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... 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 Unit (CPU 2-9 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-9 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 2-11 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.4.1 Overview 2-14 2.4.2 Memory configurations 2-15 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 2-22 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 2-22 2.5 Expansion...
... 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 Unit (CPU 2-9 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-9 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 2-11 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.4.1 Overview 2-14 2.4.2 Memory configurations 2-15 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 2-22 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 2-22 2.5 Expansion...
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... everything. In the Republic of the best. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking .... If your character matches our trait, then join the elite club, make your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with AMD®'s latest AM3...8482; 3.0 based system bus. We believe in competitions. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to get ...
... everything. In the Republic of the best. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking .... If your character matches our trait, then join the elite club, make your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with AMD®'s latest AM3...8482; 3.0 based system bus. We believe in competitions. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to get ...
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: Install one memory module in any slot as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Two DIMMs (... operation): 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation.
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: Install one memory module in any slot as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Two DIMMs (... operation): 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation.
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... frequency is then mapped for single-channel operation. • We recommend that you obtain memory modules from the red slots for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more on its SPD. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-15 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs...
... frequency is then mapped for single-channel operation. • We recommend that you obtain memory modules from the red slots for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more on its SPD. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-15 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs...
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... CPU margins, not all of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • - - • • - - • • - - • • • 7 - • • Due to DDR3 1600 and higher frequency DIMMs. Side(s): SS - ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-21 Asint Elixir Qimonda DDRIII1208-AE...
... CPU margins, not all of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • - - • • - - • • - - • • • 7 - • • Due to DDR3 1600 and higher frequency DIMMs. Side(s): SS - ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-21 Asint Elixir Qimonda DDRIII1208-AE...
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...memory modules you install on CPU types. The default values of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Press ENTER to start tuning. (takes about 5 mins) ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to the selected CPU level. • The configuration... OC tuner automatically overclocks CPU and DRAM frequency and voltage. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-9 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the ...
...memory modules you install on CPU types. The default values of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Press ENTER to start tuning. (takes about 5 mins) ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to the selected CPU level. • The configuration... OC tuner automatically overclocks CPU and DRAM frequency and voltage. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-9 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the ...
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...] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to change the advanced chipset settings. C1E Support [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. 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 Interleaving MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID Memory Hole Remapping DCT...
...] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to change the advanced chipset settings. C1E Support [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. 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 Interleaving MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID Memory Hole Remapping DCT...
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... ECC mode dynamically sets the DRAM scrub rate so all the subitems manually. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Mode [Channel] This item appears only when...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Always] Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables the DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Channel] [Chip Select] ECC Configuration Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Advanced ECC Configuration...
... ECC mode dynamically sets the DRAM scrub rate so all the subitems manually. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Mode [Channel] This item appears only when...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Always] Configuration options: [Auto] [Always] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables the DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Channel] [Chip Select] ECC Configuration Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Advanced ECC Configuration...
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... DRAM ECC Enable [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the DRAM ECC that allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [PCI-E] [PCI] 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup This item allows the cache RAM to be corrected ...DRAM ECC errors immediately when they occur. [Disabled] Disables this function. 4-Bit ECC Mode [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables ECC chip kill feature. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us...
... DRAM ECC Enable [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the DRAM ECC that allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [PCI-E] [PCI] 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup This item allows the cache RAM to be corrected ...DRAM ECC errors immediately when they occur. [Disabled] Disables this function. 4-Bit ECC Mode [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables ECC chip kill feature. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us...
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...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 when pressing the Go Button. • This function supports devices such...3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 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...
...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 when pressing the Go Button. • This function supports devices such...3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 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...
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...the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. 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 When a system sensor detects ...
...the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. 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 When a system sensor detects ...
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... shows both used (blue) and the available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to customize sensor alerts, or change the temperature scale. The Preference tab allows you to activate the sensors or to adjust ... two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical...
... shows both used (blue) and the available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to customize sensor alerts, or change the temperature scale. The Preference tab allows you to activate the sensors or to adjust ... two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical...