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... 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 help 3-8 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-9 3.3.1 CPU Level Up [Auto 3-10...
... 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 help 3-8 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-9 3.3.1 CPU Level Up [Auto 3-10...
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3.1 Managing and updating your system. ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-1 ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the...
3.1 Managing and updating your system. ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-1 ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the...
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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 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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...‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. CROSSHAIRIIIFORMULA.ROM CROSSHAIRIIIFORMULA ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-3 Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions...
...‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. CROSSHAIRIIIFORMULA.ROM CROSSHAIRIIIFORMULA ROG Crosshair III Formula 3-3 Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions...
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... 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. 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. ROG Crosshair III Formula 4-3
... 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. 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. ROG Crosshair III Formula 4-3
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.... See section 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create your boot logo. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you wish to make a copy of the applications in GIF...ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ utility lets you install the ASUS Update utility from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. Select Update BIOS from a file from the ASUS website. Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. Launch the ASUS Update utility. To launch the ASUS MyLogo3 1. ROG Crosshair III Formula...
.... See section 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create your boot logo. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you wish to make a copy of the applications in GIF...ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ utility lets you install the ASUS Update utility from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. Select Update BIOS from a file from the ASUS website. Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. Launch the ASUS Update utility. To launch the ASUS MyLogo3 1. ROG Crosshair III Formula...
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7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support
7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support