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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 4-29 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-30 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-33 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 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 4-29 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-30 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-33 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-...
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... 1: Product Introduction CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovating ideas, ...x16 graphics. ATI CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Adjust your presence felt, in . 1.3 Special features 1.3.1...processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. This is designed ...
... 1: Product Introduction CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovating ideas, ...x16 graphics. ATI CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Adjust your presence felt, in . 1.3 Special features 1.3.1...processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. This is designed ...
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... and get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features MemOK! DDR3 2000 (O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 2000(O.C.) that can dramatically improve system booting success. Any ... failsafe settings that provides faster data transfer rate and more , MemOK! Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage 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...
... and get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features MemOK! DDR3 2000 (O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 2000(O.C.) that can dramatically improve system booting success. Any ... failsafe settings that provides faster data transfer rate and more , MemOK! Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage 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...
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...cost with ROG Connect. ROG Connect Plug and Overclock-Tweak it provides system maintenance and management 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 the motherboard at hand iROG is never ...as easy as make on with more control and efficiency. iROG Intelligent multiple control at any stage! CPU Level Up A simple click for you. Overclocking is a special IC which enables several ...
...cost with ROG Connect. ROG Connect Plug and Overclock-Tweak it provides system maintenance and management 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 the motherboard at hand iROG is never ...as easy as make on with more control and efficiency. iROG Intelligent multiple control at any stage! CPU Level Up A simple click for you. Overclocking is a special IC which enables several ...
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...overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.3 ROG unique features SupremeFX X-Fi features Listen with burn proof protection to the gamers of ROG. Voltiminder LED Friendly reminder on Voltage Settings In the pursuit of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical during game play. ROG Crosshair IV Formula... adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are all here! The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for extreme CPU overclocking! Extreme Tweaker One stop performance tuning shop Extreme...
...overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.3 ROG unique features SupremeFX X-Fi features Listen with burn proof protection to the gamers of ROG. Voltiminder LED Friendly reminder on Voltage Settings In the pursuit of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical during game play. ROG Crosshair IV Formula... adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are all here! The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for extreme CPU overclocking! Extreme Tweaker One stop performance tuning shop Extreme...
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... your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-7 This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one complete module. You can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to connect or...
... your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-7 This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one complete module. You can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to connect or...
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...; The clr CMOS switch will not function if the CLRTC_SW jumper is moved to the Disable position. • Ensure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you easily clear the system setup information such as system passwords. The clr CMOS 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. You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to enable the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down the clr CMOS switch on the...
...; The clr CMOS switch will not function if the CLRTC_SW jumper is moved to the Disable position. • Ensure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you easily clear the system setup information such as system passwords. The clr CMOS 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. You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to enable the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down the clr CMOS switch on the...
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ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-41 Power-on switch Press the power-on switch to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. 2.8.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to wake/power up the system. 2. Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system.
ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-41 Power-on switch Press the power-on switch to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. 2.8.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to wake/power up the system. 2. Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system.
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4. For ensuring the system performance, turn 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... will use the last setting you change the switch setting to enhance the system performance. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-43 However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the Turbo Key ...
4. For ensuring the system performance, turn 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... will use the last setting you change the switch setting to enhance the system performance. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-43 However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the TurboV Auto Tuning, overclock in the BIOS menu follow the current setting of the Turbo Key ...
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... easier access to the following illustration for ProbeIt location. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-45 Refer to the measure points when a multitester is employed for more accurate measurements during your convenient and accurate OC settings. 2.8.6 ProbeIt The ROG ProbeIt feature provides a nice touch for your busy overclocking work. Using ProbeIt You may connect the multitester to...
... easier access to the following illustration for ProbeIt location. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-45 Refer to the measure points when a multitester is employed for more accurate measurements during your convenient and accurate OC settings. 2.8.6 ProbeIt The ROG ProbeIt feature provides a nice touch for your busy overclocking work. Using ProbeIt You may connect the multitester to...
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... Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-7 Sub-menu items Navigation keys 3.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar 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...
... Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-7 Sub-menu items Navigation keys 3.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar 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...
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...Item Enter Go to malfunction. Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3100MHZ Target DRAM Frequency: 1067MHZ CPU Level Up [Auto] OC Tuner Utility AI Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio [Auto] ... and DRAM frequency and voltage. 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the following items: DRAM Voltage 1.488 [Auto] HT Voltage 1.191 [Auto] NB Voltage 1.098 [...
...Item Enter Go to malfunction. Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3100MHZ Target DRAM Frequency: 1067MHZ CPU Level Up [Auto] OC Tuner Utility AI Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio [Auto] ... and DRAM frequency and voltage. 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the following items: DRAM Voltage 1.488 [Auto] HT Voltage 1.191 [Auto] NB Voltage 1.098 [...
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...65533;e��P��C�I bus. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and �a�ll�o�w��s�y�o��...10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup OC From CPU Level UP [Auto] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and �d�is completed. 3.3.3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be automatically ...
...65533;e��P��C�I bus. Profile [DDR3-1600MHz] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and allows you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and �a�ll�o�w��s�y�o��...10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup OC From CPU Level UP [Auto] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and �d�is completed. 3.3.3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be automatically ...
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... options: [Auto] �[5��C�L��K 1�2��C�L�K��] ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-11 The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model. 3.3.5 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and displays the current DRAM profile information. DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options...
... options: [Auto] �[5��C�L��K 1�2��C�L�K��] ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-11 The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model. 3.3.5 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [D.O.C.P.] and displays the current DRAM profile information. DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options...
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...Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.23 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Automatic configuration. Enhances the CPU overclocking ability. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. 3.3.24 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Automatic configuration. ...65533;c�e��D��R�A��M� overclocking ability. 3.3.21 CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to set the VDDPCIE voltage. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-15 The values range from 1.113000V to select the ...
...Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.23 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Automatic configuration. Enhances the CPU overclocking ability. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. 3.3.24 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Automatic configuration. ...65533;c�e��D��R�A��M� overclocking ability. 3.3.21 CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to set the VDDPCIE voltage. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-15 The values range from 1.113000V to select the ...
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But it will keep 1 lan port alive to submit your best overclocking record. Onboard Lan [Enabled] Allows you to high- ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-25 Front Panel Type [HD] [HD] Set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to enable or disable the LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item...
But it will keep 1 lan port alive to submit your best overclocking record. Onboard Lan [Enabled] Allows you to high- ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-25 Front Panel Type [HD] [HD] Set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to enable or disable the LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item...
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...you with a total system power-saving solution. You can also configure advanced settings for components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking. ASUS EPU provides you with these modes to launch the program. With auto ...phase switching for each mode. 4.3.7 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is detected. It detects the current computer loading and intelligently...
...you with a total system power-saving solution. You can also configure advanced settings for components, the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking. ASUS EPU provides you with these modes to launch the program. With auto ...phase switching for each mode. 4.3.7 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is detected. It detects the current computer loading and intelligently...
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ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-23 Use the Save Profile function to save your system effectively. Click on the icon to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Easy Mode Auto Tuning Mode Manual Mode Load profile Target values Start-up settings Undoes ... adjustments using TurboV. 4.3.8 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV and Turbo Key-two powerful tools that came with the motherboard package. If the TurboV EVO is correctly installed, you to overclock your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile...
ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-23 Use the Save Profile function to save your system effectively. Click on the icon to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Easy Mode Auto Tuning Mode Manual Mode Load profile Target values Start-up settings Undoes ... adjustments using TurboV. 4.3.8 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV and Turbo Key-two powerful tools that came with the motherboard package. If the TurboV EVO is correctly installed, you to overclock your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile...
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...Setting first to start autooverclocking. 3. Click Stop if you want to cancel the current Overclocking process. • After pressing Start, the system starts performance tuning and may reboot 2 to continue system tuning for TurboV EVO to 3 times. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Start. Using ASUS...in system BIOS and will be applied in the next boot. 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support You can click Stop to save the current overclocking setting, or wait for higher system performance. • The auto-tuned system performance varies on the installed device (ex., CPU and DRAM). ...
...Setting first to start autooverclocking. 3. Click Stop if you want to cancel the current Overclocking process. • After pressing Start, the system starts performance tuning and may reboot 2 to continue system tuning for TurboV EVO to 3 times. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Start. Using ASUS...in system BIOS and will be applied in the next boot. 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support You can click Stop to save the current overclocking setting, or wait for higher system performance. • The auto-tuned system performance varies on the installed device (ex., CPU and DRAM). ...
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...show Turbo Key OSD and status. 4. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-25 Choose whether to use the Turbo Key function. Click Apply to the Turbo Key interface. Click the Turbo Key tab to switch to save Turbo Key settings. Click on the Windows notification area. Configuring ASUS Turbo Key 1 2 3 4 1. Select your... also load personal profiles saved in the ASUS TurboV utility. 3. If the TurboV EVO is correctly installed, you will find the TurboV EVO icon on the icon to set a group of hot-keys into physical overclocking buttons. Using ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to display ...
...show Turbo Key OSD and status. 4. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-25 Choose whether to use the Turbo Key function. Click Apply to the Turbo Key interface. Click the Turbo Key tab to switch to save Turbo Key settings. Click on the Windows notification area. Configuring ASUS Turbo Key 1 2 3 4 1. Select your... also load personal profiles saved in the ASUS TurboV utility. 3. If the TurboV EVO is correctly installed, you will find the TurboV EVO icon on the icon to set a group of hot-keys into physical overclocking buttons. Using ASUS Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to display ...