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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 ...the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 4-32 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-33 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device ...
... 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 ...the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 4-32 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-33 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device ...
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... port on the next page) xiii 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™...65533;d��m���e����m����o��r�y *Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for up to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. A RAID array...
... port on the next page) xiii 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™...65533;d��m���e����m����o��r�y *Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for up to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. A RAID array...
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... CPU Level Up Keyboard-TweakIt iROG Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - Voltiminder LED - 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 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at ��b�a�c�k�p�a�n�e�l�) MemOK! ASUS...
... CPU Level Up Keyboard-TweakIt iROG Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - Voltiminder LED - 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 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at ��b�a�c�k�p�a�n�e�l�) MemOK! ASUS...
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... 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 2.0 connectors supports additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x IDE connector for two devices 5 x SATA connectors (Blue) 8 x Fan connectors: 1 x CPU / 1 x PWR / 3 x Chassis / 3 x Optional 3 x thermal sensor connectors 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x LCD Poster connector 24-pin ATX...
... 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 2.0 connectors supports additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x IDE connector for two devices 5 x SATA connectors (Blue) 8 x Fan connectors: 1 x CPU / 1 x PWR / 3 x Chassis / 3 x Optional 3 x thermal sensor connectors 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x LCD Poster connector 24-pin ATX...
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... at 105ºC, 500,000hrs 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! ROG Crosshair III Formula 1-3 Upgrade your CPU at any stage! iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for... pick the processor you want to OC to be processed at hand iROG is never as easy as this. Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for instant upgrade! Ever wish that provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwith to increase memory ...
... at 105ºC, 500,000hrs 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! ROG Crosshair III Formula 1-3 Upgrade your CPU at any stage! iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for... pick the processor you want to OC to be processed at hand iROG is never as easy as this. Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for instant upgrade! Ever wish that provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwith to increase memory ...
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... settings that can also be used to computer upgrades. The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. Acting as the "red zone" of a button to patch memory ...you are all here! It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for CPU, NB, SB, and Memory in no more freedom... allows quick voltage monitoring for the CPU is critical but a push of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for ...
... settings that can also be used to computer upgrades. The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. Acting as the "red zone" of a button to patch memory ...you are all here! It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for CPU, NB, SB, and Memory in no more freedom... allows quick voltage monitoring for the CPU is critical but a push of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for ...
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...CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin PWR_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 4-pin OPT_FAN1-3) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA-2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard...motherboard connector labeled OPT_FAN1/2/3 for better thermal environment. If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A-7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. 7. These are not jumpers! ROG Crosshair III Formula ...
...CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin PWR_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 4-pin OPT_FAN1-3) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA-2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard...motherboard connector labeled OPT_FAN1/2/3 for better thermal environment. If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A-7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. 7. These are not jumpers! ROG Crosshair III Formula ...
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...DRAM voltage. 3.3.13 Extreme OV [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the Extreme OV function. The maximum supported voltage differs by CPU. T��h�e���te��x�t�c��o�l�o�r��in...65533;o�] Allows you to select the CPU Load-Line mode. [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS automatically adjust the voltage. Follows Intel specifications. The values start from 2.50425V to 3.20650V with a 0.0125V interval. ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-15 The values range from 0.8V...
...DRAM voltage. 3.3.13 Extreme OV [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the Extreme OV function. The maximum supported voltage differs by CPU. T��h�e���te��x�t�c��o�l�o�r��in...65533;o�] Allows you to select the CPU Load-Line mode. [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS automatically adjust the voltage. Follows Intel specifications. The values start from 2.50425V to 3.20650V with a 0.0125V interval. ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-15 The values range from 0.8V...
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... different color, indicating the risk levels of the NB Voltage item is supported only if the OV_NB jumper is enalbed, otherwise the maximum voltage suppoted is [1.91V]. • Setting the CPU Voltage, CPU/NB Voltage, CPU VDDA Voltage, DRAM Voltage and NB Voltage items to set the S5 ...� indicates voltage condition. 3.3.22 SB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to a high level may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. The values range from 1.20575V to set the NB voltage. T��h�e��t�e��x�t�c�o...
... different color, indicating the risk levels of the NB Voltage item is supported only if the OV_NB jumper is enalbed, otherwise the maximum voltage suppoted is [1.91V]. • Setting the CPU Voltage, CPU/NB Voltage, CPU VDDA Voltage, DRAM Voltage and NB Voltage items to set the S5 ...� indicates voltage condition. 3.3.22 SB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to a high level may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. The values range from 1.20575V to set the NB voltage. T��h�e��t�e��x�t�c�o...
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...-sectors transfers. [Auto] When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to combine two 16-bit reads from the hardware devices ...installed with much less CPU overhead. This makes more efficient use of the PCI bus as fewer transactions are needed for the transfer of a particular amount of the S.M.A.R.T (...
...-sectors transfers. [Auto] When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to combine two 16-bit reads from the hardware devices ...installed with much less CPU overhead. This makes more efficient use of the PCI bus as fewer transactions are needed for the transfer of a particular amount of the S.M.A.R.T (...
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...CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-23 The items shown in this screen may differ. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU... Configuration Module Version:14.12 AMD Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512 KB Cache L2: 2048 KB Cache L3: N/A Speed : 2800MHz, NB Clk: 2000MHz Able to change the settings for the CPU...CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU...CPU ...
...CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-23 The items shown in this screen may differ. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU... Configuration Module Version:14.12 AMD Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512 KB Cache L2: 2048 KB Cache L3: N/A Speed : 2800MHz, NB Clk: 2000MHz Able to change the settings for the CPU...CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU...CPU ...
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...[None] [File 1] [File 2] FSB Frequency Controller; CPU Voltage; NB Voltage; ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-45 DRAM Voltage; Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. SB Voltage; CPU Ratio; S5 1.2V Voltage Allows you to set the... allows you to use the and keys to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker Menu for details. HT Voltage; NB 1.8V Voltage; • This function supports devices such as a TweakIt batch file. Save TweakIt Batch File to: Allows you to : [None] Load TweakIt Batch File From: [...
...[None] [File 1] [File 2] FSB Frequency Controller; CPU Voltage; NB Voltage; ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-45 DRAM Voltage; Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. SB Voltage; CPU Ratio; S5 1.2V Voltage Allows you to set the... allows you to use the and keys to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker Menu for details. HT Voltage; NB 1.8V Voltage; • This function supports devices such as a TweakIt batch file. Save TweakIt Batch File to: Allows you to : [None] Load TweakIt Batch File From: [...
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... Installs the ASUS AI Suite. ROG Crosshair III Formula 4-3 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. 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...
... Installs the ASUS AI Suite. ROG Crosshair III Formula 4-3 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. 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...
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...computer the moment you to close the Preference panel ROG Crosshair III Formula 4-15 You can close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on . 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is always at a healthy operating condition. Place the support DVD to complete installation. Using PC Probe II Main window... taskbar. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Double-click the setup.exe file to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others.
...computer the moment you to close the Preference panel ROG Crosshair III Formula 4-15 You can close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on . 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is always at a healthy operating condition. Place the support DVD to complete installation. Using PC Probe II Main window... taskbar. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Double-click the setup.exe file to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others.
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... window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle...
... window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle...
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...Crosshair III Formula Click to launch CPU Level Up Click to complete installation. Click this icon to the optical drive. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. To launch AI Suite from the Windows® desktop. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Place the support... Launching AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to normal state.
...Crosshair III Formula Click to launch CPU Level Up Click to complete installation. Click this icon to the optical drive. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. To launch AI Suite from the Windows® desktop. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Place the support... Launching AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to normal state.
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Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window. Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support
Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window. Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support
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... mode boosts the fan to display the dropdown list and select a Q-Fan 2 mode 4-23 ROG Crosshair III Formula click to achieve maximal fan speed for the best cooling effect. Click the box of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for quiet fan operation; Click Apply at the bottom to... 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you can be set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to achieve the maximum fan speed. Silent mode minimizes fan speed for more efficient system operation. Click ...
... mode boosts the fan to display the dropdown list and select a Q-Fan 2 mode 4-23 ROG Crosshair III Formula click to achieve maximal fan speed for the best cooling effect. Click the box of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for quiet fan operation; Click Apply at the bottom to... 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you can be set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to achieve the maximum fan speed. Silent mode minimizes fan speed for more efficient system operation. Click ...
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... AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, launch the utility by doubleclicking the AI Suite icon�i�n�t�h�e��W��in WIndows® environment without the hassle of entering BIOS. Click to select a CPU level Click to apply the selected CPU level Click to overclock immediately ...;c�l�ic�k��t�h�e��C�P��U� Level Up button on the AI Suite main window. 4.3.6 CPU Level Up The CPU Level Up allows you to exit the utlity 4-24 Chapter 4: Software...
... AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, launch the utility by doubleclicking the AI Suite icon�i�n�t�h�e��W��in WIndows® environment without the hassle of entering BIOS. Click to select a CPU level Click to apply the selected CPU level Click to overclock immediately ...;c�l�ic�k��t�h�e��C�P��U� Level Up button on the AI Suite main window. 4.3.6 CPU Level Up The CPU Level Up allows you to exit the utlity 4-24 Chapter 4: Software...
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... overclocking: Set CPU Frequency in BIOS below 200MHz for an adjustment range from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Use the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • For system stability, set ASUS EPU to High... Default settings Target settings Applies all changes immediately Undoes all changes made in ASUS TurboV will not be kept on the next system boot. Refer to BIOS settings and will not be saved to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. ROG Crosshair III Formula 4-25
... overclocking: Set CPU Frequency in BIOS below 200MHz for an adjustment range from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Use the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • For system stability, set ASUS EPU to High... Default settings Target settings Applies all changes immediately Undoes all changes made in ASUS TurboV will not be kept on the next system boot. Refer to BIOS settings and will not be saved to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. ROG Crosshair III Formula 4-25