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... the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-6 5.2.6 Video menu 5-6 5.2.7 ASUS Contact information 5-7 5.2.8 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET 2 5-11 5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)... 5-12 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-27 5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-29 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-30 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan Plus 5-31 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 2 5-32...
... the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-6 5.2.6 Video menu 5-6 5.2.7 ASUS Contact information 5-7 5.2.8 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET 2 5-11 5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)... 5-12 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-27 5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-29 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-30 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan Plus 5-31 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 2 5-32...
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Crosshair II Formula specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Software Form Factor 8 MB AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ��S�M��B��IO��S... disk drive cable Serial ATA cables Serial ATA power cables 2-port USB2.0 + IEEE 1394a module ASUS Q-Shield Cable ties User's manual The hottest 3D game: Company of Heroes-Opposing Fronts Support DVD: Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition Kaspersky® Anti-virus software ATX Form...
Crosshair II Formula specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Software Form Factor 8 MB AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ��S�M��B��IO��S... disk drive cable Serial ATA cables Serial ATA power cables 2-port USB2.0 + IEEE 1394a module ASUS Q-Shield Cable ties User's manual The hottest 3D game: Company of Heroes-Opposing Fronts Support DVD: Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition Kaspersky® Anti-virus software ATX Form...
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... in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. com for details. For some of NVIDIA discrete graphics cards when combined with motherboard GPUs. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 1-7 Hybrid SLI technology today includes two primary features: GeForce Boost and HybridPower™. NVIDIA® 3-Way SLI™ (... or Blu-Ray Disc under Windows® Vista™. Since the Intel® driver for a quiet, low power PC experience. Native DDR2 1066 memory support This motherboard is the AMD® platform with the highest-quality home theater experience. Supporting HDCP...
... in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. com for details. For some of NVIDIA discrete graphics cards when combined with motherboard GPUs. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 1-7 Hybrid SLI technology today includes two primary features: GeForce Boost and HybridPower™. NVIDIA® 3-Way SLI™ (... or Blu-Ray Disc under Windows® Vista™. Since the Intel® driver for a quiet, low power PC experience. Native DDR2 1066 memory support This motherboard is the AMD® platform with the highest-quality home theater experience. Supporting HDCP...
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...motherboard is completely seated on the next page for the expansion card. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 4 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for details. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. ASUS Crosshair II Formula... on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Secure the card to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to the chassis with the slot and press ...
...motherboard is completely seated on the next page for the expansion card. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 4 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for details. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. ASUS Crosshair II Formula... on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Secure the card to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to the chassis with the slot and press ...
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...bandwidth with dual-VGA outputs through the onboard VGA and HDMI ports. Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. Clear CMOS switch. 14. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a highdefinition ...multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. • This motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. HDMI port. This port is a configuration example for your display to the onboard VGA ...
...bandwidth with dual-VGA outputs through the onboard VGA and HDMI ports. Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. Clear CMOS switch. 14. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a highdefinition ...multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. • This motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. HDMI port. This port is a configuration example for your display to the onboard VGA ...
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Make sure to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the bundled support DVD before connecting devices to 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS. Use ...RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND SATA6 RESET CROSSHAIR II FORMULA SATA connectors SATA5 S�A�T�A��1�-�4��c�o�n�n�e�c�t�o�r�s�a�r�e��s�e�t �to [RAID] in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install...
Make sure to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the bundled support DVD before connecting devices to 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS. Use ...RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND SATA6 RESET CROSSHAIR II FORMULA SATA connectors SATA5 S�A�T�A��1�-�4��c�o�n�n�e�c�t�o�r�s�a�r�e��s�e�t �to [RAID] in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install...
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... The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility... following utilities allow you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-1 Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. Click the Utilities...
... The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility... following utilities allow you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-1 Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. Click the Utilities...
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...;e�d��M�e�m�o�r�y��S�e�t�t�i�n�g�s DRAM Timing Control Output Driver Control [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Unganged Mode] [Enabled] [Auto] Normal Normal...[Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [5] [6]�-�[1��8�] 1T/2T Memory Timing [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-15 K8NB HT Width [Auto] Configuration options: [↓ 8 ↑8] [↓16 ↑16] [Auto] PCIE Clock [100] Allows you...
...;e�d��M�e�m�o�r�y��S�e�t�t�i�n�g�s DRAM Timing Control Output Driver Control [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Unganged Mode] [Enabled] [Auto] Normal Normal...[Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [5] [6]�-�[1��8�] 1T/2T Memory Timing [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-15 K8NB HT Width [Auto] Configuration options: [↓ 8 ↑8] [↓16 ↑16] [Auto] PCIE Clock [100] Allows you...
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...delay] DQS Receiver Enable Timing [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0 ps] [50 ps] [100 ps] [150 ps]-[8650 ps] [8700 ps] Output Driver Control CKE Drive Strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.00x] [1.25x] [1.50x] [2.00x] CS/ODT Drive Strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] ...: [Auto] [0.75x] [1.00x] [1.25x] [1.50x] DQS Drive Strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1.00x] [1.25x] [1.50x] DRAM Drivers Weak Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Weak] Current DRAM Timing This value is detected automatically. SLI-Ready Memory CPUOC [CPUOC 0%] Allows you...
...delay] DQS Receiver Enable Timing [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0 ps] [50 ps] [100 ps] [150 ps]-[8650 ps] [8700 ps] Output Driver Control CKE Drive Strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.00x] [1.25x] [1.50x] [2.00x] CS/ODT Drive Strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] ...: [Auto] [0.75x] [1.00x] [1.25x] [1.50x] DQS Drive Strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1.00x] [1.25x] [1.50x] DRAM Drivers Weak Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Weak] Current DRAM Timing This value is detected automatically. SLI-Ready Memory CPUOC [CPUOC 0%] Allows you...
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... DMA transfer access [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the IDE DMA transfer access. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-31 Select an item then press to edit. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable or disable the onchip IDE channel 0 controller. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced IDE...
... DMA transfer access [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the IDE DMA transfer access. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-31 Select an item then press to edit. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable or disable the onchip IDE channel 0 controller. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced IDE...
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... want to turn on . If you to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set to SATA 5-6 connectors. 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... item is set this item to [AHCI]. If 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 on /off the onboard Voltiminder LED.
... want to turn on . If you to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set to SATA 5-6 connectors. 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... item is set this item to [AHCI]. If 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 on /off the onboard Voltiminder LED.
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-34 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-42 ASUS Crosshair II Formula
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-34 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-42 ASUS Crosshair II Formula
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... subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding...;s�t�a��o�p�e��ra��ti�n�g� systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 5-1
... subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding...;s�t�a��o�p�e��ra��ti�n�g� systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 5-1
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... audio driver and application. NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® chipset drivers for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. NVIDIA HDMI Audio Driver Installs the NVIDIA® HDMI audio driver. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology driver. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu...
... audio driver and application. NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® chipset drivers for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. NVIDIA HDMI Audio Driver Installs the NVIDIA® HDMI audio driver. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology driver. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu...
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...driver. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE software. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink Powerbackup software. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you to update the motherboard...the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for detailed information. 3DMark06 Software Installs the 3Dmark06 software. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to open, ...
...driver. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE software. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink Powerbackup software. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you to update the motherboard...the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for detailed information. 3DMark06 Software Installs the 3Dmark06 software. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to open, ...
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ASUS Crosshair II Formula 5-5 Click to display the next screen Click to display the previous screen NVIDIA 32/64 bit XP/Vista SATA/RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA® nForce® 780a SLI™ SATA/RAID/AHCI driver disk. 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create a NVIDIA® 32/64 bit XP/Vista™ SATA/RAID/AHCI driver disk.
ASUS Crosshair II Formula 5-5 Click to display the next screen Click to display the previous screen NVIDIA 32/64 bit XP/Vista SATA/RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA® nForce® 780a SLI™ SATA/RAID/AHCI driver disk. 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create a NVIDIA® 32/64 bit XP/Vista™ SATA/RAID/AHCI driver disk.
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...Audio utility) The ADI AD1988 High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988... Audio Driver from the support DVD that comes with AudioESP™ software to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. If the SoundMAX®...
...Audio utility) The ADI AD1988 High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988... Audio Driver from the support DVD that comes with AudioESP™ software to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. If the SoundMAX®...
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... DVD to complete installation. Launching PC Probe II You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Follow...start monitoring your computer is software-based, you to start installation. 2. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you can close the Preference panel ASUS Crosshair II Formula 5-21 Double-click the setup.exe file to view the current status of your computer,...
... DVD to complete installation. Launching PC Probe II You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Follow...start monitoring your computer is software-based, you to start installation. 2. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you can close the Preference panel ASUS Crosshair II Formula 5-21 Double-click the setup.exe file to view the current status of your computer,...
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The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. ...Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. Press to launch Q-Fan Plus Press to close or restore the application....system to launch AI N.O.S. Press to restore to normal Press to launch AI Gear 2 Press to launch AI Booster 2 ASUS Crosshair II Formula Press to launch AI Nap Press to normal state. To launch AI Suite from the Windows® desktop. Place the...
The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. ...Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. Press to launch Q-Fan Plus Press to close or restore the application....system to launch AI N.O.S. Press to restore to normal Press to launch AI Gear 2 Press to launch AI Booster 2 ASUS Crosshair II Formula Press to launch AI Nap Press to normal state. To launch AI Suite from the Windows® desktop. Place the...
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...all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other RAID performance benefits. 5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the NVIDIA® nForce® 780a SLI™ Southbridge RAID controller that allows you to configure IDE and Serial ATA hard ... to be of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. If one drive to section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for Just a Bunch of data from the support DVD to a floppy disk/USB device before you want to read and write data in a...
...all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other RAID performance benefits. 5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the NVIDIA® nForce® 780a SLI™ Southbridge RAID controller that allows you to configure IDE and Serial ATA hard ... to be of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. If one drive to section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for Just a Bunch of data from the support DVD to a floppy disk/USB device before you want to read and write data in a...