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Motherboard Blitz Formula.
ii E3151 First Edition V1 June 2007 Copyright © 2007 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transm.
iii Contents Contents ...................................................................................................... iii Notices ........................................................................................................ vii Safety information .
iv Contents 2.5.4 PCI slots ........................................................................ 2-26 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots ..................................................... 2-26 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots ...............................
v Contents 4.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 4-12 4.3.1 System T ime ................................................................. 4-12 4.3.2 System Date ..............................
vi Contents 5.2 Support DVD information ............................................................ 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD ............................................... 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu .............................................
vii Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
viii Safety information Electrical safety • T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
ix About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.
x Conventions used in this guide T o make sure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. T ypography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
xi Blitz Formula specications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel ® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium ® Extreme / Pentium ® D / Pentium ® 4 / Celeron ® D Processors Compatible with Intel ® 05B/05A/06 processors * Refer to www .
xii Blitz Formula specications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking features Crosslink technology Extreme T weaker Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - AI Booster Utility - O.
xiii Blitz Formula specications summary Accessories ASUS Optional Fan DIY Pedestal 3 in 1 ASUS Q-connector kit UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Serial A T A cables Serial A T A power cables 2-port USB2.0 + IEEE 1394a module I/O Shield Cable ties User's manual Software The hottest 3D game: S.
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1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports..
ROG Blitz Formula Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features .
ROG Blitz Formula 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® Blitz Formula motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of the best. We of fer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovating ideas, and we welcome the best gamers to join in.
ROG Blitz Formula 1-3 DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 800/667 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).
ROG Blitz Formula 1-5 CPU Level Up Enjoy up to 40% more performance! Overclock immediately with OC prole presets. Much more than simple frequency settings, this prole gives gamers comprehensive and detailed tuning to frequencies, voltagies, and even timings to create a real professional level of overclocking conguration.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction C.P .R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P .R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.
ROG Blitz Formula 1-7 Optional Fan (for water-cooling/passive-cooling only) The optional fan is specically designed to provide sufcient airow over the CPU power modules and chipset area when water-cooling or passive-cooling is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for the entire system.
1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Fanless Design–Heat-pipe The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat ow from major thermal sources in the motherboard to lower overall system temperature, resulting in quieter operation and longer system life.
2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
ROG Blitz Formula Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .
ROG Blitz Formula 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. Memory LED Refer to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for LED denition. BLITZ FORMULA ® BLITZ FORMULA DDR LED DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL BLITZ FORMULA ® BLITZ FORMULA North/South Bridge LED NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL 3.
ROG Blitz Formula 2-3 CPU FSB 200MHz 200-299 (Default) 300-399 (Overclocking) 400-499 (Overclocking) 500-599 (Overclocking) 600~ (Overclocking) 1 (Default) 2 3 4 5 (Fast) CPU FSB 266MHz 266-299 (Defau.
2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information BLITZ FORMULA ® BLITZ FORMULA Hard Disk LED HD_LED 5. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is designed to indicate the hard disk activity .
ROG Blitz Formula 2-5 BLITZ FORMULA ® 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.3 Motherboard layout PANEL BLITZ FORMULA ® CHASSIS 24.5cm (9.6in) 30.5cm (12.0in) CPU_FAN DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) OPT_FAN1 FLOPPY Super I/O CLRTC_.
ROG Blitz Formula 2-7 2.2.5 Layout contents Slots Page 1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-18 2. PCI slots 2-26 3. PCI Express x 1 slots 2-26 4. PCI Express x 16 slots 2-24 Jumper Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) 2-27 Rear panel connectors Page 1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2-30 2.
2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Internal connectors Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2- 32 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 2- 32 3. ICH9R Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1~6) 2- 33 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1 1 12) 2- 34 5.
ROG Blitz Formula 2-9 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel ® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium ® D / Pentium ® 4 / Pentium ® Extreme / Celeron ® D processors.
2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Retention tab Load lever This side of the socket box should face you.
ROG Blitz Formula 2-1 1 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then t the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. Alignment key Gold triangle mark 6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.
2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Fastener Motherboard hole 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. T o install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
ASUS Blitz Formula 2-13 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_F AN. 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. B A A A B B DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector .
2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembl y from the motherboard. B B A A A A B B 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
ASUS Blitz Formula 2-15 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. Narrow end of the groove Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation.
2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.4 Installing the optional fans Install the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler . Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airow and destabilize the system.
ASUS Blitz Formula 2-17 1. Assemble the optional fan kit by tting the grooved edge of the optional fan to the plastic fan seat and snapping it into place. 2. The photo below demostrates the the optional fan ready for use. 3. Slide the optional fan onto the heatsink, then connect the fan cable.
2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
ASUS Blitz Formula 2-19 2.4.2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Recommended Memory Congurations • Y ou may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B.
2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Blitz Formula Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1000 MHz capability If you install a DDR2-1066 memory module, make sure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to [DDR2-1066MHz]. See section 4.4 Extreme T weaker menu for details.
ASUS Blitz Formula 2-21 Blitz Formula Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. SS/ DS Part No. DIMM support A* B* C* 512MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC SS KVR800.
2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Blitz Formula Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. SS/ DS Part No.
ASUS Blitz Formula 2-23 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. T o install a DIMM: 1. Unlo ck a DIM M so cket by pres sing the retaining clips outward.
2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card T o install an expansion card: 1.
ASUS Blitz Formula 2-25 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 shared ––––––– PCI slot 2 – shared –––––– LAN (8001) sha.
2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specications.
ASUS Blitz Formula 2-27 2.6 Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This jumper allows you to enable the clr CMOS switch. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The clr CMOS switch on the back I/O helps you easily to clear the system setup information such as system passwords.
2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7 Audio card, I/O shield, and LCD Poster installation 2.7.1 Audio card Installation 1. T ake out the Audio card from the package. 2. Locate the audio slot on the motherboard. 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card sits on the slot completely .
ROG B litz Formula 2-29 2. Position the motherboard I/O side toward the chassis rear panel and install the motherboard to the chassis. 3. Thread the LCD Poster cable through the opening until its stopper snaps into place. 4. Plug the LCD Poster cable into the onboard connector labeled LCD_CON.
2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable.
ROG B litz Formula 2-31 5. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player , or other audio sources. 6. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker . In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel conguration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.8.2 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided oppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector , then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the oppy disk drive.
ROG B litz Formula 2-33 3. ICH9R Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1~6) These connectors are for the Serial A T A signal cables for Serial A T A hard disk drives.
2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the right-angle side of SA T A signal cable to SA T A device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SA T A cable to the onboard SA T A port to avoid mechanical conict with huge graphics cards.
ROG B litz Formula 2-35 5. IEE E 1394 a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for a IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information 7. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 3-pin CHA_F AN1~4, 3-pin PWR_F AN, 3-pin OPT_F AN1~2) The fan c onnect ors su pport cooli ng fan s of 3 50 mA~1000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A~3.48 A (41.
ROG Blitz Formula 2-37 9. AT X p owe r c on ne cto rs (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) These connectors are for A TX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.
2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information BLITZ FORMULA ® BLITZ FORMULA Digital audio connector +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT 10. Digital audio con nec tor (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT for ASUS HDMI VGA card) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s).
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 connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Y ou can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to install the ASUS Q- Connector . 1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector .
ROG Blitz Formula 2-41 2.8.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on switch Press the power-on switch to wake/power up the system.
2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.8.4 Installing the DIY Pedestal 1. T ake out the DIY Pedestal from the motherboard package. 2. Arrange and stick the rubber studs to wherever you wish to place your motherboard. 3. Put the motherboard on the DIY Pedestal to get more efcient heat dissipation.
3 Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system..
ROG Blitz Formula Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the rst time ........................................................ 3-1 3.2 T urning off the computer .
ROG Blitz Formula 3-1 3.1 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover . 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4.
3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select T urn Off Computer . 2. Click the T urn Off button to shut down the computer . 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows ® shuts down.
4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Chapter summary 4 ROG Blitz Formula 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-9 4.3 Main menu ....................
ROG Blitz Formula 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ® environment.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a oppy disk or USB ash disk.
4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Quit all Windows ® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility . 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select . Click Next . Updating the BIOS through the Internet T o update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
ROG Blitz Formula 4-3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le T o update the BIOS through a BIOS le: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate . The ASUS Update main window appears.
4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk 1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB oppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A: / S then press <Enter>.
ROG Blitz Formula 4-5 T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www .asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for the motherboard.
4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with the updated BIOS le. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
ROG Blitz Formula 4-7 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier . 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[lename] where [lename] is the latest or the original BIOS le on the bootable oppy disk.
4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
ROG Blitz Formula 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “4.
4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system conguration Extreme T weaker For changing the overclocki.
ROG Blitz Formula 4-1 1 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power , Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date.
ROG Blitz Formula 4-13 4.3.5 S A T A 1 - 6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial A T A devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SA T A device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the SA T A device information.
4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting T echnology .
ROG Blitz Formula 4-15 If yo u w ant t he Ser ial AT A h ard di sk d riv es to u se the Ad va nc ed Hos t C on tro lle r In ter fac e ( AH CI) , s et thi s i tem to [ AH CI] . Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection.
4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specication.
ROG Blitz Formula 4-17 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. T ake caution when changing the settings of the Extreme T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup PCIE Frequency [100] Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency . Conguration options: [100] [101]~[149] [150] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR2 operating frequency .
ROG Blitz Formula 4-19 The following items appear when you set the DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual]. CAS# Latency [ 5] Conguration options: [3] [4] [5] [6] RAS# to CAS# Delay [ 5 DRAM Clocks] C.
4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup CPU V oltage [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU voltage. The text color in the conguration eld corresponds to the onboard CPU LED color , both of which indicate CPU voltage condition. Refer to page 2-1 for CPU LED denition.
ROG Blitz Formula 4-21 DRAM V oltage [Auto] Allows you to select the DRAM reference voltage. The text color in the conguration eld corresponds to the onboard memory LED color , both of which indicate DRAM voltage condition. Refer to page 2-2 for memory LED denition.
4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup NB LED Selection [NB V olt] Allows you to switch the onboard northbridge LED display between northbridge voltage [NB V olt] and front side bus termination voltage [FSBT V olt].
ROG Blitz Formula 4-23 4.5.2 USB Conguration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values.
4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The USB 2.0 Controller Mode item appears only when you enable the USB 2.0 Controller . BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Allows you to enable the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature.
ROG Blitz Formula 4-25 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.5.3 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings WARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
ROG Blitz Formula 4-27 4.5.5 OnBoard Devices Conguration High Denition Audio [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Denition Audio.
4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5.6 PCI PnP The PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. T ake caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
ROG Blitz Formula 4-29 4.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. 4.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend.
4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.6.5 APM Conguration Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to Power Off, the system goes into of f state after an AC power loss.
ROG Blitz Formula 4-31 4.6.6 Hardware Monitor CPU T emperature; MB T emperature; NB T emperature; SB T emperature; OPT T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, motherboard, northbridge, southbridge, and the assigned device temperatures.
4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup South Bridge Overheat Protection [Auto] Allows yous to enable/disable the southbridge overheat auto-protection function or set the temperature over which the system shuts down.
ROG Blitz Formula 4-33 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the chassis Q-Fan controller . Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following two items appear when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature.
4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Duty Cycle Mode [90%] Allows you to set the fan duty cycle. When the OPT_Fan1/2 Q-Fan Control item is set to [Q-F AN], this item does not appear . Conguraiton options: [70%] [80%] [90%] [100%] T argetT emp V alue [32] Allows you to set the temperature at which the optional fan starts up.
ROG Blitz Formula 4-35 4.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.7.2 Boot Settings Conguration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items.
ROG Blitz Formula 4-37 Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. T o set a Supervisor Password: 1.
4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Conguration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] [No Access] prevents user access to the Setup utility .
ROG Blitz Formula 4-39 Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility . When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Conguration options: [Setup] [Always] 4.
4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc.
ROG Blitz Formula 4-41 4.9 Exit menu Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup.
5 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package..
ROG Blitz Formula Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information ............................................................ 5-1 5.3 Software information ......
ROG Blitz Formula 5-1 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click the ASSETUP .EXE to run the DVD. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit V ista operating systems (OS).
5-2 Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard.
ROG Blitz Formula 5-3 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click to display the next screen Click to display the previous screen ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard.
5-4 Chapter 5: Software support ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
ROG Blitz Formula 5-5 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH8 or JMicron ® JMB36X RAID/AHCI driver disk. Intel ICH9R 32/64bit AHCI/RAID Driver Allows you to create an ICH9R 32/64bit AHCI/RAID driver disk.
5-6 Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. Y ou can also nd this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 5.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals.
ROG Blitz Formula 5-7 5.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specied information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specications of the motherboard.
5-8 Chapter 5: Software support Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. T echnical support form Displays the ASUS T echnical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technical support.
ROG Blitz Formula 5-9 5.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came with the software application for more information.
5-10 Chapter 5: Software support 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility , ash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After ashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST . 8. Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio box.
ROG Blitz Formula 5-1 1 3. Click the Run button to perform a cable test. 5.3.2 AI NET 2 The AI NET 2 features the Marvell ® V irtual Cable T ester™ (VCT). VCT is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the T ime Domain Reectometry (TDR) technology .
5-12 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.3 SoundMAX ® High Denition Audio utility The ADI AD1988B High Denition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX ® audio utility with AudioESP ™ software to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC.
ROG Blitz Formula 5-13 From the taskbar , double-click on the SoundMAX ® icon to display the SoundMAX ® Control Panel. Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX ® control panel, you can easily congure your audio settings. Simply follow succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Denition Audio.
5-14 Chapter 5: Software support Jack conguration This screen helps you congure your computer’s audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have installed. Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you adjust speaker volume. Click the T est button to hear the changes you have made.
ROG Blitz Formula 5-15 Audio preferences Click the icon to go to the Preferences page. This page allows you to change various audio settings. General options Click the General tab to choose your playback and recording devices, enable/ disable the AudioESP ™ feature, and enable/disable digital output.
5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Microphone options Click the Microphone tab to optimize your microphone input settings..
ROG Blitz Formula 5-17 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others.
5-18 Chapter 5: Software support Button Function Opens the Conguration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect windo.
ROG Blitz Formula 5-19 Changing the monitor panels position T o change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down button of the Scheme options, then select another position from the list box. Click OK when nished. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move together using a magnetic effect.
5-20 Chapter 5: Software support Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below . Large display Small display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser .
ROG Blitz Formula 5-21 PCI browser Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser . This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display available information.
5-22 Chapter 5: Software support Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory . The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available Conguring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values.
ROG Blitz Formula 5-23 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear , AI N.O.S., AI Booster , AI Nap, and Q-Fan utilities easily . Installing AI Suite T o install AI Suite on your computer: 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive.
5-24 Chapter 5: Software support Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window . Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit.
ROG Blitz Formula 5-25 5.3.6 ASUS AI N.O.S. This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks.
5-26 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.7 ASUS AI Gear 2 ASUS AI Gear 2 provides four system performance options that allows you to select the best performance setting for your computing needs. This easy-to-use utility adjusts the processor frequency and vCore voltage to minimize system noise and power consumption.
ROG Blitz Formula 5-27 5.3.8 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away . Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation.
5-28 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows ® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
ROG Blitz Formula 5-29 5.3.10 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for more efcient system operation.
5-30 Chapter 5: Software support 5.4 RAID congurations The motherboard comes with the Intel ® ICH9R Southbridge RAID controller that allows you to congure IDE and Serial A T A hard disk drives as RAID sets.
ROG Blitz Formula 5-31 5.4.3 Intel ® RAID congurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 (0+1) and Intel ® Matrix Storage congurations for Serial A T A hard disks drives through the Intel ® ICH8R Southbridge chip.
5-32 Chapter 5: Software support Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility The Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 0+1), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial A T A hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial A T A connectors supported by the Southbridge.
ROG Blitz Formula 5-33 Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) T o create a RAID 0 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. 2. Enter a name for the RAID 0 set, then press <Enter>. 3.
5-34 Chapter 5: Software support 6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array , then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB.
ROG Blitz Formula 5-35 Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) T o create a RAID 1 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. 2. Enter a name for the RAID 1 set, then press <Enter>.
5-36 Chapter 5: Software support Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) T o create a RAID 10 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.
ROG Blitz Formula 5-37 Creating a RAID 5 set (parity) T o create a RAID 5 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation.
5-38 Chapter 5: Software support 4. The Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to congure as RAID. The following pop-up screen appears. [ SELECT DISKS ] [ ↑↓ ]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status 0 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.
ROG Blitz Formula 5-39 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows ® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. For Windows ® Vista™ operating system, use either a oppy disk or a USB device with the RAID driver .
5-40 Chapter 5: Software support T o install the RAID driver in Windows ® Vista™: 1. Insert the oppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the oppy disk drive/U SB port. 2. During the OS installation, select Intel ICH9R . 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
A CPU features The Appendix describ es the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports as well as the debug code table for the LCD Poster .
ROG Blitz Formula Chapter summary A A.1 Intel ® EM64T .................................................................................. A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® T echnology (EIST) ........................ A-1 A.3 Intel ® Hyper-Threading T echnology .
ROG Blitz Formula A-1 A.1 Intel ® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel ® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS le that supports EM64T . Y ou can download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website (www .
A-2 Appendix: CPU features A.2.2 Using the EIST T o use the EIST feature: 1. T urn on the computer , then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Conguration, then press <Enter>. 3. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep T echnology item to [Automatic], then press <Enter>.
ROG Blitz Formula A-3 A.3 Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading T echnology . • Hy per -Thr ead ing Te chn ol ogy is sup por ted und er Win dow s ® Vista/XP and Linux 2.
A-4 Appendix: CPU features A.4 Debug Code Table Code Description CPU INIT CPU Initiation DET CPU T est CMOS R/W functionality . CHIPINIT Early chipset initialization: -Disable shadow RAM -Disable L2 cache (socket 7 or below) -Program basic chipset registers DET DRAM Detect memory -Auto-detection of DRAM size, type and ECC.
ROG Blitz Formula A-5 CPUSPEED 1. Program CPU internal MTRR (P6 & PII) for 0-640K memory address. 2. Initialize the APIC for Pentium class CPU. 3. Program early chipset according to CMOS setup. Example: onboard IDE controller . 4. Measure CPU speed.
A-6 Appendix: CPU features CPU CHG CPU change CPR F AIL CPR error F AN F AIL Fan error UCODEERR UCODE error FLOPYERR Floppy error KB ERROR Keyboard error HD ERR HDD error CMOS ERR CMOS error MS ERROR .
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