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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Crosshair specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Audio card layout 2-3 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Crosshair specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Audio card layout 2-3 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink...
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... gloves is highly recommended. • Before using the product, make sure all power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots...in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the package. • Handle the product with caution. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Installing ...
... gloves is highly recommended. • Before using the product, make sure all power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots...in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the package. • Handle the product with caution. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Installing ...
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...Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: ...as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction... Appendix: Debug Code This appendix explains the debug code on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up...This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support ...
...Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: ...as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction... Appendix: Debug Code This appendix explains the debug code on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up...This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Before you for water-cooling/passive cooling only ASUS motherboard support DVD Intervideo® WinDVD Suite (OEM version) User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS Crosshair 1- 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package...
... is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Before you for water-cooling/passive cooling only ASUS motherboard support DVD Intervideo® WinDVD Suite (OEM version) User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS Crosshair 1- 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package...
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... 32-bit architecture. With an integrated lowlatency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction NVIDIA® nForce® 590-SLI chipset The NVIDIA® nForce... performance. The 64-bit architecture delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access, and increased productivity. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 800 MHz, 667 MHz or 533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth...
... 32-bit architecture. With an integrated lowlatency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction NVIDIA® nForce® 590-SLI chipset The NVIDIA® nForce... performance. The 64-bit architecture delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access, and increased productivity. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 800 MHz, 667 MHz or 533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth...
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...See pages 2-22 and 2-28 for six SATA 3.0 Gb/s. Leveraging these ports. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that allows you to the IEEE 1394a standard. Dual RAID solution ...Sil3132 Serial ATA controller, external SATA ports on the rear panel I /II technology and SATA-On-The-Go The motherboard fully supports the Serial ATA II 3.0 Gb/s technology through port multiplier and JBOD configurations on the rear panel and ... interface allows up the PCI bus. Supported by carrying data in packets. ASUS Crosshair 1-
...See pages 2-22 and 2-28 for six SATA 3.0 Gb/s. Leveraging these ports. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that allows you to the IEEE 1394a standard. Dual RAID solution ...Sil3132 Serial ATA controller, external SATA ports on the rear panel I /II technology and SATA-On-The-Go The motherboard fully supports the Serial ATA II 3.0 Gb/s technology through port multiplier and JBOD configurations on the rear panel and ... interface allows up the PCI bus. Supported by carrying data in packets. ASUS Crosshair 1-
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... page 2-23 for a cool and quiet operating environment. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. ...fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on the rear panel. Dual ...
... page 2-23 for a cool and quiet operating environment. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. ...fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on the rear panel. Dual ...
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... achieving cool system environment and making this motherboard ideal for overclocking the PEG Link Mode. It allows the motherboard to automatically adjust the PCI Express graphics link mode to lower overall system temperature, resulting in quieter operation and longer system life. ASUS Crosshair 1- Fanless Design The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from...
... achieving cool system environment and making this motherboard ideal for overclocking the PEG Link Mode. It allows the motherboard to automatically adjust the PCI Express graphics link mode to lower overall system temperature, resulting in quieter operation and longer system life. ASUS Crosshair 1- Fanless Design The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from...
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...modules and chipset area when water-cooling or passive-cooling is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that other debug cards show. With this ASUS-patented feature, you to achieve maximum system performance. With this utility, you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually ...in and installed correctly. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See pages 2-34 for details. See pages 4-23 and 5-11 for details. Onboard LEDs This motherboard features onboard LEDs located near connector labels, allowing you to 100 meters at a time, making connection quick and error-free. AI NET 2 AI...
...modules and chipset area when water-cooling or passive-cooling is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that other debug cards show. With this ASUS-patented feature, you to achieve maximum system performance. With this utility, you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually ...in and installed correctly. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See pages 2-34 for details. See pages 4-23 and 5-11 for details. Onboard LEDs This motherboard features onboard LEDs located near connector labels, allowing you to 100 meters at a time, making connection quick and error-free. AI NET 2 AI...
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...logos. ASUS Crosshair 1- This protection eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4‑40 for details. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to personalize and add style to your choice from the support DVD in the motherboard allows ...data from the available options. See page 2-34 for details. See page 4-14 for details. See page 4-9 for details. ASUS Q-Fan plus technology The ASUS Q-Fan plus technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan 1 speeds according to the system loading to buy a replacement ROM ...
...logos. ASUS Crosshair 1- This protection eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4‑40 for details. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to personalize and add style to your choice from the support DVD in the motherboard allows ...data from the available options. See page 2-34 for details. See page 4-14 for details. See page 4-9 for details. ASUS Q-Fan plus technology The ASUS Q-Fan plus technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan 1 speeds according to the system loading to buy a replacement ROM ...
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..., and recording. DTS interactive re-encodes your stereo or multi-channel sound into a convincing multi-channel audio experience. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the incoming audio stream while recording. When the system hangs due to ...video conference and recording. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS Array Mic The Bundled Superbeam Array Microphone receives only the sound coming from the reception cone and ignores the sounds coming from your...
..., and recording. DTS interactive re-encodes your stereo or multi-channel sound into a convincing multi-channel audio experience. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the incoming audio stream while recording. When the system hangs due to ...video conference and recording. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS Array Mic The Bundled Superbeam Array Microphone receives only the sound coming from the reception cone and ignores the sounds coming from your...
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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. 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. 2 Hardware information
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-20 2.6 Jumper 2-23 2.7 Audio Card and EL I/O Installation 2-24 2.8 Connectors 2-25 ASUS Crosshair
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-20 2.6 Jumper 2-23 2.7 Audio Card and EL I/O Installation 2-24 2.8 Connectors 2-25 ASUS Crosshair
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2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, ...allow you uninstall any component, make sure to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Before you install or remove any component, place it on them. • Whenever you to install components conveniently, even without a flashlight. On Board LED switch ASUS Crosshair 2- Failure to do so may cause injury or severe...
2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, ...allow you uninstall any component, make sure to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Before you install or remove any component, place it on them. • Whenever you to install components conveniently, even without a flashlight. On Board LED switch ASUS Crosshair 2- Failure to do so may cause injury or severe...
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... 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 ...motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. • Remove the film on the heatsink before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis CROSSHAIR...
... 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 ...motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. • Remove the film on the heatsink before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis CROSSHAIR...
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... (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) WIFI_G_USB910 PS2/2KBMS T:Mouse B:Keyboard SPDIF_OUT ATX12V1 P_ELJ1 OPT_FAN5 O_SW1 O_SW1 IE1394_1 ESATA12 SPDIF_OUT CPU_FAN LAN1_USB12 LAN2_USB34 OPT_FAN4 AUDIO_1 NVIDIA®... SATA5 SATA3 SATA1 WJ1 OPT_FAN1 SATA6 SATA4 SATA2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Super I/O USB56 PWN_SW RST_SW C H A _ F R O N T _ _ F A N CHASSIS1 ADFP1 8Mb BIOS PANEL ASUS Crosshair SPDIF OUT LCD Poster 1 2 1394 eSATA LED SW 2-
... (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) WIFI_G_USB910 PS2/2KBMS T:Mouse B:Keyboard SPDIF_OUT ATX12V1 P_ELJ1 OPT_FAN5 O_SW1 O_SW1 IE1394_1 ESATA12 SPDIF_OUT CPU_FAN LAN1_USB12 LAN2_USB34 OPT_FAN4 AUDIO_1 NVIDIA®... SATA5 SATA3 SATA1 WJ1 OPT_FAN1 SATA6 SATA4 SATA2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Super I/O USB56 PWN_SW RST_SW C H A _ F R O N T _ _ F A N CHASSIS1 ADFP1 8Mb BIOS PANEL ASUS Crosshair SPDIF OUT LCD Poster 1 2 1394 eSATA LED SW 2-
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... CPU fits in completely. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. CROSSHAIR CROSSHAIR CPU AM2 940 2. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is...a CPU: 1. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AM2 socket. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to 90º angle; The AM2...
... CPU fits in completely. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. CROSSHAIR CROSSHAIR CPU AM2 940 2. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is...a CPU: 1. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AM2 socket. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to 90º angle; The AM2...
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If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already... assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. Make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink ...
If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already... assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. Make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink ...