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...4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-5 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-5 4.2.6 Video menu 4-6 4.2.7 ASUS Contact information 4-6 4.2.8 Other information 4-7 4.3 Software information 4-9 vi Contents 3.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration 3-28 3.5.4 USB Configuration 3-29 3.5.5 PCI PnP 3-30 3.5.6... 3-34 3.6.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 3-34 3.6.6 Hardware Monitor 3-36 3.7 Boot menu 3-39 3.7.1 Boot Device Priority 3-39 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-40 3.7.3 Security 3-41 3.8 Tools menu 3-43 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-43...
...4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-5 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-5 4.2.6 Video menu 4-6 4.2.7 ASUS Contact information 4-6 4.2.8 Other information 4-7 4.3 Software information 4-9 vi Contents 3.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration 3-28 3.5.4 USB Configuration 3-29 3.5.5 PCI PnP 3-30 3.5.6... 3-34 3.6.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 3-34 3.6.6 Hardware Monitor 3-36 3.7 Boot menu 3-39 3.7.1 Boot Device Priority 3-39 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-40 3.7.3 Security 3-41 3.8 Tools menu 3-43 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-43...
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...3Gb/s 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 ...65533;e�d��m���e����m����o��r�y *Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) **Due to the Windows XP/ Vista limitation, the ...
...3Gb/s 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 ...65533;e�d��m���e����m����o��r�y *Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) **Due to the Windows XP/ Vista limitation, the ...
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...-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are looking for extreme CPU overclocking! Worry no time. It can dramatically improve system booting success. Any memory is among the top concerns when it comes to optimal performance. Extreme Tweaker One stop shop to fine-tune ...your system to computer upgrades. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction No matter if you system up and running in a intuitive color-coded...
...-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are looking for extreme CPU overclocking! Worry no time. It can dramatically improve system booting success. Any memory is among the top concerns when it comes to optimal performance. Extreme Tweaker One stop shop to fine-tune ...your system to computer upgrades. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction No matter if you system up and running in a intuitive color-coded...
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...up to boot. MemOK! ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-5 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch that the system is loading failsafe settings for memory compatibility after pressing the MemOK! LED blinks while the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component.... LED The MemOK! switch. Wait till the flash stops before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. 5. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch.
...up to boot. MemOK! ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-5 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch that the system is loading failsafe settings for memory compatibility after pressing the MemOK! LED blinks while the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component.... LED The MemOK! switch. Wait till the flash stops before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. 5. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch.
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To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-25 You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to default values. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. • The clr CMOS switch will not function if the CLRTC_SW jumper is moved to the ...
To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-25 You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to default values. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. • The clr CMOS switch will not function if the CLRTC_SW jumper is moved to the ...
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... connectors in only one orientation. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-37 9. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Ensure to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when...
... connectors in only one orientation. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-37 9. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Ensure to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when...
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3. switch Press the MemOK! switch to load failsafe settings for memory compatibility and improving system boot success. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information MemOK!
3. switch Press the MemOK! switch to load failsafe settings for memory compatibility and improving system boot success. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information MemOK!
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...4. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on . Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-43 Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. System power 6. The system then ...runs the power-on test. BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or switch between orange...
...4. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on . Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-43 Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. System power 6. The system then ...runs the power-on test. BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or switch between orange...
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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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...POST). To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to display the...so it . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: Crosshair-III-Formul VER: 0205 DATE: 01/13/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: ... Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Go to the Tools...
...POST). To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to display the...so it . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: Crosshair-III-Formul VER: 0205 DATE: 01/13/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: ... Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Go to the Tools...
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...system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1. ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-5 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the system. 2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Insert the motherboard support ...want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file....
...system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1. ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-5 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the system. 2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Insert the motherboard support ...want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file....
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...Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Date. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-7 Sub-menu items Navigation keys 3.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 3.2.3 Navigation keys At... Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For Configuring options for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to another. Change ...
...Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Date. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-7 Sub-menu items Navigation keys 3.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 3.2.3 Navigation keys At... Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For Configuring options for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to another. Change ...
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Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 3.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means... that the iteam has a submenu. Scroll bar Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Auto] ACPI Version Features [Disabled] ACPI APIC support [EDniasbalbelde]d Enabled APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-...
Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 3.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means... that the iteam has a submenu. Scroll bar Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Auto] ACPI Version Features [Disabled] ACPI APIC support [EDniasbalbelde]d Enabled APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-...
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...Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Frequency/Voltage Target CPU Frequency: 2800MHZ Target DRAM Frequency: 800MHZ CPU Level Up ...; Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Gaming provides the major tuning settings for different purpose. ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-9 Scroll down to display the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you to configure overclocking... Tweaker menu items allow you install on the motherboard.
...Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Frequency/Voltage Target CPU Frequency: 2800MHZ Target DRAM Frequency: 800MHZ CPU Level Up ...; Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Gaming provides the major tuning settings for different purpose. ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-9 Scroll down to display the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you to configure overclocking... Tweaker menu items allow you install on the motherboard.
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Language Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 ESATA Storage Configuration �Sy�s�t...
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Language Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 ESATA Storage Configuration �Sy�s�t...
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... menu items allow you installed. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in this screen may differ. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. The items shown in ratio numbers directly ←→ Select Screen ↑... v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. NOTE: Please key in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-23
... menu items allow you installed. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in this screen may differ. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. The items shown in ratio numbers directly ←→ Select Screen ↑... v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. NOTE: Please key in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-23
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...enable the previous item. [Enabled] Enables the onboard LAN Boot ROM. [Disabled] Disables the onboard LAN Boot ROM. 3.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Device Configuration Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Firewire 1394 [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable .../ Disable Onboard Lan. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you to...
...enable the previous item. [Enabled] Enables the onboard LAN Boot ROM. [Disabled] Disables the onboard LAN Boot ROM. 3.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Device Configuration Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Firewire 1394 [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Enable .../ Disable Onboard Lan. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you to...
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... install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. [No] When set to [Yes] and if you to change the advanced settings for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item F1...
... install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. [No] When set to [Yes] and if you to change the advanced settings for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item F1...
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY Extreme Tweaker �M��a�i�n A�d�v��a�n�c�e�d� Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/STR resume. 3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] [Disabled] When set to ...allow you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for the Advanced Power Management (APM). ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-33 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.6.1 ...
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Extreme Tweaker �M��a�i�n A�d�v��a�n�c�e�d� Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/STR resume. 3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] [Disabled] When set to ...allow you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for the Advanced Power Management (APM). ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-33 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.6.1 ...
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...boot options. Configuration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled] ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-39 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Extreme Tweaker �M�a�i��n A�d�v��a�n�c�e�d P�o�w�e�r� Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot...(C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 1st-xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the availabe devices. A device ...
...boot options. Configuration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled] ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-39 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Extreme Tweaker �M�a�i��n A�d�v��a�n�c�e�d P�o�w�e�r� Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot...(C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 1st-xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the availabe devices. A device ...