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... 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
... 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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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 ...Utility 4-30 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-33 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-33 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-33 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 4-34 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-34 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology...
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 ...Utility 4-30 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-33 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-33 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-33 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 4-34 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-34 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology...
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...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 - Supports 1 x S/PDIF out header - A RAID array over 2TB cannot be set as a data disk only. Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary CPU ...Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio xii AMD® Socket AM3; We recommend using a Windows® 32-bit OS. ** R efer to the Windows OS limitation, the RAID array ...
...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 - Supports 1 x S/PDIF out header - A RAID array over 2TB cannot be set as a data disk only. Crosshair IV Formula specifications summary CPU ...Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio xii AMD® Socket AM3; We recommend using a Windows® 32-bit OS. ** R efer to the Windows OS limitation, the RAID array ...
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...can be about 3GB or less. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install the memory modules from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard. Any excess memory from the red...-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you do any of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-15...
...can be about 3GB or less. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install the memory modules from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard. Any excess memory from the red...-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you do any of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-15...
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... drives to these connectors, set to [AHCI]. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information AMD® SB850 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for... drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set to [RAID]. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the OnChip SATA Type in the BIOS to IDE mode by...
... drives to these connectors, set to [AHCI]. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information AMD® SB850 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6) These connectors are using Windows® XP SP2 or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for... drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set to [RAID]. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the OnChip SATA Type in the BIOS to IDE mode by...
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...to sleep mode or to shut down the computer. 3. Click the Start button then select Shut Down. 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds ...BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Pressing the power switch for details. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-47 2.10 Turning off the computer 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using...
...to sleep mode or to shut down the computer. 3. Click the Start button then select Shut Down. 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds ...BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Pressing the power switch for details. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 2-47 2.10 Turning off the computer 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using...
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...allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. Refer to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to... ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ROG Crosshair IV Formula ...
...allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. Refer to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to... ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ROG Crosshair IV Formula ...
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click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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...version that you wish to C4F.ROM complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. ...update the utility to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 4. C4F ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-3 Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the...
...version that you wish to C4F.ROM complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. ...update the utility to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 4. C4F ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-3 Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the...
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...is a brief description of a menu screen when there are items that menu. Refer to 3.2.7 Pop-up window. 3.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window 3.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable, you can change the...A solid triangle before each item on the screen. Scroll bar Pop-up window with the configuration options for that do not fit on any menu screen means that is highlighted when selected. Main Advanced Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC ...
...is a brief description of a menu screen when there are items that menu. Refer to 3.2.7 Pop-up window. 3.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window 3.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable, you can change the...A solid triangle before each item on the screen. Scroll bar Pop-up window with the configuration options for that do not fit on any menu screen means that is highlighted when selected. Main Advanced Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC ...
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...to the SATA connectors 5/6 and set them to use the SATA connectors 1-6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you want to [Enabled]. SATA Port5-Port6 [IDE] Setting this menu allow you could use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface... 6 items are set to [AHCI], the information of commands. Select an item then press if you want to configure the item. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-19 Port4 [IDE] SATA Port5 - Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Storage Configuration OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] SATA Port1 -
...to the SATA connectors 5/6 and set them to use the SATA connectors 1-6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you want to [Enabled]. SATA Port5-Port6 [IDE] Setting this menu allow you could use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface... 6 items are set to [AHCI], the information of commands. Select an item then press if you want to configure the item. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 3-19 Port4 [IDE] SATA Port5 - Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Storage Configuration OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] SATA Port1 -
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... RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. Select YES to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Exit system setup ...and Password, the BIOS asks for this operation. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation appears. When you press , a confirmation window appears. Press to load default values. After selecting this menu. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for the...
... RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. Select YES to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Extreme Tweaker Crosshair IV Formula BIOS Setup Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Exit system setup ...and Password, the BIOS asks for this operation. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation appears. When you press , a confirmation window appears. Press to load default values. After selecting this menu. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for the...
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... displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. The Utilities menu shows the applications and...the motherboard supports. Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Click the Contact tab to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding ...
... displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. The Utilities menu shows the applications and...the motherboard supports. Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Click the Contact tab to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding ...
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... of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in Windows® environment. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-3 This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) Installs AMD OverDrive utility. ASUS ROG Connect You can use this software to update the motherboard BIOS...
... of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in Windows® environment. ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-3 This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) Installs AMD OverDrive utility. ASUS ROG Connect You can use this software to update the motherboard BIOS...
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...the option Launch MyLogo to section 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ utility lets you wish to use ASUS MyLogo3™. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. The ASUS MyLogo3™ is the image that contains... the image you install the ASUS Update utility from the ASUS website. From the left window pane, select the folder that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). ROG Crosshair IV Formula...
...the option Launch MyLogo to section 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ utility lets you wish to use ASUS MyLogo3™. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. The ASUS MyLogo3™ is the image that contains... the image you install the ASUS Update utility from the ASUS website. From the left window pane, select the folder that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). ROG Crosshair IV Formula...
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When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. 7. Adjust the boot image to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support
When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. 7. Adjust the boot image to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support
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..., browse the contents of any problem with these components. To launch the PC Probe II from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Click to close the Preference panel ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-13 By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Because PC Probe II is always at a healthy operating condition. Click the Utilities...
..., browse the contents of any problem with these components. To launch the PC Probe II from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Click to close the Preference panel ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-13 By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Because PC Probe II is always at a healthy operating condition. Click the Utilities...
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... customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management 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...
... customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management 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...
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...to increase value Click to detach a monitor panel from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. When you want to decrease value ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-15 Click OK when finished. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. If you check the Enable ...panels come in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, ...
...to increase value Click to detach a monitor panel from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. When you want to decrease value ROG Crosshair IV Formula 4-15 Click OK when finished. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. If you check the Enable ...panels come in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, ...
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... threshold value. Refer to display the available information. 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support DMI browser Click to display on the right panel. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click an item from the left panel to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. Small display Large display WMI browser Click... or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser.
... threshold value. Refer to display the available information. 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support DMI browser Click to display on the right panel. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click an item from the left panel to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. Small display Large display WMI browser Click... or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser.