4.3Main menu

When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information.

Refer to section “4.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them.

 

 

 

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

 

Main

 

Extreme Tweaker Advanced

Power Boot Tools

Exit

 

 

 

 

 

 

System Time

15 : 30 : 36

Select Menu

System Date

Sat, Jan 21 2006

 

Language

 

[English]

Item Specific Help

Legacy Diskette A:

[1.44M, 3.5 in.]

Change the day, month,

 

Primary IDE Master

[ST321122A]

year and century.

 

 

 

Primary IDE Slave

[ASUS CDS520/A]

 

 

SATA1

 

[None]

 

 

SATA2

 

[None]

 

 

SATA3

 

[None]

 

 

SATA4

 

[None]

 

 

SATA5

 

[None]

 

 

SATA6

 

[None]

 

 

HDD SMART Monitoring

[Disabled]

 

 

Installed Memory

512MB

 

 

Usable Memory

511MB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F1:Help

↑↓ : Select Item

-/+: Change Value

F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit

→←: Select Menu

Enter: Select SubMenu

F10: Save and Exit

4.3.1System Time [xx:xx:xx]

Allows you to set the system time.

4.3.2System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

4.3.3Language [English]

Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options: [English] [French] [Deutsch] [Chinese (Trad.)] [Chinese (Simp.)] [Japanese]

4.3.4Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

Sets the type of floppy drive installed.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

ASUS Striker Extreme

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Asus Striker Extreme Main menu, System Time, System Date Day xx/xx/xxxx, Language English, Legacy Diskette a 1.44M, 3.5

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.