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... 4-9 4.3.2 Sound Blaster X-Fi audio utility 4-11 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-15 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-21 4.3.5 ASUS Q-Fan 2 4-23 4.3.6 CPU Level Up 4-24 4.3.7 ASUS TurboV 4-25 4.4 RAID configurations 4-27 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-27 4.4.2 Installing Serial ...the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 4-32 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-33 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device ...
... 4-9 4.3.2 Sound Blaster X-Fi audio utility 4-11 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-15 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-21 4.3.5 ASUS Q-Fan 2 4-23 4.3.6 CPU Level Up 4-24 4.3.7 ASUS TurboV 4-25 4.4 RAID configurations 4-27 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-27 4.4.2 Installing Serial ...the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 4-32 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-33 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device ...
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... a data disk only. Crosshair III Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 AMD socket AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series processors Supports 45nm CPU AMD® Cool 'n' ...ff�e�r�e�d��m���e����m����o��r�y *Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for up to 2 PATA devices - 5 x SATA 3Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and JBOD ...
... a data disk only. Crosshair III Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 AMD socket AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series processors Supports 45nm CPU AMD® Cool 'n' ...ff�e�r�e�d��m���e����m����o��r�y *Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for up to 2 PATA devices - 5 x SATA 3Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and JBOD ...
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...Overheat Protection - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) External LCD Poster ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 3 AMD® OverDrive Support* ASUS TurboV 16Mb ...AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port(purple) 1 x External SATA port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x Clr CMOS switch (continued on the next page) xiv O.C Profile Overclocking Protection: - Voltiminder LED - Crosshair III Formula...
...Overheat Protection - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) External LCD Poster ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 3 AMD® OverDrive Support* ASUS TurboV 16Mb ...AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port(purple) 1 x External SATA port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x Clr CMOS switch (continued on the next page) xiv O.C Profile Overclocking Protection: - Voltiminder LED - Crosshair III Formula...
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Crosshair III Formula specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Software Form Factor 3 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x IDE connector for two devices 5 x SATA connectors (Blue) 8 x Fan connectors: 1 x CPU / 1 x PWR / 3 x Chassis / 3 x Optional 3 x thermal sensor connectors 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x LCD Poster connector 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector System panel connector Support DVD: - Drivers and applications * ASUS PC...
Crosshair III Formula specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Software Form Factor 3 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x IDE connector for two devices 5 x SATA connectors (Blue) 8 x Fan connectors: 1 x CPU / 1 x PWR / 3 x Chassis / 3 x Optional 3 x thermal sensor connectors 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x LCD Poster connector 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector System panel connector Support DVD: - Drivers and applications * ASUS PC...
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...expansive CPU? Upgrade your CPU at a hardware level. ROG Crosshair III Formula 1-3 Overclocking is a special IC which enhances system performance. 100% high-quality Japan-made conductive polymer capacitors (VRM 5000hrs lifespan at 105ºC, 500,000hrs at 65ºC) This motherboard ...efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & ...
...expansive CPU? Upgrade your CPU at a hardware level. ROG Crosshair III Formula 1-3 Overclocking is a special IC which enhances system performance. 100% high-quality Japan-made conductive polymer capacitors (VRM 5000hrs lifespan at 105ºC, 500,000hrs at 65ºC) This motherboard ...efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & ...
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... to optimal performance. Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for the CPU is the one stop shop to fine-tune your system to... in a intuitive color-coded fashion. Maintaining ample voltage support for extreme CPU overclocking! Extreme Tweaker One stop performance tuning shop Extreme ... overclockers to computer upgrades. The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. Acting as the "red zone" of overheating...save an overheating GPU. The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for CPU, NB, SB, and Memory in no more freedom and less ...
... to optimal performance. Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for the CPU is the one stop shop to fine-tune your system to... in a intuitive color-coded fashion. Maintaining ample voltage support for extreme CPU overclocking! Extreme Tweaker One stop performance tuning shop Extreme ... overclockers to computer upgrades. The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. Acting as the "red zone" of overheating...save an overheating GPU. The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for CPU, NB, SB, and Memory in no more freedom and less ...
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...fan connectors. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin PWR_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 4-pin OPT_FAN1-3) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA-2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Connect... fan connectors! DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A-7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-35 7. DO NOT forget to connect the fan...
...fan connectors. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin PWR_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 4-pin OPT_FAN1-3) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA-2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Connect... fan connectors! DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A-7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-35 7. DO NOT forget to connect the fan...
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...;o�] Allows you to set the CPU/NB voltage. The maximum supported voltage differs by CPU. The values range from 2.50425V to 3.20650V with a 1.51050V interval. 3.3.19 HT Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU Load-Line mode. [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS automatically adjust the voltage. ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-15 The values range from 0.8V...
...;o�] Allows you to set the CPU/NB voltage. The maximum supported voltage differs by CPU. The values range from 2.50425V to 3.20650V with a 1.51050V interval. 3.3.19 HT Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU Load-Line mode. [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS automatically adjust the voltage. ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-15 The values range from 0.8V...
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...[Auto] Allows you to set the SB voltage. The values range from 1.20575V to 1.60325V with caution. • Some values of the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, DRAM Voltage and NB Voltage items are labeled in ���th��e��c�o�n...;in different color, indicating the risk levels of the NB Voltage item is supported only if the OV_NB jumper is enalbed, otherwise the maximum voltage suppoted is [1.91V]. • Setting the CPU Voltage, CPU/NB Voltage, CPU VDDA Voltage, DRAM Voltage and NB Voltage items to a high level may ...
...[Auto] Allows you to set the SB voltage. The values range from 1.20575V to 1.60325V with caution. • Some values of the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, DRAM Voltage and NB Voltage items are labeled in ���th��e��c�o�n...;in different color, indicating the risk levels of the NB Voltage item is supported only if the OV_NB jumper is enalbed, otherwise the maximum voltage suppoted is [1.91V]. • Setting the CPU Voltage, CPU/NB Voltage, CPU VDDA Voltage, DRAM Voltage and NB Voltage items to a high level may ...
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...-sectors transfers. [Auto] When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to and from the hardware devices installed with much less... CPU overhead. This makes more efficient use of the PCI bus as fewer transactions are needed for the transfer of a particular amount of SDMA (single...
...-sectors transfers. [Auto] When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to and from the hardware devices installed with much less... CPU overhead. This makes more efficient use of the PCI bus as fewer transactions are needed for the transfer of a particular amount of SDMA (single...
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...NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in this screen may differ. ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-23 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you installed. NOTE: Please key in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in ratio numbers directly...GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Cool'n'Quiet [Disabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency.
...NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in this screen may differ. ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-23 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you installed. NOTE: Please key in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in ratio numbers directly...GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Cool'n'Quiet [Disabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] C1E Support [Disabled] Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency.
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...: [None] [File 1] [File 2] FSB Frequency Controller; ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-45 DRAM Voltage; Save TweakIt Batch File to: Allows you to use the and keys to adjust the values for each item. CPU Voltage; HT Voltage; CPU Ratio; Refer to : [None] Load TweakIt Batch File From: ...2V Voltage [Auto] Save TweakIt Batch File ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- NB 1.8V Voltage; CPU VDDA Voltage; NB Voltage; • This function supports devices such as a TweakIt batch file. S5 1.2V Voltage Allows you to load the desired TweakIt batch file...
...: [None] [File 1] [File 2] FSB Frequency Controller; ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-45 DRAM Voltage; Save TweakIt Batch File to: Allows you to use the and keys to adjust the values for each item. CPU Voltage; HT Voltage; CPU Ratio; Refer to : [None] Load TweakIt Batch File From: ...2V Voltage [Auto] Save TweakIt Batch File ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- NB 1.8V Voltage; CPU VDDA Voltage; NB Voltage; • This function supports devices such as a TweakIt batch file. S5 1.2V Voltage Allows you to load the desired TweakIt batch file...
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...other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltage..., and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ROG Crosshair III Formula 4-3 ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility...
...other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltage..., and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ROG Crosshair III Formula 4-3 ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility...
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... start monitoring your computer the moment you of your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to view the current status of any problem with these components. To launch the ...By default, the main window displays the Preference section. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. If Autorun is software-based, you can close ...Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Click to close the Preference panel ROG Crosshair III Formula 4-15 You can start installation. 2. Because PC Probe...
... start monitoring your computer the moment you of your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to view the current status of any problem with these components. To launch the ...By default, the main window displays the Preference section. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. If Autorun is software-based, you can close ...Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Click to close the Preference panel ROG Crosshair III Formula 4-15 You can start installation. 2. Because PC Probe...
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... window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle...
... window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle...
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....xx.xx. The AI Suite main window appears. 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch Q-Fan 2 4-21 Click to restore to normal Click to launch EPU Click to launch TurboV ROG Crosshair III Formula Click to launch CPU Level Up Click to launch EPU, TurboV, CPU Level Up, and �Q�-�F�a�... to restore the system to the optical drive. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. Place the support DVD to normal state.
....xx.xx. The AI Suite main window appears. 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch Q-Fan 2 4-21 Click to restore to normal Click to launch EPU Click to launch TurboV ROG Crosshair III Formula Click to launch CPU Level Up Click to launch EPU, TurboV, CPU Level Up, and �Q�-�F�a�... to restore the system to the optical drive. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. Place the support DVD to normal state.
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Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window.
Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window.
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... display the fan names. ROG Crosshair III Formula click to achieve the maximum fan speed. Silent mode minimizes fan speed for the best cooling effect. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite main window. 4.3.5 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you...
... display the fan names. ROG Crosshair III Formula click to achieve the maximum fan speed. Silent mode minimizes fan speed for the best cooling effect. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite main window. 4.3.5 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you...
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... Click to apply the selected CPU level Click to overclock immediately with OC profile presets in ��d�o�w�s�® notification area a��n�d��c�l...;�t�h�e��C�P��U� Level Up button on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, launch the utility by doubleclicking the AI Suite icon�i�n�t�h�e��W��in WIndows® environment without the...
... Click to apply the selected CPU level Click to overclock immediately with OC profile presets in ��d�o�w�s�® notification area a��n�d��c�l...;�t�h�e��C�P��U� Level Up button on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, launch the utility by doubleclicking the AI Suite icon�i�n�t�h�e��W��in WIndows® environment without the...
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... be kept on the next system boot. ROG Crosshair III Formula 4-25 For advanced overclocking: Set CPU Frequency in BIOS to 200MHz or above for an adjustment range from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make ...8226; For system stability, set ASUS EPU to High Performance Mode while using TurboV. • The CPU Frequency setting in BIOS affects the adjustable range of CPU Frequency in TurboV. 4.3.7 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to overclock the CPU frequency, CPU voltage, QPI/ Memory controller voltage,...
... be kept on the next system boot. ROG Crosshair III Formula 4-25 For advanced overclocking: Set CPU Frequency in BIOS to 200MHz or above for an adjustment range from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make ...8226; For system stability, set ASUS EPU to High Performance Mode while using TurboV. • The CPU Frequency setting in BIOS affects the adjustable range of CPU Frequency in TurboV. 4.3.7 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to overclock the CPU frequency, CPU voltage, QPI/ Memory controller voltage,...