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xAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis guid

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5.4 ChipsetThe Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> t

ASUS Blitz Extreme 4-274.5.5 OnBoard Devices CongurationJ-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller [Enabled]Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]Controller

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5.6 PCI PnPThe PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Take caution when changin

ASUS Blitz Extreme 4-294.6 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item th

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6.5 APM CongurationRestore On AC Power Loss [Power Off]When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an

ASUS Blitz Extreme 4-314.6.6 Hardware MonitorCPU Temperature; MB Temperature; NB Temperature SB Temperature; OPT Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]The onboard

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setupSouth Bridge Overheat Protection [Auto]Allows yous to enable/disable the southbridge overheat auto-protection function or se

ASUS Blitz Extreme 4-33Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the chassis Q-Fan controller. Conguration options: [Disabled]

4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setupDuty 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 it

ASUS Blitz Extreme 4-354.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to displ

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

4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7.2 Boot Settings CongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (PO

ASUS Blitz Extreme 4-37Change Supervisor PasswordSelect this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the

4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setupUser Access Level [Full Access]This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Conguration option

ASUS Blitz Extreme 4-39Password Check [Setup]When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always]

4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub ScreenF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.58 (C)Copyright 198

ASUS Blitz Extreme 4-414.9 Exit menuPressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10>

4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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

ASUS Blitz ExtremeChapter summary55.1 Installing an operating system ... 5-15.2 Support DVD informat

ASUS Blitz Extreme 5-1If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN fo

xiiBlitz Extreme specications summaryCPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / P

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

ASUS Blitz Extreme 5-35.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll -

5-4 Chapter 5: Software supportASUS AI SuiteInstalls the ASUS AI Suite. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS

ASUS Blitz Extreme 5-55.2.4 Make disk menuThe Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH9 or JMicron® JMB36X RAID/AHCI driver disk. Make I

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

ASUS Blitz Extreme 5-7Browse this DVDDisplays the support DVD contents in graphical format.5.2.7 Other informationThe icons on the top right corner o

5-8 Chapter 5: Software supportTechnical support FormDisplays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technic

ASUS Blitz Extreme 5-95.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the i

5-10 Chapter 5: Software support9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, ash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo.10. After a

ASUS Blitz Extreme 5-113. Click the Run button to perform a cable test.5.3.2 AI NET2The AI NET2 features the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). V

xiiiBlitz Extreme specications summaryASUS Exclusive Overclocking featuresCrosslinx technology Extreme Tweaker Loadline Calibration Intelligent overc

5-12 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe IIPC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts

ASUS Blitz Extreme 5-13Button Function Opens the Conguration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens

5-14 Chapter 5: Software supportChanging the monitor panels positionTo change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down

ASUS Blitz Extreme 5-15Monitoring sensor alertThe monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer t

5-16 Chapter 5: Software supportPCI browserClick to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information o

ASUS Blitz Extreme 5-17Memory usageThe Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents

5-18 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.4 ASUS AI SuiteASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear 2, AI N.O.S., AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan Plus utili

ASUS Blitz Extreme 5-19Other feature buttonsClick on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window. Click on right corner of the expa

5-20 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 2ASUS AI Gear 2 provides four system performance options that allows you to select the best perfo

ASUS Blitz Extreme 5-215.3.6 ASUS AI NapThis feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. Enable this

xivBlitz Extreme specications summaryBIOS Features 16 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0a Multi-Language BIOSManageability WO

5-22 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S.This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and auto

ASUS Blitz Extreme 5-235.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan PlusThis ASUS Q-Fan Plus Control feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan

5-24 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.9 ASUS AI BoosterThe ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment wi

ASUS Blitz Extreme 5-255.3.10 SoundMAX® High Denition Audio utilityThe ADI AD1988 High Denition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability thr

5-26 Chapter 5: Software supportFrom the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® icon to display the SoundMAX® Control Panel.Audio Setup WizardBy click

ASUS Blitz Extreme 5-27Jack congurationThis screen helps you congure your computer’s audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have installed.

5-28 Chapter 5: Software supportAudio preferencesClick the icon to go to the Preferences page. This page allows you to change various audio settings

ASUS Blitz Extreme 5-29Microphone optionsClick the Microphone tab allows you to optimize your microphone input settings.Enhanced Microphone FeaturesVo

5-30 Chapter 5: Software supportIf you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy rst the RAID driver from t

ASUS Blitz Extreme 5-315.4.3 Intel® RAID congurationsThis motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 (0+1) and Intel® Matrix Storage cong

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

5-32 Chapter 5: Software supportIntel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to cre

ASUS Blitz Extreme 5-33Creating a RAID 0 set (striped)To create a RAID 0 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press

5-34 Chapter 5: Software support6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press <Enter>. The available

ASUS Blitz Extreme 5-35Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored)To create a RAID 1 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press

5-36 Chapter 5: Software supportCreating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1)To create a RAID 10 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume,

ASUS Blitz Extreme 5-37Creating a RAID 5 set (parity)To create a RAID 5 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press &

5-38 Chapter 5: Software support4. The Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to congure as RAID. The followi

ASUS Blitz Extreme 5-395.4.4 JMicron® RAID CongurationThe JMicron® Serial ATA controller allows you to congure RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD sets on the

5-40 Chapter 5: Software supportEntering the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility1. During POST, press <Ctrl-J> to enter the JBM363 RAID BIOS menu. JMicr

ASUS Blitz Extreme 5-412. When the Level item is highlighted, use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set that you want to create.3. When the

ASUS Blitz ExtremeChapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Package

5-42 Chapter 5: Software support5. When done, press <Enter> to conrm the creation of the RAID set. A dialogue box appears to conrm the actio

ASUS Blitz Extreme 5-43Deleting a RAID set1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Delete RAID Disk Drive using the up/down arrow key then pr

5-44 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

ASUS Blitz Extreme 5-45To solve a Mirror conict:1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Solve Mirror Conict using the up/down arrow key th

5-46 Chapter 5: Software supportSaving the settings and exiting setupWhen you have nished, highlight Save & Exit Setup using the up/down arrow ke

ASUS Blitz Extreme 5-475.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®To create a RAID driver disk in Windows®:1. Start Windows®.2. Place the motherb

5-48 Chapter 5: Software supportTo install the RAID driver in Windows XP:1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the <F6>

6This chapter tells how to install ATI® CrossFire™ graphics cards to avail of ATI’s Multi-Video Processing technology.ATI® CrossFire™ technology suppo

ASUS Blitz ExtremeChapter summary66.1 Overview ... 6-16.2 Instal

ASUS Blitz Extreme 6-16.1 OverviewThe motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFire™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units

ASUS Blitz Extreme 1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® Blitz Extreme motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest

6-2 Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology supportSlave graphics card Master graphics card2. Insert the CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card into the P

ASUS Blitz Extreme 6-33. Insert the CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card into the PCI Express x16 blue slot. Make sure that the card is properly s

6-4 Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology support6. Connect the other end of the external cable to the Slave graphics card.7. Connect the loose end to the

ASUS Blitz Extreme 6-56.3 Software information6.3.1 Installing the device driversRefer to the documentation that came with your graphics card packag

6-6 Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology support6. Select the components that you want to install, then click Next. Setup prepares the installation wizar

ASUS Blitz Extreme 6-76.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control CenterThe Catalyst™ Control Center allows you to access display features of the ATI hardware

6-8 Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology supportThe Catalyst™ Control Center Dialog BoxViewThe Catalyst™ Control Center provides two views:Standard - simple

ASUS Blitz Extreme 6-9To enable CrossFire™:1. Set the view to Advance.2. Click the Crossre™ item in Graphics Settings.3. In the CrossFire™ Setting

6-10 Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology supportProfilesClick the Proles tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the Proles Manager, which allows y

ASUS Blitz Extreme 6-11HelpClick the Help tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the online help system, generate a Problem Report, and get the

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.3 Special features1.3.1 ROG intelligent Performace & Overclocking features Crosslinx Crosslinx is a unique

6-12 Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology support

ACPU featuresThe Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports as well as the debug code table for the LCD Poster

ASUS Blitz ExtremeChapter summaryAA.1 Intel® EM64T ...A-1A.2 Enhanced

ASUS Blitz Extreme A-1A.1 Intel® EM64T• The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems.• The

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

ASUS Blitz Extreme A-3A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology• The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Tech

A-4 Appendix: CPU featuresA.4 Debug Code TableCode DescriptionCPU INIT CPU InitiationDET CPU Test CMOS R/W functionality.CHIPINITEarly chipset initia

ASUS Blitz Extreme A-58254TEST Test 82548259MSK1 Test 8259 interrupt mask bits for channel 1.8259MSK2 Test 8259 interrupt mask bits for channel 2.8259

A-6 Appendix: CPU featuresUSB FINALInitialize PnP boot devices 1. USB nal Initialization 2. NET PC: Build SYSID structure 3. Switch screen back to te

ASUS Blitz Extreme 1-3Loadline Calibration The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage when heavy loading.Extreme Tweaker This fea

iiE3152First Edition V1 June 2007Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwar

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.3.2 ROG unique features Supreme FX II features Supreme FX II extends all the features of the 1st generation and

ASUS Blitz Extreme 1-5ASUS MyLogo3 This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizabl

1-6 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the

ASUS Blitz Extreme 1-71.3.3 Product highlightsGreen ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use

1-8 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionSerial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives

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

ASUS Blitz ExtremeChapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-12.2 Motherboard ov

ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-12.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboar

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information2. Memory LED Refer to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for LED den

ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-3CPU FSB 200MHz200-299 (Default)300-399 (Overclocking)400-499 (Overclocking)500-599 (Overclocking)600~ (Overclocking)1 (Default)2

iiiContentsNotices ... viiiSafety information ...

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware informationBLITZ EXTREME®BLITZ EXTREME Hard Disk LEDHD_LED5. Hard Disk LED The HD LED is designed for indication of the hard

ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-5BLITZ EXTREME®2.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.3 Motherboard layoutPANELBLITZ EXTREME®CHASSIS24.5cm (9.6in)30.5cm (12.0in)CPU_FANDDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin

ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-72.2.5 Layout contentsSlots Page1. DDR3 DIMM slots 2-162. PCI slots2-223. PCI Express x 1 slots2-224. PCI Express x16 slots

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware informationInternal connectors Page1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-292. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE)

ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-92.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad/

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)

ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-115. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then t the

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

ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-133. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a di

ivContents2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots ... 2-222.6 Jumper ...

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

ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-155. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling.Narrow end of the grooveRefer to the documen

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modu

ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-17• If you install four 1 GB memory modules, the system may detect less than 3 GB of total memory because of address space alloc

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware informationBlitz Extreme Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067 MHz capabilityBlitz Extreme Motherboard Qualied

ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-192.4.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so ca

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th

ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-212.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignmentsIRQ Priority Standard Function0 1 System Timer1 2 Keyboard Cont

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.4 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply w

ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-232.6 Jumper1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC_SW)This jumper allows you to enable the clr CMOS switch. You can clear the CMOS memory of d

vContents4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ... 4-124.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] ...

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7 EL I/O shield, LCD Poster and Audio card Installation1. Install the EL I/O shield to the chassis by snapin

ASUS Blitz Extreme2-252.7.2 Audio card Installation1. Take out the Audio card from the package.2. Locate the audio slot on the motherboard.3. Alig

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.8 Connectors2.8.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.2. C

ASUS Blitz Extreme2-275. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 6. Line Out port (lime). Th

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information13. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage

ASUS Blitz Extreme2-292.8.2 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)This connector is for the provided oppy disk drive (

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. ICH9R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1~6)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial AT

ASUS Blitz Extreme2-31Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the o

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information5. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)This connector is for a IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a m

ASUS Blitz Extreme2-337. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-4, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin OPT_FAN1-2)The fan connecto

viContents4.7.1 Boot Device Priority ... 4-354.7.2 Boot Settings Conguration ...

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power

ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-35BLITZ EXTREME®BLITZ EXTREME Digital audio connector+5VSPDIFOUTGNDSPDIF_OUT10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF, for ASUS

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cab

ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-37ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps

2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.8.3 Onboard switchesOnboard switches allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case syst

ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-392.8.4 Installing the optional fansInstall the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler. Installin

2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information1. Assemble the optional fan kit by tting the optional fan to the grooved edge of the plastic fan seat and snap

ASUS Blitz Extreme 2-412.8.5 Installing the DIY Pedestal1. Take out the DIY Pedestal from the motherboard package.2. Arrange and stick the rubber s

2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information

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

vii5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® ...5-47Chapter 6: ATI® CrossFire™ technology support6.1 Overvie

ASUS Blitz ExtremeChapter summary33.1 Starting up for the rst time ... 3-13.2 Turning off the

ASUS Blitz Extreme 3-13.1 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all swit

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

4BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also

Chapter summary4ASUS Blitz Extreme4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS setup program ...

ASUS Blitz Extreme 4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output Sy

4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setupQuit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoi

ASUS Blitz Extreme 4-3Updating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® d

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk.DOS environmenta. In

ASUS Blitz Extreme 4-5To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for the motherboar

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

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.4 AFUDOS utilityThe AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with

ASUS Blitz Extreme 4-72. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.3. Boo

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS l

ASUS Blitz Extreme 4-94.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update using

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system congur

ASUS Blitz Extreme 4-114.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main sh

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic syste

ASUS Blitz Extreme 4-134.3.5 SATA 1-6While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. There is a separate sub

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setupDMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDM

ASUS Blitz Extreme 4-15Intel Robson Technology [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable Intel Robson Technology. Conguration option: [Disabled] [Ena

ixSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3.8 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects

ASUS Blitz Extreme 4-174.4 Extreme Tweaker menuThe Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Take caution when chan

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setupPCIE Frequency [Auto]Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. Conguration options: [Auto] [100] [101]~[149] [150]DRAM

ASUS Blitz Extreme 4-19RAS# Precharge [ 5 DRAM Clocks]Conguration options: [ 3 DRAM Clocks] [ 4 DRAM Clocks]~[ 9 DRAM Clocks] [10 DRAM Clocks]RAS# Ac

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setupCPU Voltage [Auto]Allows you to select the CPU VCore voltage. The text color in the conguration eld corresponds to the onb

ASUS Blitz Extreme 4-21North Bridge Voltage Refernece [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [0.61x] [0.67x]DRAM Voltage [Auto]Allows you to select the DR

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setupNB LED Selection [NB Volt]Allows you to switch the onboard northbridge LED display between northbridge voltage [NB Volt] and

ASUS Blitz Extreme 4-234.5.2 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Ente

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setupThe USB 2.0 Controller Mode item appears only when you enable the USB 2.0 Controller.BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled]Allows you

ASUS Blitz Extreme 4-25 Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, A