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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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It could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your motherboard) and is defined as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. ix Safety information Electrical safety • To 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 motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Take it to fix it by yourself. If...
It could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your motherboard) and is defined as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. ix Safety information Electrical safety • To 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 motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Take it to fix it by yourself. If...
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This symbol of electronic products. This motherboard should only be used in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of the crossed out wheeled...). • Place the product on it may become wet. This symbol of parts and recycling. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected ... ensure all the manuals that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste.
This symbol of electronic products. This motherboard should only be used in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of the crossed out wheeled...). • Place the product on it may become wet. This symbol of parts and recycling. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected ... ensure all the manuals that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste.
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... on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software... installing system components. 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 to the following parts: •...
... on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software... installing system components. 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 to the following parts: •...
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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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... item illustrations in your motherboard package for buying an ROG Crosshair III Formula motherboard! 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...
... item illustrations in your motherboard package for buying an ROG Crosshair III Formula motherboard! 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...
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... its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of the best. AMD socket AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series processors support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better ... with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with less power consumption. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact...
... its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of the best. AMD socket AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series processors support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better ... with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with less power consumption. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact...
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...CPU Level Up A simple click for you could have a more control and efficiency. Upgrade your CPU at 65ºC) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for PC enthusiasts and it provides system maintenance and management with ROG's CPU Level Up! ...several ROG highlighted functions that you . Simply pick the processor you full disposal of the motherboard at hand iROG is never as easy as this. ROG Crosshair III Formula 1-3 Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance....
...CPU Level Up A simple click for you could have a more control and efficiency. Upgrade your CPU at 65ºC) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for PC enthusiasts and it provides system maintenance and management with ROG's CPU Level Up! ...several ROG highlighted functions that you . Simply pick the processor you full disposal of the motherboard at hand iROG is never as easy as this. ROG Crosshair III Formula 1-3 Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance....
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... fastest memory booting solution today. Maintaining ample voltage support for maximum performance achievement. It can dramatically improve system booting success. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Acting as the "red zone" of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical during overclocking. MemOK...
... fastest memory booting solution today. Maintaining ample voltage support for maximum performance achievement. It can dramatically improve system booting success. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Acting as the "red zone" of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical during overclocking. MemOK...
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... without the usual "fingers"- Simply launch this tool and update BIOS using an OS-based flash utility. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from viruses and spyware Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for...
... without the usual "fingers"- Simply launch this tool and update BIOS using an OS-based flash utility. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from viruses and spyware Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for...
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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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... ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-1 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...
... ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-1 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...
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... activity and an onboard switch for LED definition. 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. you can select the voltage to...
... activity and an onboard switch for LED definition. 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. you can select the voltage to...
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It blinks when data is designed to indicate the hard disk activity. The LED does not light up when there is no hard disk drive connected to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. 3. Normal (green) DRAM Bus Voltage 1.51050-1.72250 High (yellow) 1.73575-2.31875 Crazy (red) 2.33200-2.80900 4. Memory LED Refer to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is being written into or read from the hard disk drive.
It blinks when data is designed to indicate the hard disk activity. The LED does not light up when there is no hard disk drive connected to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. 3. Normal (green) DRAM Bus Voltage 1.51050-1.72250 High (yellow) 1.73575-2.31875 Crazy (red) 2.33200-2.80900 4. Memory LED Refer to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is being written into or read from the hard disk drive.
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..., the Power LED flashes three times to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. LED The MemOK! Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch that lights ...the system is ready to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before you turn on switch. 6. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-5 5. Wait till the flash stops before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. MemOK! This is loading failsafe settings for memory ...
..., the Power LED flashes three times to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. LED The MemOK! Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch that lights ...the system is ready to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before you turn on switch. 6. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-5 5. Wait till the flash stops before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. MemOK! This is loading failsafe settings for memory ...
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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 correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! 2.2.4 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.5 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! 2.2.4 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.5 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series processors. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Socket lever ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-9 Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90...730; angle. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. The CPU fits in completely. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard...
...Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series processors. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Socket lever ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-9 Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90...730; angle. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. The CPU fits in completely. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard...