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User Guide - Page 4
... Audio card Installation 2-27 2.8 Connectors 2-28 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 2-28 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-30 2.8.3 Onboard switches 2-41 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-43 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-44 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-44 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-44
Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1
3.1.1 ASUS Update...
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... Tools menu 3-43 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-43 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-44 3.8.3 TweakIt Batch File 3-45 3.8.4 AI NET 2 3-46 3.9 Exit menu 3-47
Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1
4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-5 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-5 4.2.6 Video menu...
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...X-Fi audio utility 4-11 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-15 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-21 4.3.5 ASUS Q-Fan 2 4-23 4.3.6 CPU Level Up 4-24 4.3.7 ASUS TurboV 4-25 4.4 RAID configurations 4-27 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-27 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-28 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-28 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-28 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-32 4.5.1 Creating a RAID...
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... tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI®...
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Crosshair III Formula specifications summary
Internal I/O Connectors Software Form Factor
3 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 6 USB 2.0 ports
1 x IDE connector for two devices 5 x SATA connectors (Blue) 8 x Fan connectors: 1 x CPU / 1 x PWR / 3 x Chassis /
3 x Optional 3 x thermal sensor connectors 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x LCD Poster connector 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin ATX 12V ...
User Guide - Page 49
... card
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 3 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support...
User Guide - Page 75
... motherboard package.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
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... desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.
2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next.
3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open.
4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
CROSSHAIRIIIFORMULA.ROM
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User Guide - Page 80
... can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware chip.
The firmware chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you...
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Chapter summary
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4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.4 RAID configurations 4-27 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-34
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... drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.
4.2.1 Running the support DVD
Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer...
User Guide - Page 126
...AMD Chipset Driver Installs the AMD® chipset drivers.
SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX ADI Audio driver.
Realtek RTL8111C LAN Driver Installs the Realtek® Gigabit Ethernet Driver.
Sound Blaster X-Fi Installs the Sound Blaster X-Fi driver.
ASUS TweakIt Installs the ASUS TweakIt driver and utility.
USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver.
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Chapter 4: Software support
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.... This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
ASUS PC Probe II
This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltage, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition.
ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite.
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...-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for detailed information.
3DMark06 Software Installs the Futuremark® 3DMark06 system benchmark application.
ASUS TurboV Installs ASUS TurboV, the advanced overclocking tool for extreme O.C. record.
ASUS EPU Installs the ASUS EPU driver and utility.
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Chapter 4: Software support
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... system boot logo before
flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. When prompted, locate the new
BIOS file, then click Next. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you intend to use as your boot logo.
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... a healthy operating condition.
Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on your computer:
1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.
If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II...
User Guide - Page 151
... with the AMD SB750 chipset that allows you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID volumes. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10.
• You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows® XP SP2...
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... OS
To create a RAID/SATA driver disk without entering the OS 1. Boot your computer. 2. Press during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. When the Make Disk menu appears, press or to create a 32/64bit
ATI RAID/AHCI controller driver disk for Windows XP/Vista...
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... your system.
To uninstall existing graphics card drivers
1. Close all current applications. 2. For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs.
For Windows Vista, go to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. Select your current graphics card driver/s. 4. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove.
For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. Turn off your computer.
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... the device drivers.
Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com).
5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology
After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center in Windows...