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... the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-6 5.2.6 Video menu 5-6 5.2.7 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 AI Booster 2 5-32...
... the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-6 5.2.6 Video menu 5-6 5.2.7 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 AI Booster 2 5-32...
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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&#... disk drive cable Serial ATA cables Serial ATA power cables 2-port USB2.0 + IEEE 1394a module ASUS Q-Shield Cable ties User's manual The hottest 3D game: Company of Heroes-Opposing Fronts Support DVD: Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition Kaspersky® Anti-virus software ATX Form...
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&#... disk drive cable Serial ATA cables Serial ATA power cables 2-port USB2.0 + IEEE 1394a module ASUS Q-Shield Cable ties User's manual The hottest 3D game: Company of Heroes-Opposing Fronts Support DVD: Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition Kaspersky® Anti-virus software ATX Form...
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...HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc under Windows® Vista™. Since the Intel® driver for Windows® XP OS does not include screen scraper defense, you with the highest-quality... 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. With the bundled HDMI to DVI adapter, this motherboard supports dual VGA outputs for a quiet, low power PC experience. GeForece Boost turbo-charges ...when combined with native DDR2 1066 support. See Chapter 6 for full HD 1080p visuals. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 1-7 Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you...
...HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc under Windows® Vista™. Since the Intel® driver for Windows® XP OS does not include screen scraper defense, you with the highest-quality... 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. With the bundled HDMI to DVI adapter, this motherboard supports dual VGA outputs for a quiet, low power PC experience. GeForece Boost turbo-charges ...when combined with native DDR2 1066 support. See Chapter 6 for full HD 1080p visuals. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 1-7 Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you...
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...the slot that they support. Install the software drivers for details. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to install expansion cards. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 2-19 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, ...you removed earlier. 6. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ...
...the slot that they support. Install the software drivers for details. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to install expansion cards. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 2-19 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, ...you removed earlier. 6. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ...
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...4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a highdefinition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. • This motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. Clear CMOS switch. You can simultaneously connect two displays to these ports. • ...With the bundled HDMI-to overclocking. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 16. Optical S/PDIF Out...
...4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a highdefinition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. • This motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. Clear CMOS switch. You can simultaneously connect two displays to these ports. • ...With the bundled HDMI-to overclocking. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 16. Optical S/PDIF Out...
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...NVIDIA® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before connecting devices to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the BIOS. right angle side 2-30 Chapter 2: ...RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 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 SATA5 S�A�T�A��...
...NVIDIA® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before connecting devices to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the BIOS. right angle side 2-30 Chapter 2: ...RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 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 SATA5 S�A�T�A��...
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...BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-1 The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to : •... ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk or a DVD ROM.) 4. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package...
...BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-1 The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to : •... ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk or a DVD ROM.) 4. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package...
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...] Configuration options: [Auto] [5] [6]�-�[1��8�] 1T/2T Memory Timing [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-15 If this happens, revert to set the DDR2 overclocking frequency. K8NB HT Width [Auto] Configuration options: [↓ 8 ↑8] [↓...65533;d��M�e�m�o�r�y��S�e�t�t�i�n�g�s DRAM Timing Control Output Driver Control [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Unganged Mode] [Enabled] [Auto] Normal ...
...] Configuration options: [Auto] [5] [6]�-�[1��8�] 1T/2T Memory Timing [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-15 If this happens, revert to set the DDR2 overclocking frequency. K8NB HT Width [Auto] Configuration options: [↓ 8 ↑8] [↓...65533;d��M�e�m�o�r�y��S�e�t�t�i�n�g�s DRAM Timing Control Output Driver Control [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Unganged Mode] [Enabled] [Auto] Normal ...
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...DQS Receiver Enable Timing [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0 ps] [50 ps] [100 ps] [150 ps]-[8650 ps] [8700 ps] Output Driver Control CKE Drive Strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.00x] [1.25x] [1.50x] [2.00x] CS/ODT Drive Strength [Auto] Configuration options: ...options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1.00x] [1.25x] [1.50x] DQS Drive Strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1.00x] [1.25x] [1.50x] DRAM Drivers Weak Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Weak] Current DRAM Timing This value is detected automatically. Configuration options: [CPUOC 0%] [CPUOC 1%] [CPUOC...
...DQS Receiver Enable Timing [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0 ps] [50 ps] [100 ps] [150 ps]-[8650 ps] [8700 ps] Output Driver Control CKE Drive Strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.00x] [1.25x] [1.50x] [2.00x] CS/ODT Drive Strength [Auto] Configuration options: ...options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1.00x] [1.25x] [1.50x] DQS Drive Strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1.00x] [1.25x] [1.50x] DRAM Drivers Weak Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Weak] Current DRAM Timing This value is detected automatically. Configuration options: [CPUOC 0%] [CPUOC 1%] [CPUOC...
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.... Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to edit. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled] Allows you to edit. Select an item then press to enable or disable the IDE PIO read prefetch mode. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-31 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Controller [Enabled] Allows you...
.... Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to edit. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled] Allows you to edit. Select an item then press to enable or disable the IDE PIO read prefetch mode. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-31 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Controller [Enabled] Allows you...
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... to SATA 5-6 connectors. Make sure to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the bundled support DVD before connecting devices to turn on . If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Republic of Gamers on the heatpipe assembly lights up when the system...
... to SATA 5-6 connectors. Make sure to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the bundled support DVD before connecting devices to turn on . If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Republic of Gamers on the heatpipe assembly lights up when the system...
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-34 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-42 ASUS Crosshair II Formula
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-34 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-42 ASUS Crosshair II Formula
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...;ti�n�g� systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 5-1 The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Refer to run the DVD. Use the setup...
...;ti�n�g� systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 5-1 The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Refer to run the DVD. Use the setup...
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... the Marvell® Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology driver. NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® chipset drivers for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB...
... the Marvell® Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology driver. NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® chipset drivers for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB...
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... the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE software. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software. 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet™ software. ...the multimedia features of you computer so you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). InterVideo MediaOne Gallary Installs the InterVideo Media One Gallary software. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia...
... the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE software. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software. 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet™ software. ...the multimedia features of you computer so you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). InterVideo MediaOne Gallary Installs the InterVideo Media One Gallary software. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia...
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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. 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. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 5-5
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. 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. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 5-5
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Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988 Audio Driver from the support DVD that comes with AudioESP™ software to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-...(SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility) The ADI AD1988 High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning...
Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988 Audio Driver from the support DVD that comes with AudioESP™ software to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-...(SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility) The ADI AD1988 High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning...
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... of the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is software-based, you can start installation. 2. If Autorun is ... your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. Double-click the setup.exe file to close the Preference panel ASUS Crosshair II Formula 5-21 Because PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. With this icon to start monitoring ...
... of the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is software-based, you can start installation. 2. If Autorun is ... your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. Double-click the setup.exe file to close the Preference panel ASUS Crosshair II Formula 5-21 Because PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. With this icon to start monitoring ...
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The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI ...You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer has an...Plus, AI N.O.S., and AI Nap utilities easily. 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to normal state. Press to restore to normal Press to launch AI Gear 2 Press to launch AI Booster 2 ASUS Crosshair II Formula Press to launch AI Nap Press to launch AI N.O.S....
The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI ...You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer has an...Plus, AI N.O.S., and AI Nap utilities easily. 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to normal state. Press to restore to normal Press to launch AI Gear 2 Press to launch AI Booster 2 ASUS Crosshair II Formula Press to launch AI Nap Press to launch AI N.O.S....
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...calculated and written. This configuration stores the same data redundantly on multiple disks that appear as a RAID set , copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of both data and parity information across three or more ... Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for details. 5-34 Chapter 5: Software support 5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the NVIDIA® nForce® 780a SLI™ Southbridge RAID controller that allows you to configure IDE and Serial ATA hard disk...
...calculated and written. This configuration stores the same data redundantly on multiple disks that appear as a RAID set , copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of both data and parity information across three or more ... Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for details. 5-34 Chapter 5: Software support 5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the NVIDIA® nForce® 780a SLI™ Southbridge RAID controller that allows you to configure IDE and Serial ATA hard disk...
