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2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. • Install the audio card prior to other compatible cards to the black PCIe x1 slot. • Install a PCIe x1 device to a PCIe x1 slot prior to a PCIe x16 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports three SLI™-ready Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. With three graphics cards installed, the motherboard enables tri‑display. Two (blue slots) of the three PCI Express x16 slots support PCIe 2.0 devices. Audio/PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x 16 slot PCI Express x 1 slot PCI slot PCI Express x 16 slot PCI slot PCI Express x16 slot ROG Striker II Formula 2-25

Section	Page
Contents	3
Notices	8
Safety information	9
About this guide	10
Stricker II Formula specifications summary	12
Chapter 1: Product introduction	15
1.1 Welcome!	17
1.2 Package contents	17
1.3 Special features	18
1.3.1 Product highlights	18
1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features	21
1.3.3 ROG unique features	23
1.3.4 ASUS special features	24
Chapter 2: Hardware information	27
2.1 Before you proceed	29
2.2 Motherboard overview	32
2.2.1 Placement direction	32
2.2.2 Screw holes	32
2.2.3 Motherboard layout	33
2.2.4 Audio card layout	33
2.2.5 Layout contents	34
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	36
2.3.1 Installing the CPU	37
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	39
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	41
2.3.4 Installing the optional fans	43
2.4 System memory	45
2.4.1 Overview	45
2.4.2 Memory configurations	46
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM	50
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM	50
2.5 Expansion slots	51
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card	51
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	51
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments	52
2.5.4 PCI slots	53
2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots	53
2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots	53
2.6 Jumper	55
2.7 Audio card, I/O shield, and LCD Poster installation	56
2.7.1 Audio card Installation	56
2.7.2 I/O shield and LCD Poster Installation	57
2.8 Connectors	58
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors	58
2.8.2 Internal connectors	60
2.8.3 Onboard switches	70
Chapter 3: Powering up	71
3.1 Starting up for the first time	73
3.2 Turning off the computer	74
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function	74
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch	74
Chapter 4: BIOS setup	75
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	77
4.1.1 ASUS Update utility	77
4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	80
4.1.3 Updating the BIOS	81
4.1.4 Saving the current BIOS file	83
4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility	84
4.2 BIOS setup program	85
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen	86
4.2.2 Menu bar	86
4.2.3 Legend bar	87
4.2.4 Menu items	87
4.2.5 Sub-menu items	87
4.2.6 Configuration fields	87
4.2.7 Pop-up window	88
4.2.8 General help	88
4.3 Main menu	89
4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	89
4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	89
4.3.3 Language [English]	89
4.3.4 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]	89
4.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave	90
4.3.6 SATA 1–6	92
4.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled]	93
4.3.8 Installed Memory [xxx MB]	93
4.3.9 Usable Memory [xxx MB]	93
4.3.10 System Informaiton	93
4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu	94
4.4.1 AI Overclock Tuner [Auto]	94
4.4.2 Overclocking	98
4.4.3 Over Voltage	101
4.4.4 Loadline Calibration [Disabled]	103
4.4.5 NVIDIA GPU Ex [Disabled]	103
4.4.6 SLI-Ready Memory [Disabled]	103
4.4.7 Voltiminder LED [ON]	104
4.4.8 CPU LED Selection [CPU Volt]	104
4.4.9 NB LED Selection [NB Volt]	104
4.4.10 SB LED Selection [SB Volt]	104
4.4.11 ROG Logo [Enabled]	104
4.4.12 ES Selection [Disabled]	104
4.5 Advanced menu	105
4.5.1 AI NET2	105
4.5.2 PCIPnP	106
4.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration	106
4.6 Power menu	110
4.6.1 ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3]	110
4.6.2 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	110
4.6.3 APM Configuration	111
4.6.4 Hardware Monitor	112
4.7 Boot menu	116
4.7.1 Boot Device Priority	116
4.7.2 Removable Drives	117
4.7.3 Hard Disk Drives	117
4.7.4 CDROM Drives	117
4.7.5 Boot Settings Configuration	118
4.7.6 Security	119
4.8 Tools menu	121
4.8.1 ASUS O.C. Profile	121
4.8.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2	123
4.9 Exit menu	124
Chapter 5: Software support	125
5.1 Installing an operating system	127
5.2 Support DVD information	127
5.2.1 Running the support DVD	127
5.2.2 Drivers menu	128
5.2.3 Utilities menu	129
5.2.4 Make Disk menu	131
5.2.5 Manuals menu	132
5.2.6 Video menu	132
5.2.7 ASUS Contact information	133
5.2.8 Other information	133
5.3 Software information	135
5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™	135
5.3.2 AI NET 2	137
5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)	138
5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II	147
5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite	153
5.3.6 ASUS EPU Utility—AI Gear 3	155
5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap	156
5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2	157
5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster	158
5.3.10 CPU Level Up	159
5.4 RAID configurations	160
5.4.1 RAID definitions	160
5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations	161
5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk	168
5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	168
5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows®	168
Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support	171
6.1 Overview	173
Requirements	173
6.2 Graphics card setup	174
6.2.1 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards	174
6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards	177
6.2.3 Installing the device drivers	178
6.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology in Windows®	178
Appendix: CPU features	181
A.1 Intel® EM64T	183
A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)	183
A.2.1 System requirements	183
A.2.2 Using the EIST	184
A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology	185
Using the Hyper-Threading Technology	185