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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 ATA hard disks 4-28 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-28 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-28 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-32...
... 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 ATA hard disks 4-28 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-28 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-28 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-32...
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...boot disk. 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' Quiet™ Technology AMD® ...65533;�m���e����m����o��r�y *Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) **Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of...
...boot disk. 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' Quiet™ Technology AMD® ...65533;�m���e����m����o��r�y *Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) **Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of...
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...Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS TurboV - 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, ...the next page) xiv COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - EX) - O.C Profile Overclocking Protection: - Voltiminder LED - Crosshair III Formula specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports max. 12 USB 2.0 ports...
...Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS TurboV - 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, ...the next page) xiv COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - EX) - O.C Profile Overclocking Protection: - Voltiminder LED - Crosshair III Formula specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports max. 12 USB 2.0 ports...
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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 /... 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 Probe II * ASUS Update * ASUS AI Suite * AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) * Sound Blaster X-Fi Utility * Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition * Kaspersky® Anti-Virus ATX Form ...
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 /... 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 Probe II * ASUS Update * ASUS AI Suite * AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) * Sound Blaster X-Fi Utility * Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition * Kaspersky® Anti-Virus ATX Form ...
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...Center. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction AMD socket AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series processors support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors...configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to provide excellent system ..., the most innovating ideas, and we excel in . This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the Republic of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the weak, and bragging rights means...
...Center. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction AMD socket AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series processors support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors...configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to provide excellent system ..., the most innovating ideas, and we excel in . This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the Republic of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the weak, and bragging rights means...
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...USB78; Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 15. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. AMD® SB750 Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) 7. Power-on switch 12. 2.2.2 SupremeFX X-Fi audio card layout 2.2.3 Layout.../Jumpers/Switches/Slots 1. AMD® AM3 Socket 4. switch 10. USB910; USB1112) 13. GP connector (8-pin GP) 14. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 16. MemOK! DDR3 DIMM slots 5. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 6. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-7 ROG connector (3-pin...
...USB78; Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 15. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. AMD® SB750 Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) 7. Power-on switch 12. 2.2.2 SupremeFX X-Fi audio card layout 2.2.3 Layout.../Jumpers/Switches/Slots 1. AMD® AM3 Socket 4. switch 10. USB910; USB1112) 13. GP connector (8-pin GP) 14. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 16. MemOK! DDR3 DIMM slots 5. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 6. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-7 ROG connector (3-pin...
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Ensure you use a CPU designed for AMD socket AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series processors. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to a 90˚ angle. The CPU fits in completely. DO NOT force... lever ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-9 The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AMD® AM3 Socket for the AM3 socket. Otherwise, the CPU will not...
Ensure you use a CPU designed for AMD socket AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series processors. Press the lever sideways to unlock the socket, then lift it up to a 90˚ angle. The CPU fits in completely. DO NOT force... lever ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-9 The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AMD® AM3 Socket for the AM3 socket. Otherwise, the CPU will not...
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... 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD socket AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series processors requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. Retention bracket.... • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-11 Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to ...
... 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD socket AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series processors requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. Retention bracket.... • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-11 Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to ...
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...set using these connectors, set to the SATA1-5 connectors, you install SATA hard disk drives to [IDE] by default. AMD® SB750 Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) These connectors are set the Onchip SATA Type item in the support...BIOS to [RAID]. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 or JBOD configuration through the onboard AMD® SB750 controller. Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. • ... signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk and optical disk drives. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-31 2.
...set using these connectors, set to the SATA1-5 connectors, you install SATA hard disk drives to [IDE] by default. AMD® SB750 Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) These connectors are set the Onchip SATA Type item in the support...BIOS to [RAID]. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 or JBOD configuration through the onboard AMD® SB750 controller. Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. • ... signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk and optical disk drives. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-31 2.
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Main BIOS Information Version : 0223 Build Date: 05/14/09 Processor Type : AMD Speed : 2800MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1023MB BIOS SETUP UTILITY ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.4.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
Main BIOS Information Version : 0223 Build Date: 05/14/09 Processor Type : AMD Speed : 2800MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1023MB BIOS SETUP UTILITY ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.4.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version:14.12 AMD Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512 KB Cache L2: 2048 KB Cache L3: N/A Speed : 2800MHz, NB Clk: 2000MHz Able to the CPU you to Sub Screen...8594; Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-23 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you installed. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard...
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version:14.12 AMD Revision: C2 Cache L1: 512 KB Cache L2: 2048 KB Cache L3: N/A Speed : 2800MHz, NB Clk: 2000MHz Able to the CPU you to Sub Screen...8594; Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-23 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you installed. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard...
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... Virtual Machine. [Disabled] Disables this function. Cool'n'Quiet [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD Cool'n'Quiet function. [Disabled] Disables this function. ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the building of ACPI SRAT table. [Disabled] Disables this function. This item ...
... Virtual Machine. [Disabled] Disables this function. Cool'n'Quiet [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the AMD Cool'n'Quiet function. [Disabled] Disables this function. ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the building of ACPI SRAT table. [Disabled] Disables this function. This item ...
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Realtek RTL8111C LAN Driver Installs the Realtek® Gigabit Ethernet Driver. 4.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX ADI Audio driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS TweakIt Installs the ASUS TweakIt driver and utility. AMD Chipset Driver Installs the AMD® chipset drivers. Sound Blaster X-Fi Installs the Sound Blaster X-Fi driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
Realtek RTL8111C LAN Driver Installs the Realtek® Gigabit Ethernet Driver. 4.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX ADI Audio driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS TweakIt Installs the ASUS TweakIt driver and utility. AMD Chipset Driver Installs the AMD® chipset drivers. Sound Blaster X-Fi Installs the Sound Blaster X-Fi driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
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... Winzip utility for users to enjoy large-sized data exchange of files such as movies, music, etc. ASUS TurboV Installs ASUS TurboV, the advanced overclocking tool for detailed information. 3DMark06 Software Installs the Futuremark® 3DMark06 system benchmark application...-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ASUS Cool'n'Quiet Utility Installs ASUS Cool'n'Quiet utility. ASUS EPU Installs the ASUS EPU driver and utility. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support AMD OverDrive Utility Installs AMD OverDrive utility. View the online help for extreme O.C. ...
... Winzip utility for users to enjoy large-sized data exchange of files such as movies, music, etc. ASUS TurboV Installs ASUS TurboV, the advanced overclocking tool for detailed information. 3DMark06 Software Installs the Futuremark® 3DMark06 system benchmark application...-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ASUS Cool'n'Quiet Utility Installs ASUS Cool'n'Quiet utility. ASUS EPU Installs the ASUS EPU driver and utility. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support AMD OverDrive Utility Installs AMD OverDrive utility. View the online help for extreme O.C. ...
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...AMD SB750 chipset that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. The new drive must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Windows® XP SP2 or later versions. • Due to the surviving drive as RAID volumes. ROG Crosshair III Formula... 4-27 If one drive to the entire system. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. • You must be calculated...
...AMD SB750 chipset that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. The new drive must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Windows® XP SP2 or later versions. • Due to the surviving drive as RAID volumes. ROG Crosshair III Formula... 4-27 If one drive to the entire system. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. • You must be calculated...
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... configuration: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Due to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility® To enter the AMD® Option ROM utility® 1. For optimal performance, install identical drives of SATA ports to chipset limitation, when set any of... menu > Storage Configuration, and then press . 3. Boot up your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. To do this: 1. Save your computer. 2. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3.
... configuration: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Due to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility® To enter the AMD® Option ROM utility® 1. For optimal performance, install identical drives of SATA ports to chipset limitation, when set any of... menu > Storage Configuration, and then press . 3. Boot up your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. To do this: 1. Save your computer. 2. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3.
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.... • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at http://game.amd.com for the latest certified graphics card and the supported 3D application list. 5.1.2 Before you begin For ATI CrossFireX to work properly, you ...technology The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • Visit the ATI Game website at least the minimum power required by your system. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. Turn off your current graphics card driver/s. 4. ROG Crosshair III Formula 5-1 Follow...
.... • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at http://game.amd.com for the latest certified graphics card and the supported 3D application list. 5.1.2 Before you begin For ATI CrossFireX to work properly, you ...technology The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • Visit the ATI Game website at least the minimum power required by your system. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. Turn off your current graphics card driver/s. 4. ROG Crosshair III Formula 5-1 Follow...
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... latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology. The Catalyst Control Center Setup Assistant appears when the system detects the existance of multigraphics cards. ROG Crosshair III Formula 5-3 Ensure that came with...
... latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology. The Catalyst Control Center Setup Assistant appears when the system detects the existance of multigraphics cards. ROG Crosshair III Formula 5-3 Ensure that came with...