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...connector 1 x EL I /O Shield InterVideo® Media Launcher (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. xiii Crosshair specifications summary Internal connectors Manageability Power requirements Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 3 x ..., 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...
...connector 1 x EL I /O Shield InterVideo® Media Launcher (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. xiii Crosshair specifications summary Internal connectors Manageability Power requirements Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 3 x ..., 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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Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Qualified Vendors List (QVL) Standard table for user manual Size 512MB Vendor KINGSTON Chip No. N/A N/A SS KHX6400D2/512 DIMM Support A* B* C* 512MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC N/A N/A SS KVR800D2N5/512 VVV 1024MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC N/A N/A DS KVR800D2N5/1G V 256MB ...-E N/A N/A SS 78.81091.420 V 512MB 512MB Apacer Crucial E2508AB-GE-E Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A DS 78.91091.420 N/A N/A SS BL6464AA804.8FA (Continued on the next page) ASUS Crosshair 2-13 Heat-Sink Package Chip SS/ CL Brand DS Part No.
Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Qualified Vendors List (QVL) Standard table for user manual Size 512MB Vendor KINGSTON Chip No. N/A N/A SS KHX6400D2/512 DIMM Support A* B* C* 512MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC N/A N/A SS KVR800D2N5/512 VVV 1024MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC N/A N/A DS KVR800D2N5/1G V 256MB ...-E N/A N/A SS 78.81091.420 V 512MB 512MB Apacer Crucial E2508AB-GE-E Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A DS 78.91091.420 N/A N/A SS BL6464AA804.8FA (Continued on the next page) ASUS Crosshair 2-13 Heat-Sink Package Chip SS/ CL Brand DS Part No.
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Single-sided DS - Visit the ASUS website for user manual Size 1024MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB Vendor Crucial TwinMOS OCZ Elixir NANYA NANYA NANYA GEIL Chip No. B - Double-sided DIMM support: A - DDR2-...
Single-sided DS - Visit the ASUS website for user manual Size 1024MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB Vendor Crucial TwinMOS OCZ Elixir NANYA NANYA NANYA GEIL Chip No. B - Double-sided DIMM support: A - DDR2-...
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... VVV VVV VVV VVV VVV VVV VVV VVV VVV V V VVV VVV VVV VVV VVV V VVV V VVV ASUS Crosshair (Continued on the next page) 2-15 DDR2-667 MHz capability Qualified Vendors List (QVL) Standard table for user manual Size 512MB 1024MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB...
... VVV VVV VVV VVV VVV VVV VVV VVV VVV V V VVV VVV VVV VVV VVV V VVV V VVV ASUS Crosshair (Continued on the next page) 2-15 DDR2-667 MHz capability Qualified Vendors List (QVL) Standard table for user manual Size 512MB 1024MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB...
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C - Visit the ASUS website for user manual Size 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB ...
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DDR2-533 MHz capability Qualified Vendors List (QVL) Standard table for user manual Size 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB ... SS EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E V VV DS EBE11UD8ABFA-5C-E VV DS EBE21EE8AAFA-5C-E V SS VS256MB533D2 VV DS VS512MB533D2 VV SS 78.81077.420 V VV SS KLBB68F-36EP4 V V ASUS Crosshair (Continued on the next page) 2-17
DDR2-533 MHz capability Qualified Vendors List (QVL) Standard table for user manual Size 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB ... SS EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E V VV DS EBE11UD8ABFA-5C-E VV DS EBE21EE8AAFA-5C-E V SS VS256MB533D2 VV DS VS512MB533D2 VV SS 78.81077.420 V VV SS KLBB68F-36EP4 V V ASUS Crosshair (Continued on the next page) 2-17
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... pair of modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as one module inserted into either slot, in Single-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for user manual Size Vendor Chip No. DDR2-533 MHz capability Qualified Vendors List (QVL) Standard table for the latest DDR2-533 MHz QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware...
... pair of modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as one module inserted into either slot, in Single-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for user manual Size Vendor Chip No. DDR2-533 MHz capability Qualified Vendors List (QVL) Standard table for the latest DDR2-533 MHz QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware...
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... the remaining fields on a previous system, the setup BIOS may detect incorrect parameters. These values are not user‑configurable. These items show N/A if no drive is installed in the system. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual] ASUS Crosshair 4-15 If no IDE device is installed select [None]. If automatic detection is a separate sub-menu...
... the remaining fields on a previous system, the setup BIOS may detect incorrect parameters. These values are not user‑configurable. These items show N/A if no drive is installed in the system. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual] ASUS Crosshair 4-15 If no IDE device is installed select [None]. If automatic detection is a separate sub-menu...
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...parameters for the system. AI N.O.S. Auto Loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. The following item becomes user-configurable when you set AI Tuning to [AI Overclock] Overclock Options [Disabled] Allows you install 7900GTX or ...preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to select overclock profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] ASUS Crosshair 4-19 4.4 Extreme Tweaker ...
...parameters for the system. AI N.O.S. Auto Loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. The following item becomes user-configurable when you set AI Tuning to [AI Overclock] Overclock Options [Disabled] Allows you install 7900GTX or ...preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to select overclock profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] ASUS Crosshair 4-19 4.4 Extreme Tweaker ...
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... system bus and PCI bus. Mode to [AI N.O.S.] N.O.S. Configuration options: [3%] [5%] [8%] [10%] The Overclocking and Over Voltage items become user-configurable when you set AI Tuning to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item becomes user-configurable when you set the Non-delay Overclocking System mode. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the...
... system bus and PCI bus. Mode to [AI N.O.S.] N.O.S. Configuration options: [3%] [5%] [8%] [10%] The Overclocking and Over Voltage items become user-configurable when you set AI Tuning to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item becomes user-configurable when you set the Non-delay Overclocking System mode. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the AI Clock Skew to [Manual]. Channel A Clock Skew: [Advance 900ps] [Advance 750ps] [Advance 600ps] [Advance 450ps] [Advance 300ps] [Advance 150ps] [Normal] [Delay 150ps] [Delay 300ps] [Delay 450ps] [Delay 600ps] [Delay ... Timing [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC function. AI Clock Skew [Auto] Below items become user-configurable when you install DRAM modules that support ECC function.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the AI Clock Skew to [Manual]. Channel A Clock Skew: [Advance 900ps] [Advance 750ps] [Advance 600ps] [Advance 450ps] [Advance 300ps] [Advance 150ps] [Normal] [Delay 150ps] [Delay 300ps] [Delay 450ps] [Delay 600ps] [Delay ... Timing [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC function. AI Clock Skew [Auto] Below items become user-configurable when you install DRAM modules that support ECC function.
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...Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit ASUS Crosshair 4-31 IRQ Resources Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced IRQ Resources IRQ-5 assigned to IRQ-7 assigned to IRQ-9 assigned to IRQ-10 assigned to... IRQ-11 assigned to IRQ-14 assigned to IRQ-15 assigned to [Manual]. The item IRQ Resources becomes user-configurable when you set Resources Controlled By to [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [...
...Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit ASUS Crosshair 4-31 IRQ Resources Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced IRQ Resources IRQ-5 assigned to IRQ-7 assigned to IRQ-9 assigned to IRQ-10 assigned to... IRQ-11 assigned to IRQ-14 assigned to IRQ-15 assigned to [Manual]. The item IRQ Resources becomes user-configurable when you set Resources Controlled By to [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [...
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Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). You can also find this user guide. 5- Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of this information on the inside front cover of supplementary user manuals. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of the user manual. Click an item to display the ASUS contact information.
Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). You can also find this user guide. 5- Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of this information on the inside front cover of supplementary user manuals. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of the user manual. Click an item to display the ASUS contact information.
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If you want to the RAID controllers user manual in the motherboard support DVD for detailed information on RAID configurations...to a selected hard disk drive. ASUS Crosshair 5-25 Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Make sure to the power connector on the NVIDIA® RAID configuration, refer to the "NVIDIA® RAID User's Manual" found in the BIOS. For optimal...Serial ATA hard disk drives. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. See section "5.2.5 Manuals menu." Setting the BIOS RAID items After installing the hard disk drives, make sure to set the necessary...
If you want to the RAID controllers user manual in the motherboard support DVD for detailed information on RAID configurations...to a selected hard disk drive. ASUS Crosshair 5-25 Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Make sure to the power connector on the NVIDIA® RAID configuration, refer to the "NVIDIA® RAID User's Manual" found in the BIOS. For optimal...Serial ATA hard disk drives. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. See section "5.2.5 Manuals menu." Setting the BIOS RAID items After installing the hard disk drives, make sure to set the necessary...
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... panel port. 2. Setting the BIOS RAID items After installing the hard disk drives, make sure to set the Silicon SATA II Controller item to the user's manual that comes with the external drive for detailed installation instructions. Save your motherboard support DVD. 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support Use the Silicon Image RAID utility... Start button and selecting All Programs > Silicon Image > Sam For details on the Silicon Image SATARaid™ RAID configuration, refer to the "Sil3132 SATA RAID User's Manual" in this section is provided for reference only, refer to RAID Mode.
... panel port. 2. Setting the BIOS RAID items After installing the hard disk drives, make sure to set the Silicon SATA II Controller item to the user's manual that comes with the external drive for detailed installation instructions. Save your motherboard support DVD. 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support Use the Silicon Image RAID utility... Start button and selecting All Programs > Silicon Image > Sam For details on the Silicon Image SATARaid™ RAID configuration, refer to the "Sil3132 SATA RAID User's Manual" in this section is provided for reference only, refer to RAID Mode.