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... 2-44 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-44 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.2.4 Menu items 3-8 3.2.5 Submenu items 3-8 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-8 3.2.9 General...
... 2-44 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-44 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.2.4 Menu items 3-8 3.2.5 Submenu items 3-8 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-8 3.2.9 General...
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... 4-9 4.3.2 Sound Blaster X-Fi audio utility 4-11 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-15 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-21 4.3.5 ASUS Q-Fan 2 4-23 4.3.6 CPU Level Up 4-24 4.3.7 ASUS TurboV 4-25 4.4 RAID configurations 4-27 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-27 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-28 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-28 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-28 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-32...
... 4-9 4.3.2 Sound Blaster X-Fi audio utility 4-11 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-15 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-21 4.3.5 ASUS Q-Fan 2 4-23 4.3.6 CPU Level Up 4-24 4.3.7 ASUS TurboV 4-25 4.4 RAID configurations 4-27 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-27 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-28 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-28 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-28 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-32...
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...such as warranty flyers, that may have to perform when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware ...software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction ...
...such as warranty flyers, that may have to perform when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware ...software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction ...
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...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 BIOS 2.4, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port(purple) 1 x External SATA port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x Clr CMOS switch (continued on the next page) xiv Crosshair III Formula... specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports max...
...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 BIOS 2.4, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port(purple) 1 x External SATA port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x Clr CMOS switch (continued on the next page) xiv Crosshair III Formula... specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports max...
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...and accurate. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can update your favorite settings. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS using an OS-based flash utility. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product ... Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is based on advanced antivirus technologies. 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 restore corrupted BIOS data from ...
...and accurate. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can update your favorite settings. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS using an OS-based flash utility. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product ... Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is based on advanced antivirus technologies. 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 restore corrupted BIOS data from ...
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TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with just a few clicks away. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. function. ROG Crosshair III Formula 1-7 Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is no need to open the system chassis to clear CMOS data. This easy OC tool ... the system hangs due to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default settings for each parameter. and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with the...
TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with just a few clicks away. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. function. ROG Crosshair III Formula 1-7 Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is no need to open the system chassis to clear CMOS data. This easy OC tool ... the system hangs due to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default settings for each parameter. and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with the...
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You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. you can select the voltage to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. CPU LED The CPU LED has three voltage displays: CPU Voltage, VDDNB, and VDDA Voltage; Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the CPU LED ... and an onboard switch for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge. For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to display in BIOS. Refer to the illustration below for LED definition. CPU Voltage (default) VDD NB VDDA Voltage Normal (green) 0.85000-1.3625 0.85000-1.3625 2....
You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. you can select the voltage to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. CPU LED The CPU LED has three voltage displays: CPU Voltage, VDDNB, and VDDA Voltage; Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the CPU LED ... and an onboard switch for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge. For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to display in BIOS. Refer to the illustration below for LED definition. CPU Voltage (default) VDD NB VDDA Voltage Normal (green) 0.85000-1.3625 0.85000-1.3625 2....
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The southbridge LED shows either the NB Voltage or the NB 1.8 Voltage. Refer to display in BIOS. You can select the voltage to the illustration below for the location of the northbridge/southbridge LEDs and the table below for LED definition. The ... 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 Northbridge/Southbridge LEDs The northbridge and southbridge LEDs each have two different voltage displays. 2.
The southbridge LED shows either the NB Voltage or the NB 1.8 Voltage. Refer to display in BIOS. You can select the voltage to the illustration below for the location of the northbridge/southbridge LEDs and the table below for LED definition. The ... 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 Northbridge/Southbridge LEDs The northbridge and southbridge LEDs each have two different voltage displays. 2.
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...Refer to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for details. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-21 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1....use . 4. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Failure to the table on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. When using...
...Refer to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for details. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-21 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1....use . 4. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Failure to the table on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. When using...
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The clr CMOS switch on the back I/O. 2. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-25 Press down the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. With the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature, shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. • The clr CMOS switch will not function if ...easily clear the system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to ...
The clr CMOS switch on the back I/O. 2. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-25 Press down the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. With the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature, shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. • The clr CMOS switch will not function if ...easily clear the system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to ...
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Audio Ports** To use hot-plug, set the Controller Mode in the BIOS settings to [AHCI] mode. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 4. External SATA port 8. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2. Clear CMOS switch 5. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 9. IEEE 1394a port 7. See section 3.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information LAN (RJ-45) port* 3. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 6.
Audio Ports** To use hot-plug, set the Controller Mode in the BIOS settings to [AHCI] mode. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 4. External SATA port 8. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2. Clear CMOS switch 5. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 9. IEEE 1394a port 7. See section 3.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information LAN (RJ-45) port* 3. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 6.
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If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-31 These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk and optical disk drives. If you install SATA hard... Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10, refer to the RAID manual in the BIOS to [IDE] by default. AMD® SB750 Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) These connectors are set the Onchip SATA Type item in the support...
If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-31 These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk and optical disk drives. If you install SATA hard... Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10, refer to the RAID manual in the BIOS to [IDE] by default. AMD® SB750 Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) These connectors are set the Onchip SATA Type item in the support...
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Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1/2/3) These connectors are for a better cooling effect. Enable OPT FAN1/2/3 overheat protection in BIOS if you want to these connectors. The thermal sensor cable is purchased separately. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the thermal sensor cables to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices which you connect thermal sensor cables to monitor temperature. The optional fan1/2/3 can work with the temperature sensors for temperature monitoring. 8.
Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1/2/3) These connectors are for a better cooling effect. Enable OPT FAN1/2/3 overheat protection in BIOS if you want to these connectors. The thermal sensor cable is purchased separately. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the thermal sensor cables to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices which you connect thermal sensor cables to monitor temperature. The optional fan1/2/3 can work with the temperature sensors for temperature monitoring. 8.
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... the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information 10. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for...
... the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information 10. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for...
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... After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Turn on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-43 External SCSI devices (starting with a... VGA detected Quick boot set to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the chain) c. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep...
... After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Turn on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-43 External SCSI devices (starting with a... VGA detected Quick boot set to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the chain) c. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep...
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... than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Start button then select Shut Down. 2. The power supply should turn off after...® XP: 1. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off the computer 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down . 2.10 Turning off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for details. 2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information
... than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Start button then select Shut Down. 2. The power supply should turn off after...® XP: 1. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off the computer 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down . 2.10 Turning off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for details. 2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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This chapter tells how to change the BIOS se3tup system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
This chapter tells how to change the BIOS se3tup system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-9 3.4 Main menu 3-18 3.5 Advanced menu 3-23 3.6 Power menu 3-33 3.7 Boot menu 3-39 3.8 Tools menu 3-43 3.9 Exit menu 3-47 ROG Crosshair III Formula
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-9 3.4 Main menu 3-18 3.5 Advanced menu 3-23 3.6 Power menu 3-33 3.7 Boot menu 3-39 3.8 Tools menu 3-43 3.9 Exit menu 3-47 ROG Crosshair III Formula
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...; Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-1 Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to...
...; Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-1 Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to...
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Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility.
Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility.