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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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... 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
... 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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4.3.8 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO......... 4-23 4.3.9 ROG Connect 4-26 4.4 RAID configurations 4-28 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-28 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-29 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-...
4.3.8 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO......... 4-23 4.3.9 ROG Connect 4-26 4.4 RAID configurations 4-28 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-28 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-29 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-...
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... Recall) Turbo Key II Core Unlocker ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 3 AMD® OverDrive Support* ASUS TurboV EVO 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port(purple) 1 x External SATA port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 7 x... switch 1 x Clr CMOS switch (continued on the next page) xiii COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - Voltiminder LED - Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports 2 x 1394a ports (1 port at back I/O, 1 port onboard) NEC USB ...
... Recall) Turbo Key II Core Unlocker ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 3 AMD® OverDrive Support* ASUS TurboV EVO 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port(purple) 1 x External SATA port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 7 x... switch 1 x Clr CMOS switch (continued on the next page) xiii COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - Voltiminder LED - Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports 2 x 1394a ports (1 port at back I/O, 1 port onboard) NEC USB ...
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...; 100 Series processors support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. AMD® 890FX Chipset AMD® 890FX Chipset is in . ...CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with less power consumption. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of ...
...; 100 Series processors support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. AMD® 890FX Chipset AMD® 890FX Chipset is in . ...CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with less power consumption. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of ...
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...USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. SATA 6Gb/s support Experience the future of current bus systems. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features MemOK! is A-OK! The technology is among the top concerns when it comes to determine failsafe settings that provides ... interface, this motherboard delivers up and running in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-3 Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 65ºC) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for double speed...
...USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. SATA 6Gb/s support Experience the future of current bus systems. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features MemOK! is A-OK! The technology is among the top concerns when it comes to determine failsafe settings that provides ... interface, this motherboard delivers up and running in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-3 Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 65ºC) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for double speed...
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...rest for you to view realtime POST code and hardware status readouts on your notebook, as well as this. ROG Connect Plug and Overclock-Tweak it provides system maintenance and management with more , and get quick yet accurate readings using a multitester. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction... GameFirst, a feature that manages the flow of the motherboard at no additional cost with ROG Connect. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for instant upgrade! CPU Level Up A simple click for PC enthusiasts and it the hardcore way! ROG Connect links your main system...
...rest for you to view realtime POST code and hardware status readouts on your notebook, as well as this. ROG Connect Plug and Overclock-Tweak it provides system maintenance and management with more , and get quick yet accurate readings using a multitester. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction... GameFirst, a feature that manages the flow of the motherboard at no additional cost with ROG Connect. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for instant upgrade! CPU Level Up A simple click for PC enthusiasts and it the hardcore way! ROG Connect links your main system...
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... Overheat Protection-EX (COP EX) Maximum OC with confidence with burn proof protection to spot enemies in 3D environment during overclocking. Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for maximum performance achievement. The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for frequency adjustment, over... ample voltage support for CPU, NB, SB, and Memory in extreme fidelity! No matter if you are all here! ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-5 SupremeFX X-FI delivers an excellent high definition audio experience to the gamers of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage...
... Overheat Protection-EX (COP EX) Maximum OC with confidence with burn proof protection to spot enemies in 3D environment during overclocking. Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for maximum performance achievement. The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for frequency adjustment, over... ample voltage support for CPU, NB, SB, and Memory in extreme fidelity! No matter if you are all here! ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-5 SupremeFX X-FI delivers an excellent high definition audio experience to the gamers of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage...
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... beginners. Turbo Key boosts performance with just a press of overclockers-from viruses and spyware Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal 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 Potential, Turn up the Performance Enjoy superb performance by...
... beginners. Turbo Key boosts performance with just a press of overclockers-from viruses and spyware Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal 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 Potential, Turn up the Performance Enjoy superb performance by...
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...overclocking settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. You can be stored in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using a USB flash disk without the usual "fingers"- ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-7 making connection quick and accurate. 8 O.C. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS... users freedom to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to connect or...
...overclocking settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. You can be stored in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using a USB flash disk without the usual "fingers"- ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-7 making connection quick and accurate. 8 O.C. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS... users freedom to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to connect or...
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... plugging in OS. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information This is enabled before you press the power-on switch that the system loads the preset profile for temporary overclocking when in any motherboard component.
... plugging in OS. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information This is enabled before you press the power-on switch that the system loads the preset profile for temporary overclocking when in any motherboard component.
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ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-15 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from... 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you do any of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency ... DIMMs made up to DDR3 1600 and higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC...
ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-15 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from... 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you do any of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency ... DIMMs made up to DDR3 1600 and higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC...
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... switch on the back I/O helps you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to CPU overclocking. 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 parameters by...
... switch on the back I/O helps you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to CPU overclocking. 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 parameters by...
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... for LAN port and audio port definitions. • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. ROG Connect port 13. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear...
... for LAN port and audio port definitions. • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. ROG Connect port 13. 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear...
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The S/PDIF module is for ASUS OC Station connection only. OC Station connector (8-pin OC_STATION) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). 8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin ... data cable to the GP connector on the OC Station and the other end to this connector and USB13 on the motherboard to enjoy easier overclocking. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-37
The S/PDIF module is for ASUS OC Station connection only. OC Station connector (8-pin OC_STATION) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). 8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin ... data cable to the GP connector on the OC Station and the other end to this connector and USB13 on the motherboard to enjoy easier overclocking. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-37
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Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to wake/power up the system. 2. Reset switch Press the reset switch to fine-tune performance when working on switch to enhance system performance. 1. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-41 2.8.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to reboot the system.
Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to wake/power up the system. 2. Reset switch Press the reset switch to fine-tune performance when working on switch to enhance system performance. 1. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-41 2.8.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to reboot the system.
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GO button Press the GO button before POST to quickly load the preset profile for temporary overclocking when in OS. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information or press it to enable MemOK! 3.
GO button Press the GO button before POST to quickly load the preset profile for temporary overclocking when in OS. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information or press it to enable MemOK! 3.
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ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-43 However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the last setting you to auto-tune your CPU to Enable under the OS environment, the Turbo Key II function will use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS menu follow the current setting... the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS setup program, and enable the Turbo Key II function at the same time.
ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-43 However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the last setting you to auto-tune your CPU to Enable under the OS environment, the Turbo Key II function will use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS menu follow the current setting... the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. • If you clear the CMOS or load the BIOS setup defaults, the related overclocking items in the BIOS setup program, and enable the Turbo Key II function at the same time.
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... actual motherboard layout and measure points location may differ by models. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-45 Using ProbeIt You may connect the multitester to the following illustration for ProbeIt location. 2.8.6 ProbeIt The ROG ProbeIt feature provides a nice touch for your busy overclocking work. No time wasted fumbling around on the complicated motherboard layout, the...
... actual motherboard layout and measure points location may differ by models. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-45 Using ProbeIt You may connect the multitester to the following illustration for ProbeIt location. 2.8.6 ProbeIt The ROG ProbeIt feature provides a nice touch for your busy overclocking work. No time wasted fumbling around on the complicated motherboard layout, the...
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... or [SHIFT-TAB] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Use the navigation keys to select a field. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-7 Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To ... the right or left arrow key on top of the screen has the following main items: Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management...
... or [SHIFT-TAB] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Use the navigation keys to select a field. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-7 Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To ... the right or left arrow key on top of the screen has the following main items: Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management...