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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... 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 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX ...
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... 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 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX ...
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... - 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, 1 port onboard) NEC USB 3.0 controller: - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue at back panel) SB850 chipset: - 12 x USB 2.0 ...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) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 7 x USB...
... - 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, 1 port onboard) NEC USB 3.0 controller: - 2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue at back panel) SB850 chipset: - 12 x USB 2.0 ...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) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 7 x USB...
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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 USB 2.0 ports...
... 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 USB 2.0 ports...
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... Check your 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...
... Check your 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...
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... requires nothing but a push of a button to 6Gb/s data transfer rates. USB 3.0 support 10X Faster Data Rates! Any memory is among the top concerns when it comes to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in no more, MemOK! ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-3 Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 65ºC) This motherboard uses...
... requires nothing but a push of a button to 6Gb/s data transfer rates. USB 3.0 support 10X Faster Data Rates! Any memory is among the top concerns when it comes to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in no more, MemOK! ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-3 Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 65ºC) This motherboard uses...
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ROG Connect links your main system to a notebook through a USB cable, allowing you need to pwn Low Internet latency allows you 'll know exactly where to view realtime POST code and hardware status readouts on ...
ROG Connect links your main system to a notebook through a USB cable, allowing you need to pwn Low Internet latency allows you 'll know exactly where to view realtime POST code and hardware status readouts on ...
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... without the usual "fingers"- Profile that allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-7 ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply launch this tool...
... without the usual "fingers"- Profile that allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-7 ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply launch this tool...
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...) [black] 8. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 9. USB1011) 12. Power-on switch 15. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 18. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-7 OC Station connector (8-pin OC_STATION) 13. USB connectors (10-3 pin USB7; 10-1 pin USB89; Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 19. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) 10. ATX power connectors...
...) [black] 8. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 9. USB1011) 12. Power-on switch 15. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 18. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-7 OC Station connector (8-pin OC_STATION) 13. USB connectors (10-3 pin USB7; 10-1 pin USB89; Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 19. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) 10. ATX power connectors...
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... - - SB SATA/AHCI Controller - shared - shared - - - - - - - F - - - shared - - - shared shared (X8) - - - - - - G - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for PCI devices. shared (X16/X8) - USB1 OHCI Controller - - Audio JMicron SATA Controller USB 3.0 shared - - - - - C - - - - - - shared E - shared - shared - D - - - - - shared - shared USB2 OHCI Controller - - PCIE_X8 / X1_2 - - USB3 EHCI Controller - shared - - 1394 - - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function...
... - - SB SATA/AHCI Controller - shared - shared - - - - - - - F - - - shared - - - shared shared (X8) - - - - - - G - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for PCI devices. shared (X16/X8) - USB1 OHCI Controller - - Audio JMicron SATA Controller USB 3.0 shared - - - - - C - - - - - - shared E - shared - shared - D - - - - - shared - shared USB2 OHCI Controller - - PCIE_X8 / X1_2 - - USB3 EHCI Controller - shared - - 1394 - - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function...
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... 2.0 graphic cards complying with PCI specifications. Refer to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-25 2.5.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
... 2.0 graphic cards complying with PCI specifications. Refer to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-25 2.5.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
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... 1 and 2 11. Clear CMOS switch 7. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 3. IEEE 1394a port 9. ROG Connect switch 12. Audio Ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio ... the system hangs due to overclocking. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information ROG Connect port 13. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 4.
... 1 and 2 11. Clear CMOS switch 7. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 3. IEEE 1394a port 9. ROG Connect switch 12. Audio Ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio ... the system hangs due to overclocking. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information ROG Connect port 13. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 4.
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...SATA_E1 [black]) This connectors is for the Serial ATA signal cables for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB1011) These connectors are for...the system chassis. USB connectors (10-3 pin USB7; 10-1 pin USB89; These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-33 You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps...
...SATA_E1 [black]) This connectors is for the Serial ATA signal cables for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB1011) These connectors are for...the system chassis. USB connectors (10-3 pin USB7; 10-1 pin USB89; These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-33 You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps...
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Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]; Never connect a USB cable to [AC97]. The IEEE 1394 cable is set to avail of the system chassis. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that ...
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]; Never connect a USB cable to [AC97]. The IEEE 1394 cable is set to avail of the system chassis. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that ...
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.... The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. Save a copy...and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-1
.... The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. Save a copy...and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-1
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... , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to...use a DOS‑based utility. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: Crosshair IV Formula VER: 0215 DATE: 02/23/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A:...
... , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to...use a DOS‑based utility. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: Crosshair IV Formula VER: 0215 DATE: 02/23/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A:...
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... the updating process. Turn on the ASUS official website. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to the USB port. 3. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-5 DO NOT shut down or...
... the updating process. Turn on the ASUS official website. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to the USB port. 3. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-5 DO NOT shut down or...
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...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 +- ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-21 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you...settings for the CPU and other system devices. 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 ...
...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 +- ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-21 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you...settings for the CPU and other system devices. 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 ...
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... Azalia Device Front Panel Type SPDIF OUT Type Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard 1394 Controller Onboard ATA Controller Onboard ATA Controller ROM Onboard USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [HD] [SPDIF] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Get your score. Onboard ATA... record. HD Audio Azalia Device [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-25 "Onboard Device" is to disable all onboard devices except the LAN controller. definition audio. [AC97] Set the front ...
... Azalia Device Front Panel Type SPDIF OUT Type Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard 1394 Controller Onboard ATA Controller Onboard ATA Controller ROM Onboard USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [HD] [SPDIF] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Get your score. Onboard ATA... record. HD Audio Azalia Device [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-25 "Onboard Device" is to disable all onboard devices except the LAN controller. definition audio. [AC97] Set the front ...
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...of USB devices at startup. USB Devices Enabled: 1 Keyboard USB Support Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Auto] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Advanced USB ...Configuration Module Version - 2.24.5-13.4 Enable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Auto] Allows ...
...of USB devices at startup. USB Devices Enabled: 1 Keyboard USB Support Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Auto] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Advanced USB ...Configuration Module Version - 2.24.5-13.4 Enable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Auto] Allows ...
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...] [Yes] When set to [Yes] and if you to [Enabled]. The USB 2.0 Controller Mode item appears only when you to malfunction. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-27 Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Advanced Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the system. 3.5.6 LED Control Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Advanced LED Control All LED Control POST State LEDs Voltiminder...
...] [Yes] When set to [Yes] and if you to [Enabled]. The USB 2.0 Controller Mode item appears only when you to malfunction. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-27 Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Advanced Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the system. 3.5.6 LED Control Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Advanced LED Control All LED Control POST State LEDs Voltiminder...