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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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... (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 - EAX® Advanced™ HD 4.0 - Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology...
... (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 - EAX® Advanced™ HD 4.0 - Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology...
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... 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 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 is also for ROG connect) ROG Connect GameFirst Extreme Tweaker Power Design - 8+2 phase CPU power design CPU Level Up MemOK! Crosshair IV Formula...
... 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 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 is also for ROG connect) ROG Connect GameFirst Extreme Tweaker Power Design - 8+2 phase CPU power design CPU Level Up MemOK! Crosshair IV Formula...
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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 ... 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 24...
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 ... 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 24...
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...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 1 x CrossFire Cable 1 x 2-in-1 SATA 6.0Gb/s signal cables 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 3Gb/s signal cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) User Manual Cable ties User Guide 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit ROG Support DVD 1 x ... features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above table are for buying an ROG Crosshair IV Formula motherboard! ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-1 1.1 Welcome!
...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 1 x CrossFire Cable 1 x 2-in-1 SATA 6.0Gb/s signal cables 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 3Gb/s signal cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) User Manual Cable ties User Guide 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit ROG Support DVD 1 x ... features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above table are for buying an ROG Crosshair IV Formula motherboard! ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-1 1.1 Welcome!
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... Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. making connection quick and accurate. 8 O.C. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-7 ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your BIOS in the CMOS or a separate...OS-based flash utility. Profile that allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one complete module. Profile Freely share and distribute...
... Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. making connection quick and accurate. 8 O.C. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-7 ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your BIOS in the CMOS or a separate...OS-based flash utility. Profile that allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one complete module. Profile Freely share and distribute...
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... - • • - • • - • • • - • • • - • • • - • • ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-19 SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D(ECC) 9 SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D 9 SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E - SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E - Voltage 1.65 1.5-1.6 1.5 1.5 1.35 1.5-1.6 1.5-1.6 1.5 1.3 1.5 - SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D(ECC) 9 SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCH9 9 -...CH9 SAMSUNG M378B5273BH1-CH9 Super Talent W1333UX2G8(XMP) Asint SLY3128M8-EDJE ASUS N/A ATP AQ28M64A8BJH9S ATP AQ28M72D8BJH9S ATP AQ56M64B8BJH9S ATP AQ56M72E8BJH9S BUFFALO FSX1333D3G...
... - • • - • • - • • • - • • • - • • • - • • ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-19 SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D(ECC) 9 SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D 9 SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E - SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E - Voltage 1.65 1.5-1.6 1.5 1.5 1.35 1.5-1.6 1.5-1.6 1.5 1.3 1.5 - SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D(ECC) 9 SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCH9 9 -...CH9 SAMSUNG M378B5273BH1-CH9 Super Talent W1333UX2G8(XMP) Asint SLY3128M8-EDJE ASUS N/A ATP AQ28M64A8BJH9S ATP AQ28M72D8BJH9S ATP AQ56M64B8BJH9S ATP AQ56M72E8BJH9S BUFFALO FSX1333D3G...
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...as two pairs of AMD CPU can support up to DDR3 1600 and higher frequency DIMMs. Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-21 Asint Elixir Qimonda DDRIII1208-AE N2CB1G80CN-BE IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F Timing - Voltage - SLZ3128M8-EAE M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-BE M2Y2G64CB8HC5N-BE M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-BE 3DU3191A-...10 Size SS/ DS 2GB DS 2GB DS 2GB DS 2GB DS 1GB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Crosshair IV Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability (continued) Vendor Asint Elixir Elixir Elixir WINTEC Part No.
...as two pairs of AMD CPU can support up to DDR3 1600 and higher frequency DIMMs. Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-21 Asint Elixir Qimonda DDRIII1208-AE N2CB1G80CN-BE IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F Timing - Voltage - SLZ3128M8-EAE M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-BE M2Y2G64CB8HC5N-BE M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-BE 3DU3191A-...10 Size SS/ DS 2GB DS 2GB DS 2GB DS 2GB DS 1GB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Crosshair IV Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability (continued) Vendor Asint Elixir Elixir Elixir WINTEC Part No.
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... opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. 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. 2. These...
... opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. 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. 2. These...
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OC Station connector (8-pin OC_STATION) This connector is for ASUS OC Station connection only. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the ... Station and the other end to this connector and USB13 on the motherboard to enjoy easier overclocking. Connect one end of the system chassis. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-37 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). The S/PDIF module is purchased separately...
OC Station connector (8-pin OC_STATION) This connector is for ASUS OC Station connection only. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the ... Station and the other end to this connector and USB13 on the motherboard to enjoy easier overclocking. Connect one end of the system chassis. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-37 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). The S/PDIF module is purchased separately...
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... Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. This utility is a utility that comes with the... the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-1
... Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. This utility is a utility that comes with the... the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-1
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... utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 4. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. ... utility to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. C4F ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To...
... utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 4. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. ... utility to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. C4F ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To...
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...-On Self Tests (POST). Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 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: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/... [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 2. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Before you to update the BIOS...
...-On Self Tests (POST). Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 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: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/... [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 2. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Before you to update the BIOS...
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... boot failure! 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to recover BIOS setting. Turn on the ASUS official website. The system requires you 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. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-5 If you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it to load default BIOS...
... boot failure! 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to recover BIOS setting. Turn on the ASUS official website. The system requires you 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. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-5 If you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it to load default BIOS...
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... : 3100MHz uCode Patch Level : 0x1000B6 Disabled Enabled Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet ASUS Core Unlocker C1E Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration...
... : 3100MHz uCode Patch Level : 0x1000B6 Disabled Enabled Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet ASUS Core Unlocker C1E Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration...
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...The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. 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... computing power of Address bit] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Always] [Disabled] 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to display the sub-menu.
...The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. 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... computing power of Address bit] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Always] [Disabled] 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to display the sub-menu.
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... display mode for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the system displays the message "Press DEL to be pressed when error occurs. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-37 Quick Boot [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Quick Boot function. [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items.... [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], BIOS skips some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to use the ASUS MyLogo3™ feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to boot the system.
... display mode for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the system displays the message "Press DEL to be pressed when error occurs. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-37 Quick Boot [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Quick Boot function. [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items.... [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], BIOS skips some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to use the ASUS MyLogo3™ feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to boot the system.
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... [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. When you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. This utility supports 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) ←→...
... [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. When you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. This utility supports 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) ←→...
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... PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-41 Profile 3 Status O.C. Profile [Default-Profile] [Uninstalled] [Blank] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item F1 General Help F10 ... the Save to run the utility. PROFILE Configuration O.C. Profile 2 Status O.C. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to the BIOS Flash. 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to save and load CMOS. Load From: Start O.C. Profile 4 Status O.C. Press to run the utility ...
... PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-41 Profile 3 Status O.C. Profile [Default-Profile] [Uninstalled] [Blank] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item F1 General Help F10 ... the Save to run the utility. PROFILE Configuration O.C. Profile 2 Status O.C. Add Your CMOS Profile Allows you to the BIOS Flash. 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to save and load CMOS. Load From: Start O.C. Profile 4 Status O.C. Press to run the utility ...
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... icon to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to use the devices. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support DVD to display DVD/ motherboard... package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that the motherboard supports. The Make Disk menu contains items to display the ASUS contact information. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. •...
... icon to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to use the devices. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support DVD to display DVD/ motherboard... package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that the motherboard supports. The Make Disk menu contains items to display the ASUS contact information. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. •...