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... 2-44 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-44 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.2.4 Menu items 3-8 3.2.5 Submenu items 3-8 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-8 3.2.9 General...
... 2-44 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-44 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.2.4 Menu items 3-8 3.2.5 Submenu items 3-8 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-8 3.2.9 General...
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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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... 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ ... support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide...
... 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ ... support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide...
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...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 Voltiminder LED - O.C Profile Overclocking Protection: - Crosshair III Formula... specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports max. 12 ...
...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 Voltiminder LED - O.C Profile Overclocking Protection: - Crosshair III Formula... specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports max. 12 ...
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With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is based on ...-Virus The best protection from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering the OS. It is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. The product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine...
With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is based on ...-Virus The best protection from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering the OS. It is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. The product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine...
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ROG Crosshair III Formula 1-7 TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with just a few clicks away. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is no need to open ...the system chassis to clear CMOS data. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default settings for each parameter. This easy OC tool allows you to overclocking failure,...
ROG Crosshair III Formula 1-7 TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with just a few clicks away. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is no need to open ...the system chassis to clear CMOS data. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default settings for each parameter. This easy OC tool allows you to overclocking failure,...
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... to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to the illustration below for power status. CPU Voltage (default) VDD NB VDDA Voltage Normal (green) 0.85000-1.3625 0....) 1.5000- 1.5000- 3.02100-3.20650 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU LED The CPU LED has three voltage displays: CPU Voltage, VDDNB, and VDDA Voltage; Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the CPU LED and the table below for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge...
... to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to the illustration below for power status. CPU Voltage (default) VDD NB VDDA Voltage Normal (green) 0.85000-1.3625 0....) 1.5000- 1.5000- 3.02100-3.20650 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU LED The CPU LED has three voltage displays: CPU Voltage, VDDNB, and VDDA Voltage; Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the CPU LED and the table below for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge...
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...SB 1.2V Voltage, or the HT. The southbridge LED shows either the NB Voltage or the NB 1.8 Voltage. Refer to display in BIOS. You can select the voltage to the illustration below for the location of the northbridge/southbridge LEDs and the table below for LED definition. ...-1.84175 1.90800-1.94775 1.60325-1.84175 1.36475-1.49725 1.40450-1.65625 Crazy (red) 1.85500-2.05400 1.96100-3.00775 1.85500-2.00075 1.51050-1.60325 1.66950-2.00075 ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-3 2. Northbridge/Southbridge LEDs The northbridge and southbridge LEDs each have two different voltage displays.
...SB 1.2V Voltage, or the HT. The southbridge LED shows either the NB Voltage or the NB 1.8 Voltage. Refer to display in BIOS. You can select the voltage to the illustration below for the location of the northbridge/southbridge LEDs and the table below for LED definition. ...-1.84175 1.90800-1.94775 1.60325-1.84175 1.36475-1.49725 1.40450-1.65625 Crazy (red) 1.85500-2.05400 1.96100-3.00775 1.85500-2.00075 1.51050-1.60325 1.66950-2.00075 ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-3 2. Northbridge/Southbridge LEDs The northbridge and southbridge LEDs each have two different voltage displays.
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.... Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 3 for details. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-21 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the ...card. 2. Failure to do not need to use . 4. 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. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the ...
.... Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 3 for details. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-21 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the ...card. 2. Failure to do not need to use . 4. 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. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the ...
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... moved to the 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. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-25 The clr CMOS switch on the back I /O helps you to ...default values. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. With the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature, shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup...
... moved to the 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. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-25 The clr CMOS switch on the back I /O helps you to ...default values. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. With the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature, shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup...
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PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 4. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 9. External SATA port 8. IEEE 1394a port 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 6. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1. Audio Ports** To use hot-plug, set the Controller Mode in the BIOS settings to [AHCI] mode. Clear CMOS switch 5. LAN (RJ-45) port* 3. See section 3.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information
PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 4. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 9. External SATA port 8. IEEE 1394a port 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 6. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1. Audio Ports** To use hot-plug, set the Controller Mode in the BIOS settings to [AHCI] mode. Clear CMOS switch 5. LAN (RJ-45) port* 3. See section 3.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure ...to the SATA1-5 connectors, you install SATA hard disk drives to [IDE] by default. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-31 AMD® SB750 Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) These connectors are set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 or JBOD...
If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the OnChip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure ...to the SATA1-5 connectors, you install SATA hard disk drives to [IDE] by default. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-31 AMD® SB750 Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-5) These connectors are set the Onchip SATA Type item in the BIOS to [RAID]. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 or JBOD...
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The thermal sensor cable is purchased separately. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information 8. The optional fan1/2/3 can work with the temperature sensors for temperature monitoring. Enable OPT FAN1/2/3 overheat protection in BIOS if you want to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices which you connect thermal sensor cables to monitor temperature. Connect the thermal sensor cables to these connectors. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1/2/3) These connectors are for a better cooling effect.
The thermal sensor cable is purchased separately. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information 8. The optional fan1/2/3 can work with the temperature sensors for temperature monitoring. Enable OPT FAN1/2/3 overheat protection in BIOS if you want to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices which you connect thermal sensor cables to monitor temperature. Connect the thermal sensor cables to these connectors. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1/2/3) These connectors are for a better cooling effect.
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...) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power...
...) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power...
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...button. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. While the tests are off. 3. At power on the system front panel case lights up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on self tests or POST. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-43 After making all switches are running, ...the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may light up . ...
...button. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. While the tests are off. 3. At power on the system front panel case lights up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on self tests or POST. ROG Crosshair III Formula 2-43 After making all switches are running, ...the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may light up . ...
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... the system to sleep mode or to shut down . The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 2.10.2 Using the dual function power...
... the system to sleep mode or to shut down . The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 2.10.2 Using the dual function power...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. This chapter tells how to change the BIOS se3tup system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. This chapter tells how to change the BIOS se3tup system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-9 3.4 Main menu 3-18 3.5 Advanced menu 3-23 3.6 Power menu 3-33 3.7 Boot menu 3-39 3.8 Tools menu 3-43 3.9 Exit menu 3-47 ROG Crosshair III Formula
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-9 3.4 Main menu 3-18 3.5 Advanced menu 3-23 3.6 Power menu 3-33 3.7 Boot menu 3-39 3.8 Tools menu 3-43 3.9 Exit menu 3-47 ROG Crosshair III Formula
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This utility is available in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-1 3.1 Managing and updating your system. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash drive in the future. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click...
This utility is available in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-1 3.1 Managing and updating your system. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash drive in the future. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup click Auto Select. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from the 3.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup click Auto Select. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from the 3.