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... 3-44 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 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 3.6 Power...
... 3-44 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 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 3.6 Power...
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... array over 2TB cannot be set as a data disk only. X-Fi Crystalizer™ - Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio xii AMD® Socket AM3; Supports 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port at x16 / x8 / x8 mode) 1 x PCIe...; SB850 chipset - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 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...
... array over 2TB cannot be set as a data disk only. X-Fi Crystalizer™ - Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio xii AMD® Socket AM3; Supports 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port at x16 / x8 / x8 mode) 1 x PCIe...; SB850 chipset - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 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...
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...; 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 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (1 port is also for ROG Connect) 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical) 8-channel Audio I /O is also for ROG connect) ROG Connect GameFirst Extreme Tweaker Power Design - 8+2 phase CPU power design CPU Level Up MemOK! Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary...
...; 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 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (1 port is also for ROG Connect) 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical) 8-channel Audio I /O is also for ROG connect) ROG Connect GameFirst Extreme Tweaker Power Design - 8+2 phase CPU power design CPU Level Up MemOK! Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary...
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..., 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.5cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv 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 IEEE1394a connector 1 x SPDIF_Out...
..., 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.5cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv 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 IEEE1394a connector 1 x SPDIF_Out...
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...! Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for maximum performance achievement. The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. SupremeFX X-Fi features unique audio innovations for gamers to optimal performance. Acting as the...EX) Maximum OC with confidence with burn proof protection to the gamers of overheating. Maintaining ample voltage support for CPU, NB, SB, and Memory in extreme fidelity! ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-5 SupremeFX X-FI delivers an excellent high definition audio experience to chipsets and GPU! SupremeFX X-Fi combines...
...! Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for maximum performance achievement. The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. SupremeFX X-Fi features unique audio innovations for gamers to optimal performance. Acting as the...EX) Maximum OC with confidence with burn proof protection to the gamers of overheating. Maintaining ample voltage support for CPU, NB, SB, and Memory in extreme fidelity! ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-5 SupremeFX X-FI delivers an excellent high definition audio experience to chipsets and GPU! SupremeFX X-Fi combines...
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.... • AMD AM3 100 and 200 series CPU support up of the following: - For effective use a more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3 1066MHz. • ...Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. For more efficient memory cooling system to different CPU margins, not all of AMD CPU can be about 3GB or less. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-15 To ...
.... • AMD AM3 100 and 200 series CPU support up of the following: - For effective use a more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to DDR3 1066MHz. • ...Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. For more efficient memory cooling system to different CPU margins, not all of AMD CPU can be about 3GB or less. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-15 To ...
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... pairs of AMD CPU can support up to DDR3 1600 and higher frequency DIMMs. Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. SLZ3128M8-EAE M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-BE M2Y2G64CB8HC5N-BE M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-BE 3DU3191A-10 Size SS/ DS 2GB DS 2GB DS 2GB DS 2GB DS 1GB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Crosshair IV Formula Motherboard Qualified...
... pairs of AMD CPU can support up to DDR3 1600 and higher frequency DIMMs. Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. SLZ3128M8-EAE M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-BE M2Y2G64CB8HC5N-BE M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-BE 3DU3191A-10 Size SS/ DS 2GB DS 2GB DS 2GB DS 2GB DS 1GB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Crosshair IV Formula Motherboard Qualified...
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...of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A-7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin PWR_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 4-pin OPT_FAN1-3) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA-2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector. ...These are not jumpers! DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled OPT_FAN1/2/3 for better thermal environment. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-35
...of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A-7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin PWR_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 4-pin OPT_FAN1-3) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA-2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector. ...These are not jumpers! DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled OPT_FAN1/2/3 for better thermal environment. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-35
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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] DRAM Frequency [Auto] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] HT Link... voltage. Scroll down to display the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on the motherboard. • The CPU Level UP function support depends on the motherboard. The default values of the Extreme Tweaker menu items...
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] DRAM Frequency [Auto] CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] HT Link... voltage. Scroll down to display the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on the motherboard. • The CPU Level UP function support depends on the motherboard. The default values of the Extreme Tweaker menu items...
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... double word transfer to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the DMA mode, or you can select from the hardware devices installed with much less CPU overhead. Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. [Auto] When set to [Auto], the data...time. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your computer to transfer data to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to and from the following options: [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0...
... double word transfer to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the DMA mode, or you can select from the hardware devices installed with much less CPU overhead. Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. [Auto] When set to [Auto], the data...time. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your computer to transfer data to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to and from the following options: [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0...
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... devices. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-21 Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Advanced CPU Configuration AGESA Version: 3.5.4.0 Options AMD Athlon(tm) II X3 445 Processor Revision: C3 Cache L1: 384 KB Cache L2: 1536 KB Cache L3: N/A Speed : 3100MHz uCode Patch Level : 0x1000B6 Disabled Enabled Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet ASUS Core Unlocker C1E Support [Enabled] [Enabled...
... devices. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-21 Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Advanced CPU Configuration AGESA Version: 3.5.4.0 Options AMD Athlon(tm) II X3 445 Processor Revision: C3 Cache L1: 384 KB Cache L2: 1536 KB Cache L3: N/A Speed : 3100MHz uCode Patch Level : 0x1000B6 Disabled Enabled Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet ASUS Core Unlocker C1E Support [Enabled] [Enabled...
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BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. 3.5.5 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to... Set the USB 2.0 controller mode to malfunction. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-27 Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Advanced Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the system. 3.5.6 LED Control Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Advanced LED Control All LED Control POST State LEDs Voltiminder LED CPU LED Selection NB LED Selection SB LED Selection DDR LED...
BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. 3.5.5 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to... Set the USB 2.0 controller mode to malfunction. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-27 Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Advanced Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the system. 3.5.6 LED Control Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Advanced LED Control All LED Control POST State LEDs Voltiminder LED CPU LED Selection NB LED Selection SB LED Selection DDR LED...
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...supports devices such as a USB flash disk (FAT 32/16 format) or a floppy disk with single partition only. • DO NOT shut down to set and save system parameters, which will be loaded when pressing the Go Button. Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Tools Go Button File Current Settings BCLK Speed: PCIE Speed: CPU Voltage: CPU.../NB Voltaeg: CPU VDDA Voltage: DRAM Voltage: HT Voltage: NB Voltage: NB 1.8V Voltage...
...supports devices such as a USB flash disk (FAT 32/16 format) or a floppy disk with single partition only. • DO NOT shut down to set and save system parameters, which will be loaded when pressing the Go Button. Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Tools Go Button File Current Settings BCLK Speed: PCIE Speed: CPU Voltage: CPU.../NB Voltaeg: CPU VDDA Voltage: DRAM Voltage: HT Voltage: NB Voltage: NB 1.8V Voltage...
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... fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltage, and alerts you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you of each item immediately. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-3 ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. Adobe Reader 9 Installs the Adobe® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS ROG Connect You...
... fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltage, and alerts you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you of each item immediately. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-3 ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. Adobe Reader 9 Installs the Adobe® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS ROG Connect You...
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... Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Double-click the setup.exe file to start monitoring your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to view the current status of any problem with these components. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. To launch... if your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. With this icon to close or restore the application. Click to close the Preference panel ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-13
... Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Double-click the setup.exe file to start monitoring your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to view the current status of any problem with these components. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. To launch... if your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. With this icon to close or restore the application. Click to close the Preference panel ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-13
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... also turns red. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Refer to activate or deactivate. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens ... Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem...
... also turns red. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Refer to activate or deactivate. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens ... Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem...
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... CPU temperature, CPU voltage, fan speed, and CPU/FSB frequency Click to restore default settings Click to launch each utility button to launch the utility, or click the Normal button to the software manual in the Windows® notification area. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-19 The AI Suite icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS...
... CPU temperature, CPU voltage, fan speed, and CPU/FSB frequency Click to restore default settings Click to launch each utility button to launch the utility, or click the Normal button to the software manual in the Windows® notification area. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-19 The AI Suite icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS...
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... quiet fan operation. • Manual: This mode allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures and your PC's system loading. 4.3.5 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to achieve a quiet and cool system environment. Launching Fan Xpert ...After installing AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by double-clicking the AI Suite tray...
... quiet fan operation. • Manual: This mode allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures and your PC's system loading. 4.3.5 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to achieve a quiet and cool system environment. Launching Fan Xpert ...After installing AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by double-clicking the AI Suite tray...
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... Click to apply the selected CPU level Click to overclock immediately with OC profile presets in ��d�o�w�s�® notification area a��n�d��c�l...;e��C�P��U� Level Up button on the AI Suite main window. 4.3.6 CPU Level Up The CPU Level Up allows you to exit the utlity ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-21 After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, launch the utility by doubleclicking the AI Suite icon�i�n�t�h�...
... Click to apply the selected CPU level Click to overclock immediately with OC profile presets in ��d�o�w�s�® notification area a��n�d��c�l...;e��C�P��U� Level Up button on the AI Suite main window. 4.3.6 CPU Level Up The CPU Level Up allows you to exit the utlity ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-21 After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, launch the utility by doubleclicking the AI Suite icon�i�n�t�h�...
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... to overclock your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-23 Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the support DVD that allow you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect... in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Auto Tuning) will not be saved to save your system effectively....
... to overclock your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-23 Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the support DVD that allow you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect... in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for Auto Tuning) will not be saved to save your system effectively....