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...respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND... benefit, without the express written permission of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES...
...respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND... benefit, without the express written permission of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES...
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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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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;r�e�d��m���e����m����o��r�y *Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for up to the Windows XP/ Vista limitation, the RAID array 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;r�e�d��m���e����m����o��r�y *Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for up to the Windows XP/ Vista limitation, the RAID array with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and...
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...) - 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 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...
...) - 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 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...
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xv 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. Crosshair III Formula specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Software Form Factor 3 x USB 2.0 connectors...
xv 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. Crosshair III Formula specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Software Form Factor 3 x USB 2.0 connectors...
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... specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ROG Crosshair III Formula motherboard! ROG Crosshair III Formula 1-1 Before you for the following items. ROG Crosshair III Formula Motherboard 1 x Multi-functional module (2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port IEEE 1394a) Supreme FX X-Fi Audio Card External LCD Poster 5 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x ASUS...
... specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ROG Crosshair III Formula motherboard! ROG Crosshair III Formula 1-1 Before you for the following items. ROG Crosshair III Formula Motherboard 1 x Multi-functional module (2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port IEEE 1394a) Supreme FX X-Fi Audio Card External LCD Poster 5 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x ASUS...
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... 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 PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Install a PCIe x1 device to a PCIe x1 slot...
... 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 PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Install a PCIe x1 device to a PCIe x1 slot...
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... can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. 3. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; Connect...
... can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. 3. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; Connect...
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ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-37 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for your ... unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 600 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power... Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • ...
ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-37 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for your ... unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 600 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power... Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • ...
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... General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop...
... General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop...
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The values range from 2.50425V to 2.80900V with a 0.0125V interval. Follows Intel specifications. The maximum supported voltage differs by CPU. The values range from 1.20575V to 2.0075V with a 0.01325V interval. 3.3.18 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you...to [North Bridge Voltage], the onboard northbridge LED displays northbridge voltage condition. 3.3.17 DRAM VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-15 The values range from 0.8V with a 1.51050V interval. 3.3.19 HT Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. Refer to set ...
The values range from 2.50425V to 2.80900V with a 0.0125V interval. Follows Intel specifications. The maximum supported voltage differs by CPU. The values range from 1.20575V to 2.0075V with a 0.01325V interval. 3.3.18 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you...to [North Bridge Voltage], the onboard northbridge LED displays northbridge voltage condition. 3.3.17 DRAM VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-15 The values range from 0.8V with a 1.51050V interval. 3.3.19 HT Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. Refer to set ...
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...] Select the type of Serial ATA devices. Disable this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-19 These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. [ARMD] Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. There...
...] Select the type of Serial ATA devices. Disable this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-19 These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. [ARMD] Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. There...
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Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.4.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main BIOS Information Version : 0223 Build Date: 05/14/09 Processor Type : AMD Speed : 2800MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1023MB BIOS SETUP UTILITY ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +-
Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.4.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main BIOS Information Version : 0223 Build Date: 05/14/09 Processor Type : AMD Speed : 2800MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1023MB BIOS SETUP UTILITY ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +-
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... will not invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. [Enabled] When set to [Disabled], the system will not add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. APM Configuration Hardware Monitor ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- 3.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to select the Advanced Configuration... Megatrends, Inc. 3.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to display the configuration options. Select an item then press to change the settings for System Suspend. ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-33
... will not invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. [Enabled] When set to [Disabled], the system will not add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. APM Configuration Hardware Monitor ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- 3.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to select the Advanced Configuration... Megatrends, Inc. 3.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to display the configuration options. Select an item then press to change the settings for System Suspend. ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-33
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... function supports devices such as a TweakIt batch file. Save TweakIt Batch File to: Allows you to use the and keys to adjust the values for specific items as a USB flash disk (FAT 32/16 format) or a floppy disk with single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system... load the desired TweakIt BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools TweakIt Batch File Save TweakIt Batch File to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker Menu for details. NB 1.8V Voltage; ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-45
... function supports devices such as a TweakIt batch file. Save TweakIt Batch File to: Allows you to use the and keys to adjust the values for specific items as a USB flash disk (FAT 32/16 format) or a floppy disk with single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system... load the desired TweakIt BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools TweakIt Batch File Save TweakIt Batch File to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker Menu for details. NB 1.8V Voltage; ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-45
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Click an icon to display the specified information. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. ROG Crosshair III Formula 4-7 Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. 4.2.8 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard.
Click an icon to display the specified information. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. ROG Crosshair III Formula 4-7 Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. 4.2.8 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard.