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... 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 3-9 3.3.2 OC Tuner Utility 3-10 3.3.3 Ai Overclock Tuner 3-10 3.3.4 CPU Ratio 3-11 3.3.5 DRAM Frequency 3-11 3.3.6 CPU/NB Frequency 3-11 iv
... 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 3-9 3.3.2 OC Tuner Utility 3-10 3.3.3 Ai Overclock Tuner 3-10 3.3.4 CPU Ratio 3-11 3.3.5 DRAM Frequency 3-11 3.3.6 CPU/NB Frequency 3-11 iv
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... software. • Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ 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™ graphics cards. • Appendix: Debug...
... software. • Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ 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™ graphics cards. • Appendix: Debug...
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...applications * ASUS PC Probe II * ASUS Update * ASUS AI Suite * AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) * Sound Blaster X-Fi Utility * Kaspersky® Anti-Virus (1-year license) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.5cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability ... II switch 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch 1 x OC Station Header 1 x Go Button 1 x System panel connector 16Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD: -
...applications * ASUS PC Probe II * ASUS Update * ASUS AI Suite * AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) * Sound Blaster X-Fi Utility * Kaspersky® Anti-Virus (1-year license) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.5cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability ... II switch 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch 1 x OC Station Header 1 x Go Button 1 x System panel connector 16Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD: -
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... without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-7 The BIOS settings can update your motherboard against static electricity and shields it ideally protects your BIOS in one complete module. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers"- With better electric conductivity, it against Electronic...
... without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-7 The BIOS settings can update your motherboard against static electricity and shields it ideally protects your BIOS in one complete module. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers"- With better electric conductivity, it against Electronic...
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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 3-16 3.5 Advanced menu 3-21 3.6 Power menu 3-30 3.7 Boot menu 3-36 3.8 Tools menu 3-40 3.9 Exit menu 3-44 ROG Crosshair IV 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 3-16 3.5 Advanced menu 3-21 3.6 Power menu 3-30 3.7 Boot menu 3-36 3.8 Tools menu 3-40 3.9 Exit menu 3-44 ROG Crosshair IV Formula
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... a USB flash drive in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-1 3.1 Managing and updating your system. Refer to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is available...
... a USB flash drive in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-1 3.1 Managing and updating your system. Refer to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is available...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup click Auto Select. 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. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup click Auto Select. 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. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3.
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C4F ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-3 Always update the utility to download. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Click Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the...
C4F ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-3 Always update the utility to download. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Click Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the...
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... for details. 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to display the following. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Insert the USB flash...Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 1. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: Crosshair IV Formula VER: 0215 DATE: 02/23/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown ...
... for details. 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to display the following. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Insert the USB flash...Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 1. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.14 Current ROM BOARD: Crosshair IV Formula VER: 0215 DATE: 02/23/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown ...
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..., download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-5 You can cause system boot...
..., download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-5 You can cause system boot...
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... the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section 3.1 Managing and updating your selections from the available options using the provided utility described in the future. otherwise, POST continues with...the system by pressing , or by turning the system off and then back on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to run this last option only if the first two failed. Do this program. This requires you...
... the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section 3.1 Managing and updating your selections from the available options using the provided utility described in the future. otherwise, POST continues with...the system by pressing , or by turning the system off and then back on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to run this last option only if the first two failed. Do this program. This requires you...
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...Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Advanced CPU Configuration AGESA Version: 3.5.4.0 Options AMD Athlon(tm) II X3 445 Processor Revision: C3 Cache L1: 384 KB Cache L2: 1536 KB Cache L3: N/A Speed : 3100MHz uCode Patch Level : 0x1000B6 Disabled Enabled Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet ASUS...Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-21 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to the CPU you installed. Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU ...
...Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Advanced CPU Configuration AGESA Version: 3.5.4.0 Options AMD Athlon(tm) II X3 445 Processor Revision: C3 Cache L1: 384 KB Cache L2: 1536 KB Cache L3: N/A Speed : 3100MHz uCode Patch Level : 0x1000B6 Disabled Enabled Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet ASUS...Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-21 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to the CPU you installed. Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU ...
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...Chipset Configuration DRAM Controller configuration ECC Configuration Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] DRAM Controller Configuration Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Advanced DRAM Controller Configuration Channel Interleaving MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID Memory Hole Remapping DCT...] Disables this function. C1E Support [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the microcode updation. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to display the sub-menu.
...Chipset Configuration DRAM Controller configuration ECC Configuration Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] DRAM Controller Configuration Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Advanced DRAM Controller Configuration Channel Interleaving MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID Memory Hole Remapping DCT...] Disables this function. C1E Support [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the microcode updation. [Disabled] Disables this function. ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the ASUS Core Unlocker to display the sub-menu.
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....14 Current ROM BOARD: Crosshair-IV-Formula VER: 0215 DATE: 02/23/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash...
....14 Current ROM BOARD: Crosshair-IV-Formula VER: 0215 DATE: 02/23/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash...
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Scroll down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 3.8.3 Go Button File This menu allows you ...single partition only. • DO NOT shut down to set and save system parameters, which will be loaded when pressing the Go Button. Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Tools Go Button File Current Settings BCLK Speed: PCIE Speed: CPU Voltage: CPU/NB Voltaeg: CPU VDDA Voltage: DRAM Voltage: HT Voltage...
Scroll down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 3.8.3 Go Button File This menu allows you ...single partition only. • DO NOT shut down to set and save system parameters, which will be loaded when pressing the Go Button. Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Tools Go Button File Current Settings BCLK Speed: PCIE Speed: CPU Voltage: CPU/NB Voltaeg: CPU VDDA Voltage: DRAM Voltage: HT Voltage...
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... voltage, and alerts you of each item immediately. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-3 This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Adobe Reader 9 Installs the Adobe® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS ROG GameFirst You can use this software to control the ...menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Windows® environment. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF).
... voltage, and alerts you of each item immediately. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-3 This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Adobe Reader 9 Installs the Adobe® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS ROG GameFirst You can use this software to control the ...menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Windows® environment. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF).
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... application for details. 2. See section 4.2.3 Utilities menu for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo3™, use ASUS MyLogo3™. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. From the left window pane... in GIF file formats. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. See section 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility. • Ensure that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-7 See section 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration. •...
... application for details. 2. See section 4.2.3 Utilities menu for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo3™, use ASUS MyLogo3™. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. From the left window pane... in GIF file formats. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. See section 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility. • Ensure that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-7 See section 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration. •...
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Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. 7.
Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. 7.