ASUS STRIKER EXTREME User Manual
Motherboard
Striker
Extreme
ii
E2898
First Edition V1
October 2006
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Contents
Notices ........................................................................................................ vii
Safety information .................................................................................... viii
About this guide ......................................................................................... ix
Striker Extreme specications summary ................................................. xi
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 ASUS AI Lifestyle features .............................................
1-4
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview .................................................................
2-2
2.2.1 Placement direction ........................................................
2-2
2.2.2 Screw holes ....................................................................
2-2
2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2 .........................................................
2-3
2.2.4 Motherboard layout .........................................................
2-4
2.2.5 Layout contents ...............................................................
2-5
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................
2-7
2.3.1 Installing the CPU ...........................................................
2-8
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ..............................
2-10
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan .........................
2-12
2.3.4 Installing the optional fan ..............................................
2-14
2.4 System memory .........................................................................
2-15
2.4.1 Overview .......................................................................
2-15
2.4.2 Memory congurations ..................................................
2-16
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................
2-17
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................
2-17
2.5 Expansion slots ..........................................................................
2-18
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .........................................
2-18
2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card .....................................
2-18
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ...................................................
2-19
2.5.4 PCI slots ........................................................................
2-20
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2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot ....................................................... 2-20
2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots ...................................................
2-20
2.6 Jumper ........................................................................................
2-21
2.7 Audio Card and EL I/O Installation ...........................................
2-22
2.7.1 Audio Card Installation ..................................................
2-22
2.7.2 EL I/O Installation ..........................................................
2-22
2.8 Connectors .................................................................................
2-23
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors ..................................................
2-23
2.8.2 Internal connectors .......................................................
2-26
2.8.3 Onboard switches .........................................................
2-37
Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the rst time ........................................................ 3-1
3.2 Turning 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 Creating a bootable oppy disk .......................................
4-4
4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ...................................................
4-5
4.1.4 Updating the BIOS ..........................................................
4-6
4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS le ............................................
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 .....................................................................
4-11
4.2.4 Menu items ....................................................................
4-11
4.2.5 Sub-menu items .............................................................
4-11
4.2.6 Conguration elds ........................................................
4-11
4.2.7 Pop-up window .............................................................
4-12
4.2.8 General help .................................................................
4-12
4.3 Main menu ..................................................................................
4-13
4.3.1 System Time .................................................................
4-13
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4.3.2 System Date ................................................................. 4-13
4.3.3 Language ......................................................................
4-13
4.3.4 Legacy Diskette A ........................................................
4-13
4.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave .............................................
4-14
4.3.6
SATA 1 ~ 6 ......................................................................................4-16
4.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring ...............................................
4-17
4.3.8 Installed Memory ...........................................................
4-17
4.3.9 Usable Memory .............................................................
4-17
4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu .............................................................
4-18
4.4.1 AI Tuning .......................................................................
4-18
4.4.2 Overclocking .................................................................
4-21
4.4.3 Over Voltage .................................................................
4-23
4.4.4 NVIDIA GPU Ex ............................................................
4-24
4.4.5 SLI-Ready Memory .......................................................
4-24
4.4.6 SLI-Ready Memory CPUOC .........................................
4-24
4.5 Advanced menu .........................................................................
4-25
4.5.1 AI NET2 ........................................................................
4-25
4.5.2 PCIPnP .........................................................................
4-26
4.5.3 Onboard Device Conguration ......................................
4-27
4.6 Power menu ................................................................................
4-30
4.6.1 ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3]
........................................ 4-30
4.6.2 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] .......................................
4-30
4.6.3 APM Conguration ........................................................
4-31
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
4.7.5 Boot Settings Conguration .........................................
4-39
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4.7.6 Security ......................................................................... 4-40
4.8 Tools menu .................................................................................
4-42
4.8.1 ASUS Music Alarm ........................................................
4-42
4.8.2 ASUS O.C. Prole .........................................................
4-43
4.8.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ..........................................................
4-45
4.9 Exit menu ....................................................................................
4-46
Chapter 5: Software support
5.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 5-1
5.2 Support CD information ..............................................................
5-1
5.2.1 Running the support CD .................................................
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 Manuals menu ................................................................
5-6
5.2.6 ASUS Contact information ..............................................
5-6
5.2.7 Other information ............................................................
5-7
5.3 Software information ...................................................................
5-9
5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ ...........................................................
5-9
5.3.2 SoundMAX
®
High Denition Audio utility ........................5-11
5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II .........................................................
5-16
5.3.4 ASUS Music Alarm ........................................................
5-22
5.3.5 ASUS Ai Booster ...........................................................
5-25
5.4 RAID congurations ..................................................................
5-26
5.4.1 RAID denitions ............................................................
5-26
5.4.2 NVIDIA
®
RAID congurations........................................ 5-27
5.4.3 Silicon Image
®
RAID congurations ............................. 5-34
5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk .......................................................
5-41
Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support
6.1 Overview ....................................................................................... 6-1
6.2 Dual graphics card setup ............................................................
6-2
6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards .................................
6-2
6.2.2 Installing the device drivers .............................................
6-5
6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows
®
................. 6-5
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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
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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Safety information
Electrical safety
•
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
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 adapter 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.
•
If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a
qualied service technician or your retailer.
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.
•
To 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.
•
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical
and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local
regulations for disposal of electronic products.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring
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 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. Descriptions of the BIOS items are also provided.
• Chapter 5: Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the
motherboard package.
• Chapter 6: NVIDIA
®
SLI™ technology support
This chapter tells how to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards.
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
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty
yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not
part of the standard package.
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Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.
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/WARNING: 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: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
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Striker Extreme specications summary
CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2
Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 /
Celeron® D Processors
Intel® Quad-core CPU Ready
Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors
Note: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the Intel® CPU support
list.
Chipset NVIDIA® nForce 680i SLI
- Supports SLI-Ready Memory Technology
Front Side Bus 1333** / 1066 / 800 / 533 MHz
Memory Dual-channel memory architecture
- 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support non-ECC
unbuffered DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory modules
- Supports up to 8 GB system memory
Note: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest Qualied
Vendors List (QVL).
SLI-Ready Memory 1200 MHz
Expansion slots 2 x PCI Express™ x16 slots support NVIDIA®
SLI™ technology at full x16, x16 speed (blue)
1 x PCI Express™ 16, at x 8 speed (middle)
1 x PCI Express™ x1
2 x PCI 2.2
Scalable Link Interface
(SLI™)
Supports two identical NVIDIA® SLI™-Ready graphics
cards (both at x16 mode)
Note: The blue PCI Express x 16 slots support NVIDIA® SLI™
technology at full x16, x16 speed. The middle slot is for an add-on card at
x8 speed.
Storage/RAID Southbridge supports:
- 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33
- 6 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s
- NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID supports RAID 0, 1,
0+1, 5 and JBOD conguration across Serial ATA
drives
Silicon Image® 3132 SATA controller supports:
- 2 x External Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ports
(SATA-on-the-Go) on the rear panel
LAN NVIDIA® nForce 680i SLI built-in dual Gigabit MAC with
external Marvell PHY
- Supports NVIDIA® DualNet®å Technology
(continued on the next page)
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Striker Extreme specications summary
High Denition Audio SupremeFX Audio Card
- ADI 1988B 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC
- Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration,
Multi-streaming and Jack-Retasking
- Noise Filter
Coaxial, Optical S/PDIF out
DTS® Connect
ASUS Array Mic
IEEE 1394 VIA6308P controller supports:
- 2 x IEEE 1394a connectors (1 at mid-board, 1 on
the rear panel)
USB Supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 at mid-board, 4
on the rear panel)
ASUS Exclusive
Overclocking features
Extreme Tweaker
Intelligent overclocking tools:
- AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System)
- AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner)
- AI Booster
Overclocking protection:
- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
ASUS Unique features LCD Poster
EL I/O
Onboard LED
Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS
Q-Connector
Q-Fan Plus
ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS Music Alarm
ASUS MyLogo 3
Rear panel 1 x LCD Poster
1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple)
1 x PS/2 Mouse (green)
1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port
1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Output port
2 x External Serial ATA ports
2 x LAN (RJ45) port
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x IEEE1394a port
1 x Onboard LED switch
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Striker Extreme specications summary
Internal connectors 1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x IDE connector for 2 devices
6 x Serial ATA connectors
3 x USB 2.0 connectors support six additional USB 2.0
ports
1 x IEEE 1394a port connector
1 x Chassis intrusion connector
1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x S/PDIF output connector
3 x thermal sensor connectors
8 x Fan connectors: 1 x CPU / 1 x Power / 1 x Chassis /
5 x optional fan connectors
1 x EL I/O Shield connector
System panel connector
BIOS features 8 Mb AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS
2.3, Multi-Language BIOS
Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chasis Intrusion, PXE
Accessories SLI bridge
ASUS Array Mic
ASUS optional fan
ASUS Q-connector Kit
UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable
Floppy disk drive cable
SATA cables
SATA power cables
Thermal sensor cables
Cable ties
2-port USB2.0 module
IEEE1394a module
EL I/O Shield
ROG key ring
InterVideo® Media Launcher (OEM version only)
User’s manual
Support DVD contents The hottest 3D game: Ghost Recon
Device drivers
ASUS PC Probe II
ASUS Update
ASUS AI Booster
Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition
Kaspersky® Anti-virus
NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID
Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm)
*Specications are subject to change without notice.
** available when the installed CPU is supporting 1333MHz FSB.
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Product
introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies
it supports.
ASUS Striker Extreme
Chapter summary
1
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents .........................................................................
1-1
1.3 Special features ............................................................................
1-2
ASUS Striker Extreme 1-1
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® Striker Extreme 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 ASUS Striker Extreme motherboard
I/O modules 1 x 1-port IEEE 1394a module
1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module
Cables Serial ATA power and signal cables for 6 devices
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable
1 x Floppy disk drive cable
3 x Thermal sensor cables
Cable ties
Accessories I/O shield with EL
1 x ROG key ring
ASUS Array Mic
1 x ASUS Optional Fan
1 x 3-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit
(USB, IEEE 1394, system panel; Retail version only)
1 x ASUS SLI Bridge
Application DVD ASUS motherboard support CD/DVD
InterVideo® Media Launcher (OEM version)
3D Game-Ghost Recon Advanced Warghter
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 offer 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.
Green ASUS
This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction
on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision
of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard
consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.
Intel® Core™2 / Quad-core Processor Ready
This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775
package. With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1066 /
800 MHz FSB, the Intel® Core™2 is one of the most powerful and energy efcient
CPUs in the world. This motherboard also supports the latest Intel® Quad-core
processor, which is excellent for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic
gamers with 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. See page 2-7 for details.
NVIDIA® nForce® 680i SLI chipset
The NVIDIA® nForce 680i SLI chipset supports the NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface
(SLI™) technology that allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in a single
system. It’s designed for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate
gaming performance with SLI technology support. It’s denitely one of the fastest
platform in the world. See Chapter 6 for details. The NVIDIA® nForce 680i SLI
chipset also supports six (6) Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s devices, dual PCI Express™ x16
slots at with NVIDIA® SLI™ support at full 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
and software that allows two GPUs to efciently work together to deliver earth-
shattering, scalable performance.
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DDR2 memory support
The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates
of 800/667/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest
3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR2
architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system
performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 12.8 GB/s.
See page 2-15 for details.
Serial ATA I/II technology and SATA-On-The-Go
The motherboard fully supports the Serial ATA II 3.0 Gb/s technology through the
Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForce
®
680i SLI™ chipset. The Serial
ATA 3.0 Gb/s specication provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA
products with a host of new features, including Native Command Queueing (NCQ),
and Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. Serial ATA allows for
thinner, more exible cables with lower pin count and reduced voltage required.
See page 2-27 for details.
Leveraging these Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s features is the SATA-On-The-Go. Supported
by the Silicon Image® 3132 Serial ATA controller are two external Serial ATA 3.0
Gb/s ports on the rear panel that provide smart setup and hot-plug function. See
page 2-24 for details.
Dual RAID solution
Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with dual-RAID functionality
that allows you to select the best RAID solution for Serial ATA devices.
The NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID controller integrated in the NVIDIA® nForce
®
680i SLI™ chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD
congurations for six SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors. See pages 2-30 and 5-27 for
details.
The Silicon Image® 3132 controller supports two additional external Serial ATA
3.0 Gb/s ports on the rear panel and allows RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD
congurations through port multiplier functions. See page 5-34 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 2-25 and 2-29 for details.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
S/PDIF digital sound ready
This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater
audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY/PHILIPS Digital
Interface) jacks.It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analog
format and keeps the best signal quality. See pages 2-23, 2-25 and 2-28 for
details.
Dual Gigabit LAN solution
The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to provide the total
solution for your networking needs. These network controllers use the PCI
Express segment to provide faster data bandwidth for your wired or wireless
Internet, LAN, and le sharing requirements. See page 2-23 for details.
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1.3.2 ASUS unique features
8-phase cap-less Power design
The 8-phase EL Capless Power Design demonstrates two hardcore commitments
of ROG products: ultimate overclocking capability, and ultimate reliability. The 8phase power design yields unparalleled superiority in the overclocking arena, while
the cap-less design removes any worries of capacitor problems once and for all.
Fanless Design
The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat ow from major thermal
sources in the motherboard to lower overall system temperature, resulting in
quieter operation and longer system life. ASUS has devoted special efforts to
address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most notably in the
following areas: CPU, power, VGA, Northbridge and Southbridge. The heat pipe,
heatsink, and strategic board layout were tailor made to dissipate heat in the most
efcient manner.
AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System)
ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (NOS) is a technology that auto-detects
the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed.
See page 4-18 for details.
Extreme Tweaker
This feature allows you to ne tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually
increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz
increment to achieve maximum system performance.
ASUS Q-Connector
The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel
cables in one easy step. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in
one cable at a time, making connection quick and error-free. See pages 2-36 for
details.
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ASUS LCD Poster
The LCD Poster displays actual boot error messages instead of codes that other
debug cards show. This unique feature allows you to easily nd out which devices
fail during the boot process, eliminating guesswork and allowing you to solve the
problem immediately.
Onboard LEDs
This motherboard features onboard LEDs located near connector labels, allowing
you to connect cables and devices without a ashlight. With this ASUS-patented
feature, you can easily identify connector locations to make sure that cables and
devices are plugged in and installed correctly.
Onboard Switches
A power-on button, a resetbutton, and a clear CMOS button are onboard to provide
overclockers and gamers the convenience of fine-tuning performance when
working on a bare (open-case) system. Press the power-on button to wake up
the system, the reset button to reboot, and the clear CMOS button to clear setup
information when the system hangs due to overclocking. See page 2-37 for details.
ASUS Q-Fan plus technology
The ASUS Q-Fan plus technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan
1 speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efcient
operation. See page 4-35 for details.
ASUS Multi-language BIOS
The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice from the
available options. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster conguration.
See page 4-13 for details.
ASUS MyLogo3
This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add
style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 5-9 for details.
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C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the
BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the
system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system
chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the
BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter.
ASUS Music Alarm
Wake up to the music of your choice instead of the irritating sound of an alarm
clock. The ASUS Music Alarm gives you a personal wake-up call with your favorite
CD music without having to enter the OS. See pages 4-42 and 5-22 for details.
Supreme FX features
This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like Skype, online game,
video conference and recording.
ASUS Array Mic
The Bundled Superbeam Array Microphone receives only the sound
coming from the reception cone and ignores the sounds coming from other
directions. This mechanism eliminates a large number of interferences,
including neighboring speakers and reverberations. It also uses advanced
de-reverberation techniques to reduce echo and minimize its effect on the
speech engine. This feature can enchance speech-centric applications like
Skype, online game, video conference, and recording. See page 5-15 for
details.
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. See page 5-15 for details.
DTS® Connect
This feature is consists of two elements: DTS interactive and DTS NEO:PC.
DTS interactive re-encodes your stereo or multi-channel sound into a DTS
audio signal and send it out from your PC to any DTS enabled system. While
DTS NEO:PC turns your stereo audio such as MP3, WMA, CD, and other
sound format into a convincing multi-channel audio experience. See page
5-14 for details.
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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.
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Chapter summary
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2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview .................................................................
2-2
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................
2-7
2.4 System memory .........................................................................
2-15
2.5 Expansion slots ..........................................................................
2-18
2.6 Jumper ........................................................................................
2-21
2.7 Audio Card and EL I/O Installation ...........................................
2-22
2.8 Connectors .................................................................................
2-23
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Onboard LED
Blue lights strategically located beside key motherboard connectors allow you
to install components conveniently, even without a ashlight.
2.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to
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, make sure to press the onboard
LED switch rst and the standby power LED is off. Failure to do so may cause
injury or severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
On Board LED switch
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2.2 Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to
ensure that the motherboard ts into it.
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 sure that you place it into the chassis in
the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part 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
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2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2
The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool 2 cooling solution that lowers
the temperature of critical heat generating components. The motherboard uses
a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat that critical
components generate.
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2.2.4 Motherboard layout
PANEL
STRIKER EXTREME
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CHASSIS
PRI_IDE
24.5cm (9.6in)
CPU_FAN
DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module)
PWR_FAN
LAN2_USB34
OPT_FAN5
FLOPPY
Super
I/O
8Mb
BIOS
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
LAN1_USB12
Audio slot
PCIEX16_1
PCI1
CLRTC
USB78USB56
SB_PWR
EATXPWR
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
CHA_FAN1
IE1394_2
ATX12V
LGA775
SATA12
30.5cm (12.0in)
PCIEX1
PCIEX16_2
PCIEX16_3
PCI2
SATA34 SATA56
OPT_FAN4
SPDIF_O1
NVIDIA
®
NFORCE® 680i SLI
NVIDIA
®
NFORCE® 680i SLI
Silicon Image
®
3132
ADH
VIA
VT6308P
Marvell
88E1116
Marvell
88E1116
SPDIF_O2
ESATA12
1394a
USB910
OPT_FAN2
OPT_FAN1
OPT_FAN3
P_ELJ1
PWR_SW RST_SW CLR_CMOS
OPT_TEMP3
OPT_TEMP1
OPT_TEMP2
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