4.8Tools menu

The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main Extreme Tweaker Advanced Power Boot

Tools

Exit

ASUS Music Alarm

ASUS O.C. Profile

ASUS EZ Flash 2

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

F1:Help

↑↓ : Select Item

-/+:

Change

Value

F5: Setup

Defaults

ESC: Exit

→←: Select Menu

Enter:

Select

Sub-menu

F10: Save

and Exit

4.8.1ASUS Music Alarm

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Tools

 

 

 

ASUS Music Alarm

Select Menu

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

ASUS Music Alarm

[Disabled]

Item Specific Help

 

Alarm Date: Sunday

Enabled

 

 

x

 

Monday

Enabled

Press [Enter] to select.

 

x

 

Tuesday

Enabled

 

 

 

 

x

 

Wednesday

Enabled

 

 

x

 

Thursday

Enabled

 

 

x

 

Friday

Enabled

 

 

x

 

Saturday

Enabled

 

 

x

Alarm Time (hh:mm)

0 : 0

 

 

x

Audio CD Drive

Primary IDE Master

 

 

x

Detect CD

 

Enter

 

 

x

Starting Track

N/A

 

 

x

Repeat Track

Disabled

 

 

x

Length

 

10 Mins

 

 

x

Volume

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F1:Help

↑↓ : Select Item

-/+: Change Value

F5: Setup Defaults

 

ESC: Exit

→←: Select Menu

Enter: Select SubMenu

F10: Save and Exit

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASUS Music Alarm [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Music Alarm function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The succeeding items become user-configurable when you enable the ASUS Music Alarm.

Alarm Date: Sunday/Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/ Saturday [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the alarm for a particular day.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Striker Extreme specifications

The Asus Striker Extreme is a high-performance motherboard designed primarily for enthusiasts and gamers who demand the best from their systems. Released as part of the Republic of Gamers (ROG) line-up, this motherboard is built around the NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI chipset, enabling exceptional performance in multi-GPU setups.

One of the standout features of the Striker Extreme is its support for NVIDIA SLI technology, allowing users to install multiple graphics cards to achieve higher frame rates and improved visual performance in games and applications. With its 5 PCI Express x16 slots, the motherboard facilitates extensive expandability options, making it an ideal choice for users looking to build a robust gaming rig.

The Striker Extreme also comes with advanced overclocking capabilities. The motherboard features the exclusive Asus AI Suite, which allows users to easily tweak various system settings, including voltage, FSB, and memory timings, directly from the Windows interface. This makes it accessible for both novice and experienced overclockers to fine-tune their systems for maximum performance without the need to dive into the BIOS frequently.

In terms of connectivity, the Striker Extreme offers an impressive set of features. It includes six SATA II ports for high-speed storage, supporting RAID configurations for enhanced data protection and performance. Additionally, the Realtek ALC882M sound chip provides excellent audio quality, along with support for 8-channel HD audio, creating a rich audio environment for gaming and multimedia applications.

For those who prioritize aesthetics, the Striker Extreme is adorned with striking LED lights and a sleek, black PCB design that complements any high-end build. Moreover, the motherboard features an LCD poster for easy troubleshooting, providing users with real-time status updates on boot processes and system health.

The Asus Striker Extreme also supports cutting-edge technologies such as DDR2 memory, allowing up to 8GB of RAM to be installed, which is crucial for modern gaming and multitasking. With an emphasis on performance, expandability, and ease of use, the Asus Striker Extreme is an excellent choice for gamers and PC enthusiasts looking to create a powerful and stylish desktop environment. Its rich feature set and robust design truly embody the capabilities expected from a top-tier motherboard in the gaming community.
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