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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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... assistance before using , contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. If you are not sure about the...power company. • If the power supply is set to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. Do not place the product in your retailer. Safety information ...
... assistance before using , contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. If you are not sure about the...power company. • If the power supply is set to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. Do not place the product in your retailer. Safety information ...
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... lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It includes description of the support DVD that may have to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple...
... lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It includes description of the support DVD that may have to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple...
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Chapter 1: 1Product introduction 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.
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... labels (12-in-1) • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for reference only. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your retailer. • The item illustrations in above table are for buying an ROG Crosshair IV Formula motherboard! ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies...
... labels (12-in-1) • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for reference only. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your retailer. • The item illustrations in above table are for buying an ROG Crosshair IV Formula motherboard! ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies...
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...the best. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in competitions. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. It features... in line with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with AMD®'s latest AM3 and multi-core CPUs to get high quality images. It is in ...
...the best. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in competitions. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. It features... in line with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with AMD®'s latest AM3 and multi-core CPUs to get high quality images. It is in ...
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...with next generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is able to computer upgrades. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-3 Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. Any memory is the ...faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of storage! is A-OK! Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 65ºC) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. 100% high-quality Japan...
...with next generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is able to computer upgrades. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-3 Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. Any memory is the ...faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of storage! is A-OK! Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 65ºC) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. 100% high-quality Japan...
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...that manages the flow of detection points so you need to be processed at a purely hardware level. Monitor the status of the motherboard at no additional cost with ROG's CPU Level Up! Upgrade your opponents. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for instant upgrade!... a hardware level. Overclocking is a special IC which enables several ROG highlighted functions that you . Ever wish that give you to , and the motherboard will do the rest for you could have a more , and get quick yet accurate readings using a multitester. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction CPU...
...that manages the flow of detection points so you need to be processed at a purely hardware level. Monitor the status of the motherboard at no additional cost with ROG's CPU Level Up! Upgrade your opponents. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for instant upgrade!... a hardware level. Overclocking is a special IC which enables several ROG highlighted functions that you . Ever wish that give you to , and the motherboard will do the rest for you could have a more , and get quick yet accurate readings using a multitester. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction CPU...
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... experience to increase chipset voltages without the worries of ROG. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-5 The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for maximum performance achievement. It can also be used to spot enemies in 3D environment during overclocking. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.3 ROG unique features SupremeFX...
... experience to increase chipset voltages without the worries of ROG. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-5 The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for maximum performance achievement. It can also be used to spot enemies in 3D environment during overclocking. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.3 ROG unique features SupremeFX...
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...offers premium antivirus protection for malicious program detection rates that are among the industry's highest. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS Turbo Key II Switch on the motherboard to beginners. Onboard Switches No more options to advanced overclockers to the fatest clock speeds while... maintaining stability. ASUS Core Unlocker Intelligently Unlocks True Core Performance ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD CPU-with...
...offers premium antivirus protection for malicious program detection rates that are among the industry's highest. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS Turbo Key II Switch on the motherboard to beginners. Onboard Switches No more options to advanced overclockers to the fatest clock speeds while... maintaining stability. ASUS Core Unlocker Intelligently Unlocks True Core Performance ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD CPU-with...
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..., giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. 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. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-7 With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Simply launch this tool and update BIOS...
..., giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. 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. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-7 With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Simply launch this tool and update BIOS...
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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 proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely...supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any ...
2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely...supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any ...
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... HT. You can select the voltage to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. The southbridge LED shows either the NB Voltage or the NB 1.8 Voltage. Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. you can select the voltage to...
... HT. You can select the voltage to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. The southbridge LED shows either the NB Voltage or the NB 1.8 Voltage. Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. you can select the voltage to...
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The LED does not light up when there is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. 4. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-3 It blinks when data is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function.
The LED does not light up when there is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. 4. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-3 It blinks when data is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function.
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Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on the ATX power supply, the Power LED flashes three times to indicate that the system loads the preset profile for temporary ... you press the power-on switch. is ready to indicate that MemOK! Lighting: Indicates that the system is enabled before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in OS. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system is a reminder that you turn...
Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on the ATX power supply, the Power LED flashes three times to indicate that the system loads the preset profile for temporary ... you press the power-on switch. is ready to indicate that MemOK! Lighting: Indicates that the system is enabled before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in OS. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system is a reminder that you turn...
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If an error is solved. 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 7. POST State LEDs POST State LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD) in sequence during motherboard booting process.
If an error is solved. 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 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