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... switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-4 4.1.3 Updating the BIOS 4-5 4.1.4 Saving the current BIOS file 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ...4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-12 4.2.8 General help...
... switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-4 4.1.3 Updating the BIOS 4-5 4.1.4 Saving the current BIOS file 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ...4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-12 4.2.8 General help...
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... 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 5.3.10 CPU Level Up 5-33...
... 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 5.3.10 CPU Level Up 5-33...
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... midboard; HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface for AM2+ CPU 2000 / 1600 MT/s for IDE mode) Dual Gigabit LAN, both featuring AI NET 2 SupremeFX II Audio Card - maximum DVI resolution of 1920 x 1200 bpp Supports D-Sub with a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1440 bpp @ 75 Hz Multi VGA...;C��P�U�s� only. Integrated NVIDIA® GPU Hybrid SLI Support (supports Windows® Vista™ only) Maximum shared memory of 1920 x 1080 bpp; Crosshair II Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory VGA Expansion Slots Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE ...
... midboard; HyperTransport™ 3.0 interface for AM2+ CPU 2000 / 1600 MT/s for IDE mode) Dual Gigabit LAN, both featuring AI NET 2 SupremeFX II Audio Card - maximum DVI resolution of 1920 x 1200 bpp Supports D-Sub with a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1440 bpp @ 75 Hz Multi VGA...;C��P�U�s� only. Integrated NVIDIA® GPU Hybrid SLI Support (supports Windows® Vista™ only) Maximum shared memory of 1920 x 1080 bpp; Crosshair II Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory VGA Expansion Slots Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE ...
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...LED allows quick voltage monitoring for details. 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. Extreme Tweaker... less constraint for maximum performance achievement. Now it's even easier to , and the motherboard will do the rest for you want to OC to achieve astounding overclocking results without... pages 4-13 and 5-33 for details. Voltiminder LED In the pursuit of CPU under Window that you are looking for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they...
...LED allows quick voltage monitoring for details. 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. Extreme Tweaker... less constraint for maximum performance achievement. Now it's even easier to , and the motherboard will do the rest for you want to OC to achieve astounding overclocking results without... pages 4-13 and 5-33 for details. Voltiminder LED In the pursuit of CPU under Window that you are looking for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they...
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... together to the motherboard GPU for Windows® XP OS does not include screen scraper defense, you with motherboard GPUs. com for details. Hybrid SLI™ Hybrid SLI™ technology is the AMD® platform with native DDR2 1066 support. HDMI/DVI support HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is not needed. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 1-7 DVI (Digital...
... together to the motherboard GPU for Windows® XP OS does not include screen scraper defense, you with motherboard GPUs. com for details. Hybrid SLI™ Hybrid SLI™ technology is the AMD® platform with native DDR2 1066 support. HDMI/DVI support HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is not needed. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 1-7 DVI (Digital...
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... slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition ASUS Crosshair II Formula 2-15 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support...
... slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition ASUS Crosshair II Formula 2-15 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support...
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...have connected your display to the onboard VGA port or the HDMI/DVI port at the rear panel. For more information, go to the motherboard connector labeled OPT_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for details. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to the table below for details. ...; 8800 GTX graphics cards support 3-Way SLI™ mode. • 3-Way SLI™ mode is supported by Windows® Vista OS only. x8 mode) This motherboard also supports universal PCI Express x16 slots with the PCI Express specifications. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe...
...have connected your display to the onboard VGA port or the HDMI/DVI port at the rear panel. For more information, go to the motherboard connector labeled OPT_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for details. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to the table below for details. ...; 8800 GTX graphics cards support 3-Way SLI™ mode. • 3-Way SLI™ mode is supported by Windows® Vista OS only. x8 mode) This motherboard also supports universal PCI Express x16 slots with the PCI Express specifications. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe...
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...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��1...to the onboard SATA port to 5.4.2 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 SATA device. 2. ��N�V�...
...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��1...to the onboard SATA port to 5.4.2 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 SATA device. 2. ��N�V�...
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...down. If you are using Windows® Vista™: 1. Refer to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power... supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Click the Turn Off button to shut down . 3.2.2 Using the dual function ...
...down. If you are using Windows® Vista™: 1. Refer to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power... supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Click the Turn Off button to shut down . 3.2.2 Using the dual function ...
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... 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Copy the...
... 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Copy the...
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Click Next. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the 3.
Click Next. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the 3.
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... Always update the utility to complete the update process. CrosshairII CrosshairII ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-3 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1....Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Click Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to download.
... Always update the utility to complete the update process. CrosshairII CrosshairII ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-3 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1....Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Click Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to download.
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... respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the highlighted field Brings up window." You cannot select an item that the item has a sub-menu. A configurable field is not user-configurable. 4.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of the field.... The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their corresponding functions. Refer to navigate through the values for that menu. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-11
... respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the highlighted field Brings up window." You cannot select an item that the item has a sub-menu. A configurable field is not user-configurable. 4.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of the field.... The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their corresponding functions. Refer to navigate through the values for that menu. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-11
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4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 4.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of ...:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item.
4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 4.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of ...:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item.
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... Default This option allows you to load the default values for each of the options from this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are finished making your selections, choose this ... Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. Press to save changes and exit. 4.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the...
... Default This option allows you to load the default values for each of the options from this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are finished making your selections, choose this ... Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. Press to save changes and exit. 4.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the...
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...change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® X��P��/6��... Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to run the DVD. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 5-1 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive.
...change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® X��P��/6��... Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to run the DVD. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 5-1 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive.
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... the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to update the motherboard BIOS in your computer. Anti-Virus Utility... SE software. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Windows® environment.
... the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to update the motherboard BIOS in your computer. Anti-Virus Utility... SE software. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Windows® environment.
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... the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 5-9 The boot logo is automatically installed when you wish to use ASUS MyLogo3™. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo3™, use the AWARD BIOS Flash utility to...the new BIOS file, then click Next. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. To launch the ASUS MyLogo3 1. Check the option Launch MyLogo to section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ utility lets you through the installation....
... the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 5-9 The boot logo is automatically installed when you wish to use ASUS MyLogo3™. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo3™, use the AWARD BIOS Flash utility to...the new BIOS file, then click Next. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. To launch the ASUS MyLogo3 1. Check the option Launch MyLogo to section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ utility lets you through the installation....
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When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. 7.
When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. 7.
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...through a highly manageable and controlled network system. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 5-11 This utility can be incorporated in the BIOS Setup. Click the Run button to perform a cable test. • The VCT only runs on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable ...display the screen below. 3. Launch the VCT utility from the menu to 64 ns at one meter accuracy. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ To use the the...
...through a highly manageable and controlled network system. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 5-11 This utility can be incorporated in the BIOS Setup. Click the Run button to perform a cable test. • The VCT only runs on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable ...display the screen below. 3. Launch the VCT utility from the menu to 64 ns at one meter accuracy. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ To use the the...