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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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... Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may have to perform when installing system components....How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ graphics...
... Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may have to perform when installing system components....How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ graphics...
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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 CPU / 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: - xiv Drivers and applications * ASUS PC Probe II * ASUS Update * ASUS AI Suite * AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) * Sound Blaster X-Fi Utility ...
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 CPU / 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: - xiv Drivers and applications * ASUS PC Probe II * ASUS Update * ASUS AI Suite * AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) * Sound Blaster X-Fi Utility ...
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...settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering the OS. Profile that allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-...accurate. 8 O.C. The BIOS settings can update your favorite settings. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-7 With better electric...
...settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering the OS. Profile that allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-...accurate. 8 O.C. The BIOS settings can update your favorite settings. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-7 With better electric...
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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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...® environment. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-1 The ASUS Update utility allows you 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. Refer to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive...
...® environment. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-1 The ASUS Update utility allows you 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. Refer to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive...
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Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3.
Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3.
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... > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 5. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to C4F.ROM complete the update process. C4F ROG Crosshair IV Formula...
... > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 5. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to C4F.ROM complete the update process. C4F ROG Crosshair IV Formula...
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.... 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to prevent system boot failure! When found . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: Crosshair IV Formula VER...
.... 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to prevent system boot failure! When found . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: Crosshair IV Formula VER...
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... want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Turn on again. 5. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-5 The utility automatically checks...
... want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Turn on again. 5. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-5 The utility automatically checks...
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...lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it as easy to use the Setup program, you can update using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to use as possible. Even if you are not prompted to ensure ...your system using this program. You can recognize these changes and record them in section 3.1 Managing and updating your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you to reconfigure your system, or ...
...lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it as easy to use the Setup program, you can update using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to use as possible. Even if you are not prompted to ensure ...your system using this program. You can recognize these changes and record them in section 3.1 Managing and updating your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you to reconfigure your system, or ...
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...ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-21 Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices ...BIOS automatically detects. 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...
...ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-21 Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices ...BIOS automatically detects. 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...
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...you to display the sub-menu. 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 DRAM Controller Configuration Channel ...this function. ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to get the full computing power of Address bit] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Always] [Disabled] 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the microcode updation. [Disabled]...
...you to display the sub-menu. 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 DRAM Controller Configuration Channel ...this function. ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to get the full computing power of Address bit] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Always] [Disabled] 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the microcode updation. [Disabled]...
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When you to select and update BIOS. For more details, refer to display the sub-menu. Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. This utility supports 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) ←...1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run the utility 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:...
When you to select and update BIOS. For more details, refer to display the sub-menu. Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. This utility supports 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) ←...1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run the utility 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:...
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...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: NB...; Select Item +- Scroll down or reset the system while 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 ...
...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: NB...; Select Item +- Scroll down or reset the system while 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 ...
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... Connect You can use this software to adjust network flow speed between different applications. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-3 AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) Installs AMD OverDrive utility. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS ROG GameFirst You can use this software to control the performance of machine remotely, and...
... Connect You can use this software to adjust network flow speed between different applications. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-3 AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) Installs AMD OverDrive utility. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS ROG GameFirst You can use this software to control the performance of machine remotely, and...
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...Before using the ASUS MyLogo3™, use the ASUS Update utility to make a copy of the applications in GIF file formats. To launch the ASUS MyLogo3 1. Check the option Launch MyLogo to section 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ ...Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. View the online help or readme file that will conveniently guide you wish to use as your own boot logo image in the support DVD have wizards that came with the software application for details. 2. ROG Crosshair IV...
...Before using the ASUS MyLogo3™, use the ASUS Update utility to make a copy of the applications in GIF file formats. To launch the ASUS MyLogo3 1. Check the option Launch MyLogo to section 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ ...Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. View the online help or readme file that will conveniently guide you wish to use as your own boot logo image in the support DVD have wizards that came with the software application for details. 2. ROG Crosshair IV...
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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. 7.