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Motherboard Blitz Formula - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 2
Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 3
...iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Blitz Formula specifications 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 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 4
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 floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 5
Monitor 4-31 4.7 Boot menu 4-35 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority 4-35 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-36 4.7.3 Security 4-37 4.8 Tools menu 4-39 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-39 4.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-40 4.9 Exit menu 4-41 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 6
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 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 AI NET2 5-11 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 7
. 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 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 8
service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. This symbol of - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 9
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 ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 10
the following symbols used throughout this manual. 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. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 11
Blitz Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots chipset officially supports the memory frequency up to DDR2 800MHz. Tuned by the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to DDR2 1066MHz. Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 12
Blitz Formula specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking features ROG Special Features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo3™ 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x IEEE1394a port 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Clr CMOS switch 3 x USB connectors support - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 13
cables 2-port USB2.0 + IEEE 1394a module I/O Shield Cable ties User's manual The hottest 3D game: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Blitz Formula Support DVD: Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition Kaspersky® Anti-virus software ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5 cm - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 14
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 16
Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ROG Blitz Formula - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 17
cables I/O shield ASUS Optional Fan Fusion Block System Accessory LCD Poster DIY Pedestal 3-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit Cable ties ROG motherboard support DVD The hottest game: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ROG Blitz Formula 1- - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 18
1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers CPUs. Native DDR2 1066 memory support To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed the true potential of DDR2 memory. While in DDR2 1066 mode, ASUS's exclusive technology offers a choice - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 19
See page 2-30 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. ROG Blitz Formula 1- - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 20
use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' Crosslinx Crosslinx is a unique technology utilizing a dedicated special graphics controller to optimize PCIe allocation with dual x8 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 21
ample voltage support for the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite settings. See page 4-40 for details. ROG Blitz Formula - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 22
during the boot process, eliminating guesswork and allowing you to solve the problem immediately. See page 2-29 for details. Onboard Switches A power-on system hangs due to overclocking. See page 2-41 for details. ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 23
and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 5-9 for details. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice while the cap-less design removes any worries of capacitor problems once and for all. ROG Blitz Formula 1- - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 24
, resulting in quieter operation and longer system life. ASUS has devoted special efforts to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one cable at a time, making connection quick and error-free. See pages 2-40 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 25
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. 2 Hardware information - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 26
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 2-24 2.6 Jumper 2-27 2.7 Aduio card, I/O shield, and LCD Poster Installation 2-28 2.8 Connectors 2-30 ROG Blitz Formula - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 27
. 1. CPU LED Refer to the illustration below for the location of the CPU LED and the table below for LED definition. ® CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL BLITZ FORMULA BLITZ FORMULA CPU LED CPU Voltage Normal (green) 1.10000~1.50000 High (yellow) 1.51250~1.69375 Crazy (red) 1.70000~1.90000 ROG - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 28
to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. ® ® DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL BLITZ FORMULA BLITZ FORMULA DDR LED DRAM Voltage Normal (green) 1.80~2.20 High (yellow) 2.22~2.60 Crazy (red) 2.62~3.40 3. Northbridge/Southbridge LEDs The - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 29
to the illustration below for the location of the FSB frenquency LEDs and the table below for LED definition. ® BLITZ FORMULA Fast Default BLITZ FORMULA Frequency LED CPU FSB 200MHz 200-299 300-399 400-499 500-599 600~ (Default) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking) (Overclocking - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 30
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. BLITZ FORMULA HD_LED BLITZ FORMULA Hard Disk LED 6. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 31
the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis BLITZ FORMULA ® ROG Blitz Formula 2- - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 32
Intel® P35 Marvell 88E8001 PCIEX16_1 CHA_FAN3 DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL VIA VT6308P PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 IDT PES24N3A Super I/O PCIEX16_2 BLITZ FORMULA PCI2 OPT_FAN1 OPT_TEMP1 IE1394_2 PWR_SW CLRTC_SW Intel® ICH9R HD_LED SATA12 BIOS RST_SW USB1112 USB910 SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 33
5 and 6 Page 2-18 2-26 2-26 2-24 Page 2-27 Page 2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 ROG Blitz Formula 2- - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 34
Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT, for ASUS HDMI VGA card) 11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) Onboard switches 1. Power-on switch 2. Reset switch Page 2- 32 2- 32 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 35
repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the , or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ROG Blitz Formula 2- - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 36
2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® BLITZ FORMULA BLITZ FORMULA CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. 2. - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 37
ensure system stability. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. ROG Blitz Formula 2-11 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 38
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. • When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 39
to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ® BLITZ FORMULA BLITZ FORMULA CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS Blitz Formula 2-13 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 40
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 41
.) 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. ASUS Blitz Formula 2-15 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 42
2.3.4 Installing the optional fans Install the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler. Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the system. Optional fan on one side fins 1. Position the fan above the pipe - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 43
the fan and motherboard components. When you are using water-cooling modules, make sure to install TWO optional fans to obtain more effective heat dissipation. ASUS Blitz Formula 2-17 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 44
DIMM sockets: ® DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 BLITZ FORMULA BLITZ FORMULA 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 • This chipset officially supports DDR2-800 MHz. With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 45
can only support up to 8 GB on the operating systems listed below. You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition • Some you want to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. ASUS Blitz Formula 2-19 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 46
Blitz Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1000 MHz capability Size 1024MB 512MB Vendor Crucial KINGSTON Chip No. Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package SS/ DS Part No. DS BL12864AA1005.16FD SS N/A DIMM support A* B* C If you install a DDR2-1066 memory module, make sure - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 47
G.SKILL Patriot Patriot SiS SiS GEIL Chip No. SS/ DS Part No. DIMM support A* B* C* K4T51083QC SS KVR800D2N5/512 ••• Heat-Sink Package DS KHX6400D2LL/1G ••• SS SLX264M8-JGE-3 ••• DDRII6408-8E DS SLY264M8-JGE-3 • • GL2L128M088BA25CW DS GB28GB6400C5QC • ASUS Blitz Formula 2-21 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 48
Blitz Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size 512MB 1024MB 256MB 256MB 2048MB 256MB HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 SS 26V2H8 CENTURY HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 DS 26VOH8 Patriot PM64M8D2BU-3KC SS PSD251266781 DIMM support A* B* C • 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 49
: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with 1 extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS Blitz Formula 2-23 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 50
the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 51
controller 5 - - - - - shared - - USB controller 6 - - shared - - - - - USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - shared USB 2.0 controller 2 - - shared - - - - - SATA controller 1 - - - - - - shared - SATA controller 2 - - - - - - shared - ASUS Blitz Formula 2-25 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 52
Express x1 slot PCI Express x1 slot • In CrossFire™ mode, install the ATI CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card on the primary PCI Express slot. • Install two ATI graphics cards from the same GPU family that support CrossFire™ mode. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 53
data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® CLRTC_SW 12 23 BLITZ FORMULA Disable CLR_CMOS Enable CLR_CMOS (Default) BLITZ FORMULA Clear RTC RAM clr CMOS switch behavior System power state G3* S5* S0 shut down the system and clear CMOS simultaneously. ASUS Blitz Formula 2-27 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 54
2.7 Audio card, I/O shield, and LCD Poster installation 2.7.1 Audio card Installation 1. Take out the Audio card from the package. 2. Locate the audio slot on the motherboard. 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card sits on the slot completely. 4. The photo - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 55
Poster cable into the onboard connector labeled LCD_CON. 5. This photo shows the LCD Poster installed. Place the device wherever you can monitor the screen. ROG Blitz Formula 2-29 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 56
2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Line in 1 2 5 Front-out 6 Mic in 7 Cen/Sub 8 3 4 9 Rear-out 10 Side-out clr CMOS 15 14 13 12 11 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 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 57
output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 15. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. ROG Blitz Formula 2-31 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 58
cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. ® FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. BLITZ FORMULA PIN 1 BLITZ FORMULA Floppy disk drive connector 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 59
to 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND BLITZ FORMULA SATA5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 60
USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND BLITZ FORMULA BLITZ FORMULA USB 2.0 connectors USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB1112 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 61
IE1394_2 PIN 1 BLITZ FORMULA IEEE 1394a connector Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the 1394 connector onboard. 6. Thermal - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 62
+12V GND CHA_FAN3 Rotation +12V GND OPT_FAN1 BLITZ FORMULA Fan connectors PWR_FAN Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN2 Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN4 Rotation +12V GND OPT_FAN2 Rotation +12V GND • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1~3, and OPT_FAN1~2 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan2 feature. • If you install two VGA - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 63
Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. ® +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND BLITZ FORMULA CHASSIS (Default) BLITZ FORMULA Chassis intrusion connector 9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 64
ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Out cable. SPDIF_OUT GND SPDIFOUT +5V BLITZ FORMULA BLITZ FORMULA Digital audio connector The ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card and the - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 65
(20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PANEL PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker ® IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED RESET BLITZ FORMULA PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. BLITZ FORMULA System panel connector • System power - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 66
Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to install the ASUS QConnector. 1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector. Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector to know the detailed pin definitions, then match them to the - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 67
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. BLITZ FORMULA BLITZ FORMULA Power on switch 2. Reset switch Press the reset switch to reboot the system - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 68
2.8.4 Installing the DIY Pedestal 1. Take out the DIY Pedestal from the motherboard package. 2. Arrange and stick the rubber studs to wherever you wish to place your motherboard. 3. Put the motherboard on the DIY Pedestal to get more efficient heat dissipation. • The tape on the rubber studs is - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 69
This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 70
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 ROG Blitz Formula - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 71
detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ROG Blitz Formula 3- - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 72
3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. If you are using Windows® - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 73
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 74
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 4-17 4.5 Advanced menu 4-22 4.6 Power menu 4-29 4.7 Boot menu 4-35 4.8 Tools menu 4-39 4.9 Exit menu 4-41 ROG Blitz Formula - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 75
Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To 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. ROG Blitz Formula 4- - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 76
this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To 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 3. Select the - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 77
ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Blitz Formula.rom Blitz Formula ROG Blitz Formula - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 78
4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Windows® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 79
EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ROG Blitz Formula - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 80
as shown. 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Boot the system update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 81
DOS prompt. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Boot the system hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iBlitz Formula.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright ROG Blitz Formula 4- - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 82
recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file "Blitz Formula.ROM". Completed. Start flashing... 4. Restart the system after • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 83
4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update using the not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ROG Blitz Formula 4- - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 84
For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For Configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 85
screen. 4.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Pop-up window Scroll bar ROG Blitz Formula 4-11 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 86
4.3 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. Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 87
the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ROG Blitz Formula 4-13 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 88
Configuration [Enhanced] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 89
connected to the system. SATA Port1 [Auto] Allows you to select the type of device connected to the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Not Installed] ROG Blitz Formula 4-15 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 90
4.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0145 Build Date : 05/04/07 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.40GHz : 2400MHz : 1 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 91
the standard settings for the system. The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the of the following items appear when you set AI Overclocking to [Manual] or [N.O.S.]. The items vary depending on which option you [Sensitive], or [Heavy Load]. ROG Blitz Formula 4-17 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 92
[Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears when the CPU Ratio Control item is set to [Manual]. Ratio CMOS Setting [12] Use the and keys to select the CMOS ratio values from 6 to - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 93
The following items appear when you set the DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual]. CAS# Latency [ 5] Configuration options: [3] [4] [5] [6] RAS# to CAS# Delay [ 5 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [3 disable the PCIE spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ROG Blitz Formula 4-19 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 94
CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU voltage. The text color in the configuration field corresponds to the onboard CPU LED color, both of which indicate CPU voltage condition. Refer to page 2-1 for CPU LED definition. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.10000V] [1.10625V] [1.11250V] [1. - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 95
[3.32V] [3.34V] [3.36V] [3.38V] [3.40V] DDRII Channel A REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you to manually set the memory voltage, or you can set to [Auto] for the safe mode. Configuration options: [DDRII_REF-30mv 52V] [1.56V] [1.58V] [1.60V]~[1.92V] [1.94V] [1.96V] [1.98V] [2.00V] ROG Blitz Formula 4-21 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 96
NB LED Selection [NB Volt] Allows you to switch the onboard northbridge LED display between northbridge voltage [NB Volt] and front side bus termination voltage [FSBT Volt]. Configuration options: [NB Volt] [FSBT Volt] SB LED Selection [PLL Volt] Allows you to switch the onboard southbridge LED - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 97
2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-off Port 64/60 Emulation Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Options Enabled Disabled Select item is set to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Blitz Formula 4-23 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 98
The USB 2.0 Controller Mode item appears only when you enable the USB 2.0 Controller. BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Allows you to enable the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled] Allows you to enable - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 99
:Unlocked (Max:12, Min:06) Ratio Actual Value: 12 Options Auto Manual CPU Ratio Control [Auto] C1E Support [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] CPU to always return to zero (0). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Blitz Formula 4-25 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 100
PECI [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PECI interface. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following item appears when the item CPU Ratio Control is set to [Auto]. Inter(R) SpeedStep (tm) Tech. [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4.5.4 Chipset The Chipset - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 101
appears only when you enable this item. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode [Disabled] [Enabled] VIA Firewire 1394 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ROG Blitz Formula 4-27 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 102
4.5.6 PCI PnP The PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 103
you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Blitz Formula 4-29 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 104
4.6.5 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss Power On By RTC Alarm Power On By PCI Devices Power On By PCIE Devices Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Power Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] to select whether or not - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 105
[SB Overheat Protection]. The next item varies depending on whether you set the South Bridge Sensor Select item to [SB Overheat Protection] or [OPT_TEMP2]. ROG Blitz Formula 4-31 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 106
South Bridge Overheat Protection [Auto] Allows yous to enable/disable the southbridge overheat auto-protection function or set the temperature over which the system shuts down. Configuration options: [Auto] [70C] [80C] [Disabled] OPT_TEMP2 Overheat Protection [Disabled] If you monitor a device - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 107
the fan speed. Configuraiton options: [DUTY CYCLE] [Q-FAN] You need to connect the thermal sensor cables to the OPT_TEMP1/2 connectors to enable this function. ROG Blitz Formula 4-33 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 108
Duty Cycle Mode [90%] Allows you to set the fan duty cycle. When the OPT_Fan1/2 Q-Fan Control item is set to [Q-FAN], this item does not appear. Configuraiton options: [70%] [80%] [90%] [100%] TargetTemp Value [32] Allows you to set the temperature at which the optional fan starts up. When the - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 109
number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled] ROG Blitz Formula 4-35 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 110
you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo3™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 111
can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 2.6 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. ROG Blitz Formula 4-37 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 112
After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password :Not Installed :Not Installed to change password. again to disabled password. Change - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 113
options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Extreme Tweaker ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.05 FLASH TYPE: SST 25VF016 Current ROM BOARD: Blitz Formula VER: 0302 DATE: 05/15/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 114
ASUS Utility V1.05 Current CMOS BOARD: Blitz Formula VER: 0302 DATE: 05/15/07 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move • This function can support - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 115
appears. Select YES to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ROG Blitz Formula 4-41 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 116
4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 117
This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. 5 Software support - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 118
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 configurations 5-30 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-39 ROG Blitz Formula - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 119
computer. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. ROG Blitz Formula 5- - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 120
. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 121
VCT Application Installs the Marvell Yukon VCT applications. 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. ROG Blitz Formula 5- - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 122
ASUS AI Suite. 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 Plus SE Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software. 5- Chapter 5: Software support - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 123
5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH8 or JMicron® JMB36X RAID/AHCI driver disk. Intel ICH9R 32/64bit AHCI/RAID Driver Allows you to create an ICH9R 32/64bit AHCI/RAID driver disk. ROG Blitz Formula 5- - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 124
in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 125
additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. ROG Blitz Formula 5- - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 126
Technical support form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. 5- Chapter 5: Software support - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 127
Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click 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. ROG Blitz Formula 5- - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 128
by clicking on it. 8. Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 129
Virtual Cable Tester™ 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. ROG Blitz Formula 5-11 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 130
voice-input technologies. Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988B Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. • You must , you will find the SoundMAX® icon on the taskbar. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 131
® Control Panel. Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX® control panel, you can easily configure your audio settings. Simply follow succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio. ROG Blitz Formula 5-13 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 132
adjust microphone volume. You will be asked to read prewritten text to allow the AudioWizard to adjust the volume as you speak. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 133
output. Listening Environment options Click the Listening Environment tab to set up your speaker, acoustic environment, and enable/disable the Virtual Theater Surround function. ROG Blitz Formula 5-15 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 134
Microphone options Click the Microphone tab to optimize your microphone input settings. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 135
support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Double-click the setup.exe file to start installation. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Follow the screen instructions right handle. Click to close the Preference panel ROG Blitz Formula 5-17 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 136
Preference section Minimizes the application 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, before each preference to activate or deactivate. 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 137
values using the Config window. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in a small monitoring panel. Click to increase value Click to decrease value ROG Blitz Formula 5-19 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 138
Interface) browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 139
display the information on the right panel. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available HDD ROG Blitz Formula 5-21 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 140
the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 141
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 AI Booster ROG Blitz Formula Press to launch AI Nap Press to launch AI N.O.S. Press to launch Q-Fan - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 142
the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit. 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 143
and click the AI N.O.S. button on the AI Suite main window. drop-down menu button Click the drop-down menu button and select Disable or Manual. select an N.O.S. mode Click Apply at the bottom to save the configuration. ROG Blitz Formula 5-25 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 144
AI Gear 2 ASUS AI Gear 2 provides four system performance options that allows you frequency and vCore voltage to minimize system noise and power consumption. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch AI Gear 2 by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on your Windows OS - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 145
ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support to switch the function back. ROG Blitz Formula 5-27 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 146
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 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 147
5.3.10 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature or to achieve the maximum fan speed. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on . ROG Blitz Formula click to display the dropdown list and select a Q-Fan mode 5-29 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 148
disk drives. If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk/USB device before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. Refer to section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 149
to the power connector on each drive. 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 (0+1) and Intel® Matrix Storage to the system or the motherboard user guide for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. ROG Blitz Formula 5-31 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 150
create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 0+1), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. To enter the Intel® Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM utility: 1. Install all the Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2. Turn on - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 151
can be used to uniquely identify the RAID volume. This name is case sensitive and cannot contain special characters. [↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [Enter]-Select 2. Enter a name for the the selected drive. Press after completing your selection. ROG Blitz Formula 5-33 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 152
for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7. Key in the RAID volume capacity that you want, then press . The default value indicates menu, or to go back to the Create Volume menu. 5-34 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 153
that can be used to uniquely identify the RAID volume. This name is case sensitive and cannot contain special characters. [↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [Enter]-Select 2. Enter a name for the RAID to main menu or to go back to Create Volume menu. ROG Blitz Formula 5-35 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 154
identify the RAID volume. This name is case sensitive and cannot contain special characters. [↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [Enter]-Select 2. stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 5. Key in the RAID volume capacity that you want then - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 155
cannot contain special characters. [↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [Enter]-Select 2. Enter a name for the RAID 5 set, then press . 3. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 5(Parity), then press . ROG Blitz Formula 5-37 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 156
size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7. Key in the RAID volume capacity that you want, then press when the Capacity item menu or to go back to the Create Volume menu. 5-38 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 157
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 ICH9R. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. ROG Blitz Formula 5-39 - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 158
floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. During the OS installation, select Intel ICH9R. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. 5-40 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 159
CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports as well as the debug code table for the LCD Poster. - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 160
Chapter summary A A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology A-3 A.4 Debug Code Table A-4 ROG Blitz Formula - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 161
a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/ Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions). ROG Blitz Formula - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 162
A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to [Automatic], then press . See page 4-26 for details. 4. Press - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 163
Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended. • Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper‑Threading Technology. 3. Restart the computer. ROG Blitz Formula A- - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 164
appropriate flash R/W codes into the run time area in F000 for ESCD & DMI support. Use walking 1's algorithm to check out interface in CMOS circuitry. Also set real (586 or 686). Initial interrupts vector table. If no special specified, all H/W interrupts are directed to SPURIOUS_INT_HDLR & S/W - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 165
floppy drive. -ALT+F2 is pressed Detect & install all IDE devices: HDD, LS120, ZIP, CDROM..... Detect serial ports & parallel ports. Detect & install co-processor ROG Blitz Formula A- - Asus Blitz Formula | Blitz Formula user's manual E3151 English Edition - Page 166
CPU CHG CPR FAIL FAN FAIL UCODEERR FLOPYERR KB ERROR HD ERR CMOS ERR MS ERROR 80P ERR BOOT CHG SMARTERR HM ERROR AINETERR CASEOPEN PASSWORD MEM2CMOS INIT PNP USB FINAL READ HDD BOOTMENU NUM LOCK UPDT DMI INT 19H CPU change CPR error Fan error UCODE error Floppy error Keyboard error HDD error CMOS
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