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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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... 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.2.4 Menu items 3-8 3.2.5 Submenu items 3-8 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-8 3.2.9 General help 3-8 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-9 3.3.1 CPU Level Up 3-9 3.3.2 OC Tuner Utility 3-10 3.3.3 Ai Overclock Tuner 3-10 3.3.4 CPU Ratio 3-11 3.3.5 DRAM Frequency 3-11 3.3.6 CPU/NB Frequency 3-11 iv
... 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.2.4 Menu items 3-8 3.2.5 Submenu items 3-8 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-8 3.2.9 General help 3-8 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-9 3.3.1 CPU Level Up 3-9 3.3.2 OC Tuner Utility 3-10 3.3.3 Ai Overclock Tuner 3-10 3.3.4 CPU Ratio 3-11 3.3.5 DRAM Frequency 3-11 3.3.6 CPU/NB Frequency 3-11 iv
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4.3.8 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO......... 4-23 4.3.9 ROG Connect 4-26 4.4 RAID configurations 4-28 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-28 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-29 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-...
4.3.8 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO......... 4-23 4.3.9 ROG Connect 4-26 4.4 RAID configurations 4-28 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-28 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-29 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-...
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iROG Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools - ASUS TurboV EVO - 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 Keyboard port(purple) 1 x External ...Connect GameFirst Extreme Tweaker Power Design - 8+2 phase CPU power design CPU Level Up MemOK! Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports 2 x 1394a ports (1 port at back I/O,...
iROG Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools - ASUS TurboV EVO - 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 Keyboard port(purple) 1 x External ...Connect GameFirst Extreme Tweaker Power Design - 8+2 phase CPU power design CPU Level Up MemOK! Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports 2 x 1394a ports (1 port at back I/O,...
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... processors support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the ASUS vision of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. This motherboard also supports... 890FX Chipset is optimized with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers. We...
... processors support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the ASUS vision of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. This motherboard also supports... 890FX Chipset is optimized with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers. We...
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... is able to determine failsafe settings that provides faster data transfer rate and more , MemOK! ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-3 USB 3.0 support 10X Faster Data Rates! SATA 6Gb/s support Experience the future of current bus systems. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features MemOK! Worry no time. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of...
... is able to determine failsafe settings that provides faster data transfer rate and more , MemOK! ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-3 USB 3.0 support 10X Faster Data Rates! SATA 6Gb/s support Experience the future of current bus systems. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features MemOK! Worry no time. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of...
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...you could have a more expansive CPU? See the new CPU speed and enjoy the performance instantly! ProbeIt Get all hands-on with hardware-based overclocking ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in the form of 7 sets of your CPU at a... you need to be processed at no additional cost with ROG's CPU Level Up! Simply pick the processor you to get fragged less. Overclocking is a special IC which enables several ROG highlighted functions that give you full disposal of traffic according to your notebook, as well as this...
...you could have a more expansive CPU? See the new CPU speed and enjoy the performance instantly! ProbeIt Get all hands-on with hardware-based overclocking ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in the form of 7 sets of your CPU at a... you need to be processed at no additional cost with ROG's CPU Level Up! Simply pick the processor you to get fragged less. Overclocking is a special IC which enables several ROG highlighted functions that give you full disposal of traffic according to your notebook, as well as this...
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...coded fashion. Acting as the "red zone" of ROG. The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for overclockers. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.3 ROG unique features SupremeFX X-Fi features Listen with absolute ... environment during overclocking. SupremeFX X-Fi features unique audio innovations for the CPU is critical during game play. It can also be used to optimal performance. The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-5 Extreme...
...coded fashion. Acting as the "red zone" of ROG. The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for overclockers. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.3 ROG unique features SupremeFX X-Fi features Listen with absolute ... environment during overclocking. SupremeFX X-Fi features unique audio innovations for the CPU is critical during game play. It can also be used to optimal performance. The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-5 Extreme...
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... beginners. record. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Onboard Switches No more options to advanced overclockers to unleash extra processing capabilities. ASUS Core Unlocker Intelligently Unlocks True Core Performance ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD CPU-with just one touch; processor... satisfies every level of a button. ASUS TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. while TurboV offers more shorting pins or moving jumpers With an easy press during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the...
... beginners. record. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Onboard Switches No more options to advanced overclockers to unleash extra processing capabilities. ASUS Core Unlocker Intelligently Unlocks True Core Performance ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD CPU-with just one touch; processor... satisfies every level of a button. ASUS TurboV EVO The ultimate O.C. while TurboV offers more shorting pins or moving jumpers With an easy press during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the...
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... update your BIOS in a few clicks without the usual "fingers"- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-7 With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using a USB...
... update your BIOS in a few clicks without the usual "fingers"- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-7 With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using a USB...
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... POST. Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! When you press the power-on switch. GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile for temporary overclocking when in OS. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5.
... POST. Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! When you press the power-on switch. GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile for temporary overclocking when in OS. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5.
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... install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The...Crosshair IV Formula 2-15 To operate at the vendormarked or at a higher frequency, see section 3.5 Advanced menu for the OS can be about 3GB or less. The system maps the total size of the following: - For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the lower-sized channel for better overclocking...
... install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The...Crosshair IV Formula 2-15 To operate at the vendormarked or at a higher frequency, see section 3.5 Advanced menu for the OS can be about 3GB or less. The system maps the total size of the following: - For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the lower-sized channel for better overclocking...
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... (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This jumper allows you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to CPU overclocking. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. With the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature, shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re...
... (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This jumper allows you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to CPU overclocking. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. With the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature, shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re...
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... for LAN port and audio port definitions. • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 6. Clear CMOS switch...
... for LAN port and audio port definitions. • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 6. Clear CMOS switch...
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... to the GP connector on the OC Station and the other end to this connector, then install the module to enjoy easier overclocking. The S/PDIF module is for ASUS OC Station connection only. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-37 Connect one end of the system chassis. 8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 9.
... to the GP connector on the OC Station and the other end to this connector, then install the module to enjoy easier overclocking. The S/PDIF module is for ASUS OC Station connection only. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-37 Connect one end of the system chassis. 8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 9.
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ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-41 2.8.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to reboot the system. Reset switch Press the reset switch to fine-tune performance when working on switch to enhance system performance. 1. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to wake/power up the system. 2. Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system.
ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-41 2.8.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to reboot the system. Reset switch Press the reset switch to fine-tune performance when working on switch to enhance system performance. 1. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to wake/power up the system. 2. Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system.
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3. or press it to enable MemOK! GO button Press the GO button before POST to quickly load the preset profile for temporary overclocking when in OS. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information
3. or press it to enable MemOK! GO button Press the GO button before POST to quickly load the preset profile for temporary overclocking when in OS. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...switch allows you to auto-tune your CPU to Enable under the OS environment, the Turbo Key II function will use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the Turbo Key II switch. • If you change the switch setting to enhance the ... use the last setting you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS setup program, and enable the Turbo Key II function at the same time. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-43 4. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system ...
...switch allows you to auto-tune your CPU to Enable under the OS environment, the Turbo Key II function will use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the Turbo Key II switch. • If you change the switch setting to enhance the ... use the last setting you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS setup program, and enable the Turbo Key II function at the same time. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-43 4. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system ...
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ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-45 Refer to the motherboard as shown The photos above are for reference only, the actual motherboard layout and measure points location may connect the ... around on the complicated motherboard layout, the clearly marked area gives you easier access to the measure points when a multitester is employed for your busy overclocking work. 2.8.6 ProbeIt The ROG ProbeIt feature provides a nice touch for more accurate measurements during your convenient and accurate OC settings.
ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-45 Refer to the motherboard as shown The photos above are for reference only, the actual motherboard layout and measure points location may connect the ... around on the complicated motherboard layout, the clearly marked area gives you easier access to the measure points when a multitester is employed for your busy overclocking work. 2.8.6 ProbeIt The ROG ProbeIt feature provides a nice touch for more accurate measurements during your convenient and accurate OC settings.
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... 3.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management...menu. Use the navigation keys to select a field. 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [11:10:25] System Date [Tue 03/02/2010] Language [English...
... 3.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management...menu. Use the navigation keys to select a field. 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [11:10:25] System Date [Tue 03/02/2010] Language [English...