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...and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of these licenses are used only for free by ASUS; Copies of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME... WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. The source code will be distributed WITHOUT ANY ...
...and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of these licenses are used only for free by ASUS; Copies of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME... WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. The source code will be distributed WITHOUT ANY ...
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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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... ALchemy - Supports 1 x S/PDIF out header - X-Fi Crystalizer™ - We recommend using a Windows® 32-bit OS. ** R efer 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 - Marvell®...only be set as a boot disk. EAX® Advanced™ HD 4.0 - Supports Blu-ray audio layer content protection - Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio xii AMD® Socket AM3; Supports ...
... ALchemy - Supports 1 x S/PDIF out header - X-Fi Crystalizer™ - We recommend using a Windows® 32-bit OS. ** R efer 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 - Marvell®...only be set as a boot disk. EAX® Advanced™ HD 4.0 - Supports Blu-ray audio layer content protection - Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio xii AMD® Socket AM3; Supports ...
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...Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools - ASUS TurboV EVO - O.C Profile Overclocking Protection - Voltiminder LED - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) Turbo Key II Core Unlocker ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 3 AMD® OverDrive Support* ASUS TurboV EVO 1 x PS/2...also for ROG connect) ROG Connect GameFirst Extreme Tweaker Power Design - 8+2 phase CPU power design CPU Level Up MemOK! COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - EX) - Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking ...
...Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools - ASUS TurboV EVO - O.C Profile Overclocking Protection - Voltiminder LED - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) Turbo Key II Core Unlocker ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 3 AMD® OverDrive Support* ASUS TurboV EVO 1 x PS/2...also for ROG connect) ROG Connect GameFirst Extreme Tweaker Power Design - 8+2 phase CPU power design CPU Level Up MemOK! COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - EX) - Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking ...
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xiv 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 24.5cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Software Form Factor 3 x USB 2.0 connectors supports...
xiv 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 24.5cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Software Form Factor 3 x USB 2.0 connectors supports...
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... features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in -1) • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-1 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 ROG Connect cable...
... features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in -1) • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-1 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 ROG Connect cable...
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... of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has four PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with PCI specifications. Refer to get better performance. • We recommend that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-25
... of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has four PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with PCI specifications. Refer to get better performance. • We recommend that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-25
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... for Serial ATA optical disk drives. 3. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-33 Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot...
... for Serial ATA optical disk drives. 3. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-33 Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot...
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... that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 600 W. • Do not forget to fit these ...pin EATX12 V power plug; 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 use a power supply ...
... that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 600 W. • Do not forget to fit these ...pin EATX12 V power plug; 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 use a power supply ...
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...American Megatrends, Inc. Use [+] or [-] to display a list of options. 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 do ...is a brief description of the field opposite the item. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to select a field. 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 Use...
...American Megatrends, Inc. Use [+] or [-] to display a list of options. 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 do ...is a brief description of the field opposite the item. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to select a field. 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 Use...
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These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. [ARMD] Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable.... [Auto] [Disabled] Select [Auto] 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...] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Select the type of the appropriate device type. [CDROM] Select this function. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-17 These items show [Auto] if no device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive....
These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. [ARMD] Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable.... [Auto] [Disabled] Select [Auto] 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...] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Select the type of the appropriate device type. [CDROM] Select this function. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-17 These items show [Auto] if no device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive....
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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. 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
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... 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 Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/STR resume. 3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the system adds additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. 3-30 Chapter...
... 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 Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/STR resume. 3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the system adds additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. 3-30 Chapter...
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... Net 2 Pair Status Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Tools Length Check Marvell LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Load Default Settings Allows you to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker Menu for details. Frequency Controller; CPU Ratio; VDDR Voltage; Save Above Settings Allows you to adjust the values for specific items as a Go Button... cable [Disabled] Check Marvell LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during POST. NB 1.8V Voltage; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-43 CPU/NB Voltage; CPU Voltage;
... Net 2 Pair Status Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Tools Length Check Marvell LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Load Default Settings Allows you to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker Menu for details. Frequency Controller; CPU Ratio; VDDR Voltage; Save Above Settings Allows you to adjust the values for specific items as a Go Button... cable [Disabled] Check Marvell LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during POST. NB 1.8V Voltage; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-43 CPU/NB Voltage; CPU Voltage;
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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. 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. Click an icon to display the ASUS contact 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. 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. Click an icon to display the ASUS contact 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 specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart E, Intentional... Position : CEO Name : Jerry Shen Declaration Date: Mar. 09, 2010 Year to the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : CROSSHAIR IV FORMULA conform with part 15 of the FCC Rules. No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. Phone/Fax No: (510...
Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart E, Intentional... Position : CEO Name : Jerry Shen Declaration Date: Mar. 09, 2010 Year to the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : CROSSHAIR IV FORMULA conform with part 15 of the FCC Rules. No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. Phone/Fax No: (510...