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... ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. You may not be much obliged ... FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...
... ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. You may not be much obliged ... FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...
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... menu 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...
... menu 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...
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.... • Ensure that the battery should not be placed in your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage...
.... • Ensure that the battery should not be placed in your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage...
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..., the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. Example: means that you must press the Enter or Return key. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
..., the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. Example: means that you must press the Enter or Return key. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
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... ALchemy - Supports Blu-ray audio layer content protection - We recommend using a Windows® 32-bit OS. ** R efer 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 - Supports Jack...set as a boot disk. Marvell® 8059 Gigabit LAN controller GameFirst SupremeFX X-Fi built-in - 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio xii AMD® Socket AM3; A ...
... ALchemy - Supports Blu-ray audio layer content protection - We recommend using a Windows® 32-bit OS. ** R efer 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 - Supports Jack...set as a boot disk. Marvell® 8059 Gigabit LAN controller GameFirst SupremeFX X-Fi built-in - 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio xii AMD® Socket AM3; A ...
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... Check your motherboard package for the following items. ROG Crosshair IV Formula Motherboard 1 x Multi-functional module (2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port eSATA) 1 x ROG Connect cable 1 x CrossFire Cable 1 x 2-in-1 SATA 6.0Gb/s signal cables 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 3Gb/s signal cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) User Manual Cable ties User Guide 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit ROG Support DVD 1 x ROG theme label 1 x ROG...
... Check your motherboard package for the following items. ROG Crosshair IV Formula Motherboard 1 x Multi-functional module (2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port eSATA) 1 x ROG Connect cable 1 x CrossFire Cable 1 x 2-in-1 SATA 6.0Gb/s signal cables 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 3Gb/s signal cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) User Manual Cable ties User Guide 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit ROG Support DVD 1 x ROG theme label 1 x ROG...
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Use a maximum of the following: - To operate at the vendormarked or at a higher frequency, see section 3.5 Advanced menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel ... or overclocking condition. The system maps the total size of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-15 Any excess memory from the same vendor. • AMD AM3 100 and 200 series CPU support up to DDR3 1066MHz. • Due to the...
Use a maximum of the following: - To operate at the vendormarked or at a higher frequency, see section 3.5 Advanced menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel ... or overclocking condition. The system maps the total size of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-15 Any excess memory from the same vendor. • AMD AM3 100 and 200 series CPU support up to DDR3 1066MHz. • Due to the...
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... � adjust the PCIE frequency. PCIE Frequency [XXX] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and allows you to ��r�t�o��th�e��s�y��s�te��m��...settings to 150. OC From CPU Level UP [Auto] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and �a�ll�o�w��s�y�o��u��to��s�e�t��th�...
... � adjust the PCIE frequency. PCIE Frequency [XXX] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and allows you to ��r�t�o��th�e��s�y��s�te��m��...settings to 150. OC From CPU Level UP [Auto] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and �a�ll�o�w��s�y�o��u��to��s�e�t��th�...
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...can also use the and keys to the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item setting. Different sub-items appear according to adjust the value. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-13 3.3.9 DRAM Driving Configuration The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you to [Offset] and allows ...you install on the motherboard. The values range from 0.006250V to set the CPU Offset voltage. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to set the CPU & CPU/NB ...
...can also use the and keys to the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item setting. Different sub-items appear according to adjust the value. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-13 3.3.9 DRAM Driving Configuration The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you to [Offset] and allows ...you install on the motherboard. The values range from 0.006250V to set the CPU Offset voltage. Configuration options: [Offset] [Manual] CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to set the CPU & CPU/NB ...
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CPU/NB Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Manual] and allows you to set a fixed CPU/NB voltage. 3.3.11 CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the HyperTransport voltage. The values range from 0.... [Auto] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. CPU Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Manual] and allows you to set the Northbridge voltage. The values range from 2.20000V to 3.18750V with a 0.013250V interval. 3.3.17 VDDR Voltage [Auto] Allows you to...
CPU/NB Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Manual] and allows you to set a fixed CPU/NB voltage. 3.3.11 CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the HyperTransport voltage. The values range from 0.... [Auto] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. CPU Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage Mode item to [Manual] and allows you to set the Northbridge voltage. The values range from 2.20000V to 3.18750V with a 0.013250V interval. 3.3.17 VDDR Voltage [Auto] Allows you to...
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...item and allows you to adjust all of memory is scrubbed in 8 hours. Configuration options: [Channel] [Chip Select] ECC Configuration Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Advanced ECC Configuration ECC Mode DRAM ECC Enable DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT 4-Bit ECC Mode DRAM BG Scrub Data Cache BG Scrub.... [Super] Set to [Super] to adjust the DRAM BG Scrub sub-item manually. [Max] Set to [Max] to adjust ECC mode automatically. [User] Set to [User] to set the DDR power down mode. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-23 Channel Interleaving [XOR of Address bit] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Address ...
...item and allows you to adjust all of memory is scrubbed in 8 hours. Configuration options: [Channel] [Chip Select] ECC Configuration Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Advanced ECC Configuration ECC Mode DRAM ECC Enable DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT 4-Bit ECC Mode DRAM BG Scrub Data Cache BG Scrub.... [Super] Set to [Super] to adjust the DRAM BG Scrub sub-item manually. [Max] Set to [Max] to adjust ECC mode automatically. [User] Set to [User] to set the DDR power down mode. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-23 Channel Interleaving [XOR of Address bit] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Address ...
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...fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] S ets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet Chassis fan operation.] [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [Duty Mode], you can configure the Power Fan Duty item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Duty Mode] [User Mode] 3-34 Chapter...depending on the Chassis temperature. [Silent] S ets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation.] [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. When this item is set to select the optional fan control mode. When this ...
...fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] S ets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet Chassis fan operation.] [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [Duty Mode], you can configure the Power Fan Duty item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Duty Mode] [User Mode] 3-34 Chapter...depending on the Chassis temperature. [Silent] S ets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation.] [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. When this item is set to select the optional fan control mode. When this ...
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...manuals Click an icon to the optical drive. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to change at www.asus... the DVD. Click the Contact tab to use the devices. Install the necessary drivers to display the ASUS contact information. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to avail all motherboard features. 4.1 ... the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-1
...manuals Click an icon to the optical drive. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to change at www.asus... the DVD. Click the Contact tab to use the devices. Install the necessary drivers to display the ASUS contact information. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to avail all motherboard features. 4.1 ... the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-1
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AMD AHCI/RAID 32/64bit WinXP Driver Allows you to create an AMD AHCI/RAID 32/64 bit WinXP Driver disk. 4.2.5 Manual menu The Manuals menu contains a list of the user manual. 4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to create the AMD RAID driver disk. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support
AMD AHCI/RAID 32/64bit WinXP Driver Allows you to create an AMD AHCI/RAID 32/64 bit WinXP Driver disk. 4.2.5 Manual menu The Manuals menu contains a list of the user manual. 4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to create the AMD RAID driver disk. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support
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...from the motherboard support DVD. 2. If you to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-19 The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. Launch AI... Suite by models. • Refer to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Using AI...
...from the motherboard support DVD. 2. If you to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-19 The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. Launch AI... Suite by models. • Refer to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Using AI...
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...8226; Optimal: This mode adjusts the CPU fan speed with the ambient temperature. • Silent: This mode minimizes fan speed for 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. Launching Fan... launch Fan Xpert by double-clicking the AI Suite tray icon and then clicking the Fan Xpert button on the AI Suite main window. 4.3.5 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to change the CPU fan profile under certain limitation. 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support
...8226; Optimal: This mode adjusts the CPU fan speed with the ambient temperature. • Silent: This mode minimizes fan speed for 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. Launching Fan... launch Fan Xpert by double-clicking the AI Suite tray icon and then clicking the Fan Xpert button on the AI Suite main window. 4.3.5 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to change the CPU fan profile under certain limitation. 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support
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...current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the power in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS EPU provides 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. Refer to the software manual in real-time....
...current computer loading and intelligently adjusts the power in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS EPU provides 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. Refer to the software manual in real-time....
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...setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. Easy Mode Auto Tuning Mode Manual Mode Load profile Target values Start-up settings Undoes all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-23 Click on the next system boot. Refer to save your system effectively....then proceed more detailed adjustments using TurboV. Use the Save Profile function to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the support DVD that allow you will not be saved to display the TurboV EVO control panel. For system ...
...setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. Easy Mode Auto Tuning Mode Manual Mode Load profile Target values Start-up settings Undoes all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-23 Click on the next system boot. Refer to save your system effectively....then proceed more detailed adjustments using TurboV. Use the Save Profile function to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the support DVD that allow you will not be saved to display the TurboV EVO control panel. For system ...
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... the warning messages and click Yes to let TurboV EVO detect and overclock your system settings. Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode The Auto Tuning Mode allows smart auto-overclocking. Please do not operate or manually restart the computer during the tuning process. • After restarting OS, a message appears indicating the current...
... the warning messages and click Yes to let TurboV EVO detect and overclock your system settings. Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode The Auto Tuning Mode allows smart auto-overclocking. Please do not operate or manually restart the computer during the tuning process. • After restarting OS, a message appears indicating the current...