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4.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Level Up [Auto] Select Menu AI Overclock Tuner [Auto] x Overclock Options Disabled x CPU Multiplier 8 X x FSB - Memory Clock Mode Auto x FSB - Memory Ratio Auto x FSB (QDR), MHz 1333 Actual FSB (QDR), MHz 1333.3 x MEM (DDR), MHz Auto Actual MEM (DDR), MHz 800.0 LDT Frequency [5x] PCIE Bus, Slot 1&2, MHz [100] PCIE Bus, Slot 3, MHz [100] Memory Timing Setting CPU Voltage [Auto] ��L�o�a�d�li�n�e��C�al�i�b�r�a�ti�o�n D�i�sa�b�l�e�d�] CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Item Specific Help Warning: this function belongs to overclocking, and it may cause instability. Select a CPU level, and the rest will be autoadjusted. If you want to adjust more, set Ai Overclock Tuner to Manual after you select a CPU level. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Scroll down to see more items. CPU VTT Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] 4.4.1NSBB CCoorreeCVVooonllttfaaigggeeu re Syste[[AAmuuttooP]] erformance Settings 1,5VSB Core Voltage [Auto] CPU GTL_REF1 Ratio [Auto] CP U��CCL�PPeUU�v�GG�eTT�LLl __�URR�EEp�FF23�[A�RR�aautt�tii�ooo AAuu�tt�oo�]] AllowsNDBDyRoG3uTLCt_HoRAE1sFe1RleeRfcattVaioolC taPgUe l eve[[l,AAauuttnood]] the related parameters will be automatically adjustDDeDDdRR33acCCcHHBAo12rdRRineeffg tVVooollttthaaeggees e lect[[eAAduuttCooP]] U level. If you want to manually configure the settingDRDOsRGi3nLCodHgeBot2 aiRl,esfeVtoA lti aOgev e rclo[[cEAknuatTbol]uende]r to [Manual] after selecting a CPU level. ConfigCSuPpUrraeCatiodonnfSigpoueprctatitroiunomsn:C[oAnturtool] [E6400] [E6550] [E6600] [E6700] [X6800] [E6850] [CFra1:zHye]lp ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit 4.3.1 Configuring System Performance Settings CPU Level Up [Auto] Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to the selected CPU level. If you want to manually configure the settings in detail, set AI Overclock Tuner to [Manual] after selecting a CPU level. Configuration options: [Auto] [E6300] [E6400] [E6550] [E6600] [E6700] [X6800] [E6850] [E8200] [E8400] [E8500] [E6850] [Q9450] [Q9550] [QX9650] [QX9770] [Crazy] The configuration options may vary depending on your CPU type. ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-13

Section	Page
Contents	3
Notices	8
Safety information	9
About this guide	10
Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 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	20
1.3.3 ROG unique features	22
Chapter 2: Hardware information	25
2.1 Before you proceed	27
2.2 Motherboard overview	31
2.2.1 Placement direction	31
2.2.2 Screw holes	31
2.2.3 Motherboard layout	32
2.2.4 Audio card layout	32
2.2.5 Layout contents	33
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	35
2.3.1 Installing the CPU	36
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	38
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	40
2.3.4 Installing the optional fans	42
2.4 System memory	44
2.4.1 Overview	44
2.4.2 Memory configurations	45
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM	47
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM	47
2.5 Expansion slots	48
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card	48
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	48
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments	49
2.5.4 PCI slots	50
2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots	50
2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots	50
2.6 Slide switch	52
2.7 Audio card, EL I/O shield, and LCD Poster installation	53
2.7.1 Audio card Installation	53
2.7.2 EL I/O shield and LCD Poster Installation	54
2.8 Connectors	55
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors	55
2.8.2 Internal connectors	58
2.8.3 Onboard switches	69
2.8.4 Installing Fusion Block System accessory	70
2.8.5 Installing the DIY Pedestal	72
Chapter 3: Powering up	73
3.1 Starting up for the first time	75
3.2 Turning off the computer	76
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function	76
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch	76
Chapter 4: BIOS setup	77
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	79
4.1.1 ASUS Update utility	79
4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	82
4.1.3 Updating the BIOS	83
4.1.4 Saving the current BIOS file	85
4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility	86
4.2 BIOS setup program	87
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen	88
4.2.2 Menu bar	88
4.2.3 Legend bar	89
4.2.4 Menu items	89
4.2.5 Sub-menu items	89
4.2.6 Configuration fields	89
4.2.7 Pop-up window	90
4.2.8 General help	90
4.3 Extreme Tweaker menu	91
4.3.1 Configuring System Performance Settings	91
4.4 Main menu	98
4.4.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	98
4.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	98
4.4.3 Language [English]	98
4.4.4 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]	98
4.4.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave	99
4.4.6 SATA 1–6	101
4.4.7 HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled]	102
4.4.8 Installed Memory [xxx MB]	102
4.4.9 Usable Memory [xxx MB]	102
4.4.10 System Information	102
4.5 Advanced menu	103
4.5.1 AI NET2	103
4.5.2 PCIPnP	104
4.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration	104
4.5.4 USB Configuration	105
4.5.5 IDE Function Setup	106
4.5.6 Serial-ATA Configuration	106
4.5.7 LCD Poster and Onboard LED Control	107
4.6 Power menu	109
4.6.1 ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3]	109
4.6.2 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	109
4.6.3 APM Configuration	110
4.6.4 Hardware Monitor	111
4.7 Boot menu	115
4.7.1 Boot Device Priority	115
4.7.2 Removable Drives	116
4.7.3 Hard Disk Drives	116
4.7.4 CDROM Drives	116
4.7.5 Boot Settings Configuration	117
4.7.6 Security	118
4.8 Tools menu	120
4.8.1 ASUS O.C. Profile	120
4.8.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2	122
4.9 Exit menu	123
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 Manual 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	157
5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan Plus	158
5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster	159
5.3.10 CPU Level Up	160
5.4 RAID configurations	161
5.4.1 RAID definitions	161
5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations	162
5.4.4 JMicron® RAID Configuration	169
5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk	177
5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	177
5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows®	177
Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support	179
6.1 Overview	181
Requirements	181
6.2 Graphics card setup	182
6.2.1 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards	182
6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards	185
6.2.3 Installing the device drivers	186
6.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology in Windows®	186
Appendix: CPU features	189
A.1 Intel® EM64T	191
A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)	191
A.2.1 System requirements	191
A.2.2 Using the EIST	192
A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology	193
Using the Hyper-Threading Technology	193

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ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE

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Select Menu

Item Speciﬁc Help

Warning: this

function belongs

to overclocking,

and it may cause

instability. Select

a CPU level, and the

rest will be auto-

adjusted. If you want

to adjust more, set

Ai Overclock Tuner

to Manual after you

select a CPU level.

F1:Help

↑↓

: Select Item

-/+: Change Value

F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit

→←

: Select Menu

Enter: Select SubMenu

F10: Save and Exit

4.3

Extreme Tweaker menu

The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to conﬁgure overclocking-related

items.

Take caution when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items.

Incorrect ﬁeld values can cause the system to malfunction.

CPU Level Up

[Auto]

AI Overclock Tuner

[Auto]

x Overclock Options

Disabled

x CPU Multiplier

8 X

x FSB - Memory Clock Mode Auto

x FSB - Memory Ratio

Auto

x FSB (QDR), MHz

1333

Actual FSB (QDR), MHz

1333.3

x MEM (DDR), MHz

Auto

Actual MEM (DDR), MHz

800.0

LDT Frequency

[5x]

PCIE Bus, Slot 1&2, MHz

[100]

PCIE Bus, Slot 3, MHz

[100]

Memory Timing Setting

CPU Voltage

[Auto]

Loadline Calibration

[Disabled]

Loadline Calibration

[Disabled]

CPU PLL Voltage

[Auto]

Scroll down to see more items.

Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Extreme Tweaker

Main

Advanced

Power

Boot

Tools

Exit

CPU VTT Voltage

[Auto]

Memory Voltage

[Auto]

NB Core Voltage

[Auto]

SB Core Voltage

[Auto]

1,5VSB Core Voltage

[Auto]

CPU GTL_REF1 Ratio

[Auto]

CPU GTL_REF2 Ratio

[Auto]

CPU GTL_REF2 Ratio

[Auto]

CPU GTL_REF3 Ratio

[Auto]

NB GTL_REF1 Ratio

[Auto]

DDR3 CHA1 Ref Voltage

[Auto]

DDR3 CHB1 Ref Voltage

[Auto]

DDR3 CHA2 Ref Voltage

[Auto]

DDR3 CHB2 Ref Voltage

[Auto]

ROG Logo

[Enabled]

CPU Conﬁguration

Spread Spectrum Control

F1:Help

↑↓

: Select Item

-/+: Change Value

F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit

→←

: Select Menu

Enter: Select SubMenu

F10: Save and Exit

4.3.1

Conﬁguring System Performance Settings

CPU Level Up [Auto]

Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be automatically

adjusted according to the selected CPU level. If you want to manually conﬁgure the

settings in detail, set

AI Overclock Tuner

to [Manual] after selecting a CPU level.

Conﬁguration options: [Auto] [E6300] [E6400] [E6550] [E6600] [E6700] [X6800]

[E6850] [E8200] [E8400] [E8500] [E6850] [Q9450] [Q9550] [QX9650] [QX9770]

[Crazy]

The conﬁguration options may vary depending on your CPU type.