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... DVI adapter, this motherboard supports dual VGA outputs for both HDMI/DVI and RGB. With the bundled HDMI to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality visuals for details. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 1-7 See page 2...that delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video through a single cable for the supported CPU models. Refer to www.asus. For some of NVIDIA discrete graphics cards when combined with motherboard GPUs.
... DVI adapter, this motherboard supports dual VGA outputs for both HDMI/DVI and RGB. With the bundled HDMI to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality visuals for details. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 1-7 See page 2...that delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video through a single cable for the supported CPU models. Refer to www.asus. For some of NVIDIA discrete graphics cards when combined with motherboard GPUs.
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...™ function, ensure that you have connected your reference. Following is for a highdefinition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. • This motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available... for your display to -DVI adapter, this motherboard also supports DVI output. You can simultaneously connect two displays to these ports. • With the bundled HDMI-to the onboard VGA port or the HDMI/DVI port at the rear panel. ...
...™ function, ensure that you have connected your reference. Following is for a highdefinition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. • This motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available... for your display to -DVI adapter, this motherboard also supports DVI output. You can simultaneously connect two displays to these ports. • With the bundled HDMI-to the onboard VGA port or the HDMI/DVI port at the rear panel. ...
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...GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND CROSSHAIR II FORMULA ® SATA4 SATA3 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND SATA6 RESET CROSSHAIR II FORMULA SATA connectors SATA5 ... you may connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to [RAID] in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before ...or RAID driver in the bundled support DVD before using these connectors, set , refer to 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS. Connect the...
...GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND CROSSHAIR II FORMULA ® SATA4 SATA3 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND SATA6 RESET CROSSHAIR II FORMULA SATA connectors SATA5 ... you may connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to [RAID] in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before ...or RAID driver in the bundled support DVD before using these connectors, set , refer to 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS. Connect the...
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Make sure to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the bundled support DVD before connecting devices to [Enabled], the box labeled as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, keep the default setting [IDE]. Otherwise, the devices will ... options: [ON] [OFF] LCD Poster Off [Enabled] Allows you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Republic of Gamers on the heatpipe assembly lights up when the system is set to SATA 5-6 connectors. Use SATA 1-4 connectors for IDE mode. If you to [AHCI...
Make sure to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the bundled support DVD before connecting devices to [Enabled], the box labeled as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, keep the default setting [IDE]. Otherwise, the devices will ... options: [ON] [OFF] LCD Poster Off [Enabled] Allows you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Republic of Gamers on the heatpipe assembly lights up when the system is set to SATA 5-6 connectors. Use SATA 1-4 connectors for IDE mode. If you to [AHCI...
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... from the bundled support DVD, you can launch AI Gear 2 by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the AI Suite main window. Shift the gear to the performance setting that allows you to minimize system noise and power consumption. Maximum Performance Medium Performance High Performance Maximum Power Saving ASUS Crosshair II Formula 5-29 This...
... from the bundled support DVD, you can launch AI Gear 2 by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the AI Suite main window. Shift the gear to the performance setting that allows you to minimize system noise and power consumption. Maximum Performance Medium Performance High Performance Maximum Power Saving ASUS Crosshair II Formula 5-29 This...
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... Nap to shutting down, just right click the AI Suite icon on the AI Suite main window. To switch the power button functions from the bundled Support DVD, launch the utility by doubleclicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® taskbar and click the AI Nap button on the OS... taskbar, select AI Nap and click Use power button. 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to switch the function back. 5-30 Chapter 5: Software support Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a quieter system...
... Nap to shutting down, just right click the AI Suite icon on the AI Suite main window. To switch the power button functions from the bundled Support DVD, launch the utility by doubleclicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® taskbar and click the AI Nap button on the OS... taskbar, select AI Nap and click Use power button. 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to switch the function back. 5-30 Chapter 5: Software support Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a quieter system...
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After installing AI Suite from the list. ASUS Crosshair II Formula Select a fan duty cycle 5-31 Power fan is supported by ... a fan Click the Fan Control drop-down list button to display the fans and select a fan from the bundled Support DVD, launch the utility by Duty-Cycle Mode only. Select a fan control mode Click Apply at the ...• Duty-Cycle Mode: You can determine the duty cycle percentage for more efficient system operation. 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan Plus The ASUS Q-Fan Plus feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU/chassis/optional/power fans for...
After installing AI Suite from the list. ASUS Crosshair II Formula Select a fan duty cycle 5-31 Power fan is supported by ... a fan Click the Fan Control drop-down list button to display the fans and select a fan from the bundled Support DVD, launch the utility by Duty-Cycle Mode only. Select a fan control mode Click Apply at the ...• Duty-Cycle Mode: You can determine the duty cycle percentage for more efficient system operation. 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan Plus The ASUS Q-Fan Plus feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU/chassis/optional/power fans for...
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You can also create an overclocking profile. 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support The options on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, launch the utility by doubleclicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® taskbar and click the AI Booster 2 button on the taskbar allow you to apply the default settings or adjust system overclocking performance and CPU frequency/ratio. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 2 The ASUS AI Booster 2 application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
You can also create an overclocking profile. 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support The options on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, launch the utility by doubleclicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® taskbar and click the AI Booster 2 button on the taskbar allow you to apply the default settings or adjust system overclocking performance and CPU frequency/ratio. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 2 The ASUS AI Booster 2 application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
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... options on your motherboard features. The items you are allowed to adjust in the may vary, depending on the taskbar allow you to overclock immediately with OC profile presets in WIndows® environment without the hassle of overclocking configurations. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 5-33 5.3.10 ...CPU Level Up The CPU Level Up application allows you to select the CPU level and adjust CPU frequency/ratio. You can also create an overclocking profile. After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, launch...
... options on your motherboard features. The items you are allowed to adjust in the may vary, depending on the taskbar allow you to overclock immediately with OC profile presets in WIndows® environment without the hassle of overclocking configurations. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 5-33 5.3.10 ...CPU Level Up The CPU Level Up application allows you to select the CPU level and adjust CPU frequency/ratio. You can also create an overclocking profile. After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, launch...