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Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-3 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-6 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-7 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-8 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-8 2.3 Central Processing ...
Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-3 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-6 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-7 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-8 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-8 2.3 Central Processing ...
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...8226; Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are connected. Do not place the product in municipal waste....cell battery in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. If you are using an adapter or extension cord. These ...
...8226; Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are connected. Do not place the product in municipal waste....cell battery in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. If you are using an adapter or extension cord. These ...
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...user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the ... the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: ATI®...
...user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the ... the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: ATI®...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
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... Kit ROG Support DVD 1 x ROG theme label 1 x ROG SATA cable labels (12-in-1) • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-1 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your retailer. • The item illustrations in the long line of ...
... Kit ROG Support DVD 1 x ROG theme label 1 x ROG SATA cable labels (12-in-1) • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-1 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your retailer. • The item illustrations in the long line of ...
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...the weak, and bragging rights means everything. In the Republic of the best. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in competitions. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support...shading, and texture settings. AMD socket AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series processors support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with AMD®'s latest AM3 and...
...the weak, and bragging rights means everything. In the Republic of the best. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in competitions. It features dual-channel DDR3 1333 memory support...shading, and texture settings. AMD socket AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series processors support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with AMD®'s latest AM3 and...
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... issues and get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of storage! DDR3 2000 (O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 2000(O.C.) that can dramatically improve system booting success. Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 65ºC) This.... Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. 100% high-quality Japan-made conductive polymer capacitors (VRM 5000hrs lifespan at 105ºC, 500,000hrs at 4.8Gbps with USB 2.0 components. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-3 USB 3.0...
... issues and get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of storage! DDR3 2000 (O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 2000(O.C.) that can dramatically improve system booting success. Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 65ºC) This.... Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. 100% high-quality Japan-made conductive polymer capacitors (VRM 5000hrs lifespan at 105ºC, 500,000hrs at 4.8Gbps with USB 2.0 components. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-3 USB 3.0...
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... to be processed at a purely hardware level. ProbeIt Get all hands-on with hardware-based overclocking ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in the form of 7 sets of traffic according to your main system to a notebook through a USB cable..., allowing you . GameFirst The speed you need to , and the motherboard will do the rest for you to get fragged less. This design allows advanced user control and management to frag more, and get quick yet...
... to be processed at a purely hardware level. ProbeIt Get all hands-on with hardware-based overclocking ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in the form of 7 sets of traffic according to your main system to a notebook through a USB cable..., allowing you . GameFirst The speed you need to , and the motherboard will do the rest for you to get fragged less. This design allows advanced user control and management to frag more, and get quick yet...
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... The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for extreme CPU overclocking! The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.3..., the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for the CPU is the one stop performance tuning shop Extreme Tweaker is critical during game play. SupremeFX X-Fi combines the technological quality design of overheating. No matter... enemies in a intuitive color-coded fashion. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-5
... The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for extreme CPU overclocking! The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.3..., the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for the CPU is the one stop performance tuning shop Extreme Tweaker is critical during game play. SupremeFX X-Fi combines the technological quality design of overheating. No matter... enemies in a intuitive color-coded fashion. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-5
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... features ASUS Turbo Key II Switch on the Potential, Turn up the Performance Enjoy superb performance by simply unlocking the extra cores, without having to short the pins or moving jumpers With an easy press during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to an extreme yet stable state. enjoy an ...noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording. The product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine, which is based on the motherboard to the fatest clock speeds while maintaining stability. record. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
... features ASUS Turbo Key II Switch on the Potential, Turn up the Performance Enjoy superb performance by simply unlocking the extra cores, without having to short the pins or moving jumpers With an easy press during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to an extreme yet stable state. enjoy an ...noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording. The product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine, which is based on the motherboard to the fatest clock speeds while maintaining stability. record. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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... floppy diskette or using a USB flash disk without the usual "fingers"- The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables ...CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-7 making connection quick and accurate. 8 O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings.
... floppy diskette or using a USB flash disk without the usual "fingers"- The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables ...CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-7 making connection quick and accurate. 8 O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings.
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It Chapter 2: includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It Chapter 2: includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-23 2.6 Jumper 2-26 2.7 I/O shield Installation 2-27 2.8 Connectors 2-28 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-46 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-47 ROG Crosshair IV Formula
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-23 2.6 Jumper 2-26 2.7 I/O shield Installation 2-27 2.8 Connectors 2-28 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-46 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-47 ROG Crosshair IV Formula
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2.1 Before you install motherboard components or change any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or...precautions before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. ...switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-1
2.1 Before you install motherboard components or change any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or...precautions before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. ...switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-1
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... BIOS. You can select the voltage to the illustration on the next page for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge. Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the CPU LED and the table below for LED definition. you can select the voltage to...
... BIOS. You can select the voltage to the illustration on the next page for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge. Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the CPU LED and the table below for LED definition. you can select the voltage to...
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ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-3 The LED does not light up when there is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. It blinks when data is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 4. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is being written into or read from the hard disk drive.
ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-3 The LED does not light up when there is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. It blinks when data is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 4. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is being written into or read from the hard disk drive.
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... indicate that MemOK! GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system is a reminder that the system loads the preset profile for temporary overclocking when in any motherboard component. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch.
... indicate that MemOK! GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system is a reminder that the system loads the preset profile for temporary overclocking when in any motherboard component. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch.
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This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is found, the LED next to locate the root problem within seconds. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-5 If an error is solved. 7. POST State LEDs POST State LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD) in sequence during motherboard booting process.
This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is found, the LED next to locate the root problem within seconds. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-5 If an error is solved. 7. POST State LEDs POST State LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD) in sequence during motherboard booting process.
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information