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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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... 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 - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking (continued on the next page) X-Fi Crystalizer™ - Crosshair IV Formula specifications ...summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio xii AMD® Socket AM3;
... 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 - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking (continued on the next page) X-Fi Crystalizer™ - Crosshair IV Formula specifications ...summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio xii AMD® Socket AM3;
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... provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. ATI CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to get high quality images. If your character matches our trait, then ...down screen resolution to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of Gamers. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. It is designed to support ...
... provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. ATI CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to get high quality images. If your character matches our trait, then ...down screen resolution to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of Gamers. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. It is designed to support ...
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...concerns when it comes to determine failsafe settings that provides faster data transfer rate and more , MemOK! ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-3 Any memory is the fastest memory booting solution today. Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for double speed and bandwidth ...! Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up and running in no more bandwidth to patch memory issues and get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of storage! Built to 6Gb/s data transfer rates. DDR3...
...concerns when it comes to determine failsafe settings that provides faster data transfer rate and more , MemOK! ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-3 Any memory is the fastest memory booting solution today. Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for double speed and bandwidth ...! Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up and running in no more bandwidth to patch memory issues and get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of storage! Built to 6Gb/s data transfer rates. DDR3...
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... used to offer games exceptional game sound with absolute HD Play in 3D environment during overclocking. Maintaining ample voltage support for CPU, NB, SB, and Memory in a intuitive color-coded fashion. SupremeFX X-Fi features unique audio innovations for overclockers. SupremeFX X-Fi combines the technological quality design of a tachometer, the ...The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. No matter if you are looking for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are all here! ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-5
... used to offer games exceptional game sound with absolute HD Play in 3D environment during overclocking. Maintaining ample voltage support for CPU, NB, SB, and Memory in a intuitive color-coded fashion. SupremeFX X-Fi features unique audio innovations for overclockers. SupremeFX X-Fi combines the technological quality design of a tachometer, the ...The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. No matter if you are looking for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are all here! ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-5
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-23 2.6 Jumper 2-26 2.7 I/O shield Installation 2-27 2.8 Connectors 2-28 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-46 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-47 ROG Crosshair IV Formula
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-23 2.6 Jumper 2-26 2.7 I/O shield Installation 2-27 2.8 Connectors 2-28 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-46 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-47 ROG Crosshair IV Formula
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...-1.94775 1.60325-1.84175 1.45750-1.69600 1.40000-1.65000 Crazy (red) 1.85000-2.00000 1.96100-3.00775 1.85500-2.00075 1.70925-1.80200 1.66250-2.00000 3. Memory LED Refer to the illustration on the next page for power status. Northbridge/Southbridge LEDs The northbridge and southbridge LEDs each have two different voltage...display in BIOS. There are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge. The southbridge LED shows either the NB Voltage or the NB 1.8 Voltage. Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes...
...-1.94775 1.60325-1.84175 1.45750-1.69600 1.40000-1.65000 Crazy (red) 1.85000-2.00000 1.96100-3.00775 1.85500-2.00075 1.70925-1.80200 1.66250-2.00000 3. Memory LED Refer to the illustration on the next page for power status. Northbridge/Southbridge LEDs The northbridge and southbridge LEDs each have two different voltage...display in BIOS. There are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge. The southbridge LED shows either the NB Voltage or the NB 1.8 Voltage. Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes...
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... in any slot as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 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. DDR3 modules are developed for better ...
... in any slot as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 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. DDR3 modules are developed for better ...
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...slots for single-channel operation. • We recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • AMD AM3 100 and 200 series CPU support up of AMD CPU can be about 3GB or less. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-15 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel... for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more efficient...
...slots for single-channel operation. • We recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • AMD AM3 100 and 200 series CPU support up of AMD CPU can be about 3GB or less. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-15 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel... for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more efficient...
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BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-2G EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I13 Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-CG Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-CG Patriot PDC32G1333LLK Patriot PVT33G1333ELK Patriot PVS34G1333ELK Patriot PVS34G1333LLK Patriot PVT36G1333ELK Silicon ...1GB SS 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 1GB SS 2GB DS 2GB DS PATRIOT - Crosshair IV Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF...
BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-2G EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I13 Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-CG Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-CG Patriot PDC32G1333LLK Patriot PVT33G1333ELK Patriot PVS34G1333ELK Patriot PVS34G1333LLK Patriot PVT36G1333ELK Silicon ...1GB SS 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS 1GB SS 2GB DS 2GB DS PATRIOT - Crosshair IV Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF...
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...CPU margins, not all of Dual-channel memory configuration. 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. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-21 DIMM socket support (Optional) ...1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • - - • • - - • • - - • • • 7 - • • Due to DDR3 1600 and higher frequency DIMMs. Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest...
...CPU margins, not all of Dual-channel memory configuration. 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. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-21 DIMM socket support (Optional) ...1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • - - • • - - • • - - • • • 7 - • • Due to DDR3 1600 and higher frequency DIMMs. Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest...
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With the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature, shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The clr CMOS switch on the back I/O helps you clear the CMOS. • You ...
With the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature, shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The clr CMOS switch on the back I/O helps you clear the CMOS. • You ...
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... have failed a power-on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) No memory detected One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Hardware component failure 7. For systems...
... have failed a power-on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) No memory detected One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Hardware component failure 7. For systems...
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... down to display the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on the motherboard. • The CPU Level UP function support depends on the motherboard. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-9 The default values of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field... selected CPU level. • The configuration options vary depending on the CPU model you install on CPU types. Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3100MHZ Target DRAM Frequency: 1067MHZ CPU...
... down to display the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on the motherboard. • The CPU Level UP function support depends on the motherboard. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-9 The default values of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field... selected CPU level. • The configuration options vary depending on the CPU model you install on CPU types. Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3100MHZ Target DRAM Frequency: 1067MHZ CPU...
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DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your computer to transfer data to and from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables ...
DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your computer to transfer data to and from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables ...
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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 3.4.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
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... the ASUS Core Unlocker to get the full computing power of Address bit] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Always] [Disabled] 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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...
... the ASUS Core Unlocker to get the full computing power of Address bit] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Always] [Disabled] 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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...
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... the previous item and allows you to adjust all of ECC protection. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-23 ECC Mode [Disabled] Disables or sets the DRAM ECC mode that allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors. [Disabled] Disables the DRAM ECC mode. [Basic] Set to [Basic... automatically. [User] Set to [User] to set the DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Channel] [Chip Select] ECC Configuration Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Advanced ECC Configuration ECC Mode DRAM ECC Enable DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT 4-Bit ECC Mode DRAM BG Scrub Data Cache BG Scrub L2 ...
... the previous item and allows you to adjust all of ECC protection. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-23 ECC Mode [Disabled] Disables or sets the DRAM ECC mode that allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors. [Disabled] Disables the DRAM ECC mode. [Basic] Set to [Basic... automatically. [User] Set to [User] to set the DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Channel] [Chip Select] ECC Configuration Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Advanced ECC Configuration ECC Mode DRAM ECC Enable DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT 4-Bit ECC Mode DRAM BG Scrub Data Cache BG Scrub L2 ...
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... [PCI-E] Allows you set ECC Mode to [User] 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: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us...
... [PCI-E] Allows you set ECC Mode to [User] 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: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us...
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...disk with single partition only. • DO NOT shut down to set and save system parameters, which will be loaded when pressing the Go Button. 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:...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. 3.8.3 Go Button File This menu allows you to display the ...
...disk with single partition only. • DO NOT shut down to set and save system parameters, which will be loaded when pressing the Go Button. 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:...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. 3.8.3 Go Button File This menu allows you to display the ...