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xAbout this guidethe motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis guid

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setupCapacityCylinder

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-234.4.6 SATA 1–6While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. Th

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setupSectorAfter entering the IDE hard disk drive information

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-254.5 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system de

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5.2 PCIPnPPlug & Play O/S [No][Yes] a

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-27Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio]Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5.5 IDE Function SetupThis sub-menu contains IDE function-related items. Select an item then press <Enter> to edit.

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-29ROG Logo [Enabled]If this item is set to [Enabled], the box labeled as Republic of Gamers on the heatpipe

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setupLCD Poster Mode to [User String].LCD Poster StringAllows you to enter a

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-314.6 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced 

xiConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.T

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6.3 APM CongurationRestore on AC Power Loss [Power-Off]Allows you to enable or disable the Restore on AC Power Loss func

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-33Alarm Time (hh:mm) [ X: X: X]To set the time of alarm:1. Highlight this item and press <Enter> to

4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setupVcore, CPU PLL, CPU VTT, Memory, NB Core , SB Core, DDR3 Termination, 3.3V, 5V, 12V VoltageThe onboard hardware monitor auto

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-35CPU FAN, CHA _FAN1/2/3, PWR FAN, OPT1/2/3 FAN SpeedPWR FAN, OPT1/2/3 FAN SpeedOPT1/2/3 FAN SpeedThe onboar

4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setupCPU FAN Control [Duty Cycle Mode]Allows you to select the fan control mode. 

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-37CPU Fan Speed warning [600 RPM]Allows you to set the CPU fan warning speed function, which gives off a war

4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7.2 Removable Drives1. Floppy DisksAllows you to assign a removable drive attached to the system.4.7.3 Hard Disk Drives1

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-394.7.5 Boot Settings Conguration Case Open Warning [Enabled]Enables or disables the chassis open status f

4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setupTypematic Delay (Msec) [250]Allows you to set the delay before keystrokes begin to repeat. 

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-41Supervisor Password User PasswordTo set a password:1. Select an i

xiiStriker II Extreme / Striker II NSEStriker II NSE specications summaryCPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo /

4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.8 Tools menuan item then press <Enter

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-43Load from File

4-44 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.8.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2message appears. Use the left

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-454.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS it

4-46 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

5Chapter 5: Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSEChapter summary55.1 Installing an operating system ... 5-15.2

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-1If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support 

5-2 Chapter 5: Software support5.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-35.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supp

xiiiIEEE 1394  panel)USB 10 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at midboard, 6 ports at back panel)ROG Ex

5-4 Chapter 5: Software supportASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility req

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-55.2.4 Make Disk menuThe Make Disk menu contains items to create the NVIDIA® nForce® 790i (Ultra) SLI™ or J

5-6 Chapter 5: Software support5.2.5 Manual menuThe Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of t

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-75.2.8 Other informationThe icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the

5-8 Chapter 5: Software supportFilelistDisplays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format.Technical support form

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-95.3 Software information

5-10 Chapter 5: Software support load the new boot logo. 

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-113. Click the Run button to perform a cable test.5.3.2 AI NET 2The AI NET 2 features the Marvell® Virtual

5-12 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Denition Audio utility)

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-13A. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio 2)If you are using Windows Vista™ operating system, from the taskbar, dou

xivInternal I/O Connectors 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 6 x SAT

5-14 Chapter 5: Software supportPlayback SettingsPlayback button on the control panel. You can adjust the

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-15More SettingsClick EqualizerAllows you to the D

5-16 Chapter 5: Software supportSpeakersAllows you to adjust the Speaker Trim and Speaker Delay.BassAllows you to do the Bass management.PreferencesDi

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-17B. SoundMAXIf you are using Windows XP operating system, from the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX®

5-18 Chapter 5: Software supportJack configurationyour computer’s audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-19Audio preferencesClick the icon to go to the Preferences page. This page allows you to change various au

5-20 Chapter 5: Software supportMicrophone optionssettings.

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-215.3.4 ASUS PC Probe IIPC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects

5-22 Chapter 5: Software supportButton FunctionOpens the Report windowOpens the Desktop Management Interface windowOpens

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-23Changing the monitor panels positionTo change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the

1Chapter 1: Product introductionThis chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

5-24 Chapter 5: Software supportMonitoring sensor alertThe monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-25PCI browserClick to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides i

5-26 Chapter 5: Software supportMemory usageThe Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window re

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-275.3.5 ASUS AI SuiteASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear 3+, AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan Plus uti

5-28 Chapter 5: Software supportOther feature buttonsClick on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window. Click on right corner of

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-29Auto ModeCalibrationTurbo ModeHigh Performance ModeMedium Power Saving ModeMax. Power Saving ModeSettings5

5-30 Chapter 5: Software supportEnergy Saving StatusDisplays the current CPU powerDisplays the time/date the calculator starts countingDisplays the am

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-315.3.7 ASUS AI Napwhenever you

5-32 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan PlusThe ASUS Q-Fan Plus feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level 

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-335.3.9 ASUS AI BoosterThe ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® en

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSEChapter summary11.1 Welcome! ...

5-34 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.10 CPU Level Uppresets in WIndows

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-355.4 RAID congurationsThe motherboard comes with the NVIDIA® nForce® 790i (Ultra) SLI™ Southbridge 

5-36 Chapter 5: Software supportSetting the BIOS RAID itemsAfter installing the hard disk drives, make sure to set the necessary RAID items in 

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-37For detailed descriptions on the NVIDIA®NVIDIA RAID User Guide found in y

5-38 Chapter 5: Software supportCreating a RAID VolumeTo create a RAID volume:1. From the NVIDIA®

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-39Rebuilding a RAID arrayTo rebuild a RAID array:1. From the Array List menu, use the up or down arrow keys

5-40 Chapter 5: Software support A new set of navigation keys is displayed on the bottom of the screen. 2. Press <R> to rebuild a RAID array.

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-41Deleting a RAID arrayTo delete a RAID array:1. From the Array List menu, use the up or down arrow keys to

5-42 Chapter 5: Software supportClearing a disk dataTo clear disk data:1. From the Array List menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID ar

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-435.4.4 JMicron® RAID CongurationThe JMicron®

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE motherboard!The motherboard

5-44 Chapter 5: Software supportEntering the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility1. During POST, press <Ctrl-J> to enter the JBM363 RAID BIOS menu.JMicron

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-452. When the Level item is highlighted, use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set that you want to

5-46 Chapter 5: Software support 

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-47Deleting a RAID set1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Delete RAID Disk Drive using the up/d

5-48 Chapter 5: Software supportResetting disks to non-RAIDTo reset disks to non-RAID:1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Revert HDD to

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-49 the

5-50 Chapter 5: Software supportSaving the settings and exiting setup

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 5-515.5 Creating a RAID driver disk® XP

5-52 Chapter 5: Software supportTo install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista™: 

6This chapter tells how to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards. Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsRepublic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSEChapter summary6.1 Overview ...

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 6-16.1 OverviewThe motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you

6-2 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support6.2 Graphics card setup6.2.1 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cardsInstall only identical SLI-ready

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 6-3 the second into the PCIEX16_3 slot (whit

6-4 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support4. Connect auxiliary power source from the power supply to the three graphics cards separately.5. Co

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 6-56.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards1. Insert one graphics card into the PCIEX16_1 slot (blue) a

6-6 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support• Make sure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. Download t

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 6-7 From the Personalization window, select Display Settings. From the Display Settings dialog box, click A

6-8 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears.Enabling SLI congurationWhen installing two graphics gards:Fr

AAppendix: CPU featuresThe Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports as well as the debug code table for the

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-3Dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer r

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSEChapter summaryAA.1 Intel® EM64T ...

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE A-1A.1 Intel® EM64T• The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit ope

A-2 Appendix: CPU featuresA.2.2 Using the EISTTo use the EIST feature:1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup.2. Go to the Advanced Menu

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE A-3A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology• The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with

A-4 Appendix: CPU featuresCode DescriptionCPU INITCPU InitiationDET CPUTest CMOS R/W functionality.CHIPINIT -Disable shad

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE A-58254TESTTest 82548259MSK1Test 8259 interrupt mask bits for channel 1.8259MSK2Test 8259 interrupt mask bits

A-6 Appendix: CPU featuresUSB FINAL  2. NET PC: Build SYSID structure 3. Switch screen back to te

iiE3746Fourth Edition V4 March 2008Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softw

1-4 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionGreen ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction 

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-5Loadline Calibration The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage when heavy loading.Vo

1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.3.3 ROG unique featuresSupreme FX II features 

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 1-71.3.4 ASUS special featuresFanless Design–Stack Cool 2 

1-8 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice from the 

2Chapter 2: Hardware informationThis chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It inclu

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSEChapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-12.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information2. Memory LED Refer to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the 

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-3CPU FSB 200MHz200-299 (Default)300-399 (Overclocking)400-499 (Overclocking)500-599 (Overclocking)600~ (Over

iiiContentsContents ... iiiNotices ...

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information5. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is designed to indicate the hard disk activity. It blinks when data is being w

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-5STRIKER II EXTREME2.2 Motherboard overview

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.3 Motherboard layout• *The model name shows Striker II NSE if you purchase a Striker II NSE motherboard.• Re

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-72.2.5 Layout contentsSlots Page1. DDR3 DIMM slots 2-182. PCI slots 2-243. PCI Express x 1 slots 2-244.

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware informationInternal connectors Page1. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 2-322. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1–6) 2-333.

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-92.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A)

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-115. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of t

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware informationFastenerMotherboard hole2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-133. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.2. Push down two fasten

ivContents2.5.4 PCI slots ... 2-242.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots ...

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengag

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-155. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling.Narrow end of the groov

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information1. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2. Fit the fan to the grooved edge of the heatsink.3

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-175. Follow Step 1 to 4 to install the other optional fan.6. The photo shows that two fans are installed

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChannel SocketsChannel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B22.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe moth

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-192.4.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the D

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware informationStriker II Extreme / Striker II NSE Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capabilitySS - Single-s

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-212.4.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-232.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsIRQ assignments for this motherboardA B C D E F G HPCI slot 1 shared – – – – –

vContents4.3 Extreme Tweaker menu ... 4-13  ...

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.4 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other 

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-25• We recommend that you install a VGA card to the primary (blue) PCI Express x16 slots, and install any o

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.6 Slide switch1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW)This onboard slide switch allows you to enable the clr CMOS swi

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE2-272.7 Audio card, EL I/O shield, and LCD Poster installation2.7.1 Audio card Installation1. Take out th

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7.2 EL I/O shield and LCD Poster Installation1. Install the EL I/O shield to the chassis by snaping it in plac

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE2-292.8 Connectors2.8.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboar

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information5. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 6. Line Out p

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE2-3113. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices,

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.8.2 Internal connectors1. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/1

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE2-332. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1–6)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial A

viContents4.8.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ... 4-444.9 Exit menu ...

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78; USB 910)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE2-355. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)This connector is for a IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information7. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1–3, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin OPT_FAN1–3)T

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-378. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detecti

2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information• 

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-39Power supply requirementsHeavy LoadingCPU SMF 3.2XEMemory DDR3-1800*2VGA 8800 Ultra*3SATA-HDD 6eSATA-HDD 1

2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information11. ROG connector (2-pin ROG)This connector is for the box labeled as Republic of Gamers on the heatpipe assembly

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-41• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power

2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware informationASUS Q-Connector (system panel)You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables i

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-432.8.3 Onboard switchesor open-c

viiContents6.2 Graphics card setup ... 6-26.2.1 Installing three SLI-ready graphics

2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.8.4 Installing Fusion Block System accessoryInstall your watercooling system to the motherboard using the bundl

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 2-45565. Connect the assembled tube to the waterblock and tighten the screw of the clamp using a screwdriver.

2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.8.5 Installing the DIY Pedestal1. Take out the DIY Pedestal from the motherboard package.2. Arrange and stick

3Chapter 3: Powering upThis chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSEChapter summary33.1 Starting up for the rst time ... 3-1

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 3-13.1 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2.

3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Turning off the computer3.2.1 Using the OS shut down functionIf you are using Windows® Vista™:1. Click the Start but

4Chapter 4: BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS paramete

Chapter summary4ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard

viiiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two co

4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setupQuit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest 

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-3Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le1. Launch the ASUS Update utilit

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setupTo update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: the motherb

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-54.1.3 Updating the BIOSThe Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS Flash Utili

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup following screen appears. 

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-74. The utility saves the disk, then returns to the  

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore 

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-94.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can updat

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2.1 BIOS menu screenLegend barGeneral helpMenu barSub-menu itemsConguration eldsMenu items Select MenuItem Specic Hel

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-114.2.4 Menu itemsFor examp

ixSafety informationElectrical safety• electrical outlet before relocating the

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2.7 Pop-up windowSelect a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the 

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-13 Select MenuItem Specic HelpWarning: this function belongs to overclocking, and it may cause instability

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setupAI Overclock Tuner [Auto]Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal 

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-15FSB-Memory Clock Mode to [Unlinked].

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setuptRCD [Auto] –[15]tRP [Auto]   [Auto] [1] [2]

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-17CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setupCPU GTL_REF0 Ratio [Auto][+224mV] [-07mV] [-14mV] [-

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-19CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]Limit CPUID MaxVal [Disabled]Set

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic syste

ROG Striker II Extreme / Striker II NSE 4-214.4.5 Primary IDE Master/SlaveWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE de