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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 ...Utility 4-30 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-33 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-33 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-33 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 4-34 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-34 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology...
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 ...Utility 4-30 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-33 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-33 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-33 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 4-34 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-34 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology...
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... memory Dual channel memory architecture * When you install a total memory 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...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; We recommend using a maximum of 4 GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only...
... memory Dual channel memory architecture * When you install a total memory 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...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; We recommend using a maximum of 4 GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only...
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... capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en... on 32-bit Windows OS, when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to different CPU margins, not all of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size of AMD CPU can be about 3GB or less. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-15
... capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en... on 32-bit Windows OS, when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to different CPU margins, not all of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size of AMD CPU can be about 3GB or less. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-15
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... ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to IDE mode... 1-6) These connectors are set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set to [RAID]. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using these connectors. These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard...
... ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to IDE mode... 1-6) These connectors are set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set to [RAID]. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using these connectors. These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard...
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...mode regardless of the BIOS setting. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-47 Refer to shut down . 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for details. If you are using Windows® Vista™ / Windows® 7™: 1. The power ...supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the...
...mode regardless of the BIOS setting. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-47 Refer to shut down . 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for details. If you are using Windows® Vista™ / Windows® 7™: 1. The power ...supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the...
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...the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-1 ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ...utility: Restores the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash drive in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows...
...the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-1 ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ...utility: Restores the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash drive in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows...
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click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. C4F ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through ...the Internet. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. The ASUS Update main window...
... utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. C4F ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through ...the Internet. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. The ASUS Update main window...
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... is a brief description of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Scroll bar Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. To display the submenu, select the item and press . 3.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show...to display a list of the field opposite the item. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Main Advanced Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniasbalbelde]d APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Use [...
... is a brief description of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Scroll bar Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. To display the submenu, select the item and press . 3.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show...to display a list of the field opposite the item. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Main Advanced Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniasbalbelde]d APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Use [...
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... environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that you install the optical drive to the SATA connectors 5/6 and set them to [AHCI], the information of commands. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-19 SATA Port5-Port6 [IDE] Setting...] Disables the onboard channel SATA port. SATA Port1-Port4 [IDE] Allows you to set the OnChip SATA Channel item to [Enabled]. Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Storage Configuration OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] SATA Port1 - Select an item then press if you want to internally optimize ...
... environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to install the AHCI driver, so that you install the optical drive to the SATA connectors 5/6 and set them to [AHCI], the information of commands. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-19 SATA Port5-Port6 [IDE] Setting...] Disables the onboard channel SATA port. SATA Port1-Port4 [IDE] Allows you to set the OnChip SATA Channel item to [Enabled]. Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Storage Configuration OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] SATA Port1 - Select an item then press if you want to internally optimize ...
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...Defaults This option allows you selected are finished making your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you press , a confirmation window appears. Load Setup Defaults ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to discard any changes and load the previously ...Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for the BIOS items, and save your changes to the BIOS items. Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Exit system setup after...
...Defaults This option allows you selected are finished making your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you press , a confirmation window appears. Load Setup Defaults ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to discard any changes and load the previously ...Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for the BIOS items, and save your changes to the BIOS items. Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Exit system setup after...
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...the 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. Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click the Contact tab to create the RAID... DVD Place the support DVD to avail all motherboard features. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-1
...the 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. Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click the Contact tab to create the RAID... DVD Place the support DVD to avail all motherboard features. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-1
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...This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltage, and alerts you of each item immediately. ASUS ROG GameFirst You can use this software to control the performance of machine remotely, and to monitor its variation of any... detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Adobe Reader 9 Installs the Adobe® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-3 AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) Installs AMD OverDrive utility. 4.2.3 Utilities menu...
...This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltage, and alerts you of each item immediately. ASUS ROG GameFirst You can use this software to control the performance of machine remotely, and to monitor its variation of any... detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Adobe Reader 9 Installs the Adobe® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-3 AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) Installs AMD OverDrive utility. 4.2.3 Utilities menu...
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...™ utility lets you through the installation. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for details. 2. Refer to replace system boot logo ... own boot logo image in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you customize the boot logo. To launch the ASUS MyLogo3 1. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-7 See section 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility. • Ensure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power...
...™ utility lets you through the installation. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for details. 2. Refer to replace system boot logo ... own boot logo image in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you customize the boot logo. To launch the ASUS MyLogo3 1. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-7 See section 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility. • Ensure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power...
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When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. 7. When the logo images appear on it. 8.
When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. 7. When the logo images appear on it. 8.
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...healthy operating condition. Place the support DVD to close the Preference panel ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-13 To launch the PC Probe II from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. If Autorun is a utility that your computer is software-... and alerts you of your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Launching PC Probe II You can close or restore the application...
...healthy operating condition. Place the support DVD to close the Preference panel ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-13 To launch the PC Probe II from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. If Autorun is a utility that your computer is software-... and alerts you of your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Launching PC Probe II You can close or restore the application...
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...deactivate. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. When ...for details. 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 ...
...deactivate. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. When ...for details. 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 ...
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... monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. If you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. The...To change the position of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. When you want to decrease value ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-15 You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). Click to increase value ...
... monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. If you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. The...To change the position of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. When you want to decrease value ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-15 You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). Click to increase value ...
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... available information. 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower...
... available information. 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower...