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Asus Striker Extreme User Manual

Asus Striker Extreme
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Motherboard
Striker
Extreme

Table of Contents

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Asus Striker Extreme Specifications

General IconGeneral
ChipsetNVIDIA nForce 680i SLI
Form FactorATX
CPU SocketLGA 775
Memory TypeDDR2
Memory Slots4
Max Memory8 GB
Memory StandardDDR2 800/667/533
PCI Express x162
PCI Express x11
PCI Slots2
Audio8-Channel
Audio ChipsetADI AD1988B
LAN ChipsetMarvell 88E1116
PS/22
S/PDIF OutYes
Audio Ports6
Storage InterfaceSATA 3Gb/s
SATA RAID0, 1, 0+1, 5
LANDual Gigabit Ethernet
IEEE 1394a2

Summary

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Welcome!

Introduction to the ASUS Striker Extreme motherboard and its features.

Package Contents

Lists all items included in the motherboard package for user verification.

Special Features Overview

Highlights key features and technologies of the motherboard.

ASUS Unique Features

Details specific ASUS technologies and designs incorporated into the motherboard.

Chapter 2: Hardware Information

Before You Proceed

Provides essential precautions and safety guidelines before hardware installation.

Motherboard Overview

Provides a general layout and orientation guide for the motherboard.

Motherboard Layout Details

Details the specific components and connectors on the motherboard layout.

Central Processing Unit (CPU) Installation

Guides on selecting, installing, and uninstalling the CPU and its cooler.

System Memory (DIMM) Installation

Information on DIMM sockets, memory configurations, and installation procedures.

Expansion Slots Guide

Describes PCI and PCI Express slots and their specifications.

Interrupt Assignments

Details IRQ assignments for various motherboard components.

Jumper Settings

Explains the function and configuration of motherboard jumpers.

Connectors and Ports

Describes various connectors on the rear panel and internal headers.

Internal Connectors Description

Details the function and connection of internal motherboard connectors.

Onboard Switches and LEDs

Explains the function of onboard switches and LEDs for system control.

Power Supply Requirements

Specifies the recommended power supply unit (PSU) for system configuration.

Chapter 3: Powering Up

Starting Up for the First Time

Provides step-by-step instructions for the initial system startup.

Turning Off the Computer

Explains methods for properly shutting down the computer system.

Chapter 4: BIOS Setup

Managing and Updating Your BIOS

Guides on using utilities like ASUS Update and EZ Flash for BIOS management.

BIOS Setup Program Navigation

Explains how to enter and navigate the BIOS setup utility.

Main Menu Options

Details system information and configuration options available in the Main menu.

Primary IDE and SATA Configuration

Guides on configuring IDE and SATA devices within the BIOS.

Extreme Tweaker Menu Overview

Provides access to overclocking and performance tuning settings.

AI Tuning and Overclocking Settings

Details CPU overclocking options and frequency adjustments.

Advanced Menu Options

Covers settings for system devices like AI NET2 and PCIPnP.

Onboard Device Configuration

Enables or disables onboard devices like LAN, SATA, and USB controllers.

Power Menu Settings

Details ACPI and APM settings for power management.

APM Configuration Options

Covers power-related settings like AC power loss and button behavior.

Hardware Monitor Details

Explains how to monitor system voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds.

Boot Menu Configuration

Allows users to set the system boot device priority and settings.

Tools Menu Options

Provides access to utilities like ASUS Music Alarm and O.C. Profile.

ASUS Music Alarm Setup

Guides on setting up the ASUS Music Alarm clock feature.

Exit Menu Options

Provides options to save/discard changes and exit the BIOS setup.

Chapter 5: Software Support

Support DVD Information

Overview of the support DVD contents including drivers and utilities.

Drivers Menu Description

Lists available device drivers for installation to activate hardware.

Utilities Menu Description

Details applications and software included on the support DVD.

Software Information Details

Provides information on specific software applications like MyLogo3.

ASUS PC Probe II Utility

Guides on using PC Probe II for system monitoring and alerts.

RAID Configurations Overview

Explains RAID concepts and configuration options supported by the motherboard.

NVIDIA RAID Configuration Guide

Details the process for configuring NVIDIA RAID arrays.

Creating a RAID Driver Disk

Instructions on creating a bootable floppy disk for RAID driver installation.

Chapter 6: NVIDIA SLI Technology Support

Overview of SLI Technology

Introduces NVIDIA SLI technology and its requirements for dual graphics cards.

Dual Graphics Card Setup

Provides instructions for installing two SLI-ready graphics cards.

Installing SLI-Ready Graphics Cards

Step-by-step guide for physically installing graphics cards for SLI.

Installing Device Drivers

Instructions on installing graphics card drivers for SLI functionality.

Enabling Multi-GPU Feature in Windows

Guides on activating the SLI multi-GPU feature in NVIDIA control panel.

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