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Motherboard Crosshair II Formula
Motherboard Crosshair II Formula
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......iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x Crosshair II 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 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-2 1.3.2 ROG unique features 1-3 1.3.3 Product highlights 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-4 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-5 2.2.4 Audio card layout 2-5 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit...
......iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x Crosshair II 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 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-2 1.3.2 ROG unique features 1-3 1.3.3 Product highlights 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-4 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-5 2.2.4 Audio card layout 2-5 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit...
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...a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on...a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment, and mercury-...
...a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on...a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment, and mercury-...
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Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. 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 standard package. These ...Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been ...
Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. 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 standard package. These ...Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been ...
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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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... it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Crosshair II Formula motherboard! ASUS Crosshair II Formula 1-1 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing...
... it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Crosshair II Formula motherboard! ASUS Crosshair II Formula 1-1 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing...
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...speed and enjoy the performance instantly! It can also be used to optimal performance. See page 4-13 for details. 8+2 Phase Power Design ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design, with a user-friendly utility under heavy loading or overclocking modes. Overclocking is critical but risky. The COP EX ...to monitor and save an overheating GPU. Component Overheat Protection -EX (COP EX) The COP EX allows overclockers to , and the motherboard will do the rest for you want to OC to increase chipset voltages without any hassles! �S�e�e��p�a�&#...
...speed and enjoy the performance instantly! It can also be used to optimal performance. See page 4-13 for details. 8+2 Phase Power Design ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design, with a user-friendly utility under heavy loading or overclocking modes. Overclocking is critical but risky. The COP EX ...to monitor and save an overheating GPU. Component Overheat Protection -EX (COP EX) The COP EX allows overclockers to , and the motherboard will do the rest for you want to OC to increase chipset voltages without any hassles! �S�e�e��p�a�&#...
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... BIOS. Unlike ordinary blue and white BIOS screen, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to short the pins or moving jumpers. ASUS MyLogo 3 ASUS MyLogo 3 is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for the entire system. See ...when you have a unique BIOS screen like as a wallpaper for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Now you are temporarily away. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. Optional...
... BIOS. Unlike ordinary blue and white BIOS screen, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to short the pins or moving jumpers. ASUS MyLogo 3 ASUS MyLogo 3 is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for the entire system. See ...when you have a unique BIOS screen like as a wallpaper for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Now you are temporarily away. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. Optional...
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... and shields it convenient and easy to install. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). See pages 4-4 and 4-47 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back...It also provides stereo to multi-channel sound field expansion for realistic front and rear environments and virtualized surround sound for details. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 1-5 See page 2-25 for added vocal clarity when used in all movies, music and games.
... and shields it convenient and easy to install. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). See pages 4-4 and 4-47 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back...It also provides stereo to multi-channel sound field expansion for realistic front and rear environments and virtualized surround sound for details. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 1-5 See page 2-25 for added vocal clarity when used in all movies, music and games.
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...elite club, make your presence felt, in the Republic of the fastest platform in a single system. AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom X4 / Phenom X2 / Athlon™ X2 / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors ...PCI Express™ x16 slots with SLI technology support. 1.3.3 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. In the Republic of the best. NVIDIA® nForce® 780a SLI chipset The ...
...elite club, make your presence felt, in the Republic of the fastest platform in a single system. AMD® Socket AM2+ Phenom™ FX / Phenom X4 / Phenom X2 / Athlon™ X2 / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM2+ multi-core processors ...PCI Express™ x16 slots with SLI technology support. 1.3.3 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. In the Republic of the best. NVIDIA® nForce® 780a SLI chipset The ...
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.... For some of the AM2+ CPUs only. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 1-7 Hybrid SLI™ Hybrid SLI™ technology is the AMD® platform with native DDR2 1066 support. With the bundled HDMI to DVI adapter, this motherboard supports dual VGA outputs for both HDMI/DVI and... Hybrid SLI technology today includes two primary features: GeForce Boost and HybridPower™. GeForece Boost turbo-charges performance of this motherboard also supports DVI output. The interface of NVIDIA discrete graphics cards when combined with the highest-quality home theater experience. See...
.... For some of the AM2+ CPUs only. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 1-7 Hybrid SLI™ Hybrid SLI™ technology is the AMD® platform with native DDR2 1066 support. With the bundled HDMI to DVI adapter, this motherboard supports dual VGA outputs for both HDMI/DVI and... Hybrid SLI technology today includes two primary features: GeForce Boost and HybridPower™. GeForece Boost turbo-charges performance of this motherboard also supports DVI output. The interface of NVIDIA discrete graphics cards when combined with the highest-quality home theater experience. See...
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... for audio/video appliances such as a network gateway for high-speed data retrieval and saves. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to LAN without any added arbitration or latency....for twice the current speed and bandwidth. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for details. This capability ensures rapid transfer ...
... for audio/video appliances such as a network gateway for high-speed data retrieval and saves. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to LAN without any added arbitration or latency....for twice the current speed and bandwidth. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for details. This capability ensures rapid transfer ...
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-19 2.6 Slide switch 2-23 2.7 Aduio card, I/O shield, and LCD Poster Installation 2-24 2.8 Connectors 2-26 ASUS Crosshair II Formula
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-19 2.6 Slide switch 2-23 2.7 Aduio card, I/O shield, and LCD Poster Installation 2-24 2.8 Connectors 2-26 ASUS Crosshair II Formula
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You may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL CROSSHAIR II FORMULA ® RESET CROSSHAIR II FORMULA CPU LED Vcore Voltage Normal (green) 0.775-1.3625 High (yellow) 1.375-1.4875 Crazy (red) 1.5000- There are...to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in BIOS. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of CPU, memory, southbridge, and bridge (PCIe). For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to do...
You may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL CROSSHAIR II FORMULA ® RESET CROSSHAIR II FORMULA CPU LED Vcore Voltage Normal (green) 0.775-1.3625 High (yellow) 1.375-1.4875 Crazy (red) 1.5000- There are...to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in BIOS. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of CPU, memory, southbridge, and bridge (PCIe). For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to do...
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...This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. It blinks when data is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. CROSSHAIR II FORMULA ® RESET CROSSHAIR II FORMULA Power on switch. CROSSHAIR II FORMULA ® HD_LED RESET CROSSHAIR II FORMULA Hard Disk LED 5. The LED does not light up... in soft‑off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch ASUS Crosshair II Formula 2-3 4. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function.
...This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. It blinks when data is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. CROSSHAIR II FORMULA ® RESET CROSSHAIR II FORMULA Power on switch. CROSSHAIR II FORMULA ® HD_LED RESET CROSSHAIR II FORMULA Hard Disk LED 5. The LED does not light up... in soft‑off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch ASUS Crosshair II Formula 2-3 4. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function.
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...ports goes to the rear part of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) ...screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Doing so can cause you place it . Place this side towards the rear of the chassis CROSSHAIR II FORMULA ® RESET 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT overtighten the screws! Failure...
...ports goes to the rear part of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) ...screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Doing so can cause you place it . Place this side towards the rear of the chassis CROSSHAIR II FORMULA ® RESET 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT overtighten the screws! Failure...
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2.2.3 Motherboard layout CLR_CMOS CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 LCD_CON KB_USB56 EATX12V 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_CRAZY ...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 NVIDIA® ... 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) CPU_CRAZY ...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 NVIDIA® ... 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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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an �A�M�2��+�/A��M�2���s��o��c��k���e�t&#... into the socket to a 90º angle. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. The AM2+/AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM2+/AM2 socket. CROSSHAIR II FORMULA ® RESET CROSSHAIR II FORMULA CPU socket AM2+/AM2 2.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an �A�M�2��+�/A��M�2���s��o��c��k���e�t&#... into the socket to a 90º angle. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. The AM2+/AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM2+/AM2 socket. CROSSHAIR II FORMULA ® RESET CROSSHAIR II FORMULA CPU socket AM2+/AM2 2.
