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4.3.8 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO......... 4-23 4.3.9 ROG Connect 4-26 4.4 RAID configurations 4-28 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-28 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-29 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-29 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-30 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-33 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-33 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk ...
4.3.8 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO......... 4-23 4.3.9 ROG Connect 4-26 4.4 RAID configurations 4-28 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-28 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-29 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-29 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-30 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-33 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-33 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk ...
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... organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for the LCD Poster. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components...
... organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for the LCD Poster. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components...
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... OS. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. You can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-7 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you...
... OS. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. You can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-7 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you...
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...card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-23 Failure to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Secure.... Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Refer to the tables 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. 2.5 Expansion ...
...card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-23 Failure to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Secure.... Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Refer to the tables 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. 2.5 Expansion ...
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...I/O. 2. 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 Disable position. • Ensure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to enable the clr CMOS switch on the... back I /O. Press down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data...
...I/O. 2. 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 Disable position. • Ensure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to enable the clr CMOS switch on the... back I /O. Press down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data...
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...these connectors. In IDE mode, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • These connectors are set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack... can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB850 controller. These connectors are set the OnChip SATA Type in the BIOS to [AHCI]. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information If you are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard ...
...these connectors. In IDE mode, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • These connectors are set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack... can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB850 controller. These connectors are set the OnChip SATA Type in the BIOS to [AHCI]. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information If you are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard ...
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Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]; Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Never connect a USB cable to [AC97]. Connect ... either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is set the item to the IEEE 1394a connector. By default, this connector, set to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 4.
Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]; Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Never connect a USB cable to [AC97]. Connect ... either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is set the item to the IEEE 1394a connector. By default, this connector, set to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 4.
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...The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-39 Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System...button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. 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 ...
...The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-39 Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System...button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. 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 ...
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...have made. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-43 For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to enhance the system performance. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the Turbo ...Key II switch. • If you change the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the Turbo Key II function will use the last...
...have made. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-43 For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to enhance the system performance. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the Turbo ...Key II switch. • If you change the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the Turbo Key II function will use the last...
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... to activate the Core Unlocker function. • The system will use the last setting you have made. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of your CPU. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch... setting to Enable when the system is powered off. • You may also press ...
... to activate the Core Unlocker function. • The system will use the last setting you have made. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the ASUS Core Unlocker item in the BIOS menu follows the current setting of your CPU. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch... setting to Enable when the system is powered off. • You may also press ...
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...the system front panel case lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up for assistance. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Connect the power ...cord to enter the BIOS Setup. System power 6. BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX ...
...the system front panel case lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up for assistance. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Connect the power ...cord to enter the BIOS Setup. System power 6. BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX ...
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... less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-47 Click the Start button then select Shut Down. 2. Refer to section 3.6 Power... Windows® Vista™ / Windows® 7™: 1. Pressing the power switch for details. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting.
... less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-47 Click the Start button then select Shut Down. 2. Refer to section 3.6 Power... Windows® Vista™ / Windows® 7™: 1. Pressing the power switch for details. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting.
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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. This chapter tells how to change the BIOS se3tup system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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... this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found . Before you to update the BIOS without having to enable it is accessible by pressing + during POST to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: Crosshair IV Formula VER: 0215 DATE: 02...
... this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found . Before you to update the BIOS without having to enable it is accessible by pressing + during POST to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: Crosshair IV Formula VER: 0215 DATE: 02...
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...BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on again. 5. ROG Crosshair IV...USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the ASUS official website. You can ...
...BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on again. 5. ROG Crosshair IV...USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the ASUS official website. You can ...
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.... Being a menu-driven program, it lets you can also restart by pressing the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to enter the Setup utility; Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu... these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in the future. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard ...
.... Being a menu-driven program, it lets you can also restart by pressing the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to enter the Setup utility; Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu... these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in the future. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard ...
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...configure system Date. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-7 Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02...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. 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS ...
...configure system Date. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-7 Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02...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. 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS ...
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...BIOS] Sets the display mode for the key to be pressed when error occurs. Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. ROG Crosshair IV...the message "Press DEL to use the ASUS MyLogo3™ feature. Quick Boot [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Quick Boot function. [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], BIOS skips some power on state of the ...
...BIOS] Sets the display mode for the key to be pressed when error occurs. Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. ROG Crosshair IV...the message "Press DEL to use the ASUS MyLogo3™ feature. Quick Boot [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Quick Boot function. [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], BIOS skips some power on state of the ...
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... Exit ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-41 Profile This item allows you to sub-item. Profile 5 Status O.C. Add Your CMOS Profile. 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Tools ...O.C. Load From: Start O.C. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to run the utility. Start O.C. ASUSTeK O.C. Profile 4 Status O.C. Profile 8 Status : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed Typing your CMOS settings in the Save to load the previous BIOS settings...
... Exit ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-41 Profile This item allows you to sub-item. Profile 5 Status O.C. Add Your CMOS Profile. 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Tools ...O.C. Load From: Start O.C. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to run the utility. Start O.C. ASUSTeK O.C. Profile 4 Status O.C. Profile 8 Status : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed Typing your CMOS settings in the Save to load the previous BIOS settings...
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...settings Click to display the TurboV EVO control panel. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-23 Refer to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect in realtime without applying Applies all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus...Profile function to BIOS settings and will find the TurboV EVO icon on the next system boot. Refer to the software manual in ASUS TurboV (except for detailed software configuration. 4.3.8 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces...
...settings Click to display the TurboV EVO control panel. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-23 Refer to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect in realtime without applying Applies all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus...Profile function to BIOS settings and will find the TurboV EVO icon on the next system boot. Refer to the software manual in ASUS TurboV (except for detailed software configuration. 4.3.8 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces...