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... 2 3-43 3.9 Exit menu 3-44 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running 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...
... 2 3-43 3.9 Exit menu 3-44 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running 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...
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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-... 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 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI®...
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-... 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 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI®...
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...Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to install and configure multiple ATI®... flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. About this...
...Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to install and configure multiple ATI®... flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. About this...
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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 Windows® 32-bit OS. ** R efer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors ... out header - 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, DDR3 1866(O.C.) / 1800(O.C.) ...
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 Windows® 32-bit OS. ** R efer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors ... out header - 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, DDR3 1866(O.C.) / 1800(O.C.) ...
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... 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) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 7 x ...Power Design - 8+2 phase CPU power design CPU Level Up MemOK! ASUS TurboV EVO - EX) - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - iROG Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools - Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features Back...
... 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) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 7 x ...Power Design - 8+2 phase CPU power design CPU Level Up MemOK! ASUS TurboV EVO - EX) - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - iROG Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools - Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features Back...
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... applications * 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. Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Software Form Factor 3 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 5 ...1 x Go Button 1 x System panel connector 16Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD: - xiv
... applications * 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. Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Software Form Factor 3 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 5 ...1 x Go Button 1 x System panel connector 16Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD: - xiv
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Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
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... motherboard package for the following items. ROG Crosshair IV Formula Motherboard 1 x Multi-functional module (2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port eSATA) 1 x ROG Connect cable 1 x CrossFire Cable 1 x 2-in-1 SATA 6.0Gb/s signal cables 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 3Gb/s signal cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) User Manual Cable ties User Guide 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit ROG Support DVD 1 x ROG theme label 1 x ROG SATA cable...
... motherboard package for the following items. ROG Crosshair IV Formula Motherboard 1 x Multi-functional module (2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port eSATA) 1 x ROG Connect cable 1 x CrossFire Cable 1 x 2-in-1 SATA 6.0Gb/s signal cables 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 3Gb/s signal cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) User Manual Cable ties User Guide 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit ROG Support DVD 1 x ROG theme label 1 x ROG SATA cable...
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...(HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of the best. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities.... It is designed to support up to get high quality images...
...(HT 3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of the best. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities.... It is designed to support up to get high quality images...
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... is A-OK! This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of a button to computer upgrades. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-3 Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up and running in 3D graphics and other memory ...data transfer rate and more , MemOK! USB 3.0 support 10X Faster Data Rates! DDR3 2000 (O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 2000(O.C.) that can dramatically improve system booting success. Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for durability, improved lifespan,...
... is A-OK! This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of a button to computer upgrades. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-3 Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up and running in 3D graphics and other memory ...data transfer rate and more , MemOK! USB 3.0 support 10X Faster Data Rates! DDR3 2000 (O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 2000(O.C.) that can dramatically improve system booting success. Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for durability, improved lifespan,...
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...'s ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.3 ROG unique features SupremeFX X-Fi features Listen with absolute HD Play in 3D environment during overclocking. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-5 Maintaining ample voltage support for the CPU is the one stop performance tuning shop Extreme Tweaker is critical during game play. SupremeFX X-FI delivers an excellent high definition...
...'s ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.3 ROG unique features SupremeFX X-Fi features Listen with absolute HD Play in 3D environment during overclocking. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-5 Maintaining ample voltage support for the CPU is the one stop performance tuning shop Extreme Tweaker is critical during game play. SupremeFX X-FI delivers an excellent high definition...
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...system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install the memory modules from the same vendor. • AMD AM3 100 and 200 series CPU support up to DDR3 1066MHz. • Due to different CPU margins, not all of AMD CPU can be about 3GB or less. Any excess memory .... • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-15 For more details, refer to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you obtain memory modules from the red slots for the OS can support up to DDR3 1600 and higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to...
...system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install the memory modules from the same vendor. • AMD AM3 100 and 200 series CPU support up to DDR3 1066MHz. • Due to different CPU margins, not all of AMD CPU can be about 3GB or less. Any excess memory .... • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-15 For more details, refer to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you obtain memory modules from the red slots for the OS can support up to DDR3 1600 and higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to...
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... SLY3128M8-EDJE ASUS N/A ATP ...- - - - PSC A3P1GF3DGF - SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D(ECC) 9 SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D 9 SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E - SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D - DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • •...• • - • • • - • • • - • • ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-19 Crosshair IV Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E - SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D 9 SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E - ...
... SLY3128M8-EDJE ASUS N/A ATP ...- - - - PSC A3P1GF3DGF - SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D(ECC) 9 SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D 9 SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E - SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D - DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • •...• • - • • • - • • • - • • ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-19 Crosshair IV Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No. SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E - SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D 9 SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E - ...
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... 9-9-9-24 7-7-7-20 9-9-9-24 Voltage 1.7 1.65 1.5 1.7 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • - - • • 9 - • • - • • Crosshair IV Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor...
... 9-9-9-24 7-7-7-20 9-9-9-24 Voltage 1.7 1.65 1.5 1.7 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • - - • • 9 - • • - • • Crosshair IV Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendor...
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...(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. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-21 Asint Elixir Qimonda DDRIII1208-AE N2CB1G80CN-BE IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F Timing - Voltage - SLZ3128M8-EAE .../ DS 2GB DS 2GB DS 2GB DS 2GB DS 1GB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Single-sided DS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Crosshair IV Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability (continued) Vendor Asint Elixir Elixir Elixir WINTEC Part No.
...(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. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-21 Asint Elixir Qimonda DDRIII1208-AE N2CB1G80CN-BE IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F Timing - Voltage - SLZ3128M8-EAE .../ DS 2GB DS 2GB DS 2GB DS 2GB DS 1GB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Single-sided DS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Crosshair IV Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability (continued) Vendor Asint Elixir Elixir Elixir WINTEC Part No.
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... you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Secure the card to the card. See Chapter 3 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-23 Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing...adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Refer to the table on the next page. 3. Keep ...
... you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Secure the card to the card. See Chapter 3 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-23 Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing...adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Refer to the table on the next page. 3. Keep ...
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...mode. See page 2-38 for better thermal environment. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-25 Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has four PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with PCI specifications.... Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card...
...mode. See page 2-38 for better thermal environment. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-25 Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has four PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with PCI specifications.... Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card...
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...connectors. Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the ...motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard. 2. USB connectors (10-3 pin USB7; 10-1 pin USB89; USB1011) These connectors are for Serial ATA optical disk drives. 3. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-33
...connectors. Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the ...motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard. 2. USB connectors (10-3 pin USB7; 10-1 pin USB89; USB1011) These connectors are for Serial ATA optical disk drives. 3. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-33
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... the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio...
... the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio...