [Disabled] x Date (of Month) Alarm 0 x Alarm Time (hh:mm) 0 : 0 : 0 HPET Support [Enabled] Power Up By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-33 Alarm Time (hh:mm) [ X: X: X] T o set the time of alarm: 1. Highlight this item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu for the hour  2. Key-in a value (Min=0, Max=23), then press <Enter>.    4. Key-in a minute value (Min=0, Max=59), then press <Enter>. HPET Support [Enabled]  Power Up By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]  keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an A TX   [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-ESC] [Power Key] 4.6.4 Hardware Monitor The items in this sub-menu displays the hardware monitor values automatically detected by the BIOS. It also allows you to change CPU Q-Fan feature-related  Select Menu Item Specic Help Press [Enter] to go to the sub-menu. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/ : Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit Hardware Monitor Voltage Monitor Temperature Monitor Fan Speed Monitor Fan Speed Control CPU Fan Speed Warning [600 RPM]
4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Vcore, CPU PLL, CPU VTT , Memory , NB Core , SB Core, DDR3 T ermination, 3.3V , 5V , 12V V oltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. T emperature Monitor CPU, M/B, NB, SB, OPT1/2/3 T emperature The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, motherboard, northbridge, southbridge, and OPT1/2/3 fan temperatures. These items   The system automatically shuts down when the northbridge or southbridge chipset is heated over the set temperature to protect it from damage.  V oltage Monitor Select Menu Item Specic Help Press [Enter] to set. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/ : Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit Voltage Monitor Vcore Voltage [ 1.32V] CPU PLL Voltage [ 1.52V] CPU PLL Voltage [ 1.52V] CPU VTT Voltage [ 1.20V] Memory Voltage [ 2.00V] NB Core Voltage [ 1.26V] SB Core Voltage [ 1.50V] DDR3 Termination Voltage [ 0.99V] 3.3V Voltage [ 2.89V] 5V Voltage [ 4.66V] 12V Voltage [11.64V] Select Menu Item Specic Help Set NB Over-Heat Shutdown Temperature Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/ : Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit Temperature Monitor CPU Temperature 30ºC M/B Temperature 35ºC NB Temperature 44ºC 44ºC SB Temperature 47ºC OPT1 Temperature 0ºC OPT2 Temperature 0ºC OPT3 Temperature 0ºC NB Overheat Protection [90] NB Overheat Protection [90] SB Overheat Protection [90] OPT1 Cable Overheat Protection[90] OPT2 Cable Overheat Protection[90] OPT3 Cable Overheat Protection[90]
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-35 CPU F AN, CHA _F AN1/2/3, PWR F AN, OPT1/2/3 F AN Speed PWR F AN, OPT1/2/3 F AN Speed OPT1/2/3 F AN Speed The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan, chassis fan, power fan, and optional fan speed in rotations per minute power fan, and optional fan speed in rotations per minute optional fan speed in rotations per minute   Fan Speed Control OPT1/2/3 Cable Overheat Protection [90] Allows you to set the temperature over which the system automatically shuts down when any of the thermal sensor cables connected to the motherboard detects device overheat to protect the device from damage.  Fan Speed Monitor Select Menu Item Specic Help Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Fan Speed Monitor CPU Fan Speed 4411 RPM CHA_FAN1 Speed 0 RPM CHA_FAN2 Speed 0 RPM CHA_FAN3 Speed 0 RPM PWR FAN Speed 0 RPM OPT1 FAN Speed 0 RPM OPT2 FAN Speed 0 RPM OPT3 FAN Speed 0 RPM Select Menu Item Specic Help Select Fan Control mode. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/ : Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit Fan Speed Control CPU FAN Control [Duty Cycle Mode] CPU FAN Duty Cycle [100%] CHASSIS FAN Control [Duty Cycle Mode] CHASSIS FAN Duty Cycle [100%] x CHASSIS FAN Q-Fan Sense CPU Temperature OPT FAN1 Control [Duty Cycle Mode] OPT FAN1 Duty Cycle [100%] x OPT FAN1 Target Temperature 40ºC/104ºF OPT FAN2 Control [Duty Cycle Mode] OPT FAN2 Duty Cycle [100%] x OPT FAN2 Target Temperature 40ºC/104ºF OPT FAN3 Control [Duty Cycle Mode] OPT FAN3 Duty Cycle [100%] x OPT FAN3 Target Temperature 40ºC/104ºF
4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup CPU F AN Control [Duty Cycle Mode] Allows you to select the fan control mode.      you set the CPU F AN Control item to [Duty Cycle Mode].  CHASSIS F AN Control [Duty Cycle Mode] Allows you to select the fan control mode.      you set the CHASSIS F AN Control item to [Duty Cycle Mode].  CHASSIS F AN Q-Fan Sense [CPU T emperature] Allows the Q-Fan to sense the CPU/MB temperature and to adjust the fan  CHASSIS F AN Control item to [Q-F AN Mode].     OPT F AN1/2/3 Control [Duty Cycle Mode] Allows you to select the fan control mode.      you set the OPT F AN1/2/3 Control item to [Duty Cycle Mode].  OPT Fan1/2/3 T arget T emperature [40ºC/104ºF] Allows the Q-Fan to sense the temperature of fans connected to OPT  when the OPT F AN1/2/3 Control items are set to [Q-F AN Mode].  [15ºC/59ºF] [20ºC/68ºF] [25ºC/77ºF] [30ºC/86ºF] [35ºC/95ºF] [40ºC/104ºF] [45ºC/1 13ºF] [50ºC/122ºF] [55ºC/131ºF] [60ºC/140ºF] [65ºC/149ºF] [70ºC/158ºF] [75ºC/167ºF] [80ºC/176ºF] [85ºC/185ºF] Y ou need to connect the thermal sensor cables to the OPT_TEMP1/2/3 connectors to enable this function.
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-37 CPU Fan Speed warning [600 RPM] Allows you to set the CPU fan warning speed function, which gives off a warning when the CPU fan speed is too low . If you set this item to [Disabled], the system will not warn you even if no fan is installed or if the fan is not functioning properly .  4.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ 4th Boot Device [Removable] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system.  Select Menu Item Specic Help Select Boot Device Priority Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Main Advanced Power Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/ : Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit Boot Device Priority Removable Drives Hard Disk Drives CDROM Drives Boot Settings Conguration Security Select Menu Item Specic Help Select Your Boot Device Priority Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Extreme Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [Removable] 2nd Boot Device [Hard Disk] 3rd Boot Device [CDROM] 4th Boot Device [Disabled]
4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.7.2 Removable Drives 1. Floppy Disks Allows you to assign a removable drive attached to the system. 4.7.3 Hard Disk Drives 1. SA T A 1: XXXXXXXXX Allows you to assign hard disk drives attached to the system. 4.7.4 CDROM Drives 1. SA T A 2: XXXXXXXXX Allows you to assign optical drives attached to the system. Select Menu Item Specic Help Use < ↑> or < ↓> to select a device, then press < > to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list. Press <ESC> to exit this menu. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Extreme Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Removable Drives 1. Floppy Disks Select Menu Item Specic Help Use < ↑> or < ↓> to select a device, then press < > to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list. Press <ESC> to exit this menu. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Extreme Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Hard Disk Drives 1. SATA 1: XXXXXXXXX Select Menu Item Specic Help Use < ↑> or < ↓> to select a device, then press < > to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list. Press <ESC> to exit this menu. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Extreme Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CDROM Drives 1. SATA 2: XXXXXXXXX
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-39 4.7.5 Boot Settings Conguration Case Open W arning [Enabled] Enables or disables the chassis open status feature. Setting to Enabled, clears the chassis open status. Refer to section “2.8.2 Internal connectors” for setting details.  Quick Boot [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the system quick boot feature. When Enabled, the system skips certain tests while booting.  Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Enables or disables the chassis open status feature. Setting to Enabled, clears the  Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.  T ypematic Rate Setting [Disabled]   Rate (Chars/Sec) and the T ypematic Delay (Msec).  The following two items T ypematic Rate (Chars/Sec) and T ypematic Delay (Msec) T ypematic Rate Setting is enabled. T ypematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6] Allows you to select the rate at which a character repeats when you hold a key .  Select Menu Item Specic Help Press [Enter] to enable or disable. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Extreme Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/ : Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit Boot Settings Conguration Case Open Warning [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled] x Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) 6 x Typematic Delay (Msec) 250 OS Select For DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2] Full Screen LOGO [Enabled] BIOS Wallpaper [00%] Halt On [All Errors]
4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup T ypematic Delay (Msec) [250] Allows you to set the delay before keystrokes begin to repeat.  OS Select for DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2] Set this item to OS2 only when you are running on an OS/2 operating system with  Full Screen LOGO [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.  Make sure that the above item is set to [Enabled] if you want to use the ASUS MyLogo3™ feature. BIOS W allpaper [00%] Allows you to select the transparency of the BIOS wallpaper .  Halt On [All Errors] Allows you to set the error report type.  [All, But Disk/Key] 4.7.6 Security Select Menu Item Specic Help Supervisor password controls full access, <Enter> to change password. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Extreme Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Security Supervisor Password Clear User Password Clear Password Check [Setup]
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-41 Supervisor Password User Password  T o set a password: 1. Select an item then press <Enter>. 2. T ype in a password using a combination of a maximum of eight (8) alpha-numeric characters, then press <Enter>.    T o clear the password:   appears: PASSWORD DISABLED !!! Press any key to continue...    A note about passwords The Supervisor password is required to enter the BIOS Setup program   Forgot your password? If you forget your password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM. The RAM data containing the password information is powered by the onboard button cell battery . If you need to erase the CMOS RAM, refer to section “2.6 Jumper” for instructions. Password Check  system. Select [Setup] to require the password before entering the BIOS Setup. Select [System] to require the password before entering the system. 
4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.8 Tools menu   an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. 4.8.1 ASUS O.C. Prole This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Load BIOS Prole Select Menu Item Specic Help Press [Enter] to select Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/ : Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit ASUS O.C. Prole ASUS EZ Flash 2 Select Menu Item Specic Help Press [Enter] to select Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Extreme Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS BIOS Prole Load BIOS Prole Save BIOS Prole Select Menu Item Specic Help Load BIOS Prole from Prole 1. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Extreme Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Load BIOS Prole Load from Prole 1 Load from Prole 2 Load from File Load from Profile 1/2 Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. 
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-43 Load from File         2. T urn on the system. 3. Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the “T ools” menu to select “Load from File.” Press <Enter> then the setup screen will appear .                Save BIOS Prole Save to Profle 1/2   Save to File      1. Insert the storage devices with enough space. 2. T urn on the system. 3. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the “T ools” menu to select “Save to File.” Press <Enter> then the setup screen will appear . 4. Press <T ab> to switch between the drives. Press hot-key <S> to save          Select Menu Item Specic Help Save current BIOS Prole to Prole 1. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Extreme Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Save BIOS Prole Save to Prole 1 Save to Prole 2 Save to File
4-44 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.8.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2   message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Y es] or [No],  ASUSTek O.C. Prole Utility B327 BOARD: STRIKER II EXTREME VER: 0106 DATE: 01/18/2008 Current CMOS Update CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select [S] Save [ESC]: Exit [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move CMOS backup is done! Press any key to Exit.  ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B327 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC BOARD: STRIKER II EXTREME VER: 0106 DATE: 01/18/2008 Current ROM Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select [S] Save [ESC] Exit [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-45 4.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. Exit & Save Changes  menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned   save changes and exit. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the    Load Setup Default This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the  window appears. Select YES to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the   YES to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Select Menu Item Specic Help This option save data to CMOS and exiting the setup menu. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes
4-46 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
5 Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information ............................................................ 5-1 5.3 Software information ................................................................... 5-9 5.4 RAID congurations .................................................................. 5-35 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk ....................................................... 5-51
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-1 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support     ASSETUP .EXE to run the DVD. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit V ista operating XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit V ista operating operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to  5.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer . • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary . Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only . Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows ® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows ® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability . The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install
5-2 Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Drivers   Nvidia Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA ® chipset drivers for the NVIDIA ® nForce ® 790i (Ultra) SLI™ chipset. JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver Installs JMicron ® JMB363 controller driver . ASUS EPU Driver AI Gear 3 Utility Installs the ASUS EPU Driver AI Gear 3 Utility . Install the ASUS EPU Driver AI Gear 3 Utility before installing ASUS AI Suite. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver .
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-3 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click to display the next screen Click to display the previous screen ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities  ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition.
5-4 Chapter 5: Software support ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader that allows you to open, view , and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft ® DirectX 9.0c driver . The Microsoft DirectX ® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX ® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer . Visit the Microsoft website (www .microsoft.com) for updates. InterVideo MediaOne Gallary Installs the InterVideo Media One Gallary software. WinDVD Copy5 T rial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 T rial version. Anti-Virus Utility  the online help for detailed information. 3DMark06 Software Installs the 3Dmark06 software. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE software. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink Powerbackup software. Corel Snapre Plus SE 
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-5 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create the NVIDIA ® nForce ® 790i (Ultra) SLI™ or JMicron ® JMB363 SA T A RAID driver disk. NVIDIA 32/64 bit XP/Vista SA T A RAID Driver Allows you to create a NVIDIA ® 32/64 bit XP/Vista™ SA T A RAID driver disk. JMicron JMB36X 32/64 bit SA T A/RAID Driver Allows you to create a JMicron ® JMB363 32/64 bit SA T A/RAID driver disk.
5-6 Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.5 Manual menu The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual.  Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual  5.2.6 Video menu Click the Video tab to display a list of video clips. Click the Extreme OC Clip item to watch how an overclocking guru breaks 3DMark world record with an ROG motherboard.
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-7 5.2.8 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the  Motherboard Info  5.2.7 ASUS Contact information    this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
5-8 Chapter 5: Software support Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. T echnical support form    requesting technical support. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format.
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-9 5.3 Software information   with the software application for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™   image that appears on screen during the Power-On Self-T ests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo3™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the support DVD. See section “5.2.3 Utilities menu” for details. T o launch the ASUS MyLogo3™: ™: : 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility . Refer to section “4.1.1 ASUS Update utility” for details. 2. Select Options from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. Check the option Launch MyLogo to replace system boot logo before  Next . 4. Select Update BIOS Next. 5. When prompted, locate the new  Next . The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you intend to use as your boot logo. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo3 ™ , use the AW ARD BIOS Flash utility to  from the ASUS website. See section 4.1.3 Updating the BIOS. • Make sure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set to [Enabled] if you wish to use ASUS MyLogo3™. See section 4.7.5 Boot Settings Conguration .      
5-10 Chapter 5: Software support     load the new boot logo.   during POST . 8. Adjust the boot image to your desired  box. 7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to enlarge by clicking on it.
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-1 1 3. Click the Run button to perform a cable test. 5.3.2 AI NET 2 The AI NET 2 features the Marvell ® Virtual Cable T ester™ (VCT). VCT is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the T ime Domain   cables, impedance mismatches, pair swaps, pair polarity problems, and pair skew problems of up to 64 ns at one meter accuracy . The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly manageable and controlled network system. This utility can be incorporated  diagnostics. Using the Virtual Cable T ester™ T o use the the Marvell ® Virtual Cable T ester™ utility: 1. Launch the VCT utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable T ester . 2. Click Virtual Cable T ester from the menu to display the screen below . • The VCT only runs on systems with Windows ® XP or Windows ® Vista™ operating systems. • The VCT utility only tests Ethernet cables connected to Gigabit LAN port(s). • The Run button on the Virtual Cable T ester™ main window is disabled if no problem is detected on the LAN cable(s) connected to the LAN port(s). • If you want the system to check the status of the LAN cable before entering the OS, enable the item Post Check LAN Cable in the BIOS Setup.
5-12 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX ® High Denition Audio utility)     capability through the SoundMAX ® audio utility with AudioESP™ software to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies.     support DVD that comes with the motherboard package to activate the SoundMAX ® audio utility . If the SoundMAX ® audio utility is correctly installed, you  ® / SoundMAX ® BlackHawk icon on the taskbar . Y ou must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup.
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-13 A. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio 2) If you are using Windows Vista™ operating system, from the taskbar , double-click on the SoundMAX ® BlackHawk icon to display the SoundMAX ® control panel. Enabling AI Audio 2 Click the power button to activate digital signal processing. AI Audio 2, with the new SoundMAX ® BlackHawk by Sonic Focus, brings you more multi- media enjoyment. Fidelity Compensation  compression process and make the audio output quasi-original when reverting the compressed audio streams back to the uncompressed condition. Sound Field Expansion   realistic front and rear environment. Surround Virtualization  use with stereo speakers or headphones. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio2) is available only under the Windows ® Vista™ operating system.
5-14 Chapter 5: Software support Playback Settings   Playback button on the control panel. Y ou can adjust the volume of the Speakers and SPDIF Interface or mute the audio. Preset settings Click and expand the drop-down menu to select your preferred Digital Signal Processing (DSP) preset. Move the sliders  V oice Clarity , Dynamics , Brilliance , and Deep Bass of each preset. Click Save to save the changes to the current preset. Or , click Reset to discard the changes and restore the preset to the factory defaults. Surround settings Allows you to change the settings of the stereo speakers. Move the sliders to change the listener position or adjust the center channel volume. Press the T est Speakers button to perform speaker test. Port settings  
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-15 More Settings Click  Equalizer Allows you to   the DSP presets frequencies. Recording Settings T o change the recording settings, click the Recording button on the control panel. Y ou can adjust the speaker delay of Microphone or Line In by moving the slider rightward or leftward. Port settings Click the tab to display the rear panel ports for Microphone or Line In. ANDREA settings Allows you to select an enhanced microphone input features, including No Filtering , Speakerphone , V oice Recording , and Directional Beam . Record testing Click the tab to perform test recording and play the test sample through the speakers or the SPDIF interface.
5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Speakers Allows you to adjust the Speaker T rim and Speaker Delay . Bass Allows you to do the Bass management. Preferences Displays the preference options for this utility , version information, AudioESP , etc.
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-17 B. SoundMAX If you are using Windows XP operating system, from the taskbar , double-click on the SoundMAX ® icon to display the SoundMAX ® Control Panel.  By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX ® control panel, you can   
5-18 Chapter 5: Software support Jack configuration  your computer’s audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have installed. Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you adjust speaker volume. Click the T est button to hear the changes you have made. Adjust microphone volume This screen helps you adjust microphone volume. Y ou will be asked to read  
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-19 Audio preferences Click the icon to go to the Preferences page. This page allows you to change various audio settings. General options Click the General tab to choose your playback and recording devices, enable/ disable the AudioESP™ feature, and enable/disable digital output. Listening Environment options Click the Listening Environment tab to set up your speaker , acoustic environment, and enable/disable the Virtual Theater Surround function.
5-20 Chapter 5: Software support Microphone options  settings.
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-21 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can start monitoring your computer the moment you turn it on. With this utility , you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. Installing PC Probe II T o install PC Probe II on your computer: 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. If Autorun is not enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support    the setup.exe  2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Launching PC Probe II Y ou can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows ® desktop. T o launch the PC Probe II from the Windows ® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx . The PC Probe II main window appears. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows ® taskbar . Click this icon to close or restore the application. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you to view the current status of your system and change  default, the main window displays the Preference section. Y ou can close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on the main window right handle. Click to close the Preference panel
5-22 Chapter 5: Software support Button Function  Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory , CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section  Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show . When displayed, the monitor panel for that sensor also turns red. Refer to the Monitor panels section for details. Preferences   the Preference section in the main window . Click the box before each preference to activate or deactivate.
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-23 Changing the monitor panels position T o change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down button of the Scheme options, then select  Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move together using a magnetic effect. If you want to detach a monitor panel from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. Y ou can now move or reposition the panel independently . Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). When you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer’s desktop. Large display Small display Click to increase value Click to decrease value Adjusting the sensor threshold value Y ou can adjust the sensor threshold value in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. Y ou can also adjust the threshold values   Y ou cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in a small monitoring panel.
5-24 Chapter 5: Software support Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below . Large display Small display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser . This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click an item from the left panel to display on the right panel. Click the plus sign ( ) before WMI Information to display the available information.   of the browser . DMI browser Click to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser . This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign ( ) before DMI Information to display the available information.
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-25 PCI browser Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser . This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign ( ) before the PCI Information item to display available information. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Click to display the Usage browser . CPU usage The CPU tab displays real- time CPU usage in line graph representation. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper-Threading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the two logical processors. Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used and available hard disk drive space. The left panel of the tab lists all logical drives. Click a hard disk drive to display the information on the right panel. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available HDD
5-26 Chapter 5: Software support Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory . The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available Conguring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values.  Threshold tab enables you to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold  temperature scale. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Lo ad s y ou r s av ed co n gur at ion Saves your conguration
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-27 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear 3 , AI Booster , AI Nap, and Q-Fan Plus utilities easily . Install the ASUS EPU Driver AI Gear 3 Utility before the ASUS AI Suite utility . Otherwise, ASUS AI Suite will not function properly . Installing AI Suite T o install AI Suite on your computer: 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Launching AI Suite Y ou can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows ® desktop. T o launch AI Suite from the Windows ® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx . The AI Suite main window appears. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows ® taskbar . Click this icon to close or restore the application. Using AI Suite Click the AI Gear 3 , AI Nap, AI Booster , or Q-Fan Plus icon to launch the utility , or click the Normal icon to restore the system to normal state. Press to launch AI Gear 3 Press to launch AI Nap Press to launch Q-Fan Plus Pr ess to l aun ch A I Bo ost er Press to restore to normal Press to launch CPU Level Up
5-28 Chapter 5: Software support Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window . Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit. Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-29 Auto Mode Calibration T urbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max. Power Saving Mode Settings 5.3.6 ASUS EPU Utility—AI Gear 3 ASUS AI Gear 3   (Energy Processing Unit) features. This easy-to-use utility provides four system  different computing needs. After installing ASUS AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch ASUS AI Gear 3 by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on your Windows OS taskbar and then click the AI Gear 3 button on the AI Suite main window . Here are some simple ways to use AI Gear 3 : • Click the four gear mode buttons below , including T urbo , High Performance , Medium Power Saving , and Max. Power Saving , or shift the gear to the performance setting that you like. • Click Calibration Auto mode to have AI Gear 3 automatically adjust the system performance according to the CPU loading. • Under Auto mode, click Settings to set the time for the system to enter AI Nap mode. • Click Energy Saving to show the total amount of electricity this ASUS EPU- featured motherboard saved. Energy Saving
5-30 Chapter 5: Software support Energy Saving Status Displays the current CPU power Displays the time/date the calculator starts counting Displays the amount of electricity saved since the system started up Displays the amount of CO2 that has been reduced Click to open the Electricity Savings Calculator window . Y ou may reset the time for the calculator to start counting. Click to reset the time the calculator starts Displays the electricity saved since the time was reset Click to switch to the “Electricity Savings Calculator” window Click to switch to the “T otal Electricity Savings” window
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-31 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap  whenever you are away . Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a quieter system operation. After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI Nap button on the AI Suite main window . Click Y es  T o exit AI Nap mode, press the system power or mouse button then click Y es on  T o switch the power button functions from AI Nap to shutting down, just right click the AI Suite icon on the OS taskbar , select AI Nap and click Use power button . Unclick the the item to switch the function back.
5-32 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan Plus The ASUS Q-Fan Plus feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level  After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, launch the utility by double- clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows ® taskbar and click the Q-Fan Plus button on the AI Suite main window . Click the Fan Name drop-down list button to display the fans and select a fan from the list. Drop-down list button Select a fan control mode Click Apply at the bottom to save the setup. Click the Fan Control drop-down list button to select a fan control mode: • Duty-Cycle Mode: Y ou can determine the duty cycle percentage for each fan. • Q-F AN Mode: The fans will automatically adjust their speeds according to component temperature. Power fan is supported by Duty-Cycle Mode only . Select a fan Select a fan duty cycle
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-33 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows ® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, 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 AI Suite main window . The options on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually , or create and apply your personal overclocking 
5-34 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.10 CPU Level Up  presets in WIndows ® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. This application provides comprehensive and detailed tuning to frequencies, voltagies,  After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows ® OS taskbar and click the CPU Level Up button on the AI Suite main window . The options on the taskbar allow you to select the CPU level, adjust advanced CPU/Memory/PCI-E frequency , or create and apply your personal overclocking 
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-35 5.4 RAID congurations The motherboard comes with the NVIDIA ® nForce ® 790i (Ultra) SLI™ Southbridge          RAID sets. 5.4.1 RAID denitions RAID 0 (Data striping)          in parallel, interleaved stacks. T wo hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to a second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in        tolerance to the entire system. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a         existing drive. RAID 0 1 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy                        drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives.                 for t ransacti on proce ssing, r elation al d atabase app licatio ns, ente rprise r esource planning, and other business systems. Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. JBOD (Spanning) stands for Just a Bunch of Disks and refers to hard disk drives              redundantly on multiple disks that appear as a single disk on the operating system. Spanning does not deliver any advantage over using separate disks independently  If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID  before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. Refer to section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for details.
5-36 Chapter 5: Software support Setting the BIOS RAID items After installing the hard disk drives, make sure to set the necessary RAID items in  T o set the BIOS RAID items: 1. Boot the system and press <Del> during the Power-On Self-T est (POST) to enter the BIOS Setup Utility . 2. Go to Advanced > Serial-A T A Conguration and enable the RAID Enabled     3. Enable the SA T A 1/2/3 Primary/Secondary RAID drive(s) that you want to      4. Save your changes and Exit Setup. 5.4.2 NVIDIA ® RAID congurations The motherboard includes a high performance SA T A RAID controller integrated in the NVIDIA ® southbridge chipset. It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0 1, RAID 5 and JBOD for six independent Serial A T A channels. Installing Serial A T A (SA T A) hard disks The motherboard supports Ultra DMA 133/100/66 and Serial A T A hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array .      1. Install the SA T A hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Connect the SA T A signal cables. 3. Connect a SA T A power cable to the power connector on each drive . Refer to the RAID controllers user manual in the motherboard support DVD for  5.2.5 Manuals menu .
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-37 For detailed descriptions on the NVIDIA ®  NVIDIA RAID User Guide found in your motherboard support DVD.   Entering the NVIDIA ® RAID utility T o enter the NVIDIA ® RAID utility: 1. Boot up your computer . 2. During POST , press <F10> to display the main menu of the utility . The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only , and may not exactly match the items on your screen. [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [ ↑↓] Select [ENTER] Popup At the bottom of the screen are the navigation keys. These keys allow you to move through and select menu options. NVIDIA RAID Utility Oct 5 2004 - Dene a New Array - RAID Mode: Striping Striping Block: Optimal Free Disks Array Disks Loc Disk Model Name Loc Disk Model Name 1.0.M XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 1.1.M XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX [ →] Add 2.0.M XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 2.1.M XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX [ ←] Del
5-38 Chapter 5: Software support Creating a RAID V olume T o create a RAID volume: 1. From the NVIDIA ®   then press <Enter>. The following submenu appears. Use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID mode then press <Enter>. Mirroring Striping Stripe Mirroring Spanning  multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we  T ake caution in using this option. All data on the RAID drives will be lost! 2. Press <T AB> select the Striping Block then press <Enter>. The following submenu appears: If you selected Striping or Stripe Mirroring, use the up or down arrow keys to  values range from 8 KB to 128 KB. The default selection is 128 KB. The strip value should be chosen based on the planned drive usage. • 8 /16 KB - low disk usage • 64 KB - typical disk usage • 128 KB - performance disk usage 3.` Press <T AB> to select the Free Disks area. Use the left or right arrow keys to assign the array disks. 4. Press <F7> to create RAID set. The following message box appears. Clear disk data? [Y] YES [N] NO 5. Press <Y> to clear the selected disks or <N> to proceed without clearing the disks. The following screen appears. 8K ↑ 16K 32K 64K 128K Optim ↓
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-39 Rebuilding a RAID array T o rebuild a RAID array: 1. From the Array List menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array then press <Enter>. The RAID Array details appear . [Ctrl-X]Exit [ ↑↓]Select [B]Set Boot [N]New Array [ENTER]Detail NVIDIA RAID Utility Oct 5 2004 - Array List - Boot Id Status Vendor Array Model Name No 4 Healthy NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG A new set of navigation keys is displayed on the bottom of the screen. 6. Press <Ctrl X> to save settings and exit. [R] Rebuild [D] Delete [C] Clear Disk [ENTER] Return Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG - Array Detail - RAID Mode: Mirroring Striping Width: 1 Striping Block: 64K Adapt Channel M/S Index Disk Model Name Capacity 2 1 Master 0 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XXGB 1 0 Master 1 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XXGB
5-40 Chapter 5: Software support A new set of navigation keys is displayed on the bottom of the screen. 2. Press <R> to rebuild a RAID array . The following screen appears. 3. Use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array to rebuild, then press  [ ↑↓] Select [F6] Back [F7] Finish Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG - Select Disk Inside Array - RAID Mode: Mirroring Striping Width: 1 Striping Block: 64K Adapt Channel M/S Index Disk Model Name Capacity 2 1 Master 0 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XXGB 1 0 Master 1 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XXGB Rebuild array? [ENTER] OK [ESC] Cancel 4. Press <Enter> to start rebuilding array or press <Esc> to cancel. 5. After the rebuild process, the Array list menu appears. Y ou will need to enter Window ® XP and run the NVIDIA utility in order to complete the rebuilt process.
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-41 Deleting a RAID array T o delete a RAID array: 1. From the Array List menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array then press <Enter>. The RAID Array details appear . [R] Rebuild [D] Delete [C] Clear Disk [ENTER] Return Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG - Array Detail - RAID Mode: Mirroring Striping Width: 1 Striping Block: 64K Adapt Channel M/S Index Disk Model Name Capacity 2 1 Master 0 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XXGB 1 0 Master 1 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XXGB A new set of navigation keys is displayed on the bottom of the screen.    appears. Delete this array? [Y] YES [N] No     T ake caution in using this option. All data on the RAID drives will be lost! 3. Press <Y> to delete array or press <N> to cancel.
5-42 Chapter 5: Software support Clearing a disk data T o clear disk data: 1. From the Array List menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array then press <Enter>. The RAID Array details appear . [R] Rebuild [D] Delete [C] Clear Disk [ENTER] Return Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG - Array Detail - RAID Mode: Mirroring Striping Width: 1 Striping Block: 64K Adapt Channel M/S Index Disk Model Name Capacity 2 1 Master 0 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XXGB 1 0 Master 1 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XXGB A new set of navigation keys is displayed on the bottom of the screen.   T ake caution in using this option. All data on the RAID drives will be lost! Clear disk data? [Y] YES [N] 5. Press <Y> to clear the disk data or press <N> to cancel.
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-43 5.4.4 JMicron ® RAID Conguration The JMicron ®      JBOD sets on the external Serial A T A hard disk drives. Before creating a RAID set Prepare the following items: 1. T wo SA T A HDDs, preferably with the same model and capacity .       3. Microsoft ® Windows ® OS installation disk (Windows XP/Windows Vista) 4. Motherboard support DVD with JMB363 driver Complete the following steps before you create a RAID set: 1. Install two external Serial A T A hard disk drives on your system. 2. Set the JMicron RAID controller item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section    4. Create a JMB363 RAID driver disk for Windows ® OS installation. See section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. 5. Install the JMB363 driver after the Windows ® OS had been installed. Always install the JMB363 driver before creating RAID sets. Select Menu Item Specic Help Press [Enter] to setHD Audio function. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/ : Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit Onboard Device Conguration HD Audio [Auto] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Onboard 1st nVidia LAN [Enabled] Onboard 2nd nVidia LAN [Enabled] JMicron RAID controller [IDE] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Onboard 1394 [Enabled]
5-44 Chapter 5: Software support Entering the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility 1. During POST , press <Ctrl-J> to enter the JBM363 RAID BIOS menu. JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97 Copyright (C) 2004-2005 JMicron Technology http://www. jmicron.com HDD0 : HDS722516VLSA80 164 GB Non-RAID HDD1 : HDS722516DLA380 164 GB Non-RAID Press <Ctrl-J> to enter RAID Setup Utility... 2. The main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu appears. 3. Use the arrow keys to move the color bar and navigate through the items. Creating a RAID set 1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Create RAID Disk Drive using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>. [Main Menu] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save and Exit Setup Exit Without Saving JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97 [ TAB]-Switch Window [↑↑]-Select Item [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit [Hard Disk Drive List] Model Name Capacity Type/Status HDD0: HDS722516VLSA80 164 GB Non-RAID HDD1: HDS722516DLA380 164 GB Non-RAID [RAID Disk Drive List] [Main Menu] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save and Exit Setup Exit Without Saving
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-45 2. When the Level item is highlighted, use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set that you want to create. 3. When the Disks item is highlighted, use the up/down arrow key to highlight an HDD that you want to belong to the RAID set, then press the space bar to  A selected HDD shows a sign before it. 4. Key in the RAID volume capacity . Use the up/down arrow to choose the block   [Create New RAID] Name : JRAID Level: 0-Stripe Disks: Select Disk Block: 128 KB Size : 319 GB Conrm Creation [Create New RAID] Name : JRAID Level: 1-Mirror Disks: Select Disk Block: N/A Size : 159 GB Conrm Creation [Hard Disk Drive List] Model Name Capacity Type/Status HDD0: HDS722516VLSA80 XXX GB Non-RAID HDD1: HDS722516DLA380 XXX GB Non-RAID [Create New RAID] Name : JRAID Level: 0-Stripe Disks: Select Disk Block: 128 KB Size : 319 GB Conrm Creation
5-46 Chapter 5: Software support      press <N>. 6. The following screen appears, displaying the relevant information about the RAID set you created. [RAID Disk Drive List] M od el N a me R A I D Le ve l Ca pa c i t y S t a tu s M em b er s( HD Dx) RDD0: JRAID 0-Stripe XXX GB Normal 01 JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97 [Hard Disk Drive List] Model Name Available Type/Status HDD0: HDS722516VLSA80 164 GB Non-RAID HDD1: HDS722516DLA380 164 GB Non-RAID [ TAB]-Switch Window [↑↑]-Select Item [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit Pressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDDs. [RAID Disk Drive List] [Create New RAID] Name: JRAID Level: 0-Stripe Disks: Select Disk Block: 128 KB Size : 319 GB Conrm Creation CONFIRM RAID CREATION ALL DATA ON THE SELECTED HARD DISK WILL BE LOST WHEN EXIT WITH SAVING Create RAID on the selected HDD (Y/N)? Y
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-47 Deleting a RAID set 1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Delete RAID Disk Drive using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>. 2. Use the space bar to select the RAID set you want to delete. A selected set shows a sign before it. Press the <Del> key to delete the set.    otherwise, press <N>. Pressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDDs. [Main Menu] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save and Exit Setup Exit Without Saving JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97 [Hard Disk Drive List] Model Name Capacity Type/Status HDD0: HDS722516VLSA80 164 GB RAID Inside HDD1: HDS722516DLA380 164 GB RAID Inside [RAID Disk Drive List] Model Name RAID Level Capacity Status Members(HDDx) RDD0: JRAID 0-Stripe XXX GB Normal 01 [Main Menu] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save and Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ALL DATA ON THE RAID WILL BE LOST!! ARE YOU SURE TO DELETE (Y/N)? Y [ TAB]-Switch Window [↑↑]-Select Item [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit
5-48 Chapter 5: Software support Resetting disks to non-RAID T o reset disks to non-RAID: 1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Revert HDD to non-RAID using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>. 2. Use the space bar to select the HDD that you want to reset to non-RAID. A selected HDD shows a sign before it.    otherwise, press <N>. [Main Menu] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save and Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Pressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDD.   another platform is called a broken RAID HDD. When you install a broken  through the JMB363 utility . • If you still want to use this broken RAID HDD as part of the RAID  disk to non-RAID. Y ou will, however , lose all data and previous RAID 
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-49     the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>. 2. Use the space bar to select the HDD that you want to set as source drive. The selected HDD shows a sign before it. 3. Using the <T AB>, move to the RAID Disk Drive List menu and highlight the RAID set that you want to rebuild. Press <Del> to begin rebuilding the Mirror  A status bar at the bottom of the screen shows the progress of the rebuilding. [Main Menu] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save and Exit Setup Exit Without Saving JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97 [Hard Disk Drive List] Model Name Capacity Type/Status HDD0: HDS722516VLSA80 164 GB RAID Inside HDD1: HDS722516DLA380 164 GB RAID Inside [RAID Disk Drive List] Model Name RAID Level Capacity Status Members(HDDx) RDD0: JRAID 1-Mirror XXX GB Rebuild 01 [Main Menu] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save and Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Rebuilding... 01%, please wait... Solving a Mirror conict   unplugged from the system in turn, then plugged in again. Since both disks contain exactly the same data, the system will be unable to determine which of the two is the source drive. This option allows you to set the source drive and rebuild the Mirror drive according to the contents of the source drive.
5-50 Chapter 5: Software support Saving the settings and exiting setup   RAID BOS utility .   press <N> to return to the JMB RAID BIOS menu. T o rebuild a Mirror drive: 1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Rebuild Mirror Drive using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>. [Main Menu] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save and Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Rebuilding a Mirror Drive  system, then plugged in again, a dialogue box appears to ask you to rebuild the   between two hard disks. 2. Using the <T AB>, move to the RAID Disk Drive List menu and highlight the RAID set that you want to rebuild. Press <Del> to begin rebuilding the Mirror  A status bar at the bottom of the screen shows the progress of the rebuilding. JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97 [Hard Disk Drive List] Model Name Capacity Type/Status HDD0: HDS722516VLSA80 164 GB RAID Inside HDD1: HDS722516DLA380 164 GB RAID Inside [RAID Disk Drive List] Model Name RAID Level Capacity Status Members(HDDx) RDD0: JRAID 1-Mirror XXX GB Rebuild 01 [Main Menu] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save and Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Rebuilding... 01%, please wait...
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-51 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk   ® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. For Windows ®  driver . 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS T o create a RAID/SA T A driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Boot your computer . 2. Press <Del> during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility . 3. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. Insert the support CD into the optical drive. 5. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Press any key when the system prompts “Press any key to boot from the optical drive.” 7. When the menu appears, press <1> to create a RAID driver disk.   9. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SA T A driver disk in Windows ® T o create a RAID driver disk in Windows ® : 1. Start Windows ® . 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 3. Go to the Make Disk menu, then click NVIDIA 32/64 bit XP/Vista SA T A RAID Driver to create a NVIDIA NVIDIA ® 32/64 bit XP/Vista™ SA T A RAID driver disk. driver disk.   5. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.  T o install the RAID driver in Windows ® XP: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver .                drive. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
5-52 Chapter 5: Software support T o install the RAID driver in Windows ® Vista™:                 port. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Due to chipset limitation, the Serial A T A ports supported by the NVIDIA chipset does not support Serial Optical Disk Drives (Serial ODD) under DOS.
6 This chapter tells how to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards. Chapter 6: NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology support
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE Chapter summary 6.1 Overview ....................................................................................... 6-1 6.2 Graphics card setup .................................................................... 6-2
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 6-1 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the NVIDIA ® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install up to three identical PCI Express™ x16 graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. Requirements • In Dual SLI mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA ®  • In 3-way SLI mode, you should have three identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA ®  • Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology . Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www .nvidia.com). • Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. See page 2-38 for details. • The NVIDIA 3-way SLI technology is supported by Windows ® Vista™ operating system only .     graphics card and supported 3D application list.
6-2 Chapter 6: NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology support 6.2 Graphics card setup 6.2.1 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards Install only identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA ®  Different types of graphics cards will not work together properly . T o install the graphics cards:   the 3-way SLI connector . Goldngers
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 6-3   the second into the PCIEX16_3 slot (white), and the third into the PCIEX16_2 slot (blue). Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.    3-way SLI bridge connector
6-4 Chapter 6: NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology support 4. Connect auxiliary power source from the power supply to the three graphics cards separately . 5. Connect a VGA or a DVI-I cable to the graphics card/s. We recommend that you install an additional chassis fan for better thermal environment.
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 6-5 6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 1. Insert one graphics card into the PCIEX16_1 slot (blue) and the other into the PCIEX16_2 slot (blue). Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.    3. Connect auxiliary power source from the power supply to he two graphics cards separately . 4. Connect a VGA or a DVI-I cable to the graphics card/s. We recommend that you install an additional chassis fan for better thermal environment.
6-6 Chapter 6: NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology support • Make sure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology . Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www .nvidia.com). • If you are using s 3-way SLI system, make sure to install the 3-way SLI driver under Windows ® Vista™ OS. The NVIDIA 3-way SLI technology is supported by Windows ® Vista™ only . 6.2.3 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. 6.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology in Windows ® After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the SLI feature in NVIDIA ® Control Panel under the Windows ® Vista™ operating system. Launching the NVIDIA Control Panel Y ou can launch the NVIDIA Control Panel by the following two methods. (a) Right click on the empty space of the Windows ® desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel . (b) If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step (a), select Personalize .
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 6-7 From the Personalization window , select Display Settings . From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advanced Settings. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel .
6-8 Chapter 6: NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology support The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling SLI conguration When installing two graphics gards: From the NVIDIA Control Panel window , select Set SLI Conguration . Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. When done, click Apply . When installing three graphics gards: 1. From th e NVIDIA Control Pan el wind ow , select Set SLI Conguration , and then click Enable 3-way NVIDIA SLI . When done, click Apply . 2. Select the 3D Settings tab and enable the Show SLI Visual Indicators item. When this item is enabled, a green bar appears on the left side of the screen while 3D demonstrations are rendered, indicating the 3-way SLI status.
A Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describ es the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports as well as the debug code table for the LCD Poster .
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE Chapter summary A A.1 Intel ® EM64T .................................................................................. A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® T echnology (EIST) ........................ A-1 A.3 Intel ® Hyper-Threading T echnology ........................................... A-3 A.4 Debug Code T able ........................................................................A-4
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE A-1 A.1 Intel ® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel ® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems.         details. • Visit www .intel.com for more information on the EM64T feature. • Vi sit www .mi cro sof t.c om fo r mo re inf orm atio n o n W ind ows ® 64-bit OS. Using the Intel ® EM64T feature T o use the Intel ® EM64T feature: 1. Install an Intel ® CPU that supports the Intel ® EM64T . 2. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows ® Vista 64-bit Edition or Windows ® XP Professional x64 Edition). 3. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the support DVD. 4. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on devices, if any . Refe r to t he expa nsion card or add-o n devi ce(s ) docu mentati on, or visit the rela ted we bsite, to ver ify if the ca rd/dev ice suppor ts a 64 -bit s ystem. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® Technology (EIST)        support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www .intel.com for more information on the EIST feature. A.2.1 System requirements Before using EIST , check your system if it meets the following requirements: • In tel ® processor with EIST support   • Operating system with EIST support (Windows ® Vista, Windows ® XP SP2/ Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions).
A-2 Appendix: CPU features A.2.2 Using the EIST T o use the EIST feature: 1. T urn on the computer , then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Conguration , then press <Ent er>. 3. Set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep (tm) T ech. item to [Enabled], then press <Enter>. See page 4-19 for details. 4. Press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. 5. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the desktop, then select Properties from the pop-up menu. 6. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. Click the Power button on the Monitor power section to open the Power Options Properties window . 8. On the Power schemes section, click , then select any option  Always On. 9. Click Apply , then click OK. 10. Close the Display Properties window . After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low . The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the operating system.
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE A-3 A.3 Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading T echnology . • Hy per -Thr ead ing Te chn ol ogy is sup por ted und er Win dow s ® Vista/XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only . Under Linux, use the Hyper- Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading T echnology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows ® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended. • Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading T echnology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on Hyper-Threading T echnology , visit www.intel. com/info/hyperthreading. Using the Hyper-Threading T echnology T o use the Hyper-Threading T echnology: 1. Install an Intel ® Pentium ® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading T echnology . 2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading T echnology is set to [Enabled]. The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading T echnology . 3. Restart the computer .
A-4 Appendix: CPU features Code Description CPU INIT CPU Initiation DET CPU T est CMOS R/W functionality . CHIPINIT  -Disable shadow RAM -Disable L2 cache -Program basic chipset registers DET DRAM Detect memory  -Auto-detection of L2 cache DC FCODE Expand compressed BIOS code to DRAM EFSHADOW Call chipset hook to copy BIOS back to E000 & F000 shadow RAM. INIT IO  INIT HWM   CLR SCRN 1. Blank out screen  INIT8042 1. Clear 8042 interface  ENABLEKB 1. T est special keyboard controller for Super I/O chips. 2. Enable keyboard interface. DIS MS 1. Disable PS/2 mouse interface (optional). 2. Auto detect ports for keyboard & mouse followed by a port & interface swap (optional). 3. Reset keyboard for Super I/O chips. R/W FSEG T est F000h segment shadow to see whether it is R/W-able or not. If test fails, keep beeping the speaker . DET FLASH  area in F000 for ESCD & DMI support. TESTCMOS Use walking 1’s algorithm to check out interface in CMOS circuitry . Also set real-time clock power status, and then check for override. PRG CHIP Program chipset default values into chipset. INIT CLK   CHECKCPU Detect CPU information including brand, type and CPU level (586 or 686). INTRINIT Initial interrupts vector table. INITINT9   CPUSPEED 1. Program CPU internal MTRR (Pentium class CPU) for 0-640K memory address.   3. Program early chipset according to CMOS setup. Example: onboard IDE controller . 4. Measure CPU speed. 5. Invoke video BIOS. VGA BIOS   TESTVRAM  2. Put information on screen display , including BIOS logo, CPU type, CPU speed . RESET KB Reset keyboard. A.4 Debug code table
ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE A-5 8254TEST T est 8254 8259MSK1 T est 8259 interrupt mask bits for channel 1. 8259MSK2 T est 8259 interrupt mask bits for channel 2. 8259TEST T est 8259 functionality . COUNTMEM Calculate total memory by testing the last double word of each 64K page. MP INIT 1. Program MTRR of M1 CPU  cacheable range.   4. On MP platform, adjust the cacheable range to smaller one in case the cacheable ranges between each CPU are not identical. USB INIT  TEST MEM T est all memory (clear all extended memory to 0) SHOW MP Display number of processors (multi-processor platform) PNP LOGO Display PnP logo ONBD IO  EN SETUP Okay to enter Setup utility . MSINST AL  CHK ACPI  EN CACHE T urn on L2 cache SET CHIP Program chipset registers according to items described in Setup & Auto-  AUTO CFG Assign resources to devices. INIT FDC   DET IDE Detect & install all IDE devices: HDD, LS120, ZIP , CDROM. COM/LPT Detect serial ports & parallel ports. DET FPU Detect & install co-processor CPU CHG New CPU installed EZ FLASH Execute EZ Flash CPR F AIL CPR error F AN F AIL Fan error UCODEERR UCODE error FLOPYERR Floppy error KB ERROR Keyboard error HD ERR HDD error CMOS ERR CMOS error MS ERROR Mouse error SMARTERR HDD smart function error HM ERROR Hard monitor error AINETERR AI NET error CASEOPEN Case open P ASSWORD    1. Call chipset power management hook. 2. Recover the text fond used by EP A logo (not for full screen logo) 3. If password is set, ask for password.
A-6 Appendix: CPU features USB FINAL   2. NET PC: Build SYSID structure 3. Switch screen back to text mode 4. Set up ACPI table at top of memory . 5. Invoke ISA adapter ROMs 6. Assign IRQs to PCI devices   8. Clear noise of IRQs. INIT ROM  NUM LOCK 1. Program daylight saving 2. Update keyboard LED & typematic rate UPDT DMI 1. Build MP table 2. Build & update ESCD 3. Set CMOS century to 20h or 19h 4. Load CMOS time into DOS timer tick 5. Build MSIRQ routing table. INT 19H Boot attempt (INT 19h)