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... 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running 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 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 5-9 5.3.2 SoundMAX ADI1988 5-11 5.3.3 Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology 5-16 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-18 5.4 RAID configurations 5-24 5.4.1 NVIDIA® MediaShield RAID configurations 5-25 5.4.2 Silicon...
... 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running 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 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 5-9 5.3.2 SoundMAX ADI1988 5-11 5.3.3 Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology 5-16 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-18 5.4 RAID configurations 5-24 5.4.1 NVIDIA® MediaShield RAID configurations 5-25 5.4.2 Silicon...
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...(OEM version only) User's manual ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.5cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Crosshair specifications summary Internal connectors Manageability Power requirements Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 3 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x ... Intrusion, PXE ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Booster Futuremark ® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition NVIDIA MediaShield™ RAID Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1 x SLI bridge...
...(OEM version only) User's manual ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.5cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Crosshair specifications summary Internal connectors Manageability Power requirements Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 3 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x ... Intrusion, PXE ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Booster Futuremark ® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition NVIDIA MediaShield™ RAID Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1 x SLI bridge...
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... installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to do not need to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the slot and press firmly until the...the necessary hardware settings for details. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Assign an IRQ to the table on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the next page for the card. 2. Secure the card to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ...
... installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to do not need to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the slot and press firmly until the...the necessary hardware settings for details. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Assign an IRQ to the table on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the next page for the card. 2. Secure the card to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ...
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... the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to the corresponding sections for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 5-3 for details on these utilities. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Copy the original motherboard... Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS Crosshair 4-
... the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to the corresponding sections for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 5-3 for details on these utilities. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Copy the original motherboard... Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS Crosshair 4-
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... ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS Crosshair 4-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2_Vol/2] [DDR2_Vol/2-100mV] [DDR2_ Vol/2+ 50mV] [DDR2_Vol/2+100mV] [DDR2_Vol/2+150mV] 4.4.3 DRAM Configuration The items in...DRAM Interface 1T/2T Memory Timing AI Clock Skew x Channel A Clock Skew X Channel B Clock Skew Advanced Memory Settings DRAM Timing Control Output Driver Control [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Normal Normal Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to ...
... ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS Crosshair 4-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2_Vol/2] [DDR2_Vol/2-100mV] [DDR2_ Vol/2+ 50mV] [DDR2_Vol/2+100mV] [DDR2_Vol/2+150mV] 4.4.3 DRAM Configuration The items in...DRAM Interface 1T/2T Memory Timing AI Clock Skew x Channel A Clock Skew X Channel B Clock Skew Advanced Memory Settings DRAM Timing Control Output Driver Control [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Normal Normal Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to ...
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... Strength [Auto] Configuration 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] ASUS Crosshair 4-27 Write Data Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [No delay] [1/96 MEMCLK delay] [2/96 MEMCLK delay] [3/96 MEMCLK]...[47/96...
... Strength [Auto] Configuration 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] ASUS Crosshair 4-27 Write Data Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [No delay] [1/96 MEMCLK delay] [2/96 MEMCLK delay] [3/96 MEMCLK]...[47/96...
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... the SPD profile for SLI-Ready memory modules. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 4.4.8 NVIDIA GPU Ex [Disabled] Enables or disables with the optimized NVIDIA Ex graphics driver. 4.4.4 SLI-Ready Memory [Disabled] Allows you installed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The configuration options may vary depending on the type of...
... the SPD profile for SLI-Ready memory modules. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 4.4.8 NVIDIA GPU Ex [Disabled] Enables or disables with the optimized NVIDIA Ex graphics driver. 4.4.4 SLI-Ready Memory [Disabled] Allows you installed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The configuration options may vary depending on the type of...
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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 5-24 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-40 ASUS Crosshair
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 5-24 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-40 ASUS Crosshair
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... the support DVD are subject to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support DVD information The support DVD... that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS Crosshair 5- Refer to change at any time without notice. 5.1 Installing an operating...
... the support DVD are subject to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support DVD information The support DVD... that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS Crosshair 5- Refer to change at any time without notice. 5.1 Installing an operating...
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ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. Nvidia Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers for the NVIDIA® nForce™ 590 SLI chipset. SoundMAX ADI1988 Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® ADI1988 audio driver and application. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Silicon Image SATA Driver Installs the...
ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. Nvidia Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers for the NVIDIA® nForce™ 590 SLI chipset. SoundMAX ADI1988 Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® ADI1988 audio driver and application. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Silicon Image SATA Driver Installs the...
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... AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ software. ASUS Crosshair 5- 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Ai Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to update ...174; environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. 3DMark06 Software Installs the 3DMark06 software. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in Windows® environment. Adobe Reader V7.0 Installs the...
... AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ software. ASUS Crosshair 5- 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Ai Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to update ...174; environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. 3DMark06 Software Installs the 3DMark06 software. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in Windows® environment. Adobe Reader V7.0 Installs the...
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...temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer so you keep your idle screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances ...computer graphics and sound. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to your computer in your computer. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for detailed... updates. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver.
...temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer so you keep your idle screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances ...computer graphics and sound. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to your computer in your computer. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for detailed... updates. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver.
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ASUS Crosshair 5- Make NV SATA/RAID 32bit 2K Driver Make NV SATA/RAID 32bit XP Driver Make NV SATA/RAID 32bit 2K3 Driver Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Serial ATA RAID driver disk for a 64-bit XP/2K3 system. Make NV SATA/RAID 64bit XP Driver Make NV SATA/RAID 64bit ...XP/ 2K3 system. Make Silicon Image 64bit RAID Driver Make Silicon Image 64bit SATA Driver Allows you to create a Silicon Image® Serial ATA/RAID driver disk for a 32-bit system. Make Silicon Image 32bit RAID Driver Make Silicon Image 32bit SATA Driver Allows you to create a Silicon Image® Serial...
ASUS Crosshair 5- Make NV SATA/RAID 32bit 2K Driver Make NV SATA/RAID 32bit XP Driver Make NV SATA/RAID 32bit 2K3 Driver Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Serial ATA RAID driver disk for a 64-bit XP/2K3 system. Make NV SATA/RAID 64bit XP Driver Make NV SATA/RAID 64bit ...XP/ 2K3 system. Make Silicon Image 64bit RAID Driver Make Silicon Image 64bit SATA Driver Allows you to create a Silicon Image® Serial ATA/RAID driver disk for a 32-bit system. Make Silicon Image 32bit RAID Driver Make Silicon Image 32bit SATA Driver Allows you to create a Silicon Image® Serial...
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...4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup. • SoundMAX® requires Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP or later version. ASUS Crosshair 5-11 5.3.2 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility The ADI AD1988B High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio...package to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988B Audio Driver from the support DVD that one of these operating systems is correctly installed, you will find the SoundMAX® icon on ...
...4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup. • SoundMAX® requires Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP or later version. ASUS Crosshair 5-11 5.3.2 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility The ADI AD1988B High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio...package to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988B Audio Driver from the support DVD that one of these operating systems is correctly installed, you will find the SoundMAX® icon on ...
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...• Make sure to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool ...Quiet!™ software that enables you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to your system's real-time CPU Frequency and voltage.... Select Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet. 2. If you are using Windows® 2000, click the...
...• Make sure to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool ...Quiet!™ software that enables you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to your system's real-time CPU Frequency and voltage.... Select Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet. 2. If you are using Windows® 2000, click the...
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...PC Probe II main window appears. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Click to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > ...All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.00.43. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others...
...PC Probe II main window appears. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Click to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > ...All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.00.43. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others...
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...Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. See section "5.2.5 Manuals menu." Enable the RAID Enabled item in a RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from a hard disk drive included in the BIOS. See section "4.5.4 Onboard Device Configuration > Serial-ATA Configuration" for six independent Serial ATA channels... Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Make sure to install the Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or later versions. ASUS Crosshair 5-25 Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks The motherboard supports Ultra DMA 133/100/66 and Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal...
...Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. See section "5.2.5 Manuals menu." Enable the RAID Enabled item in a RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from a hard disk drive included in the BIOS. See section "4.5.4 Onboard Device Configuration > Serial-ATA Configuration" for six independent Serial ATA channels... Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Make sure to install the Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or later versions. ASUS Crosshair 5-25 Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks The motherboard supports Ultra DMA 133/100/66 and Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal...
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...create or browse the contents of the support DVD to floppy disk drive. 5. Due to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Refer to complete the installation. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to section "5.2.4 Make Disk menu" for details. 4. Insert floppy disk...disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy disk drive. 3. ASUS Crosshair 5-39 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the DVD-...
...create or browse the contents of the support DVD to floppy disk drive. 5. Due to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Refer to complete the installation. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to section "5.2.4 Make Disk menu" for details. 4. Insert floppy disk...disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy disk drive. 3. ASUS Crosshair 5-39 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the DVD-...
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See "8. ASUS Crosshair 6- Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Make sure that your system. ATX power connectors" on page 2-32 for details. • The NVIDIA SLI ... are NVIDIA® certified. • Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology...
See "8. ASUS Crosshair 6- Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Make sure that your system. ATX power connectors" on page 2-32 for details. • The NVIDIA SLI ... are NVIDIA® certified. • Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology...
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... NVIDIA SLI technology. Click the NVIDIA Settings icon on your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the Multi‑Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) feature in Windows® After installing your Windows taskbar. 2. ASUS Crosshair 6- Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia. From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop...
... NVIDIA SLI technology. Click the NVIDIA Settings icon on your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the Multi‑Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) feature in Windows® After installing your Windows taskbar. 2. ASUS Crosshair 6- Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia. From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop...