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...ASUS Contact information 5-7 5.2.8 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET 2 5-11 5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)... 5-12 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-27 5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-29 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-30 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan Plus 5-31 5.3.9 ASUS ...®technology support 6.1 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 6-1 6.1.1 Requirements 6-1 6.1.2 Graphics card setup 6-2 6.1.3 Installing the device drivers 6-6 6.1.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology in Windows®..... 6-6 vi
...ASUS Contact information 5-7 5.2.8 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET 2 5-11 5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)... 5-12 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-27 5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-29 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-30 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan Plus 5-31 5.3.9 ASUS ...®technology support 6.1 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 6-1 6.1.1 Requirements 6-1 6.1.2 Graphics card setup 6-2 6.1.3 Installing the device drivers 6-6 6.1.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology in Windows®..... 6-6 vi
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... of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. •... such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to install SLI‑ready PCI Express graphics cards and how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized ...
... of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. •... such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to install SLI‑ready PCI Express graphics cards and how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized ...
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... �N�V�I /O 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back I �D�IA�® SLI™ technology �@� d��u�a�l�x�1�6��o�r��3�-�w�...SLI Support (supports Windows® Vista™ only) Maximum shared memory of 512MB Supports HDMI™ Technology 1080P with a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080 bpp; ADI 1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - R��e�f�e�r��to 5200 MT/s; Crosshair II Formula...
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xiv Crosshair II Formula specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Software Form Factor 8 MB AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ��S�M��B��IO��S...;a�g�e��B�I�O�S� WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion, PXE 3-Way SLI bridge ASUS SLI bridge LCD Poster ASUS Optional Fan SupremeFX II Audio Card HDMI/DVI adapter 3 in 1 ASUS Q-connector kit UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Serial ATA cables Serial ATA power cables 2-port...
xiv Crosshair II Formula specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Software Form Factor 8 MB AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ��S�M��B��IO��S...;a�g�e��B�I�O�S� WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion, PXE 3-Way SLI bridge ASUS SLI bridge LCD Poster ASUS Optional Fan SupremeFX II Audio Card HDMI/DVI adapter 3 in 1 ASUS Q-connector kit UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Serial ATA cables Serial ATA power cables 2-port...
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... an ASUS® Crosshair II Formula motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS Crosshair II Formula I/O module USB 2.0 + IEEE 1394a module Cables Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Serial ATA cables Serial ATA power cables Accessories LC�D�Po�st�er SupremeFX II Audio Card HDMI/DVI adapter ASUS Q-Shield 3-Way SLI bridge ASUS SLI bridge ASUS...
... an ASUS® Crosshair II Formula motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS Crosshair II Formula I/O module USB 2.0 + IEEE 1394a module Cables Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Serial ATA cables Serial ATA power cables Accessories LC�D�Po�st�er SupremeFX II Audio Card HDMI/DVI adapter ASUS Q-Shield 3-Way SLI bridge ASUS SLI bridge ASUS...
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.... AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 FX / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 single-core Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ and dual-core Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64... nForce® 780a SLI chipset The NVIDIA® nForce 780a SLI chipset supports the NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology that allows three graphics processing units (GPUs) in the world. 1.3.3 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers, mercy rules are ...
.... AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 FX / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2 single-core Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ and dual-core Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64... nForce® 780a SLI chipset The NVIDIA® nForce 780a SLI chipset supports the NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology that allows three graphics processing units (GPUs) in the world. 1.3.3 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers, mercy rules are ...
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... motherboard GPU for the supported CPU models. Refer to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. See Chapter 6 for details. HDMI/DVI support HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is supported by some applications nearly triple performance! The interface of the AM2+ CPUs only. ASUS Crosshair II Formula...
... motherboard GPU for the supported CPU models. Refer to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. See Chapter 6 for details. HDMI/DVI support HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is supported by some applications nearly triple performance! The interface of the AM2+ CPUs only. ASUS Crosshair II Formula...
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2.2.3 Motherboard layout CLR_CMOS CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 LCD_CON KB_USB56 EATX12V 24.5cm (9.6in) ...(9.6in) VGA_HDMI LAN2_USB34 E1394 LAN1_USB12 88E1116 88E8056 OPT_FAN1 OPT_TEMP1 PCIEX1_1 NVIDIA® nForce® 780a SLI™ SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL ROG PCIEX16_1 CROSSHAIR II FORMULA ® PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16_2 PCI1 OPT_TEMP2 OPT_FAN2 PCIEX16_3 EATXPWR OPT_TEMP3 DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL OPT_FAN3 BR_CRAZY BR_HIGH BR_NORMAL ...about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2.2.4 Audio card layout SUPREMEFX II Listen with Absolute HD ASUS Crosshair II Formula 2-5
2.2.3 Motherboard layout CLR_CMOS CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 LCD_CON KB_USB56 EATX12V 24.5cm (9.6in) ...(9.6in) VGA_HDMI LAN2_USB34 E1394 LAN1_USB12 88E1116 88E8056 OPT_FAN1 OPT_TEMP1 PCIEX1_1 NVIDIA® nForce® 780a SLI™ SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL ROG PCIEX16_1 CROSSHAIR II FORMULA ® PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16_2 PCI1 OPT_TEMP2 OPT_FAN2 PCIEX16_3 EATXPWR OPT_TEMP3 DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL OPT_FAN3 BR_CRAZY BR_HIGH BR_NORMAL ...about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2.2.4 Audio card layout SUPREMEFX II Listen with Absolute HD ASUS Crosshair II Formula 2-5
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NVIDIA® nForce 780a SLI Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4 [blue]; 7-pin SATA5-6 [black]) 3. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin OPT_FAN1-3)...CHASSIS) 9. Reset switch Page 2- 29 2- 30 2- 31 2- 31 2- 32 2- 32 2- 33 2- 34 2- 34 2- 35 2-37 2-38 Page 2-40 2-40 ASUS Crosshair II Formula 2-7 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT, for ASUS HDMI VGA card) 10. USB910; IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 6. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1/2/3) 7. System panel connector (20...
NVIDIA® nForce 780a SLI Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4 [blue]; 7-pin SATA5-6 [black]) 3. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin OPT_FAN1-3)...CHASSIS) 9. Reset switch Page 2- 29 2- 30 2- 31 2- 31 2- 32 2- 32 2- 33 2- 34 2- 34 2- 35 2-37 2-38 Page 2-40 2-40 ASUS Crosshair II Formula 2-7 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT, for ASUS HDMI VGA card) 10. USB910; IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 6. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1/2/3) 7. System panel connector (20...
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... 1 2 - 12 13 14 15 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Standard function System Timer Keyboard Controller Redirect to IRQ#9 Reserved IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* Floppy Disk Controller NVIDIA nForce 780a SLI System CMOS/Real Time Clock IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* Reserved Numeric Data Processor Primary...
... 1 2 - 12 13 14 15 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Standard function System Timer Keyboard Controller Redirect to IRQ#9 Reserved IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* Floppy Disk Controller NVIDIA nForce 780a SLI System CMOS/Real Time Clock IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* Reserved Numeric Data Processor Primary...
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... USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. With three graphics cards installed, the motherboard can enable multi‑display. This motherboard supports 3 SLI-ready Express x16 graphics cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of... x 16 slot PCI slot PCI Express x16 slot ASUS Crosshair II Formula 2-21 All of the slots. • Install the audio card prior to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and...
... USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. With three graphics cards installed, the motherboard can enable multi‑display. This motherboard supports 3 SLI-ready Express x16 graphics cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of... x 16 slot PCI slot PCI Express x16 slot ASUS Crosshair II Formula 2-21 All of the slots. • Install the audio card prior to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and...
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...; 8800 Ultra and GeForce® 8800 GTX graphics cards support 3-Way SLI™ mode. • 3-Way SLI™ mode is supported by Windows® Vista OS only. Refer to 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors for details. • Connect a rear chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled OPT_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for details. •...
...; 8800 Ultra and GeForce® 8800 GTX graphics cards support 3-Way SLI™ mode. • 3-Way SLI™ mode is supported by Windows® Vista OS only. Refer to 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors for details. • Connect a rear chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled OPT_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for details. •...
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... 2: Hardware information 2. ��N�V�ID�IA�® nForce 780a SLI Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4 [blue]; 7-pin SATA5-6 [black]) These connectors are using...8226; Before creating a RAID set the SATA Operation Mode item to [RAID] in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before... RSATA_TXP4 GND CROSSHAIR II FORMULA ® SATA4 SATA3 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND SATA6 RESET CROSSHAIR II FORMULA SATA connectors ...
... 2: Hardware information 2. ��N�V�ID�IA�® nForce 780a SLI Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4 [blue]; 7-pin SATA5-6 [black]) These connectors are using...8226; Before creating a RAID set the SATA Operation Mode item to [RAID] in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before... RSATA_TXP4 GND CROSSHAIR II FORMULA ® SATA4 SATA3 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND SATA6 RESET CROSSHAIR II FORMULA SATA connectors ...
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... Express x16 cards, use two or more power-consuming devices. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to use 3-Way SLI™ configuration, visit the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com) for ATX power supply plugs. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • If you want to... above to ensure the system stability. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you want to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 2-35
... Express x16 cards, use two or more power-consuming devices. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to use 3-Way SLI™ configuration, visit the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com) for ATX power supply plugs. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • If you want to... above to ensure the system stability. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you want to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 2-35
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... level, and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to [Manual] after selecting a CPU level. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-13 Option x CPU Frequency CPU Multiplier K8NB HT Speed K8NB HT Width PCIE Clock DRAM Configuration SLI-Ready Memory x SLI-Ready Memory CPUOC Vcore Voltage VDDNB Voltage DDR2 Voltage SB Voltage HT Voltage VDDA Voltage BR...
... level, and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to [Manual] after selecting a CPU level. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-13 Option x CPU Frequency CPU Multiplier K8NB HT Speed K8NB HT Width PCIE Clock DRAM Configuration SLI-Ready Memory x SLI-Ready Memory CPUOC Vcore Voltage VDDNB Voltage DDR2 Voltage SB Voltage HT Voltage VDDA Voltage BR...
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... [CPUOC 1%] [CPUOC 2%]- [CPUOC 13%] [CPUOC 14%] [CPUOC MAX] Vcore Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the Vcore (CPU) voltage. SLI-Ready Memory CPUOC [CPUOC 0%] Allows you to select CPU overclocking percentage. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.7750V] [0.7875V] [0.8000V] [0.8125V 1��.9...65533;��7��5��0�V 1.9875V] [2.0000V] 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Refer to page 2-1 for SLI-Ready Memory Configuration options: [Disabled] [Optimal] [High Performance] [High Frequency] The following item becomes configurable when you set...
... [CPUOC 1%] [CPUOC 2%]- [CPUOC 13%] [CPUOC 14%] [CPUOC MAX] Vcore Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the Vcore (CPU) voltage. SLI-Ready Memory CPUOC [CPUOC 0%] Allows you to select CPU overclocking percentage. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.7750V] [0.7875V] [0.8000V] [0.8125V 1��.9...65533;��7��5��0�V 1.9875V] [2.0000V] 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Refer to page 2-1 for SLI-Ready Memory Configuration options: [Disabled] [Optimal] [High Performance] [High Frequency] The following item becomes configurable when you set...
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...Auto] [Always Enable] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Allows you install external graphics cards. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-29 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] iGPU Frame Buffer Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item ...Audio [Enabled] Allows you to legacy AC`97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that supports Hybrid SLI™ mode. 4.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Onboard Device Configuration Select Menu Hybrid Support Disable...
...Auto] [Always Enable] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Allows you install external graphics cards. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-29 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] iGPU Frame Buffer Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item ...Audio [Enabled] Allows you to legacy AC`97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that supports Hybrid SLI™ mode. 4.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Onboard Device Configuration Select Menu Hybrid Support Disable...
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...5: Software support Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® chipset drivers for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver. NVIDIA HDMI Audio Driver Installs the NVIDIA...AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology driver. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for the NVIDIA® nForce® 780a...
...5: Software support Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® chipset drivers for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver. NVIDIA HDMI Audio Driver Installs the NVIDIA...AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology driver. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for the NVIDIA® nForce® 780a...
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Click to display the next screen Click to display the previous screen NVIDIA 32/64 bit XP/Vista SATA/RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA® nForce® 780a SLI™ SATA/RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 5-5 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create a NVIDIA® 32/64 bit XP/Vista™ SATA/RAID/AHCI driver disk.
Click to display the next screen Click to display the previous screen NVIDIA 32/64 bit XP/Vista SATA/RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA® nForce® 780a SLI™ SATA/RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 5-5 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create a NVIDIA® 32/64 bit XP/Vista™ SATA/RAID/AHCI driver disk.
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5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the NVIDIA® nForce® 780a SLI™ Southbridge RAID controller that appear as a single disk on multiple disks that allows you to configure IDE and Serial ATA hard disk drives as a ...
5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the NVIDIA® nForce® 780a SLI™ Southbridge RAID controller that appear as a single disk on multiple disks that allows you to configure IDE and Serial ATA hard disk drives as a ...