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Page 1 - Motherboard

MotherboardBlitz Formula

Page 2 - June 2007

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

Page 3 - Contents

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

Page 4

ROG Blitz Formula 4-274.5.5 OnBoard Devices CongurationHigh Denition Audio [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the High Denition Audio. The f

Page 5

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

Page 6

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

Page 7

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 AC

Page 8 - Safety information

ROG Blitz Formula 4-314.6.6 Hardware MonitorCPU Temperature; MB Temperature; NB Temperature; SB Temperature; OPT Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]The onboar

Page 9 - About this guide

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

Page 10 - Typography

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

Page 11 - (continued on the next page)

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

Page 12

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

Page 13

xiBlitz Formula specications summaryCPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pe

Page 14

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

Page 15 - Product

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

Page 16

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

Page 17 - 1.2 Package contents

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

Page 18 - 1.3 Special features

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

Page 19 - IEEE 1394a support

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

Page 20

4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

Page 21 - ROG Blitz Formula 1-5

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

Page 22 - 1.3.2 ROG unique features

ROG Blitz FormulaChapter summary55.1 Installing an operating system ... 5-15.2 Support DVD informati

Page 23 - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

ROG Blitz Formula 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 fol

Page 24 - ASUS EZ DIY

xiiBlitz Formula specications summaryROG Exclusive Overclocking featuresCrosslink technology Extreme Tweaker Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclo

Page 25 - Hardware

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

Page 26

ROG Blitz Formula 5-35.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click to display

Page 27 - 2.1 Before you proceed

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

Page 28 - BLITZ FORMULA DDR LED

ROG Blitz Formula 5-55.2.4 Make Disk menuThe Make Disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH8 or JMicron® JMB36X RAID/AHCI driver disk. Intel I

Page 29 - BLITZ FORMULA Frequency LED

5-6 Chapter 5: Software support5.2.6 ASUS Contact informationClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd this inf

Page 30 - BLITZ FORMULA Power on switch

ROG Blitz Formula 5-75.2.7 Other informationThe icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the co

Page 31

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

Page 32 - 2.2.4 Audio card layout

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

Page 33 - 2.2.5 Layout contents

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

Page 34

ROG Blitz Formula 5-113. Click the Run button to perform a cable test.5.3.2 AI NET 2The AI NET 2 features the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT).

Page 35

xiiiBlitz Formula specications summaryAccessories ASUS Optional Fan DIY Pedestal 3 in 1 ASUS Q-connector kit UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk dr

Page 36 - 2.3.1 Installing the CPU

5-12 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.3 SoundMAX® High Denition Audio utilityThe ADI AD1988B High Denition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capab

Page 37 - Gold triangle mark

ROG Blitz Formula 5-13From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® icon to display the SoundMAX® Control Panel.Audio Setup WizardBy clicking the

Page 38 - Narrow end

5-14 Chapter 5: Software supportJack congurationThis screen helps you congure your computer’s audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have i

Page 39 - CPU_FAN

ROG Blitz Formula 5-15Audio preferencesClick the icon to go to the Preferences page. This page allows you to change various audio settings.General o

Page 40

5-16 Chapter 5: Software supportMicrophone optionsClick the Microphone tab to optimize your microphone input settings.

Page 41 - Narrow end of the groove

ROG Blitz Formula 5-175.3.4 ASUS PC Probe IIPC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any

Page 42 - Optional fan on one side ns

5-18 Chapter 5: Software supportButton FunctionOpens the Conguration windowOpens the Report windowOpens the Desktop Management Interface windowOpens

Page 43

ROG Blitz Formula 5-19Changing the monitor panels positionTo change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down button of

Page 44 - 2.4 System memory

5-20 Chapter 5: Software supportMonitoring sensor alertThe monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value

Page 45 - 2.4.2 Memory congurations

ROG Blitz Formula 5-21PCI browserClick to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI

Page 47 - DDR2-800 MHz capability

5-22 Chapter 5: Software supportMemory usageThe Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window re

Page 48 - DDR2-667MHz capability

ROG Blitz Formula 5-235.3.5 ASUS AI SuiteASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear, AI N.O.S., AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan utilities easily. Insta

Page 49 - 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM

5-24 Chapter 5: Software supportOther feature buttonsClick on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window. Click on right corner of

Page 50 - 2.5 Expansion slots

ROG Blitz Formula 5-255.3.6 ASUS AI N.O.S.This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically

Page 51 - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments

5-26 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.7 ASUS AI Gear 2ASUS AI Gear 2 provides four system performance options that allows you to select the best perfo

Page 52 - 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots

ROG Blitz Formula 5-275.3.8 ASUS AI NapThis feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. Enable this

Page 53 - 2.6 Jumper

5-28 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.9 ASUS AI BoosterThe ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment wi

Page 54 - installation

ROG Blitz Formula 5-295.3.10 ASUS Q-Fan 2This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or

Page 55

5-30 Chapter 5: Software support5.4 RAID congurationsThe motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH9R Southbridge RAID controller that allows you to con

Page 56 - 2.8 Connectors

ROG Blitz Formula 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gu

Page 57

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

Page 58 - 2.8.2 Internal connectors

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

Page 59 - PRI_EIDE

ROG Blitz Formula 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 &

Page 60 - USB 2.0 connectors

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

Page 61 - OPT_TEMP2

ROG Blitz Formula 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

Page 62 - BLITZ FORMULA Fan connectors

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,

Page 63

ROG Blitz Formula 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 &l

Page 64 - SPDIF_OUT

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

Page 65 - ROG Blitz Formula 2-39

ROG Blitz Formula 5-395.5 Creating a RAID driver diskA oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP operating system on a

Page 66

5-40 Chapter 5: Software supportTo install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista™:1. Insert the oppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the oppy di

Page 67 - 2.8.3 Onboard switches

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

Page 68

ROG Blitz FormulaChapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Package

Page 69 - Powering up

ROG Blitz FormulaChapter summaryAA.1 Intel® EM64T ...A-1A.2 Enhanced

Page 70

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

Page 71

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

Page 72 - 3.2 Turning off the computer

ROG Blitz Formula A-3A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology• The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Techn

Page 73 - BIOS setup

A-4 Appendix: CPU featuresA.4 Debug Code TableCode DescriptionCPU INITCPU InitiationDET CPUTest CMOS R/W functionality.CHIPINITEarly chipset initiali

Page 74

ROG Blitz Formula A-5CPUSPEED1. Program CPU internal MTRR (P6 & PII) for 0-640K memory address. 2. Initialize the APIC for Pentium class CPU. 3. P

Page 75 - 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility

A-6 Appendix: CPU featuresCPU CHGCPU changeCPR FAILCPR errorFAN FAILFan errorUCODEERRUCODE errorFLOPYERRFloppy errorKB ERRORKeyboard errorHD ERRHDD er

Page 76 - Quit all Windows

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

Page 77 - Blitz Formula.rom

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

Page 78 - XP environment

ROG Blitz Formula 1-3DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 800/667 MHz to meet the higher ban

Page 79

iiE3151First Edition V1 June 2007Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwar

Page 80 - 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility

1-4 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionGreen ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use of Hazardous

Page 81

ROG Blitz Formula 1-5CPU Level UpEnjoy up to 40% more performance! Overclock immediately with OC prole presets. Much more than simple frequency setti

Page 82

1-6 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionC.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS d

Page 83 - 4.2 BIOS setup program

ROG Blitz Formula 1-7Optional Fan (for water-cooling/passive-cooling only) The optional fan is specically designed to provide sufcient airow over t

Page 84 - 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen

1-8 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionFanless Design–Heat-pipe The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat ow from major thermal sources in t

Page 85 - ROG Blitz Formula 4-11

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

Page 86 - 4.3 Main menu

ROG Blitz FormulaChapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-12.2 Motherboard ove

Page 87 - 4.3.5 SATA 1-6

ROG Blitz Formula 2-12.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard

Page 88 - 4.3.6 SATA Conguration

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

Page 89 - 4.3.7 AHCI Conguration

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

Page 90 - 4.3.8 System Information

iiiContentsContents ... iiiNotices ...

Page 91 - 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware informationBLITZ FORMULA®BLITZ FORMULA Hard Disk LEDHD_LED5. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is designed to indicate the har

Page 92 - FSB Frequency [XXX]

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

Page 93 - PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]

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

Page 94 - 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

ROG Blitz Formula 2-72.2.5 Layout contentsSlots Page1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-182. PCI slots2-263. PCI Express x 1 slots2-264. PCI Express x 16 slots

Page 95 - ROG Blitz Formula 4-21

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware informationInternal connectors Page1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2- 322. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE

Page 96 - 4.5 Advanced menu

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

Page 97 - 4.5.1 AI Net 2

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)

Page 98 - USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

ROG Blitz Formula 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

Page 99 - 4.5.3 CPU Conguration

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

Page 100 - 4.5.4 Chipset

ASUS Blitz Formula 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

Page 101 - VIA Firewire 1394 [Enabled]

ivContents2.5.4 PCI slots ... 2-262.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots ...

Page 102 - 4.5.6 PCI PnP

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

Page 103 - 4.6 Power menu

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

Page 104 - 4.6.5 APM Conguration

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3.4 Installing the optional fansInstall the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cool

Page 105 - 4.6.6 Hardware Monitor

ASUS Blitz Formula 2-171. Assemble the optional fan kit by tting the grooved edge of the optional fan to the plastic fan seat and snapping it into

Page 106 - CPU Fan and Chassis Fan

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

Page 107 - OPT Fan and Power Fan

ASUS Blitz Formula 2-192.4.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.R

Page 108

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware informationBlitz Formula Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1000 MHz capabilityIf you install a DDR2-1066 memory m

Page 109 - 4.7 Boot menu

ASUS Blitz Formula 2-21Blitz Formula Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capabilitySize Vendor Chip No.SS/ DSPart No.DIMM support A*

Page 110

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware informationBlitz Formula Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capabilitySize Vendor Chip No.SS/ DSPart No.DIM

Page 111 - 4.7.3 Security

ASUS Blitz Formula 2-232.4.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so ca

Page 112 - Clear User Password

vContents4.3 Main menu ... 4-124.3.1 System Time ...

Page 113 - 4.8 Tools menu

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th

Page 114 - 4.8.2 ASUS O.C. Prole

ASUS Blitz Formula 2-252.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsIRQ assignments for this motherboardA B C D E F G HPCI slot 1 shared – – – – – – –PCI slot 2 – shar

Page 115 - 4.9 Exit menu

2-26 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

Page 116 - 4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

ASUS Blitz Formula 2-272.6 Jumper1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW)This jumper allows you to enable the clr CMOS switch. You can clear the CMOS memor

Page 117 - Software

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7 Audio card, I/O shield, and LCD Poster installation2.7.1 Audio card Installation1. Take out the Audio ca

Page 118 - Chapter summary

ROG Blitz Formula2-292. Position the motherboard I/O side toward the chassis rear panel and install the motherboard to the chassis.3. Thread the LCD

Page 119 - 5.2 Support DVD information

2-30 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

Page 120 - 5.2.2 Drivers menu

ROG Blitz Formula2-315. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 6. Line Out port (lime). Thi

Page 121 - 5.2.3 Utilities menu

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.8.2 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)This connector is for the provided opp

Page 122

ROG Blitz Formula2-333. ICH9R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1~6)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk dri

Page 123 - 5.2.4 Make Disk menu

viContents5.2 Support DVD information ... 5-15.2.1 Running the support DVD ...

Page 124 - 5.2.5 Manuals menu

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware informationConnect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA

Page 125 - 5.2.7 Other information

ROG Blitz Formula2-355. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)This connector is for a IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to

Page 126 - Technical support form

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

Page 127 - 5.3 Software information

ROG Blitz Formula 2-379. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs

Page 128

2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware informationBLITZ FORMULA®BLITZ FORMULA Digital audio connector+5VSPDIFOUTGNDSPDIF_OUT10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SP

Page 129 - 5.3.2 AI NET 2

ROG Blitz Formula 2-39• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this con

Page 130 - High Denition Audio utility

2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware informationASUS Q-Connector (system panel)You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables i

Page 131 - Audio Setup Wizard

ROG Blitz Formula 2-412.8.3 Onboard switchesOnboard switches allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is id

Page 132 - Adjust microphone volume

2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.8.4 Installing the DIY Pedestal1. Take out the DIY Pedestal from the motherboard package.2. Arrange and sti

Page 133 - Listening Environment options

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

Page 134 - Microphone options

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

Page 135 - 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II

ROG Blitz FormulaChapter summary33.1 Starting up for the rst time ... 3-13.2 Turning off the c

Page 136 - Preferences

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

Page 137 - Hardware monitor panels

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

Page 138 - DMI browser

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

Page 139 - PCI browser

Chapter summary4ROG Blitz Formula4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS setup program ...

Page 140 - Conguring PC Probe II

ROG Blitz Formula 4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output Sys

Page 141 - 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite

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

Page 142 - Other feature buttons

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

Page 143 - 5.3.6 ASUS AI N.O.S

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

Page 144 - 5.3.7 ASUS AI Gear 2

ROG Blitz Formula 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 motherboard

Page 145 - 5.3.8 ASUS AI Nap

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

Page 146 - 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster

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

Page 147 - 5.3.10 ASUS Q-Fan 2

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

Page 148 - 5.4 RAID congurations

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

Page 149 - RAID congurations

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

Page 150

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

Page 151

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

Page 152

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

Page 153

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

Page 154

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

Page 155

ROG Blitz Formula 4-15If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI]. Hard

Page 156

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

Page 157 - ROG Blitz Formula 5-39

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

Page 158

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

Page 159 - CPU features

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

Page 160

ROG Blitz Formula 4-19The following items appear when you set the DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual].CAS# Latency [ 5]Conguration options: [3] [4]

Page 161 - Technology (EIST)

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

Page 162 - A.2.2 Using the EIST

ROG Blitz Formula 4-21DRAM Voltage [Auto]Allows you to select the DRAM reference voltage. The text color in the conguration eld corresponds to the o

Page 163 - Hyper-Threading Technology

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

Page 164 - A.4 Debug Code Table

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

Page 165 - ROG Blitz Formula A-5

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

Page 166 - A-6 Appendix: CPU features

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

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