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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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COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - EX) - ASUS TurboV - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) External LCD Poster ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 3 AMD® OverDrive Support* ASUS TurboV 16Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM ... 8+2 phase CPU power design CPU Level Up Keyboard-TweakIt iROG Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - Crosshair III Formula specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports max. 12 USB 2.0 ...
COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - EX) - ASUS TurboV - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) External LCD Poster ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 3 AMD® OverDrive Support* ASUS TurboV 16Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM ... 8+2 phase CPU power design CPU Level Up Keyboard-TweakIt iROG Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - Crosshair III Formula specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports max. 12 USB 2.0 ...
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... the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The item illustrations in your package with different models. ROG Crosshair III Formula 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ROG Crosshair III Formula Motherboard 1 x Multi-functional module...
... the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The item illustrations in your package with different models. ROG Crosshair III Formula 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ROG Crosshair III Formula Motherboard 1 x Multi-functional module...
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...speed and enjoy the performance instantly! ROG Crosshair III Formula 1-3 DDR3 1600 (O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 1600(O.C.) that provides faster data transfer rate and more expansive CPU? CPU Level Up A simple click for you want to OC to, and the motherboard will do the rest for instant...a hardware level. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for double speed and bandwidth which enables several ROG highlighted functions that you full disposal of the motherboard at hand iROG is never as easy as this. This design allows advanced user control and management...
...speed and enjoy the performance instantly! ROG Crosshair III Formula 1-3 DDR3 1600 (O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 1600(O.C.) that provides faster data transfer rate and more expansive CPU? CPU Level Up A simple click for you want to OC to, and the motherboard will do the rest for instant...a hardware level. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for double speed and bandwidth which enables several ROG highlighted functions that you full disposal of the motherboard at hand iROG is never as easy as this. This design allows advanced user control and management...
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...Poster automatically detects device failure and translates the errors on the LCD during game play. ROG Crosshair III Formula 1-5 SupremeFX X-FI delivers an excellent high definition audio experience to the gamers of SupremeFX and sound effect technology from Creative Labs® to spot enemies in ...the performance without having to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. 1.3.3 ROG unique features SupremeFX X-Fi features Listen with absolute HD Play in 3D environment during POST. Q-Fan2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according ...
...Poster automatically detects device failure and translates the errors on the LCD during game play. ROG Crosshair III Formula 1-5 SupremeFX X-FI delivers an excellent high definition audio experience to the gamers of SupremeFX and sound effect technology from Creative Labs® to spot enemies in ...the performance without having to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. 1.3.3 ROG unique features SupremeFX X-Fi features Listen with absolute HD Play in 3D environment during POST. Q-Fan2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according ...
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... to clear CMOS data. and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is required before using C.P.R. ROG Crosshair III Formula 1-7 Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is no need to open...
... to clear CMOS data. and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is required before using C.P.R. ROG Crosshair III Formula 1-7 Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is no need to open...
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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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...detached from the wall socket before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component. • ...object, such as the power supply case, before touching any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-1
...detached from the wall socket before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component. • ...object, such as the power supply case, before touching any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-1
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...-1.39125 High (yellow) 1.60325-1.84175 1.90800-1.94775 1.60325-1.84175 1.36475-1.49725 1.40450-1.65625 Crazy (red) 1.85500-2.05400 1.96100-3.00775 1.85500-2.00075 1.51050-1.60325 1.66950-2.00075 ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-3 You can select the voltage to the illustration below for the location of the northbridge/southbridge LEDs and the table below for LED definition. Northbridge...
...-1.39125 High (yellow) 1.60325-1.84175 1.90800-1.94775 1.60325-1.84175 1.36475-1.49725 1.40450-1.65625 Crazy (red) 1.85500-2.05400 1.96100-3.00775 1.85500-2.00075 1.51050-1.60325 1.66950-2.00075 ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-3 You can select the voltage to the illustration below for the location of the northbridge/southbridge LEDs and the table below for LED definition. Northbridge...
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... to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. LED The MemOK! switch. 5. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on the ATX power supply, the Power LED flashes three times to boot. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-5 MemOK! Wait till the flash stops before you should shut down the system...
... to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. LED The MemOK! switch. 5. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on the ATX power supply, the Power LED flashes three times to boot. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-5 MemOK! Wait till the flash stops before you should shut down the system...
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Power-on switch 12. GP connector (8-pin GP) 14. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 16. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-7 CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin PWR_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2; 4-pin OPT_FAN1-3) 2. AMD® AM3 Socket 4. ...connectors (10-1 pin USB78; Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 15. USB910; DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) 8. USB1112) 13. ROG connector (3-pin ROG) Page 2-35 2-37 2-9 2-14 2-30 2-31 2-25 2-38 2-42 2-41 2-41 2-32 2-34 2-36 2-33 2-33 Refer to 2.8 Connectors...
Power-on switch 12. GP connector (8-pin GP) 14. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 16. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-7 CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin PWR_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2; 4-pin OPT_FAN1-3) 2. AMD® AM3 Socket 4. ...connectors (10-1 pin USB78; Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 15. USB910; DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) 8. USB1112) 13. ROG connector (3-pin ROG) Page 2-35 2-37 2-9 2-14 2-30 2-31 2-25 2-38 2-42 2-41 2-41 2-32 2-34 2-36 2-33 2-33 Refer to 2.8 Connectors...
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...™ 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. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Socket lever ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-9 The CPU fits in completely. Ensure... that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 2.
...™ 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. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Socket lever ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-9 The CPU fits in completely. Ensure... that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 2.
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... optimum thermal condition and performance. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-11 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink 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...
... optimum thermal condition and performance. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-11 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink 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...
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ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-13 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • DO NOT forget to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 5.
ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-13 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • DO NOT forget to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 5.
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Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-15 Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: You may install one memory module in any slot as a single-channel operation.
Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-15 Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: You may install one memory module in any slot as a single-channel operation.
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Crosshair III Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3��-�1��3��3�3��M��H���z��c�...2) Heat-Sink Package 4096MB DS N/A (Kit of 2) Heat-Sink Package 6144MB DS N/A (Kit of dual‑channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-19 Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as single-channel memory configuration...
Crosshair III Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3��-�1��3��3�3��M��H���z��c�...2) Heat-Sink Package 4096MB DS N/A (Kit of 2) Heat-Sink Package 6144MB DS N/A (Kit of dual‑channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-19 Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as single-channel memory configuration...
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...card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-21 Install the software drivers for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for information on the system and change... to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the ...
...card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-21 Install the software drivers for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for information on the system and change... to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the ...
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Install a PCIe x1 device to a PCIe x1 slot prior to a PCIe x16 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the ... PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. PCI slot PCI Express x1_3 slot PCI Express x16_2 slot PCI Express x1_2 slot PCI Express x16_1 slot PCI Express x1_1 slot ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-23 2.5.4 PCI slot The...
Install a PCIe x1 device to a PCIe x1 slot prior to a PCIe x16 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the ... PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. PCI slot PCI Express x1_3 slot PCI Express x16_2 slot PCI Express x1_2 slot PCI Express x16_1 slot PCI Express x1_1 slot ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-23 2.5.4 PCI slot The...
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... on the back I/O helps you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-25 With the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature, shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters...
... on the back I/O helps you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-25 With the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature, shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters...
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Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card sits on the motherboard. The photo below shows the audio card installed on the slot completely. 4. Take out the Audio card from the package. 2. Locate the audio slot on the motherboard. 3. 2.7.2 Audio card Installation 1. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-27
Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card sits on the motherboard. The photo below shows the audio card installed on the slot completely. 4. Take out the Audio card from the package. 2. Locate the audio slot on the motherboard. 3. 2.7.2 Audio card Installation 1. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-27