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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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... 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
... 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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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-...
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-...
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...Connect On/Off switch 1 x Clr CMOS switch (continued on the next page) xiii COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - EX) - Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports 2 x 1394a ports (1 port at back I/O, 1 port onboard) NEC USB 3.0 controller...at midboard; 7 ports at back I/O, 1 port at back I/O is also for ROG connect) ROG Connect GameFirst Extreme Tweaker Power Design - 8+2 phase CPU power design CPU Level Up MemOK! ASUS TurboV EVO - O.C Profile Overclocking Protection - Voltiminder LED -
...Connect On/Off switch 1 x Clr CMOS switch (continued on the next page) xiii COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - EX) - Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports 2 x 1394a ports (1 port at back I/O, 1 port onboard) NEC USB 3.0 controller...at midboard; 7 ports at back I/O, 1 port at back I/O is also for ROG connect) ROG Connect GameFirst Extreme Tweaker Power Design - 8+2 phase CPU power design CPU Level Up MemOK! ASUS TurboV EVO - O.C Profile Overclocking Protection - Voltiminder LED -
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...100 Series processors support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction CrossFireX...in competitions. It is designed to support up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ ...
...100 Series processors support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction CrossFireX...in competitions. It is designed to support up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ ...
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... to computer upgrades. is able to determine failsafe settings that provides faster data transfer rate and more , MemOK! ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-3 The technology is the fastest memory booting solution today. Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 65ºC) This...improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. SATA 6Gb/s support Experience the future of current bus systems. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features MemOK! Additionally, get you system up to connect easily with next generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X ...
... to computer upgrades. is able to determine failsafe settings that provides faster data transfer rate and more , MemOK! ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-3 The technology is the fastest memory booting solution today. Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 65ºC) This...improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. SATA 6Gb/s support Experience the future of current bus systems. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features MemOK! Additionally, get you system up to connect easily with next generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X ...
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... links your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in real-time via a notebook-just like a race car engineer-with hardware-based overclocking ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in Internet chats without sacrificing the low ping .... Ever wish that you could have a more , and get quick yet accurate readings using a multitester. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Overclocking is a special IC which enables several ROG highlighted functions that you can still listen to pwn your needs so that give you full ...
... links your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in real-time via a notebook-just like a race car engineer-with hardware-based overclocking ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in Internet chats without sacrificing the low ping .... Ever wish that you could have a more , and get quick yet accurate readings using a multitester. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Overclocking is a special IC which enables several ROG highlighted functions that you can still listen to pwn your needs so that give you full ...
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... without the worries of ROG. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-5 Component Overheat Protection-EX (COP EX) Maximum OC with confidence with absolute quality. Acting as the "red zone" of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for extreme CPU overclocking! SupremeFX X-Fi combines the technological quality design of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is the one...
... without the worries of ROG. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-5 Component Overheat Protection-EX (COP EX) Maximum OC with confidence with absolute quality. Acting as the "red zone" of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for extreme CPU overclocking! SupremeFX X-Fi combines the technological quality design of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is the one...
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... boosts performance with just a press of overclockers-from viruses and spyware Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for malicious program detection rates that are among the industry's highest. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS Turbo Key II Switch on the Potential,... Turn up the Performance Enjoy superb performance by simply unlocking the extra cores, without having to an extreme yet stable state. while TurboV offers more shorting pins or moving jumpers With an easy press during overclocking...
... boosts performance with just a press of overclockers-from viruses and spyware Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for malicious program detection rates that are among the industry's highest. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS Turbo Key II Switch on the Potential,... Turn up the Performance Enjoy superb performance by simply unlocking the extra cores, without having to an extreme yet stable state. while TurboV offers more shorting pins or moving jumpers With an easy press during overclocking...
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making connection quick and accurate. 8 O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-7 This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one easy step with one cable at a time, making it convenient and easy to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. Simply launch this tool and...
making connection quick and accurate. 8 O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-7 This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one easy step with one cable at a time, making it convenient and easy to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. Simply launch this tool and...
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.... GO LED Blinking: Indicates that you press the power-on switch that lights up to indicate that the system loads the preset profile for temporary overclocking when in any motherboard component. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft‑off mode. Lighting: Indicates that the system is a reminder that...
.... GO LED Blinking: Indicates that you press the power-on switch that lights up to indicate that the system loads the preset profile for temporary overclocking when in any motherboard component. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft‑off mode. Lighting: Indicates that the system is a reminder that...
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...details, refer to different CPU margins, not all of AMD CPU can be about 3GB or less. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-15 For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - ...up to DDR3 1600 and higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of memory, we recommend that you install the...
...details, refer to different CPU margins, not all of AMD CPU can be about 3GB or less. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-15 For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - ...up to DDR3 1600 and higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of memory, we recommend that you install the...
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... switch on the back I /O helps you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to CPU overclocking. You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to default values. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information
... switch on the back I /O helps you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to CPU overclocking. You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to default values. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... for LAN port and audio port definitions. • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information IEEE 1394a port 9. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and...
... for LAN port and audio port definitions. • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information IEEE 1394a port 9. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and...
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Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for ASUS OC Station connection only. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-37 The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect one end of the system chassis. Connect the S/PDIF ... supplied data cable to the GP connector on the OC Station and the other end to this connector, then install the module to enjoy easier overclocking. OC Station connector (8-pin OC_STATION) This connector is purchased separately. 9. 8.
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for ASUS OC Station connection only. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-37 The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect one end of the system chassis. Connect the S/PDIF ... supplied data cable to the GP connector on the OC Station and the other end to this connector, then install the module to enjoy easier overclocking. OC Station connector (8-pin OC_STATION) This connector is purchased separately. 9. 8.
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ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-41 2.8.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on switch to wake/power up the system. 2. Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system. Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system.
ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-41 2.8.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on switch to wake/power up the system. 2. Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system. Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system.
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GO button Press the GO button before POST to quickly load the preset profile for temporary overclocking when in OS. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information or press it to enable MemOK! 3.
GO button Press the GO button before POST to quickly load the preset profile for temporary overclocking when in OS. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information or press it to enable MemOK! 3.
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... the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS setup program, and enable the Turbo Key II function at the same time. Turbo Key II switch This switch allows you... under the OS environment, the Turbo Key II function will use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the Turbo Key II switch. • If you have made. 4. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-43 However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You...
... the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS setup program, and enable the Turbo Key II function at the same time. Turbo Key II switch This switch allows you... under the OS environment, the Turbo Key II function will use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the Turbo Key II switch. • If you have made. 4. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-43 However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You...
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... is employed for reference only, the actual motherboard layout and measure points location may connect the multitester to the following illustration for your busy overclocking work. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-45 Refer to the motherboard as shown The photos above are for more accurate measurements during your convenient and accurate OC settings. 2.8.6 ProbeIt...
... is employed for reference only, the actual motherboard layout and measure points location may connect the multitester to the following illustration for your busy overclocking work. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-45 Refer to the motherboard as shown The photos above are for more accurate measurements during your convenient and accurate OC settings. 2.8.6 ProbeIt...
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...a field. 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [11:10:25...Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Main For changing the basic system configuration 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 [+] or [-] to another. ROG Crosshair IV...
...a field. 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [11:10:25...Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Main For changing the basic system configuration 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 [+] or [-] to another. ROG Crosshair IV...