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Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary xii 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 Layout contents 2-7 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-8 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-8 2.3 Central Processing...
Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary xii 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 Layout contents 2-7 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-8 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-8 2.3 Central Processing...
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...streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking (continued on the next page) X-Fi CMSS®-3D - Creative ALchemy - Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio xii AMD® Socket AM3; Marvell® 8059 ...JMicron® JMB363 controller - 1 x SATA 3Gb/s port (black) - 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port (SATA-On-the-Go) * Due to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 3 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (dual at x16 or triple at back I/O - Supports 1 x S/PDIF out header - ...
...streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking (continued on the next page) X-Fi CMSS®-3D - Creative ALchemy - Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio xii AMD® Socket AM3; Marvell® 8059 ...JMicron® JMB363 controller - 1 x SATA 3Gb/s port (black) - 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port (SATA-On-the-Go) * Due to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 3 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (dual at x16 or triple at back I/O - Supports 1 x S/PDIF out header - ...
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...scale down screen resolution to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. ATI CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's ...then join the elite club, make your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovating ideas, and we...
...scale down screen resolution to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. ATI CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's ...then join the elite club, make your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovating ideas, and we...
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...conductive polymer capacitors (VRM 5000hrs lifespan at 105ºC, 500,000hrs at 4.8Gbps with USB 2.0 components. Any memory is the fastest memory booting solution today. is A-OK! The technology is also backward compatible with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. SATA...uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-3 Built to computer upgrades. Memory compatibility is among the top concerns when it comes to connect easily with next generation components and ...
...conductive polymer capacitors (VRM 5000hrs lifespan at 105ºC, 500,000hrs at 4.8Gbps with USB 2.0 components. Any memory is the fastest memory booting solution today. is A-OK! The technology is also backward compatible with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. SATA...uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-3 Built to computer upgrades. Memory compatibility is among the top concerns when it comes to connect easily with next generation components and ...
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... SupremeFX X-Fi features unique audio innovations for extreme CPU overclocking! Voltiminder LED Friendly reminder on Voltage Settings In the pursuit of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is the one stop performance tuning shop Extreme Tweaker is critical but risky. It helps overclockers...achievement. The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for overclockers. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-5 Maintaining ample voltage support for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are looking for the CPU is critical during game play....
... SupremeFX X-Fi features unique audio innovations for extreme CPU overclocking! Voltiminder LED Friendly reminder on Voltage Settings In the pursuit of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is the one stop performance tuning shop Extreme Tweaker is critical but risky. It helps overclockers...achievement. The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for overclockers. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-5 Maintaining ample voltage support for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are looking for the CPU is critical during game play....
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-23 2.6 Jumper 2-26 2.7 I/O shield Installation 2-27 2.8 Connectors 2-28 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-46 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-47 ROG Crosshair IV Formula
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-23 2.6 Jumper 2-26 2.7 I/O shield Installation 2-27 2.8 Connectors 2-28 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-46 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-47 ROG Crosshair IV Formula
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.... you can select the voltage to the illustration on the next page for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge. You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. You can select the voltage to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. NB 1.1 Voltage NB 1.8 Voltage VDDPCIE 1.1V SB 1.1 Voltage SB HT 1.2 Voltage ...; Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the CPU LED and the table below for power status. Memory LED Refer to display in BIOS. The southbridge LED shows either the NB Voltage or the NB 1.8 Voltage. The northbridge LED displays...
.... you can select the voltage to the illustration on the next page for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge. You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. You can select the voltage to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. NB 1.1 Voltage NB 1.8 Voltage VDDPCIE 1.1V SB 1.1 Voltage SB HT 1.2 Voltage ...; Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the CPU LED and the table below for power status. Memory LED Refer to display in BIOS. The southbridge LED shows either the NB Voltage or the NB 1.8 Voltage. The northbridge LED displays...
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: Install one memory module in any slot as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. A DDR3 module has the same physical ...dimensions as a single-channel operation. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4 System...
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: Install one memory module in any slot as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. A DDR3 module has the same physical ...dimensions as a single-channel operation. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4 System...
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...Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is then mapped for single-channel operation. • We recommend that you want to different CPU margins, not all of AMD CPU can support up of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-15 The system maps ...the total size of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B.
...Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is then mapped for single-channel operation. • We recommend that you want to different CPU margins, not all of AMD CPU can support up of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-15 The system maps ...the total size of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B.
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...8226; • • • • • • • - - • • 9 - • • - • • Crosshair IV Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional... 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Crosshair IV Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-2G EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I13 Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-CG Elixir...
...8226; • • • • • • • - - • • 9 - • • - • • Crosshair IV Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional... 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Crosshair IV Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-2G EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I13 Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-CG Elixir...
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... Due to DDR3 1600 and higher frequency DIMMs. Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-21 Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the blue slots or ... slots as two pairs of AMD CPU can support up to different CPU margins, not all of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Asint Elixir Qimonda DDRIII1208-AE N2CB1G80CN-BE IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F Timing - SLZ3128M8-EAE ...
... Due to DDR3 1600 and higher frequency DIMMs. Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-21 Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the blue slots or ... slots as two pairs of AMD CPU can support up to different CPU margins, not all of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Asint Elixir Qimonda DDRIII1208-AE N2CB1G80CN-BE IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F Timing - SLZ3128M8-EAE ...
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... 2: Hardware information You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to CPU overclocking. 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. With the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature, shut down the clr CMOS switch on the...
... 2: Hardware information You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to CPU overclocking. 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. With the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature, shut down the clr CMOS switch on the...
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... system LED turns on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) No memory detected One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Hardware component failure 7. External SCSI...
... system LED turns on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) No memory detected One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Hardware component failure 7. External SCSI...
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...down to display the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on the motherboard. • The CPU Level UP function support depends on the motherboard. Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System ...overclocks CPU and DRAM frequency and voltage. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-9 Press ENTER to start tuning. (takes about 5 mins) ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to malfunction. The default values of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can ...
...down to display the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on the motherboard. • The CPU Level UP function support depends on the motherboard. Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System ...overclocks CPU and DRAM frequency and voltage. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-9 Press ENTER to start tuning. (takes about 5 mins) ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to malfunction. The default values of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can ...
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...) modes, which correspond to different data transfer rates. [0] [1] - [4] Set the PIO mode to the device occurs one sector at a time. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your computer to transfer data to and from the hard disk into a single 32-bit double word transfer to combine two 16-bit...
...) modes, which correspond to different data transfer rates. [0] [1] - [4] Set the PIO mode to the device occurs one sector at a time. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your computer to transfer data to and from the hard disk into a single 32-bit double word transfer to combine two 16-bit...
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Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main BIOS Information Version : 0215 Build Date: 02/23/10 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) II X3 445 Processor Speed : 3100MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1023MB ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 3.4.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main BIOS Information Version : 0215 Build Date: 02/23/10 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) II X3 445 Processor Speed : 3100MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1023MB ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 3.4.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
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...configuration ECC Configuration Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] DRAM Controller Configuration Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Advanced DRAM Controller Configuration Channel Interleaving MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID Memory Hole Remapping DCT Unganged Mode Power Down Enable [XOR of ...the processor. [Disabled] Disables this function. 3.5.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to enable the Enhanced Halt Sate. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS...
...configuration ECC Configuration Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] DRAM Controller Configuration Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Advanced DRAM Controller Configuration Channel Interleaving MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID Memory Hole Remapping DCT Unganged Mode Power Down Enable [XOR of ...the processor. [Disabled] Disables this function. 3.5.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to enable the Enhanced Halt Sate. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS...
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Configuration options: [Channel] [Chip Select] ECC Configuration Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Advanced ECC Configuration ECC Mode DRAM ECC Enable DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT 4-Bit ECC Mode DRAM BG... Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Always] Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables the DDR power down mode. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-23 Channel Interleaving [XOR of Address bit] Configuration options:...
Configuration options: [Channel] [Chip Select] ECC Configuration Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Advanced ECC Configuration ECC Mode DRAM ECC Enable DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT 4-Bit ECC Mode DRAM BG... Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Always] Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables the DDR power down mode. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-23 Channel Interleaving [XOR of Address bit] Configuration options:...
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... [PCI-E] Allows you set ECC Mode to [User] DRAM ECC Enable [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the DRAM ECC that allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function.
... [PCI-E] Allows you set ECC Mode to [User] DRAM ECC Enable [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the DRAM ECC that allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function.
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...updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 3.8.3 Go Button File This menu allows you to display...Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Save Above Settings Load Default Settings v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Tools Go Button File Current Settings BCLK Speed: PCIE Speed: CPU Voltage: CPU/NB Voltaeg: CPU VDDA Voltage: DRAM Voltage: HT Voltage...
...updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 3.8.3 Go Button File This menu allows you to display...Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Save Above Settings Load Default Settings v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Tools Go Button File Current Settings BCLK Speed: PCIE Speed: CPU Voltage: CPU/NB Voltaeg: CPU VDDA Voltage: DRAM Voltage: HT Voltage...