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    ASUS Striker II Extreme, LGA775, nForce 790i Ultra SLI, 1600MHz FSB, DDR3-2000 (O.C.) 8GB /4, PCIe x16 SLI /3, SATA 3.0 Gbit/s RAID 5 /6, HDA, Gb LAN /2, FW /2, ATX, Retail

    Striker II Extreme, LGA775, nForce 790i Ultra SLI, 1600MHz FSB, DDR3-2000 (O.C.) 8GB /4, PCIe x16 SLI /3, SATA 3.0 Gbit/s RAID 5 /6, HDA, Gb LAN /2, FW /2, ATX, Retail
    ASUS
    Mfg. Part No. Striker II Extreme
    Item Code. 775-ASU-STRIKERIIEXTREME
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    ASUS Striker II Extreme PRODUCT INFO MANUFACTURER LINKS: ASUS Website   Striker II Extreme Specs   ASUS Support

    Striker II Extreme

    • Intel® Quad-core CPU Ready
    • Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo Ready
    • Support Intel next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU
    • NVIDIA nForce® 790i Ultra SLI™
    • Dual-channel DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1800(O.C.)/1600(O.C)/1333/1066/800 Support
    • Fusion Block System
    • CPU Level Up
    • Memory Level Up
    • LCD Poster
    • SupremeFX II 8-CH Audio

    Product Features:

    The Ultimate Gaming/Overclocking Platform

    The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of the best. We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovating ideas, and we welcome the best gamers to join in.

    In the Republic of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. We believe in making statements and we excel in competitions. If your character matches our trait, then join the elite club, make your presence felt, in the Republic of Gamers.

    CPU Features

    LGA775 Intel® Quad-core Processor Ready
    This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core processors in LGA775 package. It's excellent for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1600/1333 MHz FSB. Intel® Quad-core is one of the most powerful CPU in the world

    LGA775 Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready
    This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processors in LGA775 package. With new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1333 / 1066 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world.

    PCIe 2.0
    Double Speed; Double Bandwidth
    This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance.

    Memory Features

    Dual-Channel DDR3 1333
    To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed the true potential of DDR3 memory. While in DDR3 1333 mode, ASUS's exclusive technology offers a choice of FSB 1333 - providing great performance for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications.
     

    Performance with Reliability

    Fusion Block System
    H2O ready: The next step in thermal solution.
    The Fusion Block System is a more efficient thermal solution compared to competing followers with complicated looks. It is a hybrid thermal design that combines the ROG's renowned heatpipe design with the additional ability to connect to a water cooling system. By taking the entire integrated solution into design considerations, the user can enjoy exceptional thermal improvement to north bridge, south bridge, Crosslinx, and even VRM with a single connection. The Fusion Block System is the most versatile, efficient, and the most advanced thermal system there is on a motherboard.
     

    CPU Level Up
    A Simple click for instant upgrade
    Ever wish that you could have a more expansive CPU? Upgrade your CPU at no additional cost with ROG´s CPU Level Up! Simply pick the processor you wanted to OC to, and the motherboard will do the rest!
    See the new CPU speed and enjoy that performance instantly. Overclocking is never as easy as this.
     

    2-Phase DDR3
    Special Memory power to release memory power!
    With the embedded 2-phase DDR3, this motherboard allows users to reach higher memory frequencies and enjoy better performance. Compared with only one phase solutions, this motherboard ensures longer power component lifespans and higher overclockability due to cooler temperatures and better efficiency.

    ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit)
    The ASUS EPU utilizes digitally monitor and tunes the CPU power supply with improved VR responses in heavy or light loadings.

    Extreme Tweaker
    One stop performance tuning shop
    Extreme Tweakers is the one stop shop to fine-tune your system to optimal performance. No matter if you´re looking for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they´re all here!

    Voltiminder LED
    Friendly reminder on the intentional madness
    In the pursuit of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical but risky. Acting as the "red zone" of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for CPU, NB, SB, and Memory in a intuitive color-coded fashion. The voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for overclockers.

    COP EX
    OC in confidence
    The COP EX allows overclockers to increase chipset voltages without the worries of overheating. It can also be used to monitor and save an overheating GPU. The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for maximum performance achievement.

    EL I/O
    Connect in the dark
    Today's users demand more than good performance-they demand more heart touching services like user-friendly features. The motherboard comes with the EL I/O, an impressive design that increases convenience in connecting devices on the back I/O. The cool EL lights up your I/O panel under your desk, in the dark, or in a LAN Party. No more jamming devices into the wrong connectors! when you're in the dark!

    Q-Fan Plus
    Optimized quietness and cooling for more devices
    The Q-Fan function automatically detects temperature and adjusts fan speed accordingly to achieve quiet and efficient cooling. With Q-Fan Plus, special temperature sensor cable is provided to detect temperature on any device. When used with a optional fans, you may activate Q-Fan function on up to 3 additional devices of your choice!

    Loadline Calibration
    Maintaining ample voltage support for the CPU is critical during overclocking. The Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores.

    Sound with Clarity

    SupremeFX II
    Listen with Absolute HD
    SupremeFX II delivers an excellent high definition audio experience to the gamers of ROG. The SupremeFX II features unique audio innovations for gamers to spot enemies in 3D environment during game play. SupremeFX II also provides gamers a special tool to emphasize human voices in games to help make dialogues clearer and more audible.

    EZ DIY

    LCD Poster
    Debug with Translation
    The new LCD Poster now posts critical POST information in an ever friendly and flexible external display. When system malfunction occurs, the LCD Poster automatically detects device failure and translates the errors on the LCD during POST. Unlike other competing 2 digit displays, users won´t need to read "gibberish" to find out what´s wrong.

    Onboard Switch
    No more shorting pins or moving jumpers
    With an easy press during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamer to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to short the pins or moving jumpers!

    ASUS Q-Connector
    Make connections quick and accurate
    The Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step with one complete module. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate.

    Bundled Software

    3D Game: Company of Heroes - Opposing Fronts
    Company of Heroes - Opposing Fronts is the next chapter in the groundbreaking real-time strategy franchise and with DirectX®10 support.This stand-alone game features two unique armies with full length campaigns. Players will experience fast-paced dynamic tactics like never before, in two of the most brutal World War II campaigns ever fought.

    3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition
    The Gamers´ Benchmark
    3DMark is the most popular and authoritative 3D benchmark application used by professionals around the world. The 3DMark06 is the latest version in the popular 3DMark series, including advanced SM2.0 and HDR/SM3.0 Shader graphics tests and now including single, multiple core and multiple processor CPU tests as part of the 3DMark score! The accurate performance and image quality diagnostic tool, designed for DirectX®9.0c, provides you with all the information you need to make all other competitors look bad.

    Kaspersky® Anti-Virus
    The best protection from viruses and spyware
    Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for individual users and home offices. It is based on advanced antivirus technologies. The product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine, which is renowned for malicious program detection rates that are among the industry´s highest.

    ASUS Unique Features

    AI NOS™
    Boost performance when you need it the most!
    Applications such as 3D games and video editing demand a huge chunk of system resource. Inject "nitrous oxide" into your CPU! The patented AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) technology intelligently detects system load and automatically boosts performance for the most demanding tasks. Unlike other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™ reacts much faster to satisfy your unending need for speeds .

    ASUS O.C. Profile
    Professional grade OC instantly
    Overclock immediately with OC profile presets. Much more than simple frequency settings, this profile gives gamers comprehensive and detail tuning to frequency, voltages, and even timings to give you a real professional level of overclocking configuration!

    C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
    When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is no need to open the case to clear CMOS data. Just simply restart the system, the BIOS would show the previous setting and then users can amend the CPU setting again.

    Noise Filter
    Eliminate background noise while recording
    This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording.

    EZ Flash 2
    Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS
    EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. You can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility.
     

    MyLogo3
    Personalize your system with customizable boot logo
    The ASUS MyLogo 3 is the new feature present in the motherboard that allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable and animated boot logos.

    Stack Cool 2
    Effective and zero-noise heat dissipation
    Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution offered exclusively by ASUS. It effectively transfers heat generated by the critical components to the other side of the specially designed PCB (printed circuit board) for effective heat dissipation.
     

    Dual Gigabit LAN
    The integrated dual Gigabit LAN design allows a PC to serve as a network gateway for managing traffic between two separate networks. This capability ensures rapid transfer of data from WAN to LAN without any added arbitration or latency.
     

    IEEE 1394a interface
    IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices.
     

    SATA on the Go
    This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. The external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents on external devices.
     

    High Definition Audio
    Enjoy high-end sound system on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multi-streaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing a multi-channel network games. All of these are done on one computer.

    Quality & RoHS

    Uses 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors
    This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors onboard for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity.

    GreenASUS
    The motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union´s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products and packaging to safeguard consumers´ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.

    Specifications:

    CPU

    Intel Socket 775 Core™2 Extreme/Core™2 Duo/Pentium® Extreme/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/Celeron Processors
    Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors
    Support Intel® next generation 45nm CPU
    * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list
     

    Chipset

    NVIDIA nForce 790i Ultra SLI
     

    Front Side Bus

    1600/1333/1066/800 MHz

    Memory

    4 x DIMM, Max. 8 GB, DDR3 2000*/1800*/1600*/1333/800 Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory
    Dual channel memory architecture - supports NVIDIA® SLI™-ready technology
    *Overclock speed
    **Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL(Qualified Vendors Lidts).

    Expansion Slots

    2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 ,support NVIDIA® SLI™ technology, at full x16, x16 speed(blue)
    1 x PCIe x16 ,at x16 speed(middle)
    2 x PCIe x1 ( the PCIEx1_1 (black) is compatible with audio slot)
    2 x PCI 2.2
     

    Scalable Link Interface (SLI™)

    Support NVIDIA 3-way SLI graphics cards (triple at x16 mode)

    Storage

    Southbridge
    1 xUltraDMA 133/100/66/33
    6 xSATA 3 Gb/s ports NVIDIA MediaShield™ RAID Support RAID 0,1,0+1,5,JBOD span cross Serial ATA drives
    JMicron® JMB363 PATA and SATA controller
    2 xExternal SATA 3.0Gb/s port on back I/O (SATA On-the-Go)
     

    LAN

    Dual Gigabit LAN, both featuring AI NET2
    Support Teaming Technology

    Audio

    SupremeFX II Audio Card
    ADI 1988B 8 -Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
    Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O
    ASUS Noise Filter
     

    IEEE 1394

    2 x 1394a ports (1 port at back I/O, 1 port onboard)

    USB

    10 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel)

    Overclocking Features

    Extreme Tweaker
    Loadline Calibration
    2-Phase DDR 3
    Intelligent overclocking tools
    - CPU Level Up
    - Memory Level Up
    - AI Gear 3+
    - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner)
    - ASUS AI Booster Utility
    - ASUS O.C. Profile: overclocking configuration-sharing tool
    Overclocking Protection
    - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - EX)
    - Frequency LED
    - Voltiminder LED
    - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)

    Special Features

    LCD Poster
    Fusion Block System
    EL I/O
    Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Cls CMOS (at rear)
    ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit)
    Q-Connector
    Q-Fan Plus
    ASUS EZ Flash 2
    ASUS Q-fan 2
    ASUS CrashFree BIOS
    BIOS Wallpaper
    ASUS MyLogo3

    Back Panel I/O Ports

    1 x PS/2 Keyboard
    2 x External SATA
    1 x IEEE 1394a
    2 x LAN(RJ45) port
    6 x USB 2.0/1.1
    1 x Clr CMOS switch
    1 x Optical + 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Output1 x onboard LED switch

    Internal I/O Connectors

    2 x USB connectors supports additional 6 USB 2.0 ports
    1 x Floppy disk drive connector
    1 x IDE connector
    6 x SATA connectors
    1 x IEEE 1394a connector
    8 x Fan connectors: 1 x CPU / 1 x PWR / 3 x Chassis / 3 x Optional
    1 x S/PDIF Out connector
    1 x8-pin ATX 12V Power connector
    24-pin ATX Power connector
    1 x EL I/O Shield Connector
    1 x En/Dis-able Clr CMOS connector
    3 x thermal sensor connectors
    Chassis Intrusion connector
    System Panel
    1 x ROG connector
     

    BIOS

    8 Mb Flash ROM
    DMI 2.0
    PnP
    WfM 2.0
    SM BIOS 2.4
    Award BIOS
    ACPI 2.0a
    Multi-language BIOS
     

    Manageability

    WOL by PME,WOR by PME,Chasis Intrusion,PXE

    Accessories

    LCD Poster
    ASUS Optional Fan
    SupremeFX II Audio Card
    3 in 1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit
    UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable
    Floppy disk drive cable
    3-way SLI bridge
    ASUS SLI bridge
    SATA cables
    SATA power cables
    2-port USB2.0 + IEEE 1394a module
    EL I/O Shield
    Thermal sensor cables
    DIY Pedestal
    Fusion Block System Accessory
    Cable Ties
    User's manual

    Support Disc

    The hottest DX10 Game: Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts
    Support DVD:
    - Drivers and applications
    ASUS PC Probe II
    ASUS Update
    ASUS AI Suite
    Futuremark ® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition
    Kaspersky® Anti-Virus
     

    Form Factor

    ATX Form Factor
    12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.5 cm )

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    About ASUS

    ASUSTeK Computer Incorporated (Asus) is a Taiwan-based company that produces motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, PDAs, notebook computers, servers, networking products, mobile phones, computer cases, computer components and computer cooling systems. In 2007, one in three desktop PCs sold was powered by an ASUS motherboard.

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