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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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xiv 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...
xiv 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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... support HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is supported by some applications nearly triple performance! ASUS Crosshair II Formula 1-7 You can only play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc under Windows® Vista... discrete GeForce GPU(s) to www.asus. See Chapter 6 for details. It provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to DVI adapter, this motherboard supports dual VGA outputs for full...video through a single cable for both HDMI/DVI and RGB. Since the Intel® driver for digital display devices like LCD monitors. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality...
... support HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is supported by some applications nearly triple performance! ASUS Crosshair II Formula 1-7 You can only play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc under Windows® Vista... discrete GeForce GPU(s) to www.asus. See Chapter 6 for details. It provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to DVI adapter, this motherboard supports dual VGA outputs for full...video through a single cable for both HDMI/DVI and RGB. Since the Intel® driver for digital display devices like LCD monitors. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality...
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...do so may need IRQ assignments. Turn on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to install expansion... installed in a chassis). 3. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the ...settings for the card. 2. Refer to use . 4. Install the software drivers for details. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 2-19
...do so may need IRQ assignments. Turn on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to install expansion... installed in a chassis). 3. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the ...settings for the card. 2. Refer to use . 4. Install the software drivers for details. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 2-19
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This port is a configuration example for a highdefinition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. • This motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. Following is for your display to the onboard VGA port or the HDMI/DVI .... USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Press the clear CMOS switch to clear setup information when the system hangs due to -DVI adapter, this motherboard also supports DVI output. Before enabling the HybridPower™ function, ensure that you have connected your reference. 14. CPU: AMD Athlon 4400+ DIMM...
This port is a configuration example for a highdefinition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. • This motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. Following is for your display to the onboard VGA port or the HDMI/DVI .... USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Press the clear CMOS switch to clear setup information when the system hangs due to -DVI adapter, this motherboard also supports DVI output. Before enabling the HybridPower™ function, ensure that you have connected your reference. 14. CPU: AMD Athlon 4400+ DIMM...
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...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 install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the...RAID] in the bundled support DVD before connecting devices to 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives....
...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 install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the...RAID] in the bundled support DVD before connecting devices to 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives....
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... in Windows® environment.) 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk or a DVD ROM.) 4. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. 4.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using...View the BIOS version information. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk in case you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-1 ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...
... in Windows® environment.) 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk or a DVD ROM.) 4. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. 4.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using...View the BIOS version information. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk in case you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-1 ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...
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...: [Auto] [5] [6]�-�[1��8�] 1T/2T Memory Timing [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-15 If this happens, revert to 200. Use the and keys o��r�t�h�e��n�u�m��...;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] [5] [6]�-�[1��8�] 1T/2T Memory Timing [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-15 If this happens, revert to 200. Use the and keys o��r�t�h�e��n�u�m��...;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...
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.../96 MEMCLK 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] [1.00x] [1.... Configuration options: [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.
.../96 MEMCLK 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] [1.00x] [1.... Configuration options: [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.
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...Enabled] SATA Controller [Enabled] Allows you to edit. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. Select an item then press to enable...Operation Mode [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by allowing the drive to change Serial ATA settings. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-31 4.5.5 IDE Function Setup This sub-menu contains IDE function-related items. Select an item then press to enable or...
...Enabled] SATA Controller [Enabled] Allows you to edit. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. Select an item then press to enable...Operation Mode [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by allowing the drive to change Serial ATA settings. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-31 4.5.5 IDE Function Setup This sub-menu contains IDE function-related items. Select an item then press to enable or...
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... 0, 1, 0+1, 5 or JBOD configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this item to [AHCI]. Make sure to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the bundled support DVD before connecting devices to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [RAID]. 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 ...
... 0, 1, 0+1, 5 or JBOD configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this item to [AHCI]. Make sure to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the bundled support DVD before connecting devices to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [RAID]. 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 ...
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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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... any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your computer. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 5-1 Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is...
... any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your computer. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 5-1 Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is...
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...® HDMI audio driver. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology driver. SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® ADI audio driver and application. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® chipset drivers for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial...
...® HDMI audio driver. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology driver. SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® ADI audio driver and application. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® chipset drivers for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial...
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Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. View the online help for updates. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink Powerbackup software. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet™ software. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology...capturing videos, or playing games in Windows® environment. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to update the motherboard BIOS in your computer. WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD...
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. View the online help for updates. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink Powerbackup software. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet™ software. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology...capturing videos, or playing games in Windows® environment. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to update the motherboard BIOS in your computer. WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD...
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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. 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. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 5-5
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. 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. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 5-5
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...High Definition 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 You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-...find the SoundMAX®/ SoundMAX® BlackHawk icon on your PC. 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. The software implements high...
...High Definition 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 You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-...find the SoundMAX®/ SoundMAX® BlackHawk icon on your PC. 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. The software implements high...
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..., you turn it on. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on the main window right handle. The Drivers installation tab appears if your system and change the utility configuration. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. You can close the Preference panel ASUS Crosshair II Formula 5-21 Double-click the setup.exe file...
..., you turn it on. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on the main window right handle. The Drivers installation tab appears if your system and change the utility configuration. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. You can close the Preference panel ASUS Crosshair II Formula 5-21 Double-click the setup.exe file...
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The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Follow the screen instructions to close or restore the application. Click this icon to complete installation. 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. The AI Suite main...
The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Follow the screen instructions to close or restore the application. Click this icon to complete installation. 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. The AI Suite main...
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... the same size or larger than the existing drive. JBOD (Spanning) stands for this setup. Refer to section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. The new drive must be calculated and written. Spanning does not deliver any advantage over using separate disks independently ...RAID 5 configuration is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to the entire system. 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 ...
... the same size or larger than the existing drive. JBOD (Spanning) stands for this setup. Refer to section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. The new drive must be calculated and written. Spanning does not deliver any advantage over using separate disks independently ...RAID 5 configuration is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to the entire system. 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 ...