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... 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® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD...65533;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 ...
... 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® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD...65533;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 ...
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... in the Republic of Gamers. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply 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 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with AMD®'s latest AM3 and multi-core...
... in the Republic of Gamers. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply 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 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with AMD®'s latest AM3 and multi-core...
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...32 2-34 2-36 2-33 2-33 Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. AMD® AM3 Socket 4. switch 10. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; GP connector (8-pin GP) 14. AMD® SB750 Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) 7. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 15. System panel... contents Connectors/Jumpers/Switches/Slots 1. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. MemOK! 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. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-7
...32 2-34 2-36 2-33 2-33 Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. AMD® AM3 Socket 4. switch 10. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; GP connector (8-pin GP) 14. AMD® SB750 Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) 7. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 15. System panel... contents Connectors/Jumpers/Switches/Slots 1. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. MemOK! 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. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-7
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...CPU To install a CPU: 1. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 2. Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Press the lever sideways to unlock the ...motherboard comes with an AMD® AM3 Socket for the AM3 socket. Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90˚ angle. Socket lever ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-9 The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Ensure you use a CPU designed for AMD socket AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series...
...CPU To install a CPU: 1. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 2. Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Press the lever sideways to unlock the ...motherboard comes with an AMD® AM3 Socket for the AM3 socket. Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90˚ angle. Socket lever ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-9 The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Ensure you use a CPU designed for AMD socket AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series...
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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. ...8226; If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. ROG Crosshair III Formula...
...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. ...8226; If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. ROG Crosshair III Formula...