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...set as a data disk only. Crosshair III Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 AMD socket AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series processors Supports 45nm CPU AMD®...ff�e�r�e�d��m���e����m����o��r�y *Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for up to 2 PATA devices - 5 x SATA 3Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and JBOD ...
...set as a data disk only. Crosshair III Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 AMD socket AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series processors Supports 45nm CPU AMD®...ff�e�r�e�d��m���e����m����o��r�y *Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for up to 2 PATA devices - 5 x SATA 3Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and JBOD ...
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Drivers and applications * ASUS PC Probe II * ASUS Update * ASUS AI Suite * AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) * Sound Blaster X-Fi Utility * Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition * Kaspersky® Anti-Virus ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.5cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xv Crosshair III Formula specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Software Form Factor 3 x USB...
Drivers and applications * ASUS PC Probe II * ASUS Update * ASUS AI Suite * AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) * Sound Blaster X-Fi Utility * Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition * Kaspersky® Anti-Virus ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.5cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xv Crosshair III Formula specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Software Form Factor 3 x USB...
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The CPU fits in completely. Ensure you use a CPU designed for AMD socket AM3 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. Ensure that the socket lever is...socket to a 90˚ angle. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 2. Socket lever ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-9 The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The...
The CPU fits in completely. Ensure you use a CPU designed for AMD socket AM3 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. Ensure that the socket lever is...socket to a 90˚ angle. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 2. Socket lever ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-9 The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The...
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... and fan The AMD socket AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series processors requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate ... instructions in this section do not have to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-11 Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ...
... and fan The AMD socket AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series processors requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate ... instructions in this section do not have to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-11 Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ...
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... through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltage, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ROG Crosshair III Formula 4-3 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications...
... through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltage, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ROG Crosshair III Formula 4-3 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications...
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...ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Click to view the current status of your computer: 1. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you of the support DVD to close the Preference panel ROG Crosshair III Formula... 4-15 The PC Probe II main window appears. By default, the main window displays the...
...ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Click to view the current status of your computer: 1. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you of the support DVD to close the Preference panel ROG Crosshair III Formula... 4-15 The PC Probe II main window appears. By default, the main window displays the...