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... 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 Unit (CPU 2-9 2.3.1 Installing the...
... 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 Unit (CPU 2-9 2.3.1 Installing the...
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... 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
... 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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...3-36 3.7.1 Boot Device Priority 3-36 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-36 3.7.3 Security 3-38 3.8 Tools menu 3-40 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-40 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-41 3.8.3 Go Button File 3-42 3.8.4 AI NET 2 3-43 3.9 Exit menu 3-44 Chapter 4: ... Make disk menu 4-4 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-4 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information 4-5 4.2.7 Other information 4-5 4.3 Software information 4-7 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 4-7 4.3.2 Sound Blaster X-Fi audio utility 4-9 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-13 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-19 4.3.5 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-20 4.3.6 CPU Level Up 4-21 4.3.7 ASUS EPU 4-22 vi
...3-36 3.7.1 Boot Device Priority 3-36 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-36 3.7.3 Security 3-38 3.8 Tools menu 3-40 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-40 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-41 3.8.3 Go Button File 3-42 3.8.4 AI NET 2 3-43 3.9 Exit menu 3-44 Chapter 4: ... Make disk menu 4-4 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-4 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information 4-5 4.2.7 Other information 4-5 4.3 Software information 4-7 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 4-7 4.3.2 Sound Blaster X-Fi audio utility 4-9 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-13 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-19 4.3.5 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-20 4.3.6 CPU Level Up 4-21 4.3.7 ASUS EPU 4-22 vi
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...5, and 10 support JMicron® JMB363 controller - 1 x SATA 3Gb/s port (black) - 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port (SATA-On-the-Go) * Due to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 3 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (dual at x16 or triple at back I/O - Creative ALchemy - ... with the total capacity over 2TB can only be set as a boot disk. Supports Blu-ray audio layer content protection - Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio xii AMD® Socket AM3; EAX®...
...5, and 10 support JMicron® JMB363 controller - 1 x SATA 3Gb/s port (black) - 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port (SATA-On-the-Go) * Due to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 3 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (dual at x16 or triple at back I/O - Creative ALchemy - ... with the total capacity over 2TB can only be set as a boot disk. Supports Blu-ray audio layer content protection - Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio xii AMD® Socket AM3; EAX®...
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iROG Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools - Voltiminder LED - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter 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... x Clr CMOS switch (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS TurboV EVO - O.C Profile Overclocking Protection - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - EX) - Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features...
iROG Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools - Voltiminder LED - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter 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... x Clr CMOS switch (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS TurboV EVO - O.C Profile Overclocking Protection - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - EX) - Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features...
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Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Software Form Factor 3 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 5 USB 2.0 ports 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (red) 1 x SATA 3Gb/s connector (black) 8 x Fan connectors: 1 x CPU / 1 x PWR / 3 x Chassis / 3 x Optional 7 x ProbeIt Measurement Points 3 x thermal sensor connectors 1 x ...-Language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD: - xiv Drivers and applications * ASUS PC Probe II * ASUS Update * ASUS AI Suite * AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) * Sound Blaster X-Fi Utility * Kaspersky® Anti-Virus...
Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Software Form Factor 3 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 5 USB 2.0 ports 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (red) 1 x SATA 3Gb/s connector (black) 8 x Fan connectors: 1 x CPU / 1 x PWR / 3 x Chassis / 3 x Optional 7 x ProbeIt Measurement Points 3 x thermal sensor connectors 1 x ...-Language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD: - xiv Drivers and applications * ASUS PC Probe II * ASUS Update * ASUS AI Suite * AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) * Sound Blaster X-Fi Utility * Kaspersky® Anti-Virus...
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...sacrificing the low ping times you full disposal of the motherboard at any stage! This design allows advanced user control and management to your CPU at hand iROG is never as easy as make on with more control and efficiency. That's why ROG has introduced GameFirst, a feature...flow of traffic according to be processed at a purely hardware level. Simply pick the processor you want to OC to frag more expansive CPU? iROG Intelligent multiple control at no additional cost with ROG Connect. ROG Connect Plug and Overclock-Tweak it provides system maintenance and management ...
...sacrificing the low ping times you full disposal of the motherboard at any stage! This design allows advanced user control and management to your CPU at hand iROG is never as easy as make on with more control and efficiency. That's why ROG has introduced GameFirst, a feature...flow of traffic according to be processed at a purely hardware level. Simply pick the processor you want to OC to frag more expansive CPU? iROG Intelligent multiple control at no additional cost with ROG Connect. ROG Connect Plug and Overclock-Tweak it provides system maintenance and management ...
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... boost for maximum performance achievement. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-5 Acting as the "red zone" of ROG. The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for extreme CPU overclocking! The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. It can also...delivers an excellent high definition audio experience to spot enemies in extreme fidelity! SupremeFX X-Fi features unique audio innovations for the CPU is critical during game play. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.3 ROG unique ...
... boost for maximum performance achievement. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-5 Acting as the "red zone" of ROG. The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for extreme CPU overclocking! The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. It can also...delivers an excellent high definition audio experience to spot enemies in extreme fidelity! SupremeFX X-Fi features unique audio innovations for the CPU is critical during game play. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.3 ROG unique ...
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... computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS Core Unlocker Intelligently Unlocks True Core Performance ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD CPU-with just one touch; Turbo Key boosts performance with just a press of overclockers-from viruses and spyware...
... computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS Core Unlocker Intelligently Unlocks True Core Performance ASUS Core Unlocker simplifies the activation of a latent AMD CPU-with just one touch; Turbo Key boosts performance with just a press of overclockers-from viruses and spyware...
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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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... the table below for power status. Memory LED Refer to the illustration on the next page for LED definition. CPU LED The CPU LED has three voltage displays: CPU Voltage, VDDNB, and VDDA Voltage; The northbridge LED displays either the SB Voltage, SB 1.2V Voltage, or the... about voltage adjustment, refer to display in BIOS. CPU Voltage (default) VDD NB VDDA 2.5 Voltage Normal (green) By CPU-1.3625 By CPU-1.3625 2.20000-2.76250 High (yellow) 1.3750-1.4875 1.3750-1.4875 2.77500-3.00000 Crazy (red) 1.5000-By CPU 1.5000-By CPU 3.01250-3.18750 2. Refer to display in BIOS. ...
... the table below for power status. Memory LED Refer to the illustration on the next page for LED definition. CPU LED The CPU LED has three voltage displays: CPU Voltage, VDDNB, and VDDA Voltage; The northbridge LED displays either the SB Voltage, SB 1.2V Voltage, or the... about voltage adjustment, refer to display in BIOS. CPU Voltage (default) VDD NB VDDA 2.5 Voltage Normal (green) By CPU-1.3625 By CPU-1.3625 2.20000-2.76250 High (yellow) 1.3750-1.4875 1.3750-1.4875 2.77500-3.00000 Crazy (red) 1.5000-By CPU 1.5000-By CPU 3.01250-3.18750 2. Refer to display in BIOS. ...
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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. POST State LEDs POST State LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD) in sequence during motherboard booting process. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-5 If an error is solved. 7.
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. POST State LEDs POST State LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD) in sequence during motherboard booting process. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-5 If an error is solved. 7.
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...Core Unlocker switch 16. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Reset switch 14. Turbo Key II switch 17. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 19. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-38 2-9 2-35 2-14...2-37 2-41 2-41 2-44 2-43 2-34 2-37 2-34 Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin PWR_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3; 4-pin OPT_FAN1-3) 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) 10...
...Core Unlocker switch 16. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Reset switch 14. Turbo Key II switch 17. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 19. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-38 2-9 2-35 2-14...2-37 2-41 2-41 2-44 2-43 2-34 2-37 2-34 Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin PWR_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3; 4-pin OPT_FAN1-3) 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) 10...
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... bending the connectors on the motherboard. 2. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Ensure you use a CPU designed for AMD socket AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series processors. Ensure that the socket ...730; angle. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AMD® AM3 Socket for the AM3 socket. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Socket lever ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-9 Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct...
... bending the connectors on the motherboard. 2. The AM3 socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Ensure you use a CPU designed for AMD socket AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series processors. Ensure that the socket ...730; angle. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AMD® AM3 Socket for the AM3 socket. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Socket lever ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-9 Otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct...
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... socket until it fits in place, push down the socket lever to the exposed area of the CPU that it . Some heatsinks come with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into your eyes or touches your finger. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Gold triangle Small triangle 5.... If so, skip this step. Apply several drops of thermal interface material to secure the CPU. To prevent contaminating the thermal interface material, DO NOT spread the thermal interface material with , ensuring that the heatsink will be in ...
... socket until it fits in place, push down the socket lever to the exposed area of the CPU that it . Some heatsinks come with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into your eyes or touches your finger. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Gold triangle Small triangle 5.... If so, skip this step. Apply several drops of thermal interface material to secure the CPU. To prevent contaminating the thermal interface material, DO NOT spread the thermal interface material with , ensuring that the heatsink will be in ...
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... applied to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Retention bracket lock Retention bracket CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention module base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-11 If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the...
... applied to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Retention bracket lock Retention bracket CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention module base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-11 If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the...
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • DO NOT forget to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-13 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 5.
When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. • DO NOT forget to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-13 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 5.
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...at a higher frequency, see section 3.5 Advanced menu for the OS can support up to DDR3 1066MHz. • Due to different CPU margins, not all of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows ...the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • AMD AM3 100 and 200 series CPU support up to DDR3 1600 and higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on its SPD.... then mapped for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-15
...at a higher frequency, see section 3.5 Advanced menu for the OS can support up to DDR3 1066MHz. • Due to different CPU margins, not all of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows ...the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • AMD AM3 100 and 200 series CPU support up to DDR3 1600 and higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on its SPD.... then mapped for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-15
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... higher frequency DIMMs. Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • - - • • - - • • - - • • • 7 - • • Due to different CPU margins, not all of Dual-channel memory configuration. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-21 Asint Elixir Qimonda DDRIII1208-AE N2CB1G80CN-BE...
... higher frequency DIMMs. Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • - - • • - - • • - - • • • 7 - • • Due to different CPU margins, not all of Dual-channel memory configuration. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-21 Asint Elixir Qimonda DDRIII1208-AE N2CB1G80CN-BE...
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You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to default values. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ... CMOS RTC RAM data. 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This jumper allows you to enable the clr CMOS switch on the back I/O. 2. With the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature, shut down the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O helps you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the...
You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to default values. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ... CMOS RTC RAM data. 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This jumper allows you to enable the clr CMOS switch on the back I/O. 2. With the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature, shut down the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O helps you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the...