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... 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
... 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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...(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 Windows® 32-bit OS. ** R efer to the Windows OS limitation, the RAID array with...cards AMD® SB850 chipset - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support JMicron® 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 ...
...(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 Windows® 32-bit OS. ** R efer to the Windows OS limitation, the RAID array with...cards AMD® SB850 chipset - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support JMicron® 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 ...
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... create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using these connectors. If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors... set the OnChip SATA Type in the BIOS to IDE mode by default. In IDE mode, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB850 controller. AMD® SB850 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6) These connectors are set to [AHCI]. 2-...
... create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using these connectors. If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors... set the OnChip SATA Type in the BIOS to IDE mode by default. In IDE mode, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB850 controller. AMD® SB850 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6) These connectors are set to [AHCI]. 2-...
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Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. 2.10 Turning off after Windows® shuts down. 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the ... The power supply should turn off the computer 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-47 If you are using Windows® Vista™ / Windows® 7™: 1. Pressing the power switch for...
Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. 2.10 Turning off after Windows® shuts down. 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the ... The power supply should turn off the computer 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-47 If you are using Windows® Vista™ / Windows® 7™: 1. Pressing the power switch for...
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7. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8.
7. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8.
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... suited for this setup. 4-28 Chapter 4: Software support The new drive must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Windows® XP SP2 or later versions. • Due to Windows® XP / Vista limitation, a RAID array with the AMD SB850 chipset that ...configuration is available only if you are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. • You must be set as a data disk only. • If you to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. RAID ...
... suited for this setup. 4-28 Chapter 4: Software support The new drive must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Windows® XP SP2 or later versions. • Due to Windows® XP / Vista limitation, a RAID array with the AMD SB850 chipset that ...configuration is available only if you are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. • You must be set as a data disk only. • If you to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. RAID ...