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... environment. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers, mercy rules...
... environment. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers, mercy rules...
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...you are looking for maximum performance achievement. Voltiminder LED Friendly reminder on Voltage Settings In the pursuit of overheating. Worry no time. The COP EX allows overclockers to computer upgrades. The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage ... performance tuning shop Extreme Tweaker is critical during overclocking. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Any memory is able to determine failsafe settings that can also be used to chipsets and GPU...
...you are looking for maximum performance achievement. Voltiminder LED Friendly reminder on Voltage Settings In the pursuit of overheating. Worry no time. The COP EX allows overclockers to computer upgrades. The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage ... performance tuning shop Extreme Tweaker is critical during overclocking. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Any memory is able to determine failsafe settings that can also be used to chipsets and GPU...
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... just a few clicks away. and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default settings for each parameter. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. ROG Crosshair III Formula 1-7 function. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due...
... just a few clicks away. and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default settings for each parameter. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. ROG Crosshair III Formula 1-7 function. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due...
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You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to enable the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. Press down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ... Disable position. • Ensure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to CPU overclocking. Hold down the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. 2. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-25 The clr CMOS switch on the back I/O helps...
You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to enable the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. Press down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ... Disable position. • Ensure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to CPU overclocking. Hold down the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. 2. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-25 The clr CMOS switch on the back I/O helps...
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Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. 2.8.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on switch to wake/power up the system. 2. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-41 This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system.
Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. 2.8.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on switch to wake/power up the system. 2. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-41 This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system.
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... the overclocking settings Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For Configuring options for that particular menu. Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. ROG Crosshair III Formula...
... the overclocking settings Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For Configuring options for that particular menu. Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and change the settings. ROG Crosshair III Formula...
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... overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-9 Gaming provides the major tuning settings for different purpose. Scroll down to the extreme. The default values of freedom to display the following items vary depending on the motherboard...
... overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-9 Gaming provides the major tuning settings for different purpose. Scroll down to the extreme. The default values of freedom to display the following items vary depending on the motherboard...
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...65533;��a�p�p�e��a�r�s�w��h�e�n��y�o�u� set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual]. 3.3.5 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to the selected CPU level. Use the and keys ...[1333MHz] [1600MHz] 3.3.8 DDR3 Memory Profile [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the DDR3 memory profile function. Use the and keys to set overclocking parameters. The values range from 100 to adjust the PCIE frequency. The values range from 200 to 600. �T�h�is auto...
...65533;��a�p�p�e��a�r�s�w��h�e�n��y�o�u� set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual]. 3.3.5 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to the selected CPU level. Use the and keys ...[1333MHz] [1600MHz] 3.3.8 DDR3 Memory Profile [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the DDR3 memory profile function. Use the and keys to set overclocking parameters. The values range from 100 to adjust the PCIE frequency. The values range from 200 to 600. �T�h�is auto...
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... options: [Auto] [200MHz] [400MHz]-[2400MHz] [2000MHz] 3.3.11 DRAM Controller configuration This item appears only when you set the HyperTransport link speed. Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009,... [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 9]] Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] Allows you to set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] or [CPU Level Up] Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY DRAM Controller configuration Bank Interleaving ...MemClk Tri-Stating during C3 and Alt VID [Disabled] Disables this function. ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-11
... options: [Auto] [200MHz] [400MHz]-[2400MHz] [2000MHz] 3.3.11 DRAM Controller configuration This item appears only when you set the HyperTransport link speed. Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009,... [XOR of Address bits [20:16, 9]] Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] Allows you to set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] or [CPU Level Up] Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY DRAM Controller configuration Bank Interleaving ...MemClk Tri-Stating during C3 and Alt VID [Disabled] Disables this function. ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-11
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This item appears only when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] or [CPU Level Up] Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY DRAM Timing/Driving Config. DCQ maximum bypass counter [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [9x] [.... [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables bank swizzle mode. 3.3.12 DRAM Timing/Driving Config. DCT Unganged Mode [Auto] [Auto] Selects the DRAM mode by DRAM setting. [Enabled] Selects the ganged DRAM mode. [Disabled] Selects the unganged DRAM mode. Power Down Enable [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables DDR power down mode. [Disabled] Disables this...
This item appears only when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] or [CPU Level Up] Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY DRAM Timing/Driving Config. DCQ maximum bypass counter [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [9x] [.... [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Enables bank swizzle mode. 3.3.12 DRAM Timing/Driving Config. DCT Unganged Mode [Auto] [Auto] Selects the DRAM mode by DRAM setting. [Enabled] Selects the ganged DRAM mode. [Disabled] Selects the unganged DRAM mode. Power Down Enable [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables DDR power down mode. [Disabled] Disables this...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-17 Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit...CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] Enhances FSB overclocking ability Sets to [Auto] for EMI control. 3.3.26 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability Sets to [Auto] for EMI control. 3.3.27 Debug Mode [String] Allows you to set different voltage on channel A and B and CPU, o...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-17 Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit...CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] Enhances FSB overclocking ability Sets to [Auto] for EMI control. 3.3.26 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability Sets to [Auto] for EMI control. 3.3.27 Debug Mode [String] Allows you to set different voltage on channel A and B and CPU, o...
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... Mode while using TurboV. • The CPU Frequency setting in BIOS affects the adjustable range of CPU Frequency in TurboV. Refer to 250MHz in TurboV. ROG Crosshair III Formula 4-25 4.3.7 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to overclock the CPU frequency, CPU voltage, QPI/ Memory controller voltage...the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • For system stability, set ASUS EPU to 500MHz in BIOS to 200MHz or above for an adjustment range from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Click start > All ...
... Mode while using TurboV. • The CPU Frequency setting in BIOS affects the adjustable range of CPU Frequency in TurboV. Refer to 250MHz in TurboV. ROG Crosshair III Formula 4-25 4.3.7 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to overclock the CPU frequency, CPU voltage, QPI/ Memory controller voltage...the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. • For system stability, set ASUS EPU to 500MHz in BIOS to 200MHz or above for an adjustment range from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Click start > All ...