User Manual
Page 3
......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...
User Manual
Page 13
... BIOS Wallpaper Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at back panel) Extreme Tweaker New 8+2 phase power design Intelligent overclocking tools: - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - AI Booster Utility - Crosshair II Formula specifications summary USB ASUS ROG Overclocking Features ASUS ROG Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard, 6 ports at rear...
... BIOS Wallpaper Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at back panel) Extreme Tweaker New 8+2 phase power design Intelligent overclocking tools: - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - AI Booster Utility - Crosshair II Formula specifications summary USB ASUS ROG Overclocking Features ASUS ROG Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard, 6 ports at rear...
User Manual
Page 18
...65533;e��5�-�3�2��f�o�r details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction It can also be used to , and the motherboard will do the rest for you are looking for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are all here! The ...Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for details. See page 4-13 for details. See pages 2-1 and 2-2 for overclockers. See pages 4-13 and 5-33 for details. 8+2 Phase Power Design ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design, with ROG's CPU Level Up!
...65533;e��5�-�3�2��f�o�r details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction It can also be used to , and the motherboard will do the rest for you are looking for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are all here! The ...Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for details. See page 4-13 for details. See pages 2-1 and 2-2 for overclockers. See pages 4-13 and 5-33 for details. 8+2 Phase Power Design ASUS 8+2 Phase Power Design, with ROG's CPU Level Up!
User Manual
Page 19
...Overclock immediately with OC profile presets. See page 4-45 for details. Due to clear CMOS data. ASUS O.C. function. 1.3.2 ROG unique features Supreme FX II features Supreme FX II delivers an excellent high definition audio experience to find out what is wrong. Unlike other background noises then eliminates it in 3D environment during POST. ASUS Crosshair II Formula...behavior, AC power off is no need to read "gibberish" to the gamers of overclocking configuration. The SupremeFX II features unique audio innovations for each parameter. Much more than simple frequency ...
...Overclock immediately with OC profile presets. See page 4-45 for details. Due to clear CMOS data. ASUS O.C. function. 1.3.2 ROG unique features Supreme FX II features Supreme FX II delivers an excellent high definition audio experience to find out what is wrong. Unlike other background noises then eliminates it in 3D environment during POST. ASUS Crosshair II Formula...behavior, AC power off is no need to read "gibberish" to the gamers of overclocking configuration. The SupremeFX II features unique audio innovations for each parameter. Much more than simple frequency ...
User Manual
Page 20
...-cooling or passive-cooling is designed to your BIOS. Unlike ordinary blue and white BIOS screen, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to dissipate heat these critical components generate. See page 5-30 for details. 1-4... you are temporarily away. Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a new feature present in the motherboard that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. Onboard Switches With an easy press during overclocking, this feature allows you to the OS environment, simply...
...-cooling or passive-cooling is designed to your BIOS. Unlike ordinary blue and white BIOS screen, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to dissipate heat these critical components generate. See page 5-30 for details. 1-4... you are temporarily away. Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a new feature present in the motherboard that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. Onboard Switches With an easy press during overclocking, this feature allows you to the OS environment, simply...
User Manual
Page 22
... and we excel in the Republic of the best. If your character matches our trait, then join the elite club, make your presence felt, in competitions. It's definitely one of Gamers, mercy rules are only for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with... less power consumption. AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 FX / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD®...
... and we excel in the Republic of the best. If your character matches our trait, then join the elite club, make your presence felt, in competitions. It's definitely one of Gamers, mercy rules are only for enthusiast, extreme overclocking capability, ultimate gaming performance with... less power consumption. AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 FX / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ CPU support This motherboard supports AMD®...
User Manual
Page 49
... without +5VSB power (AC power loss); If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to re-enter data. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 2-23 You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to enable the clr CMOS ... such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This jumper allows you easily to CPU overclocking. 2.6 Slide switch 1. CROSSHAIR II FORMULA ® CLR_SW Enable Disable (Default) RESET CROSSHAIR II FORMULA Clear RTC RAM slide switch clr CMOS switch behavior System power state G3* S5* S0 (DOS ...
... without +5VSB power (AC power loss); If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to re-enter data. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 2-23 You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to enable the clr CMOS ... such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This jumper allows you easily to CPU overclocking. 2.6 Slide switch 1. CROSSHAIR II FORMULA ® CLR_SW Enable Disable (Default) RESET CROSSHAIR II FORMULA Clear RTC RAM slide switch clr CMOS switch behavior System power state G3* S5* S0 (DOS ...
User Manual
Page 54
... displays to these ports. • With the bundled HDMI-to overclocking. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Press the clear CMOS switch to clear setup information when the system hangs due to -DVI adapter, this motherboard also supports DVI output. Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray ...onboard VGA and HDMI ports. HDMI port. This port is a configuration example for a highdefinition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. • This motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player,...
... displays to these ports. • With the bundled HDMI-to overclocking. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Press the clear CMOS switch to clear setup information when the system hangs due to -DVI adapter, this motherboard also supports DVI output. Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray ...onboard VGA and HDMI ports. HDMI port. This port is a configuration example for a highdefinition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. • This motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player,...
User Manual
Page 66
CROSSHAIR II FORMULA ® RESET CROSSHAIR II FORMULA Power on switch to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on switch Press the power-on switch 2. Reset switch Press the reset switch to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. 2.8.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to reboot the system. CROSSHAIR II FORMULA ® RESET CROSSHAIR II FORMULA Reset switch 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to wake/power up the system.
CROSSHAIR II FORMULA ® RESET CROSSHAIR II FORMULA Power on switch to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on switch Press the power-on switch 2. Reset switch Press the reset switch to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. 2.8.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to reboot the system. CROSSHAIR II FORMULA ® RESET CROSSHAIR II FORMULA Reset switch 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to wake/power up the system.
User Manual
Page 82
...on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system... To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields...
...on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system... To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields...
User Manual
Page 85
Select a CPU level, and the rest will be autoadjusted. 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 ...:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu Scroll down to see more , set AI Tuning to [Manual] after you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to Manual after selecting...
Select a CPU level, and the rest will be autoadjusted. 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 ...:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu Scroll down to see more , set AI Tuning to [Manual] after you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to Manual after selecting...
User Manual
Page 86
... to [AI N.O.S.]. CPU Multiplier [Auto] The configuration options may vary with your CPU model. CPU Level Up Allows you set the overclocking options. The values range from 200 to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for stability when...
... to [AI N.O.S.]. CPU Multiplier [Auto] The configuration options may vary with your CPU model. CPU Level Up Allows you set the overclocking options. The values range from 200 to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for stability when...
User Manual
Page 87
...[Auto] Configuration options: [↓ 8 ↑8] [↓16 ↑16] [Auto] PCIE Clock [100] Allows you to set the PCIEX16_1/2/3 overclocking frequency. Tcl [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] Trcd [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] �[3 4 5 6�...the DDR2 overclocking frequency. If this happens, revert to 3 4 5�]��[6��] Tras [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [5] [6]�-�[1��8�] 1T/2T Memory Timing [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-15...
...[Auto] Configuration options: [↓ 8 ↑8] [↓16 ↑16] [Auto] PCIE Clock [100] Allows you to set the PCIEX16_1/2/3 overclocking frequency. Tcl [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] Trcd [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] �[3 4 5 6�...the DDR2 overclocking frequency. If this happens, revert to 3 4 5�]��[6��] Tras [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [5] [6]�-�[1��8�] 1T/2T Memory Timing [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] ASUS Crosshair II Formula 4-15...
User Manual
Page 90
... SPD profile for CPU LED definition. Configuration options: [CPUOC 0%] [CPUOC 1%] [CPUOC 2%]- [CPUOC 13%] [CPUOC 14%] [CPUOC MAX] Vcore Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select CPU overclocking percentage.
... SPD profile for CPU LED definition. Configuration options: [CPUOC 0%] [CPUOC 1%] [CPUOC 2%]- [CPUOC 13%] [CPUOC 14%] [CPUOC MAX] Vcore Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select CPU overclocking percentage.
User Manual
Page 92
.... Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2_REF] [DDR2_REF-30mv] [DDR2_REF-20mv] [DDR2_REF-10mv] [DDR2_REF+10mv] [DDR2_REF+20mv] [DDR2_REF+30mv] CPU Configuration Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Extreme Tweaker Overclocking Select Menu CPU Type AMD Phenom(tm)8400 Triple-Core Processor CPU Speed 2100MHz Cache RAM(L2) 512K x3 Cache RAM(L3) 2048K AMD Virtualization...
.... Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2_REF] [DDR2_REF-30mv] [DDR2_REF-20mv] [DDR2_REF-10mv] [DDR2_REF+10mv] [DDR2_REF+20mv] [DDR2_REF+30mv] CPU Configuration Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Extreme Tweaker Overclocking Select Menu CPU Type AMD Phenom(tm)8400 Triple-Core Processor CPU Speed 2100MHz Cache RAM(L2) 512K x3 Cache RAM(L3) 2048K AMD Virtualization...
User Manual
Page 128
Click the Extreme OC Clip item to open the folder of the user manual. 5.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of video clips. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 Video menu Click the Video tab to display a list of supplementary user manuals. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click an item to watch how an overclocking guru breaks 3DMark world record with an ROG motherboard. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support
Click the Extreme OC Clip item to open the folder of the user manual. 5.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of video clips. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 Video menu Click the Video tab to display a list of supplementary user manuals. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click an item to watch how an overclocking guru breaks 3DMark world record with an ROG motherboard. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support
User Manual
Page 154
You can also create an overclocking profile. 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 2 The ASUS AI Booster 2 application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, launch the utility by doubleclicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® taskbar and click the AI Booster 2 button on the taskbar allow you to apply the default settings or adjust system overclocking performance and CPU frequency/ratio. The options on the AI Suite main window.
You can also create an overclocking profile. 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 2 The ASUS AI Booster 2 application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, launch the utility by doubleclicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® taskbar and click the AI Booster 2 button on the taskbar allow you to apply the default settings or adjust system overclocking performance and CPU frequency/ratio. The options on the AI Suite main window.
User Manual
Page 155
The options on your motherboard features. The items you to select the CPU level and adjust CPU frequency/ratio. 5.3.10 CPU Level Up The CPU Level Up application allows you to overclock immediately with OC profile presets in the may vary, depending...174; environment without the hassle of overclocking configurations. You can also create an overclocking profile. This application provides comprehensive and detailed tuning to frequencies, voltagies, and even timings to create a real professional level of entering BIOS. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 5-33 After installing AI Suite from ...
The options on your motherboard features. The items you to select the CPU level and adjust CPU frequency/ratio. 5.3.10 CPU Level Up The CPU Level Up application allows you to overclock immediately with OC profile presets in the may vary, depending...174; environment without the hassle of overclocking configurations. You can also create an overclocking profile. This application provides comprehensive and detailed tuning to frequencies, voltagies, and even timings to create a real professional level of entering BIOS. ASUS Crosshair II Formula 5-33 After installing AI Suite from ...