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Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide xi Crosshair III Formula specifications summary xiii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-3 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-6 2.2.2 SupremeFX X-Fi audio card layout 2-7 2.2.3 Layout contents 2-7 2.2.4 Placement direction 2-8...
Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide xi Crosshair III Formula specifications summary xiii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-3 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-6 2.2.2 SupremeFX X-Fi audio card layout 2-7 2.2.3 Layout contents 2-7 2.2.4 Placement direction 2-8...
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...PRODUCT. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the system, ensure that your power supply is set to a hazardous material collection point. • Never replace the battery... household waste. If possible, disconnect all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are unplugged before using , contact your motherboard) and is broken, do not try to fix it to the correct voltage in fire.
...PRODUCT. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the system, ensure that your power supply is set to a hazardous material collection point. • Never replace the battery... household waste. If possible, disconnect all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are unplugged before using , contact your motherboard) and is broken, do not try to fix it to the correct voltage in fire.
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... the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that the battery should not be used in municipal waste. This motherboard should only be placed in environments with ambient temperatures between 5oC (41oF) and 40oC (104oF). • Place the product on it may... become wet. Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it , carefully read...
... the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that the battery should not be used in municipal waste. This motherboard should only be placed in environments with ambient temperatures between 5oC (41oF) and 40oC (104oF). • Place the product on it may... become wet. Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it , carefully read...
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ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide ... Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how ...
ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide ... Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
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... different models. Before you for the following items. ROG Crosshair III Formula Motherboard 1 x Multi-functional module (2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port IEEE 1394a) Supreme FX X-Fi Audio Card External LCD Poster 5 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) User Manual 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit Cable ties User Guide ROG Support DVD •...
... different models. Before you for the following items. ROG Crosshair III Formula Motherboard 1 x Multi-functional module (2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port IEEE 1394a) Supreme FX X-Fi Audio Card External LCD Poster 5 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) User Manual 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit Cable ties User Guide ROG Support DVD •...
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...This is in the Republic of Gamers. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in competitions. If your character matches our trait, then join the elite club, make your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances... (RoHS). AMD socket AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series processors support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 ...
...This is in the Republic of Gamers. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in competitions. If your character matches our trait, then join the elite club, make your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances... (RoHS). AMD socket AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series processors support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 ...
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... other memory demanding applications PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; Ever wish that you . Upgrade your CPU at a hardware level. ROG Crosshair III Formula 1-3 See the new CPU speed and enjoy the performance instantly! Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. 100% high-quality Japan-made...
... other memory demanding applications PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; Ever wish that you . Upgrade your CPU at a hardware level. ROG Crosshair III Formula 1-3 See the new CPU speed and enjoy the performance instantly! Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. 100% high-quality Japan-made...
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... extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical but a push of a button to patch memory issues and get you are all here! It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction No matter if you system up and running in a intuitive color-coded fashion. The COP EX...
... extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical but a push of a button to patch memory issues and get you are all here! It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction No matter if you system up and running in a intuitive color-coded fashion. The COP EX...
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... the OS. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Profile that are among the industry's highest. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to connect or disconnect chassis ...BIOS using an OS-based flash utility. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to share and distribute their favorite settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can update your favorite settings. It is ...
... the OS. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Profile that are among the industry's highest. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to connect or disconnect chassis ...BIOS using an OS-based flash utility. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to share and distribute their favorite settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can update your favorite settings. It is ...
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It Chapter 2: includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
It Chapter 2: includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-21 2.6 Jumper 2-25 2.7 I/O shield, LCD Poster and Audio card Installation 2-26 2.8 Connectors 2-28 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-43 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-44 ROG Crosshair III Formula
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-21 2.6 Jumper 2-25 2.7 I/O shield, LCD Poster and Audio card Installation 2-26 2.8 Connectors 2-28 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-43 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-44 ROG Crosshair III Formula
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... off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded..., such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-1
... off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded..., such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-1
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... (red) 1.5000- 1.5000- 3.02100-3.20650 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to the illustration below for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge. Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the CPU LED and the table below for power status. CPU LED The CPU LED has...
... (red) 1.5000- 1.5000- 3.02100-3.20650 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to the illustration below for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge. Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the CPU LED and the table below for power status. CPU LED The CPU LED has...
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Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information It blinks when data is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. 3. Normal (green) DRAM Bus Voltage 1.51050-1.72250 High (yellow) 1.73575-2.31875 Crazy (red) 2.33200-2.80900 4. The LED does not light up when there is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. Memory LED Refer to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition.
Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information It blinks when data is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. 3. Normal (green) DRAM Bus Voltage 1.51050-1.72250 High (yellow) 1.73575-2.31875 Crazy (red) 2.33200-2.80900 4. The LED does not light up when there is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. Memory LED Refer to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition.
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5. LED The MemOK! ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-5 Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that the system is loading failsafe settings for memory compatibility after pressing the MemOK! MemOK! This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Wait till the flash...
5. LED The MemOK! ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-5 Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that the system is loading failsafe settings for memory compatibility after pressing the MemOK! MemOK! This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Wait till the flash...
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.5 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! 2.2.4 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard.
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.5 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! 2.2.4 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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... it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 2. Socket lever ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-9 Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Ensure you use a CPU designed for AMD socket AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series processors. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket...
... it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 2. Socket lever ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-9 Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Ensure you use a CPU designed for AMD socket AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series processors. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket...