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... 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 Unit (CPU 2-9 2.3.1 Installing the...
... 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 Unit (CPU 2-9 2.3.1 Installing the...
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... ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 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
... ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 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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... the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-4 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-4 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information 4-5 4.2.7 Other information 4-5 4.3 Software information 4-7 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 4-7 4.3.2 Sound Blaster X-Fi audio utility 4-9 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-13 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-19 4.3.5 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-20 4.3.6 CPU Level Up 4-21 4.3.7 ASUS EPU 4-22 vi 3.6 Power menu 3-30 3.6.1 Suspend Mode 3-30 3.6.2 Repost Video on S3...
... the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-4 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-4 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information 4-5 4.2.7 Other information 4-5 4.3 Software information 4-7 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 4-7 4.3.2 Sound Blaster X-Fi audio utility 4-9 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-13 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-19 4.3.5 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-20 4.3.6 CPU Level Up 4-21 4.3.7 ASUS EPU 4-22 vi 3.6 Power menu 3-30 3.6.1 Suspend Mode 3-30 3.6.2 Repost Video on S3...
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Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU ... JMB363 controller - 1 x SATA 3Gb/s port (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...boot disk. Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors AMD® 140W CPU Support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports 45nm CPU AMD® 890FX / SB850 Up to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, ...
Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU ... JMB363 controller - 1 x SATA 3Gb/s port (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...boot disk. Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors AMD® 140W CPU Support AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology Supports 45nm CPU AMD® 890FX / SB850 Up to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, ...
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O.C Profile Overclocking Protection - EX) - 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 SATA port 1 x LAN (RJ45...switch 1 x Clr CMOS switch (continued on the next page) xiii COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - ASUS TurboV EVO - Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports 2 x 1394a ports...
O.C Profile Overclocking Protection - EX) - 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 SATA port 1 x LAN (RJ45...switch 1 x Clr CMOS switch (continued on the next page) xiii COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - ASUS TurboV EVO - Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports 2 x 1394a ports...
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...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 24.5cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv 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 connectors: 1 x CPU / 1 x PWR / 3...
...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 24.5cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv 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 connectors: 1 x CPU / 1 x PWR / 3...
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... you to , and the motherboard will do the rest for you could have a more expansive CPU? iROG Intelligent multiple control at hand iROG is never as easy as make on with ROG's CPU Level Up! Ever wish that you can still listen to online music, download and upload files,...Overclocking is a special IC which enables several ROG highlighted functions that manages the flow of detection points so you to your CPU at a hardware level. See the new CPU speed and enjoy the performance instantly! GameFirst The speed you full disposal of your opponents. ProbeIt Get all hands-on -the...
... you to , and the motherboard will do the rest for you could have a more expansive CPU? iROG Intelligent multiple control at hand iROG is never as easy as make on with ROG's CPU Level Up! Ever wish that you can still listen to online music, download and upload files,...Overclocking is a special IC which enables several ROG highlighted functions that manages the flow of detection points so you to your CPU at a hardware level. See the new CPU speed and enjoy the performance instantly! GameFirst The speed you full disposal of your opponents. ProbeIt Get all hands-on -the...
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... game sound with absolute quality. The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. SupremeFX X-Fi combines the technological quality design of overheating. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-5 SupremeFX X-FI delivers an excellent high definition audio experience to optimal ...on Voltage Settings In the pursuit of ROG. Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for the CPU is critical but risky. Maintaining ample voltage support for extreme CPU overclocking! It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. ...
... game sound with absolute quality. The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. SupremeFX X-Fi combines the technological quality design of overheating. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-5 SupremeFX X-FI delivers an excellent high definition audio experience to optimal ...on Voltage Settings In the pursuit of ROG. Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for the CPU is critical but risky. Maintaining ample voltage support for extreme CPU overclocking! It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. ...
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... Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for malicious program detection rates that are among the industry's highest. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS Turbo Key II Switch on the Potential, Turn up the Performance Enjoy superb performance by simply unlocking the extra cores,... Anti-Virus engine, which is based on the motherboard to achieve world O.C. ASUS Core Unlocker Intelligently Unlocks True Core Performance ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD CPU-with just one touch; Onboard Switches No more options to advanced overclockers to ...
... Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for malicious program detection rates that are among the industry's highest. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS Turbo Key II Switch on the Potential, Turn up the Performance Enjoy superb performance by simply unlocking the extra cores,... Anti-Virus engine, which is based on the motherboard to achieve world O.C. ASUS Core Unlocker Intelligently Unlocks True Core Performance ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD CPU-with just one touch; Onboard Switches No more options to advanced overclockers to ...
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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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... of the memory LED and the table below for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge. CPU LED The CPU LED has three voltage displays: CPU Voltage, VDDNB, and VDDA Voltage; CPU Voltage (default) VDD NB VDDA 2.5 Voltage Normal (green) By CPU-1.3625 By CPU-1.3625 2.20000-2.76250 High (yellow) 1.3750-1.4875 1.3750-1.4875 2.77500-3.00000...
... of the memory LED and the table below for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge. CPU LED The CPU LED has three voltage displays: CPU Voltage, VDDNB, and VDDA Voltage; CPU Voltage (default) VDD NB VDDA 2.5 Voltage Normal (green) By CPU-1.3625 By CPU-1.3625 2.20000-2.76250 High (yellow) 1.3750-1.4875 1.3750-1.4875 2.77500-3.00000...
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This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is found, the LED next to locate the root problem within seconds. 7. POST State LEDs POST State LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD) in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is solved. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-5
This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is found, the LED next to locate the root problem within seconds. 7. POST State LEDs POST State LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD) in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is solved. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-5
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.... USB connectors (10-3 pin USB7; 10-1 pin USB89; Reset switch 14. 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. JMicron® JMB363 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA_E1) [black] 8. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 9. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. AMD®...
.... USB connectors (10-3 pin USB7; 10-1 pin USB89; Reset switch 14. 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. JMicron® JMB363 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA_E1) [black] 8. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 9. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. AMD®...
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... 90˚ angle. Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90˚ angle. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Ensure that the socket lever is... the connectors on the motherboard. 2. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. The CPU fits in completely. Socket lever ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-9 Ensure you use a CPU designed for AMD socket AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series processors.
... 90˚ angle. Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90˚ angle. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Ensure that the socket lever is... the connectors on the motherboard. 2. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. The CPU fits in completely. Socket lever ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-9 Ensure you use a CPU designed for AMD socket AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series processors.
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...triangle Small triangle 5. The thermal interface material is spread in place. Apply several drops of thermal interface material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with your skin, wash it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that the... until it gets into your eyes or touches your finger. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information If it fits in an even thin layer. When the CPU is locked. 6. DO NOT eat it is toxic and inedible. To prevent contaminating the thermal interface material, DO NOT spread the thermal interface material ...
...triangle Small triangle 5. The thermal interface material is spread in place. Apply several drops of thermal interface material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with your skin, wash it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that the... until it gets into your eyes or touches your finger. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information If it fits in an even thin layer. When the CPU is locked. 6. DO NOT eat it is toxic and inedible. To prevent contaminating the thermal interface material, DO NOT spread the thermal interface material ...
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... the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-11 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Retention bracket lock Retention bracket CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention module base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the...
... the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-11 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Retention bracket lock Retention bracket CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention module base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the...
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • DO NOT forget to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-13 5. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector!
When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • DO NOT forget to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-13 5. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector!
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For more details, refer to different CPU margins, not all of the following: - ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-15 Use a maximum of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity..., we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • AMD AM3 100 and 200 series CPU support up to DDR3 1066MHz. • Due to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, see... memory from the red slots for single-channel operation. • We recommend that you do any of AMD CPU can support up of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a...
For more details, refer to different CPU margins, not all of the following: - ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-15 Use a maximum of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity..., we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • AMD AM3 100 and 200 series CPU support up to DDR3 1066MHz. • Due to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, see... memory from the red slots for single-channel operation. • We recommend that you do any of AMD CPU can support up of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a...
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... Due to DDR3 1600 and higher frequency DIMMs. Side(s): SS - Voltage - ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-21 Asint Elixir Qimonda DDRIII1208-AE N2CB1G80CN-BE IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F Timing - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Single-sided DS - Crosshair IV Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability (continued) Vendor Asint Elixir Elixir ...• 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and the black slots as two pairs of AMD CPU can support up to different CPU margins, not all of Dual-channel memory configuration.
... Due to DDR3 1600 and higher frequency DIMMs. Side(s): SS - Voltage - ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-21 Asint Elixir Qimonda DDRIII1208-AE N2CB1G80CN-BE IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F Timing - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Single-sided DS - Crosshair IV Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability (continued) Vendor Asint Elixir Elixir ...• 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and the black slots as two pairs of AMD CPU can support up to different CPU margins, not all of Dual-channel memory configuration.
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...after you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to CPU overclocking. The clr CMOS switch on the back I/O. 2. 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. You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to enable the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O helps you easily clear the system setup information such as system passwords. 2.6 Jumper ...
...after you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to CPU overclocking. The clr CMOS switch on the back I/O. 2. 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. You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to enable the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O helps you easily clear the system setup information such as system passwords. 2.6 Jumper ...