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We recommend using a maximum of 3 GB system memory if you are 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... only. Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking (continued on the next page) 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 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port at x16 / x8 / x8 mode) 1 x PCIe...
We recommend using a maximum of 3 GB system memory if you are 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... only. Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking (continued on the next page) 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 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port at x16 / x8 / x8 mode) 1 x PCIe...
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Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with AMD®'s latest AM3 and multi-core CPUs to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory ...mercy rules are only for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. ATI CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with the ASUS vision of Gamers. We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovating ideas, and we excel in the Republic of creating environment...
Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with AMD®'s latest AM3 and multi-core CPUs to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory ...mercy rules are only for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. ATI CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with the ASUS vision of Gamers. We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovating ideas, and we excel in the Republic of creating environment...
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.... USB connectors (10-3 pin USB7; 10-1 pin USB89; Reset switch 14. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 18. AMD® AM3 Socket 3. Go Button 6. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 9. USB1011) 12. Power-on switch 15. Turbo Key II switch 17. Digital ...connectors. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin PWR_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3; 4-pin OPT_FAN1-3) 4. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. OC Station connector (8-pin OC_STATION) 13. Core Unlocker switch 16.
.... USB connectors (10-3 pin USB7; 10-1 pin USB89; Reset switch 14. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 18. AMD® AM3 Socket 3. Go Button 6. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 9. USB1011) 12. Power-on switch 15. Turbo Key II switch 17. Digital ...connectors. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin PWR_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3; 4-pin OPT_FAN1-3) 4. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. OC Station connector (8-pin OC_STATION) 13. Core Unlocker switch 16.
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...socket to a 90˚ angle. Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Socket lever ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-9 Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to a 90˚ angle. ...The CPU fits in completely. Ensure you use a CPU designed for AMD socket AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron&#...
...socket to a 90˚ angle. Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Socket lever ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-9 Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to a 90˚ angle. ...The CPU fits in completely. Ensure you use a CPU designed for AMD socket AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron&#...
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...base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-11 If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing ...a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD socket AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series processors requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to the CPU ...
...base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-11 If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing ...a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD socket AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series processors requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to the CPU ...
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... a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-15 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the red slots for the dual-channel configuration. For more efficient memory cooling... adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install the memory modules from the same vendor. • AMD AM3 100 and 200 series CPU support up to DDR3 1600 and higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to different CPU margins, not all of the ...
... a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-15 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the red slots for the dual-channel configuration. For more efficient memory cooling... adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install the memory modules from the same vendor. • AMD AM3 100 and 200 series CPU support up to DDR3 1600 and higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to different CPU margins, not all of the ...
