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... 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 help 3-8 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-9 3.3.1 CPU Level Up 3-9 3.3.2 OC Tuner Utility 3-10 3.3.3 Ai Overclock Tuner 3-10 3.3.4 CPU Ratio 3-11 3.3.5 DRAM Frequency 3-11 3.3.6 CPU/NB Frequency 3-11 iv
... 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 help 3-8 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-9 3.3.1 CPU Level Up 3-9 3.3.2 OC Tuner Utility 3-10 3.3.3 Ai Overclock Tuner 3-10 3.3.4 CPU Ratio 3-11 3.3.5 DRAM Frequency 3-11 3.3.6 CPU/NB Frequency 3-11 iv
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...the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for the LCD...4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you...
...the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for the LCD...4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you...
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...applications * ASUS PC Probe II * ASUS Update * ASUS AI Suite * AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) * Sound Blaster X-Fi Utility * Kaspersky® Anti-Virus (1-year license) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.5cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features ... II switch 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch 1 x OC Station Header 1 x Go Button 1 x System panel connector 16Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD: -
...applications * ASUS PC Probe II * ASUS Update * ASUS AI Suite * AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) * Sound Blaster X-Fi Utility * Kaspersky® Anti-Virus (1-year license) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.5cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features ... II switch 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch 1 x OC Station Header 1 x Go Button 1 x System panel connector 16Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD: -
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... distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-7 making connection quick and accurate. 8 O.C. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering...
... distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-7 making connection quick and accurate. 8 O.C. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering...
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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 3-16 3.5 Advanced menu 3-21 3.6 Power menu 3-30 3.7 Boot menu 3-36 3.8 Tools menu 3-40 3.9 Exit menu 3-44 ROG Crosshair IV 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 3-16 3.5 Advanced menu 3-21 3.6 Power menu 3-30 3.7 Boot menu 3-36 3.8 Tools menu 3-40 3.9 Exit menu 3-44 ROG Crosshair IV Formula
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... and updating your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. This utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-1 The ASUS Update utility allows you to your BIOS The...
... and updating your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. This utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-1 The ASUS Update utility allows you to your BIOS The...
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click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. C4F ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-3 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to C4F.ROM complete the update process. Locate the...
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. C4F ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-3 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to C4F.ROM complete the update process. Locate the...
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...USB port, and then launch EZ Flash 2 in the BIOS chip so it . 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 1. The EZ Flash 2 utility is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. •... only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to use a DOS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: Crosshair IV Formula VER: 0215 DATE: 02/23/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note...
...USB port, and then launch EZ Flash 2 in the BIOS chip so it . 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 1. The EZ Flash 2 utility is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. •... only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to use a DOS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: Crosshair IV Formula VER: 0215 DATE: 02/23/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note...
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..., we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-5 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the system. 2. 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool...
..., we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-5 Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the system. 2. 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool...
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... password feature or change the configuration of your selections from the available options using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the provided utility described in section 3.1 Managing and updating your system, or prompted to "Run Setup." If you see on the motherboard stores.... The firmware chip on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to configure your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this last option only if ...
... password feature or change the configuration of your selections from the available options using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the provided utility described in section 3.1 Managing and updating your system, or prompted to "Run Setup." If you see on the motherboard stores.... The firmware chip on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to configure your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this last option only if ...
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...Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Advanced CPU Configuration AGESA Version: 3.5.4.0 Options AMD Athlon(tm) II X3 445 Processor Revision: C3 Cache L1: 384 KB Cache L2: 1536 KB Cache L3: N/A Speed : 3100MHz uCode Patch Level : 0x1000B6 Disabled Enabled Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet ASUS...Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-21 Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices ...
...Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Advanced CPU Configuration AGESA Version: 3.5.4.0 Options AMD Athlon(tm) II X3 445 Processor Revision: C3 Cache L1: 384 KB Cache L2: 1536 KB Cache L3: N/A Speed : 3100MHz uCode Patch Level : 0x1000B6 Disabled Enabled Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet ASUS...Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-21 Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices ...
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...] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to change the advanced chipset settings. Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the microcode updation. [Disabled] Disables this function. C1E Support [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Advanced NorthBridge Chipset Configuration DRAM Controller configuration ECC Configuration Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] DRAM Controller Configuration Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Advanced...
...] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to change the advanced chipset settings. Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the microcode updation. [Disabled] Disables this function. C1E Support [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Advanced NorthBridge Chipset Configuration DRAM Controller configuration ECC Configuration Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] DRAM Controller Configuration Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Advanced...
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Select an item then press to section 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. When you to confirm your choice. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you press , a confirmation message appears.... between [Yes] or [No], then press to configure options for special functions. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: Crosshair-IV-Formula VER: 0215 DATE: 02/23/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [...
Select an item then press to section 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. When you to confirm your choice. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you press , a confirmation message appears.... between [Yes] or [No], then press to configure options for special functions. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: Crosshair-IV-Formula VER: 0215 DATE: 02/23/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [...
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Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Tools Go Button File Current Settings BCLK Speed: PCIE Speed: CPU Voltage:... TweakIt Batch File ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Scroll down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to display the following items: CPU VDDA Voltage DRAM...parameters, which will be loaded. 3.8.3 Go Button File This menu allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded when pressing the ...
Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Tools Go Button File Current Settings BCLK Speed: PCIE Speed: CPU Voltage:... TweakIt Batch File ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Scroll down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to display the following items: CPU VDDA Voltage DRAM...parameters, which will be loaded. 3.8.3 Go Button File This menu allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded when pressing the ...
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...to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS ROG Connect You can use this software to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS ROG GameFirst You can use this software to control the performance of machine ... alerts you to adjust network flow speed between different applications. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you of each item immediately. Adobe Reader 9 Installs the Adobe® Reader that the motherboard supports. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-3 AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) Installs AMD OverDrive utility...
...to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS ROG Connect You can use this software to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS ROG GameFirst You can use this software to control the performance of machine ... alerts you to adjust network flow speed between different applications. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you of each item immediately. Adobe Reader 9 Installs the Adobe® Reader that the motherboard supports. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-3 AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) Installs AMD OverDrive utility...
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... conveniently guide you customize the boot logo. See section 4.2.3 Utilities menu for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ utility lets you through the installation. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-7 See section 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create your own boot...
... conveniently guide you customize the boot logo. See section 4.2.3 Utilities menu for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ utility lets you through the installation. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-7 See section 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create your own boot...
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7. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.
7. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.