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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Crosshair specifications summary x 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 ASUS Unique features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Audio card layout 2-3 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Crosshair specifications summary x 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 ASUS Unique features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Audio card layout 2-3 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink...
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... service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using , contact your retailer. Some sharp edges and points might... cause physical injury. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors...
... service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using , contact your retailer. Some sharp edges and points might... cause physical injury. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors...
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...2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells ow to the ASUS contact information. 2. ix About this guide is organized This guide contains the ...software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the...
...2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells ow to the ASUS contact information. 2. ix About this guide is organized This guide contains the ...software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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..., making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS Crosshair motherboard USB 2.0 module IEEE 1394a module Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Serial ATA cables Serial ATA...
..., making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS Crosshair motherboard USB 2.0 module IEEE 1394a module Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Serial ATA cables Serial ATA...
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..., and up to 10.7 GB/s. This technology takes advantage of up to 10 USB 2.0 ports. 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit computing, which is the next generation technology to 2-16 for your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks... advanced system performance, faster memory access, and increased productivity. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket that allows multiple GPUs to work together and achieve exceptional graphics performance. See page 2-6for details.
..., and up to 10.7 GB/s. This technology takes advantage of up to 10 USB 2.0 ports. 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit computing, which is the next generation technology to 2-16 for your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks... advanced system performance, faster memory access, and increased productivity. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket that allows multiple GPUs to work together and achieve exceptional graphics performance. See page 2-6for details.
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... IDE or Serial ATA devices. See pages 2-23 and 5‑31 for thinner, more flexible cables with existing PCI specifications. ASUS Crosshair 1- Leveraging these ports. Dual RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with a host of new features, including Nativa Command Queueing (NCQ), and Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. PCI Express features...
... IDE or Serial ATA devices. See pages 2-23 and 5‑31 for thinner, more flexible cables with existing PCI specifications. ASUS Crosshair 1- Leveraging these ports. Dual RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with a host of new features, including Nativa Command Queueing (NCQ), and Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. PCI Express features...
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...with digital connectivity to provide the total solution for your networking needs. Dual Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the ...See page 2-23 for a cool and quiet operating environment. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. These ...
...with digital connectivity to provide the total solution for your networking needs. Dual Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the ...See page 2-23 for a cool and quiet operating environment. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. These ...
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...additional settings are available for details. ASUS Two-slot thermal design The motherboard is a technology that auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed. This special design permits more room for details. ASUS Crosshair 1- The heat pipe, heatsink, ...See page 4-24 for ventilation, thus lowering the overall system temperature. Fanless Design The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from major thermal sources in the motherboard to dissipate heat in the most notably in quieter operation and longer system life. PEG ...
...additional settings are available for details. ASUS Two-slot thermal design The motherboard is a technology that auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed. This special design permits more room for details. ASUS Crosshair 1- The heat pipe, heatsink, ...See page 4-24 for ventilation, thus lowering the overall system temperature. Fanless Design The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from major thermal sources in the motherboard to dissipate heat in the most notably in quieter operation and longer system life. PEG ...
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...meter accuracy. Extreme Tweaker This feature allows you to the Marvell® LAN (RJ-45) port. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to achieve maximum system performance. ASUS LCD Poster The LCD Poster displays actual boot error messages instead of plugging in one easy step. ...passive-cooling is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for the entire system. With this ASUS-patented feature, you to make sure that other debug cards show. Onboard LEDs This motherboard features onboard LEDs located near connector labels, allowing you can easily monitor the condition ...
...meter accuracy. Extreme Tweaker This feature allows you to the Marvell® LAN (RJ-45) port. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to achieve maximum system performance. ASUS LCD Poster The LCD Poster displays actual boot error messages instead of plugging in one easy step. ...passive-cooling is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for the entire system. With this ASUS-patented feature, you to make sure that other debug cards show. Onboard LEDs This motherboard features onboard LEDs located near connector labels, allowing you can easily monitor the condition ...
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... new feature present in the motherboard allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the available options. ASUS Q-Fan plus technology The ASUS Q-Fan plus technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan 1 speeds according to the system loading to buy a replacement ...ROM chip. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. See page 4-14 for details. ASUS Crosshair 1- This protection eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4‑40 for details. CrashFree BIOS 3 This feature...
... new feature present in the motherboard allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the available options. ASUS Q-Fan plus technology The ASUS Q-Fan plus technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan 1 speeds according to the system loading to buy a replacement ...ROM chip. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. See page 4-14 for details. ASUS Crosshair 1- This protection eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4‑40 for details. CrashFree BIOS 3 This feature...
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... like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. See page 5-15 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the incoming audio stream while recording. This feature can enhance speech-centric ...echo and minimize its effect on the speech engine. See page 5-15 for each parameter. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS Array Mic The Bundled Superbeam Array Microphone receives only the sound coming from the reception cone and ignores the sounds coming from your ...
... like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. See page 5-15 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the incoming audio stream while recording. This feature can enhance speech-centric ...echo and minimize its effect on the speech engine. See page 5-15 for each parameter. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS Array Mic The Bundled Superbeam Array Microphone receives only the sound coming from the reception cone and ignores the sounds coming from your ...
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It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-20 2.6 Jumper 2-23 2.7 Audio Card and EL I/O Installation 2-24 2.8 Connectors 2-25 ASUS Crosshair
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-20 2.6 Jumper 2-23 2.7 Audio Card and EL I/O Installation 2-24 2.8 Connectors 2-25 ASUS Crosshair
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... standby power LED is off. On Board LED switch ASUS Crosshair 2- Failure to do so may cause injury or severe damage to install components conveniently, even without a flashlight. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch...
... standby power LED is off. On Board LED switch ASUS Crosshair 2- Failure to do so may cause injury or severe damage to install components conveniently, even without a flashlight. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch...
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.... • Remove the film on the heatsink before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis CROSSHAIR 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it . • Make sure to unplug the power cord before installation. 2.2.1 Placement direction...
.... • Remove the film on the heatsink before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis CROSSHAIR 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it . • Make sure to unplug the power cord before installation. 2.2.1 Placement direction...
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... (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) WIFI_G_USB910 PS2/2KBMS T:Mouse B:Keyboard SPDIF_OUT ATX12V1 P_ELJ1 OPT_FAN5 O_SW1 O_SW1 IE1394_1 ESATA12 SPDIF_OUT CPU_FAN LAN1_USB12 LAN2_USB34 OPT_FAN4 AUDIO_1 NVIDIA®... SATA5 SATA3 SATA1 WJ1 OPT_FAN1 SATA6 SATA4 SATA2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Super I/O USB56 PWN_SW RST_SW C H A _ F R O N T _ _ F A N CHASSIS1 ADFP1 8Mb BIOS PANEL ASUS Crosshair SPDIF OUT LCD Poster 1 2 1394 eSATA LED SW 2-
... (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) WIFI_G_USB910 PS2/2KBMS T:Mouse B:Keyboard SPDIF_OUT ATX12V1 P_ELJ1 OPT_FAN5 O_SW1 O_SW1 IE1394_1 ESATA12 SPDIF_OUT CPU_FAN LAN1_USB12 LAN2_USB34 OPT_FAN4 AUDIO_1 NVIDIA®... SATA5 SATA3 SATA1 WJ1 OPT_FAN1 SATA6 SATA4 SATA2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Super I/O USB56 PWN_SW RST_SW C H A _ F R O N T _ _ F A N CHASSIS1 ADFP1 8Mb BIOS PANEL ASUS Crosshair SPDIF OUT LCD Poster 1 2 1394 eSATA LED SW 2-
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... the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AM2 socket. The CPU fits in completely. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information CROSSHAIR CROSSHAIR CPU AM2 940 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways,... for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ FX/Sempron™ processor. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation...
... the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AM2 socket. The CPU fits in completely. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information CROSSHAIR CROSSHAIR CPU AM2 940 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways,... for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ FX/Sempron™ processor. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation...
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...mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly... CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Make sure that a Thermal...
...mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly... CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Make sure that a Thermal...