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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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... problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your retailer....
... problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your retailer....
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...information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional... organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for the LCD Poster. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through ...
...information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional... organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for the LCD Poster. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through ...
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Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
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... buying an ROG Crosshair IV Formula motherboard! ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents 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...
... buying an ROG Crosshair IV Formula motherboard! ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents 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...
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..., experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This... CPUs in . AMD socket AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series processors support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with AMD®'s latest AM3 ...
..., experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This... CPUs in . AMD socket AM3 Phenom™ II / Athlon™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series processors support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with AMD®'s latest AM3 ...
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...and enhanced thermal capacity. 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 Memory compatibility is able to determine failsafe settings that provides faster data transfer ...is among the top concerns when it comes to 6Gb/s data transfer rates. DDR3 2000 (O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 2000(O.C.) that can dramatically improve system booting success. Additionally, get you system up to computer upgrades.
...and enhanced thermal capacity. 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 Memory compatibility is able to determine failsafe settings that provides faster data transfer ...is among the top concerns when it comes to 6Gb/s data transfer rates. DDR3 2000 (O.C.) support This motherboard supports DDR3 2000(O.C.) that can dramatically improve system booting success. Additionally, get you system up to computer upgrades.
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... in real-time via a notebook-just like a race car engineer-with hardware-based overclocking ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of the motherboard at hand iROG is never as easy as make on with ROG Connect. This design allows advanced user control and management to pwn...could have a more expansive CPU? Overclocking is a special IC which enables several ROG highlighted functions that you full disposal of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in Internet chats without sacrificing the low ping times you to get fragged less. iROG Intelligent multiple ...
... in real-time via a notebook-just like a race car engineer-with hardware-based overclocking ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of the motherboard at hand iROG is never as easy as make on with ROG Connect. This design allows advanced user control and management to pwn...could have a more expansive CPU? Overclocking is a special IC which enables several ROG highlighted functions that you full disposal of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in Internet chats without sacrificing the low ping times you to get fragged less. iROG Intelligent multiple ...
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... Play in extreme fidelity! ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-5 Maintaining ample voltage support for overclockers. SupremeFX X-Fi features unique audio innovations for extreme CPU overclocking! Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for gamers to the gamers of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical but risky. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark...
... Play in extreme fidelity! ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-5 Maintaining ample voltage support for overclockers. SupremeFX X-Fi features unique audio innovations for extreme CPU overclocking! Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for gamers to the gamers of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical but risky. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark...
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...® 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 simply unlocking the extra cores, without...gamers to an extreme yet stable state. The product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine, which is based on the motherboard to the fatest clock speeds while maintaining stability. enjoy an instant performance boost by auto-tuning your processor to effortlessly fine-tune...
...® 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 simply unlocking the extra cores, without...gamers to an extreme yet stable state. The product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine, which is based on the motherboard to the fatest clock speeds while maintaining stability. enjoy an instant performance boost by auto-tuning your processor to effortlessly fine-tune...
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... electricity and shields it convenient and easy to install. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering the OS. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-7 You can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to conveniently store or...
... electricity and shields it convenient and easy to install. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering the OS. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 1-7 You can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to conveniently store or...
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It Chapter 2: includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It Chapter 2: includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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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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2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a ...supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any ...
2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a ...supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any ...
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Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the northbridge/southbridge LEDs and the table below for LED definition. You may adjust the voltages ...
Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the northbridge/southbridge LEDs and the table below for LED definition. You may adjust the voltages ...
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4. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-3 Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. The LED does not light up when there is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. It blinks when data is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity.
4. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-3 Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. The LED does not light up when there is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. It blinks when data is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity.
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... system and unplug the power cable before POST. GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system is enabled before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch that lights up to boot. is...
... system and unplug the power cable before POST. GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system is enabled before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch that lights up to boot. is...
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ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-5 If an error is solved. POST State LEDs POST State LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD) in sequence during motherboard booting process. 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. 7.
ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-5 If an error is solved. POST State LEDs POST State LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD) in sequence during motherboard booting process. 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. 7.
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information