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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 ...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 in Windows 4-33 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 4-34 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-34 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology...
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 ...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 in Windows 4-33 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 4-34 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-34 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology...
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...set as a boot disk. X-Fi Crystalizer™ - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking (continued on the next page) We recommend using a Windows® 32-bit OS. ** R efer to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 1866(O.C.) / 1800(O.C.) / 1600(O.C.) /... 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 - Marvell® 8059 Gigabit LAN controller GameFirst SupremeFX X-Fi built-in - 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Crosshair IV Formula ...
...set as a boot disk. X-Fi Crystalizer™ - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking (continued on the next page) We recommend using a Windows® 32-bit OS. ** R efer to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 1866(O.C.) / 1800(O.C.) / 1600(O.C.) /... 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 - Marvell® 8059 Gigabit LAN controller GameFirst SupremeFX X-Fi built-in - 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Crosshair IV Formula ...
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... channel is dependent on the motherboard. The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. ..., not all of the following: - For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of AMD CPU can be about 3GB or less. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-15 To operate at the vendormarked or at a higher frequency, see section 3.5 Advanced menu for the OS can support up to DDR3 1600 ...
... channel is dependent on the motherboard. The system maps the total size of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. ..., not all of the following: - For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of AMD CPU can be about 3GB or less. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-15 To operate at the vendormarked or at a higher frequency, see section 3.5 Advanced menu for the OS can support up to DDR3 1600 ...
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... available only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB850 controller. These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the OnChip SATA Type in the BIOS to [IDE] by default... to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to these connectors. If you...
... available only if you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB850 controller. These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the OnChip SATA Type in the BIOS to [IDE] by default... to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to these connectors. If you...
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2.10 Turning off the computer 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for...Power Menu in Chapter 3 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-47 If you are using Windows® Vista™ / Windows® 7™: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Pressing the ...
2.10 Turning off the computer 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for...Power Menu in Chapter 3 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-47 If you are using Windows® Vista™ / Windows® 7™: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Pressing the ...
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..., and • View the BIOS version information. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-1 ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input...
..., and • View the BIOS version information. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-1 ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input...
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Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from the 3. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from the 3. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
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... the utility to C4F.ROM complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. C4F ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-3 Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS...
... the utility to C4F.ROM complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. C4F ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-3 Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS...
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... select it then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options 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 the iteam has a submenu. Main Advanced Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ... Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Refer to 3.2.7 Pop-up window. 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. You cannot select an item that menu. ...
... select it then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options 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 the iteam has a submenu. Main Advanced Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ... Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Refer to 3.2.7 Pop-up window. 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. You cannot select an item that menu. ...
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... drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The following two items appear only when you want to configure the item. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-19 The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing ...allow you to set or change the configurations for the SATA devices installed in AHCI mode under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that you could use the SATA connectors 1-6 in the system. Set to [...
... drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The following two items appear only when you want to configure the item. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-19 The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing ...allow you to set or change the configurations for the SATA devices installed in AHCI mode under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that you could use the SATA connectors 1-6 in the system. Set to [...
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...exiting. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. Select YES to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to ...program. F10 key can be used for this option only if you do not want to save your changes to the BIOS items. Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Exit system setup...
...exiting. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. Select YES to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to ...program. F10 key can be used for this option only if you do not want to save your changes to the BIOS items. Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Exit system setup...
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...system detects installed devices. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to open the folder of the support DVD to the optical drive. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-1 The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for updates. 4.2.1 Running ...Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. The Make Disk menu contains items to display the ASUS contact information. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit Vista / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS...
...system detects installed devices. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to open the folder of the support DVD to the optical drive. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-1 The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for updates. 4.2.1 Running ...Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. The Make Disk menu contains items to display the ASUS contact information. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista / 64-bit Vista / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS...
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...you to monitor its variation of each item immediately. ASUS ROG GameFirst You can use this software to control the performance of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in Windows® environment. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-3 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows ... either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Adobe Reader 9 Installs the Adobe® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltage, and alerts you of machine remotely, and...
...you to monitor its variation of each item immediately. ASUS ROG GameFirst You can use this software to control the performance of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in Windows® environment. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-3 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows ... either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Adobe Reader 9 Installs the Adobe® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltage, and alerts you of machine remotely, and...
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...of the applications in GIF file formats. See section 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility. • Ensure that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Select Update BIOS from a file from the support DVD. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-7 See section 4.2.3 Utilities menu for details. ...• Before using the ASUS MyLogo3™, use the ASUS Update utility to use as your boot logo. To launch the ASUS MyLogo3 1. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. The boot logo is the ...
...of the applications in GIF file formats. See section 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility. • Ensure that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Select Update BIOS from a file from the support DVD. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-7 See section 4.2.3 Utilities menu for details. ...• Before using the ASUS MyLogo3™, use the ASUS Update utility to use as your boot logo. To launch the ASUS MyLogo3 1. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. The boot logo is the ...
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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 After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.
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 After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.
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.... Launching PC Probe II You can close the Preference panel ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-13 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is always at a healthy operating condition. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. With this icon to close or restore the...
.... Launching PC Probe II You can close the Preference panel ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-13 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is always at a healthy operating condition. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. With this icon to close or restore the...
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... activate or deactivate. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert...
... activate or deactivate. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert...
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... you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. When you want to decrease value ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-15 Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values ... The hardware monitor panels come in a small monitoring panel. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. Click OK when finished. Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of the Scheme options, then select another ...
... you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. When you want to decrease value ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-15 Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values ... The hardware monitor panels come in a small monitoring panel. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. Click OK when finished. Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of the Scheme options, then select another ...
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Click an item from the left panel to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. Small display Large ... to display on the right panel. DMI browser Click to the illustrations below. This browser displays various desktop and system information. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the available information. 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Monitoring sensor alert The ...
Click an item from the left panel to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. Small display Large ... to display on the right panel. DMI browser Click to the illustrations below. This browser displays various desktop and system information. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the available information. 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Monitoring sensor alert The ...