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...Copies of Certain Software This product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any warranty. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ...General Public License ("GPL") and under various Free Open Source Software licenses. This offer is defaced or missing. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS ...
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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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... 1, 5, and 10 support 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 Jack-detection...R efer to the Windows OS limitation, the RAID array with the total capacity over 2TB can only be set as a boot disk. Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio xii AMD® Socket AM3;
... 1, 5, and 10 support 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 Jack-detection...R efer to the Windows OS limitation, the RAID array with the total capacity over 2TB can only be set as a boot disk. Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio xii AMD® Socket AM3;
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...ASUS TurboV EVO 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port(purple) 1 x External SATA port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 7 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (1 port is also for ROG Connect) 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical) 8-channel Audio I/O 1 x ROG Connect On/Off switch 1 x Clr CMOS switch (continued on the next page) xiii O.C Profile Overclocking Protection - Crosshair IV Formula specifications...) ROG Connect GameFirst Extreme Tweaker Power Design - 8+2 phase CPU power design CPU Level Up MemOK! Voltiminder LED - ASUS TurboV EVO - iROG Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools -
...ASUS TurboV EVO 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port(purple) 1 x External SATA port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 7 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (1 port is also for ROG Connect) 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical) 8-channel Audio I/O 1 x ROG Connect On/Off switch 1 x Clr CMOS switch (continued on the next page) xiii O.C Profile Overclocking Protection - Crosshair IV Formula specifications...) ROG Connect GameFirst Extreme Tweaker Power Design - 8+2 phase CPU power design CPU Level Up MemOK! Voltiminder LED - ASUS TurboV EVO - iROG Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools -
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Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Software Form Factor 3 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 5 USB 2.0 ports 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (red) 1 x SATA 3Gb/s connector (black) 8 x Fan connectors: 1 x... BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD: - Drivers and 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 ...
Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Software Form Factor 3 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 5 USB 2.0 ports 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (red) 1 x SATA 3Gb/s connector (black) 8 x Fan connectors: 1 x... BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD: - Drivers and 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 ...
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.... Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1) • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your... in above items is damaged or missing, contact your package with different models. Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ROG Crosshair IV Formula Motherboard 1 x Multi-functional module (2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port eSATA) 1 x...
.... Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1) • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your... in above items is damaged or missing, contact your package with different models. Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ROG Crosshair IV Formula Motherboard 1 x Multi-functional module (2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port eSATA) 1 x...
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... you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-25 2.5.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the...
... you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-25 2.5.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the...
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... will damage the motherboard! ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-33 USB1011) These connectors are for Serial ATA optical disk drives. 3. You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the...
... will damage the motherboard! ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-33 USB1011) These connectors are for Serial ATA optical disk drives. 3. You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the...
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... will not boot. • Use of 600 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Ensure to remove the cap on... only one orientation. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you are uncertain ...
... will not boot. • Use of 600 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Ensure to remove the cap on... only one orientation. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you are uncertain ...
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...Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniasbalbelde]d APM Configuration Hardware Monitor...a submenu. To change the value of the field opposite the item. 3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 3.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that ...
...Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniasbalbelde]d APM Configuration Hardware Monitor...a submenu. To change the value of the field opposite the item. 3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 3.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that ...
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...entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of device connected to the system. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main SATA 1 Device :Hard Disk Vendor :HDT722516DLA380 Size :164.7GB LBA Mode :Supported Block Mode:16Sectors PIO Mode :4 Async...to enable the LBA mode (Logical Block Addressing mode) if the device supports this option if you are not user-configurable. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. [ARMD] Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120...
...entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of device connected to the system. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main SATA 1 Device :Hard Disk Vendor :HDT722516DLA380 Size :164.7GB LBA Mode :Supported Block Mode:16Sectors PIO Mode :4 Async...to enable the LBA mode (Logical Block Addressing mode) if the device supports this option if you are not user-configurable. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. [ARMD] Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120...
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The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 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 3.4.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 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 3.4.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
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... to [Enabled], the system adds additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When set to [Disabled], the system will not add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. 3.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to select the... 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to change the settings for System Suspend. Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup �M�a�i�n A�d�v�a�n��c�e�d� Power Boot Tools Exit...
... to [Enabled], the system adds additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When set to [Disabled], the system will not add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. 3.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to select the... 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to change the settings for System Suspend. Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup �M�a�i�n A�d�v�a�n��c�e�d� Power Boot Tools Exit...
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...default system settings. 3.8.4 AI NET 2 Ai Net 2 Pair Status Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Tools Length Check Marvell LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). CPU Voltage; VDDR Voltage; VDDPCIE Voltage Allows you to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker Menu for specific items as a Go Button batch file. Check Marvell LAN cable [...; HT Voltage; NB Voltage; SB Voltage; Save Above Settings Allows you to adjust the values for each item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-43 CPU/NB Voltage; NB 1.8V Voltage; Frequency Controller;
...default system settings. 3.8.4 AI NET 2 Ai Net 2 Pair Status Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Tools Length Check Marvell LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). CPU Voltage; VDDR Voltage; VDDPCIE Voltage Allows you to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker Menu for specific items as a Go Button batch file. Check Marvell LAN cable [...; HT Voltage; NB Voltage; SB Voltage; Save Above Settings Allows you to adjust the values for each item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-43 CPU/NB Voltage; NB 1.8V Voltage; Frequency Controller;
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ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-5 You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 4.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the specified information.
ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-5 You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 4.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the specified information.
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Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : CROSSHAIR IV FORMULA conform with the essential requirements of the following... Model Number : CROSSHAIR IV FORMULA Conforms to begin affixing CE marking:2010 Signature Representative Person's Name : Steve Chang / President Signature : Date: Mar. 09, 2010 EC Declaration of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following specifications: FCC Part 15...
Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : CROSSHAIR IV FORMULA conform with the essential requirements of the following... Model Number : CROSSHAIR IV FORMULA Conforms to begin affixing CE marking:2010 Signature Representative Person's Name : Steve Chang / President Signature : Date: Mar. 09, 2010 EC Declaration of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following specifications: FCC Part 15...