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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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... immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. This product has been designed to the correct voltage in any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that your local power company. •...
... immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. This product has been designed to the correct voltage in any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that your local power company. •...
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...- Voltiminder LED - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - ASUS TurboV EVO - Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other ...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) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 7 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (1 port is also for ROG Connect) 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical) 8-channel Audio I /O is also for ROG connect) ROG Connect GameFirst Extreme...
...- Voltiminder LED - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - ASUS TurboV EVO - Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other ...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) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 7 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (1 port is also for ROG Connect) 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical) 8-channel Audio I /O is also for ROG connect) ROG Connect GameFirst Extreme...
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...The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. No matter if you are looking for extreme CPU overclocking! ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-5 It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.3 ROG unique features SupremeFX ...constraint for overclockers. SupremeFX X-Fi features unique audio innovations for gamers to increase chipset voltages without the worries of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical during game play. The COP EX allows overclockers to spot enemies in 3D ...
...The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. No matter if you are looking for extreme CPU overclocking! ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-5 It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.3 ROG unique features SupremeFX ...constraint for overclockers. SupremeFX X-Fi features unique audio innovations for gamers to increase chipset voltages without the worries of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical during game play. The COP EX allows overclockers to spot enemies in 3D ...
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Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to an extreme yet stable state. while TurboV offers more shorting pins or moving jumpers With an easy press during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to ...-from viruses and spyware Kaspersky® 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, without having to beginners.
Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to an extreme yet stable state. while TurboV offers more shorting pins or moving jumpers With an easy press during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to ...-from viruses and spyware Kaspersky® 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, without having to beginners.
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...-1.3625 2.20000-2.76250 High (yellow) 1.3750-1.4875 1.3750-1.4875 2.77500-3.00000 Crazy (red) 1.5000-By CPU 1.5000-By CPU 3.01250-3.18750 2. Memory LED Refer to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. The northbridge LED displays either the SB Voltage, SB 1.2V Voltage, or the HT. Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate...
...-1.3625 2.20000-2.76250 High (yellow) 1.3750-1.4875 1.3750-1.4875 2.77500-3.00000 Crazy (red) 1.5000-By CPU 1.5000-By CPU 3.01250-3.18750 2. Memory LED Refer to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. The northbridge LED displays either the SB Voltage, SB 1.2V Voltage, or the HT. Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate...
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-9 3.4 Main menu 3-16 3.5 Advanced menu 3-21 3.6 Power menu 3-30 3.7 Boot menu 3-36 3.8 Tools menu 3-40 3.9 Exit menu 3-44 ROG Crosshair IV Formula
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-9 3.4 Main menu 3-16 3.5 Advanced menu 3-21 3.6 Power menu 3-30 3.7 Boot menu 3-36 3.8 Tools menu 3-40 3.9 Exit menu 3-44 ROG Crosshair IV Formula
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... the right or left arrow key 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... in the menu and change the settings. 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...] [Not Detected] System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-7
... the right or left arrow key 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... in the menu and change the settings. 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...] [Not Detected] System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-7
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... memory modules you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3100MHZ ...to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-9 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you install on CPU types.
... memory modules you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3100MHZ ...to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-9 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you install on CPU types.
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Configuration options Français] [Deutsch] [English] 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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] SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 ...
Configuration options Français] [Deutsch] [English] 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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] SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 ...
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Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP LED Control iROG Configuration EC Configuration ROG Connect ... L1: 384 KB Cache L2: 1536 KB Cache L3: N/A Speed : 3100MHz uCode Patch Level : 0x1000B6 Disabled Enabled Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet ASUS Core Unlocker C1E Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and...
Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP LED Control iROG Configuration EC Configuration ROG Connect ... L1: 384 KB Cache L2: 1536 KB Cache L3: N/A Speed : 3100MHz uCode Patch Level : 0x1000B6 Disabled Enabled Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet ASUS Core Unlocker C1E Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and...
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...number of devices installed in the system. This will decrease the time needed to display the sub-menu. Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup �M�a�i�n A�d�v�a�n��c�e�d P�o�... the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Configuration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled] 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS...
...number of devices installed in the system. This will decrease the time needed to display the sub-menu. Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup �M�a�i�n A�d�v�a�n��c�e�d P�o�... the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Configuration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled] 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS...
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.... When you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. For more details, refer to display the sub-menu. Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile Go Button File AI NET 2 Press ENTER to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC...
.... When you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. For more details, refer to display the sub-menu. Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile Go Button File AI NET 2 Press ENTER to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC...
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...Voltage; VDDR Voltage; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-43 SB Voltage; VDDPCIE Voltage Allows you to load the default system settings. 3.8.4 AI NET 2 Ai Net 2 Pair Status Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Tools Length Check Marvell LAN cable during the Power...-On Self‑Test (POST). Refer to adjust the values for details. Frequency Controller; CPU Voltage; Save Above Settings Allows you to use the and keys to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker...
...Voltage; VDDR Voltage; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-43 SB Voltage; VDDPCIE Voltage Allows you to load the default system settings. 3.8.4 AI NET 2 Ai Net 2 Pair Status Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Tools Length Check Marvell LAN cable during the Power...-On Self‑Test (POST). Refer to adjust the values for details. Frequency Controller; CPU Voltage; Save Above Settings Allows you to use the and keys to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker...
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... if you selected are finished making your changes to the CMOS RAM. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you are saved 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 saving the...
... if you selected are finished making your changes to the CMOS RAM. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you are saved 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 saving the...
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... driver and utility. USB 3.0 Driver Installs USB 3.0 driver. Sound Blaster X-Fi Installs the Sound Blaster X-Fi driver. ASUS TurboV EVO Installs ASUS TurboV, the advanced overclocking tool for extreme O.C. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver. Browser Configuration Utility Installs the Browser Configuration utility. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support...
... driver and utility. USB 3.0 Driver Installs USB 3.0 driver. Sound Blaster X-Fi Installs the Sound Blaster X-Fi driver. ASUS TurboV EVO Installs ASUS TurboV, the advanced overclocking tool for extreme O.C. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver. Browser Configuration Utility Installs the Browser Configuration utility. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support...