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  • Page 1 Crosshair...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ......................vi Safety information ..................vii About this guide ..................viii Crosshair specifications summary ............x Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ............1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Unique features ..........1-5...
  • Page 4 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ............4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk ........4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ........... 4-5 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS ............4-6 4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file ..........4-8 4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ........
  • Page 5 Hard Disk Drives ............4-42 4.7.4 Boot Settings Configuration ......... 4-43 4.7.5 Security ................. 4-44 Tools menu ................. 4-46 4.8.1 ASUS Music Alarm ............4-46 4.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile ............4-47 4.8.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............4-49 Exit menu ..................4-50...
  • Page 6 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 RAID configurations ..............5-24 5.4.1 NVIDIA® MediaShield RAID configurations ....5-25 5.4.2 Silicon Image RAID configurations ....... 5-32 Creating a RAID driver disk ............

  • Page 7: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 10: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

  • Page 11: Crosshair Specifications Summary

    Crosshair specifications summary Support AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64/ Sempron AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing AMD Live!™ Ready Chipset NVIDIA nForce® 590 SLI™ MCP NVIDIA LinkBoost™...
  • Page 12 Overclocking features * ASUS AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) * AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) * AI Clock Skew * ASUS PEG Link - automatically performance tuning for graphics cards * ASUS O.C. Profile: overclocking configuration-sharing tool * Extreme Tweaker * ASUS AI Booster Utility * Adjustable FSB/DDR2 ratio.
  • Page 13 Accessories 1 x SLI bridge 1 x ASUS Array Mic 1 x ASUS Optional Fan 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (system panel; Retail version only) 3 x Thermo sensor cables 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 16 Chapter summary Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-2 ASUS Crosshair...

  • Page 17: Welcome

    ® The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

  • Page 18: Special Features

    Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket that supports AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ FX/Sempron™ processor. With an integrated low- latency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for your diverse computing needs, increased office productivity, and enhanced digital media experience.
  • Page 19 The IEEE 1394a interface allows up to 400 Mbps transfer rates through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers, TVs, and digital cameras. See pages 2-22 and 2-28 for details. ASUS Crosshair...
  • Page 20 S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on the rear panel. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 2-25 for details. 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 USB...

  • Page 21: Asus Unique Features

    ASUS Unique features 8-Phase Power Design The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design prolongs CPU lifespan and keeps the system stable by preventing high power stress to the CPU and power supply module. The design ensures high efficiency operation to generate less heat compared with conventional power solutions, thus achieving cool system environment and making this motherboard ideal for overclocking.

  • Page 22: Onboard Leds

    See page 2-11 for details. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one cable at a time, making connection quick and error-free.

  • Page 23: Crashfree Bios 3

    ROM chip. 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 ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.
  • Page 24 Supreme FX features This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS Array Mic The Bundled Superbeam Array Microphone receives only the sound coming from the reception cone and ignores the sounds coming from other directions.

  • Page 25: Chapter 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. Hardware information...
  • Page 26 Chapter summary Before you proceed ..............2-1 Motherboard overview ..............2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........... 2-6 System memory ................. 2-12 Expansion slots ................2-20 Jumper ..................2-23 Audio Card and EL I/O Installation ........... 2-24 Connectors ................. 2-25 ASUS Crosshair...

  • Page 27: Before You Proceed

    Before you install or remove any component, make sure to press the onboard LED switch first and the standby power LED is off. Failure to do so may cause injury or severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. On Board LED switch ASUS Crosshair...

  • Page 28: Motherboard Overview

    Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis CROSSHAIR Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 29: Motherboard Layout

    SA T A2 PCIEX16_2 TSB43AB22A Super CHASSIS1 CR2032 3V SB_PWR Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI3 BIOS IE1394_2 ADFP1 PANEL FLOPPY USB78 USB56 PWN_SW RST_SW 2.2.4 Audio card layout LCD Poster SPDIF OUT eSATA 1394 LED SW ASUS Crosshair ASUS Crosshair...

  • Page 30: Layout Contents

    2.2.5 Layout contents Slots Page DDR2 DIMM slots 2-12 PCI slots 2-22 PCI Express x 4 slot 2-22 PCI Express x16 slots 2-22 Jumper Page Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-23 Rear panel connectors Page PS/2 mouse port (green) 2-25 Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 2-25 Onboard LED switch...
  • Page 31 • System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) • ATX power button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWR) • Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) Thermo sensor cable connectors (WJ1/2/3, 2-pin) 2-34 Onboard switches Page Clear CMOS switch 2-33 Power-on switch 2-33 Reset switch 2-34 ASUS Crosshair...

  • Page 32: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. CROSSHAIR CROSSHAIR CPU AM2 940 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90º angle; otherwise, the CPU will not fit in completely.
  • Page 33 When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with the heatsink package. ASUS Crosshair...

  • Page 34: Installing The Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon™ 64FX/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ 64 X2/Sempron™ processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Make sure that you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base.
  • Page 35 Push up the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. ASUS Crosshair...
  • Page 36 CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN CPU_FAN CROSSHAIR CROSSHAIR CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 2-0 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 37: Installing The Optional Fan

    • Plug the optional fan cables to any of the OPT FAN1~5 connectors on the motherboard. • Make sure the optional fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the fan and motherboard components. ASUS Crosshair 2-...

  • Page 38: System Memory

    240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: CROSSHAIR CROSSHAIR 240-pin DDR DIMM Sockets Channel Sockets Channel A...
  • Page 39 256MB A-DATA E2508AB-GE-E M20EL6F3G3160A1D0Z 256MB A-DATA E2508AB-GE-E M2OEL6F3G3160A1D0Z 512MB A-DATA E2508AB-GE-E M2OEL6F3H4170A1D0Z 512MB A-DATA M2OAD6G3H3160J1E52 512MB A-DATA AD29608A8A-25EG M20AD6G3H3160I1E5E 256MB Apacer E2508AB-GE-E 78.81091.420 512MB Apacer E2508AB-GE-E 78.91091.420 512MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package BL6464AA804.8FA (Continued on the next page) ASUS Crosshair 2-...
  • Page 40 Supports one pair of modules inserted into either Channel A or Channel B as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Supports four modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800 MHz QVL. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 41 HY5PS12821AFP-Y4 HYMP564U64AP8-Y4 1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y4 HYMP512U64AP8-Y4 512MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y4(ECC) HYMP564U72AP8-Y4 1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y4(ECC) HYMP512U72AP8-Y4 256MB ELPIDA E2508AB-6E-E EBE25UC8ABFA-6E-E 512MB ELPIDA E5108AE-6E-E EBE51UD8AEFA-6E-E 1024MB ELPIDA Engineering Sample EBE11UD8AEFA-6E-E 512MB crucial Heat-Sink Package BL6464AA664.16FB (Continued on the next page) ASUS Crosshair 2-...
  • Page 42 Supports one pair of modules inserted into either Channel A or Channel B as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Supports four modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667 MHz QVL. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 43 512MB ELPIDA E5108AB-5C-E EBE51UD8ABFA-5C 512MB ELPIDA E5108AB-5C-E EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E 1024MB ELPIDA E5108AB-5C-E EBE11UD8ABFA-5C-E 2048MB ELPIDA E1108AA-5C-E EBE21EE8AAFA-5C-E 256MB CORSAIR MIII0051832M8CEC VS256MB533D2 512MB CORSAIR MI110052432M8CEC VS512MB533D2 256MB Apacer E5116AB-5C-E 78.81077.420 256MB KINGMAX E5116AB-5C-E KLBB68F-36EP4 (Continued on the next page) ASUS Crosshair 2-...
  • Page 44 Supports one pair of modules inserted into either Channel A or Channel B as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Supports two pairs of modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-533 MHz QVL. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 45: Installing A Dimm

    DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might DDR2 DIMM notch get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS Crosshair 2-...

  • Page 46: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 47: Interrupt Assignments

    * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI Slot 1 shared PCI Slot 2 shared PCI Slot 3 shared Onboard 1394 shared PCIE x 16 1 shared PCIE x 16 2 shared PCIE x 4 shared ASUS Crosshair 2-2...

  • Page 48: Pci Slots

    2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express x4 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.

  • Page 49: Jumper

    ENABLE position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! CLRTC_EN CROSSHAIR Disable Enable (Default) CROSSHAIR Clear RTC RAM • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking.

  • Page 50: Audio Card And El I/O Installation

    Audio Card and EL I/O Installation 2.7.1 Audio Card Installation Take out the Audio card from Locate the slot on the the package. motherboard. The above photo shows the Align the card connector audio card installed on the with the slot and press firmly motherboard.

  • Page 51: Connectors

    Speed LED Description Soft-off Mode YELLOW* During Power ON/OFF YELLOW* ORANGE 100 Mbps connection * Blinking 64-bit OS LAN port LED indications Activity/Link Speed LED Description Soft-off Mode During Power ON/OFF 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection ASUS Crosshair 2-2...
  • Page 52 Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
  • Page 53 Press this switch to turn on the onboard LEDs. 16. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 17. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS Crosshair 2-2...

  • Page 54: Internal Connectors

    PIN1. CROSSHAIR PIN1 CROSSHAIR Floppy disk drive connector IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA (133/)100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray.
  • Page 55 PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN1. PIN1 CROSSHAIR CROSSHAIR IDE connector NVIDIA NF590-SLI Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 ® [blue], SATA2 [blue], SATA3 [blue], SATA4 [blue], SATA5 [blue], SATA6 [blue]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3.0...
  • Page 56 USB910 CROSSHAIR USB56 USB78 CROSSHAIR USB 2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for a IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
  • Page 57 By default, the pins labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. CROSSHAIR CHASSIS (Default) CROSSHAIR Chassis intrusion connector ASUS Crosshair 2-...

  • Page 58: Atx Power Connectors

    +12V DC +12V DC EATXPWR CROSSHAIR CROSSHAIR ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 600 W.

  • Page 59: System Panel Connector

    CROSSHAIR IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply CROSSHAIR System panel connector The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector descriptions on the next page for details. • System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED.
  • Page 60 Q-Connector (System panel) ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily to connect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. Perform these steps to install ASUS Q-Connector. Step1. Connect the front panel cables to their respective connectors on the ASUS Q- Connector.

  • Page 61: Onboard Switches

    Temperature2 Ground CROSSHAIR Temperature3 Ground CROSSHAIR Thermal sensor cable connectors 2.8.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance.
  • Page 62 Power-on switch Press the clear power-on switch to wake/power up the system. CROSSHAIR CROSSHAIR Power on switch Reset switch Press the reset switch to reboot the system. CROSSHAIR CROSSHAIR Reset switch 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 63: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...
  • Page 64 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ............3-1 Powering off the computer ............3-2 ASUS Crosshair...

  • Page 65: Starting Up For The First Time

    Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS Crosshair...

  • Page 66: Powering Off The Computer

    Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows 2000: ® Click the Start button then click Shut Down. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer.

  • Page 67: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup...
  • Page 68 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........4-1 BIOS setup program ..............4-10 Main menu .................. 4-14 Extreme Tweaker menu ............. 4-19 Advanced menu ................. 4-28 Power menu ................4-34 Boot menu .................. 4-40 Tools menu ................. 4-45 Exit menu ..................4-49 ASUS Crosshair...

  • Page 69: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows environment.) ® ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a floppy disk or a USB flash disk.) Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.)
  • Page 70 To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from the Select the ASUS FTP site nearest...
  • Page 71 To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 72: Creating A Bootable Floppy Disk

    4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>. Windows XP environment ®...

  • Page 73: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 74: Updating The Bios

    The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Unzip the file and save it to a floppy disk.
  • Page 75 Press <N> when the utility prompts you to save the current BIOS file. The following screen appears. The utility verifies the BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 file in the floppy disk and (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved starts flashing the BIOS file.

  • Page 76: Saving The Current Bios File

    Make sure that the floppy disk has enough disk space to save the file. To save the current BIOS file using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility: Follow steps 1 to 6 of the AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 previous section. (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 77: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 78: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 4-10...

  • Page 79: Bios Menu Screen

    • The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. ASUS Crosshair -...

  • Page 80: Legend Bar

    4.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions. Navigation Key Function <F>...

  • Page 81: Pop-Up Window

    F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit Pop-up menu 4.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS Crosshair -...

  • Page 82: Main Menu

    Thu, Apr 6 2006 Language [English] Item Specific Help Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Change the day, month, year and century. Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] SATA1 SATA1 [None] [None] [None] SATA2 SATA2 [None] [None] [None] SATA3...

  • Page 83: Primary Ide Master/Slave

    If the hard disk was already formatted on a previous system, the setup BIOS may detect incorrect parameters. Select [Manual] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. If no drive is installed select [None]. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual] ASUS Crosshair -...
  • Page 84 Access Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of an IDE hard disk drive. Select [CHS] for this item if you set the IDE Primary Master/Slave to [Manual]. Configuration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto] Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer.

  • Page 85: Sata1/2/3/4/5/6

    Capacity Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not configurable. Cylinder Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders. This item is not configurable. ASUS Crosshair -...

  • Page 86: Hdd Smart Monitoring

    Head Shows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. This item is not configurable. Landing Zone Shows the number of landing zone per track. This item is not configurable. Sector Shows the number of sectors per track. This item is not configurable. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives.

  • Page 87: Extreme Tweaker Menu

    Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. AI N.O.S. The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. The following item becomes user-configurable when you set AI Tuning to...
  • Page 88 The following item becomes user-configurable when you set AI Tuning to AI N.O.S. N.O.S. Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the Non-delay Overclocking System mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items become user-configurable when you set N.O.S. Mode to Manual N.O.S.
  • Page 89 Allows you to set the CPU to Northbridge HT width. Configuration options: [↓8 ↑8] [↓16 ↑16] NB<->SB HT Width [↓16 ↑16] Allows you to set the Northbridge to Southbridge HT width. Configuration options: [↓4 ↑4] [↓8 ↑8] [↓16 ↑16] ASUS Crosshair -2...
  • Page 90 Over Voltage This sub-menu allows you to adjust the voltage-related items. Select an item, then press <Enter> to edit. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Extreme Tweaker Advanced Voltage Control Select Menu CPU Voltage Range [Auto] Item Specific Help CPU Voltage Auto DDR2 Voltage Control [Auto]...

  • Page 91: Dram Configuration

    Normal Advanced Memory Settings DRAM Timing Control Output Driver Control Current DRAM Timing 533MHz-4-4-4-11-1T F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit ASUS Crosshair -2...
  • Page 92 Tcl [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3] [4] [5] [6] Trcd [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3] [4] [5] [6] Trp [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3] [4] [5] [6] Tras [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [5] [6] [7]~[18] Width of DRAM Interface [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [64-bit] 1T/2T Memory Timing [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T]...
  • Page 93 Trfc [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] DRAM Termination [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [75 ohms] [150 ohms] [50 ohms] Max Async Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0 ns] [1 ns] [2 ns] ~ [15 ns] ASUS Crosshair -2...
  • Page 94 R/W Queue Bypass [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2x] [4x] [8x] [16x] Dynamic Idle Cycle Counter [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Idle Cycle Limit [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0 cycles] [4 cycles] [8 cycles] [16 cycles] [32 cycles] [64 cycles] [128 cycles] [256 cycles] DCQ Bypass Maximum [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0x] [1x] [2x]~[15x] DRAM Burst Length [Auto]...
  • Page 95 Configuration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1.00x] [1.25x] [1.50x] Data Drive 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 -2...

  • Page 96: Sli-Ready Memory

    4.4.4 SLI-Ready Memory [Disabled] Allows you to select the SPD profile for SLI-Ready memory modules. The configuration options may vary depending on the type of module you installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Optimal] [High Performance] [High Frequency] The following item becomes user-configurable when SLI-Ready Memory is set to Enabled.

  • Page 97: Advanced Menu

    →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] POST Check LAN2 Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the LAN/LAN2 cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Crosshair -2...

  • Page 98: Peg Link Mode

    4.5.2 PEG Link Mode Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Select Menu PEG Link Mode PEG Link Mode [Auto] Item Specific Help Enhance performance on PCIE serial graphic card. PEG Link Mode [Auto] Allows you to enhance the performance of your PCI Express graphics card. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Normal] [Fast] [Faster] Setting to [Fast] or [Faster] may cause your system to be unstable.

  • Page 99: Onboard Device Configuration

    [Disabled] LCD Poster Back Light [Disabled] LCD Poster Mode [Current Time] LCD Poster String F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit ASUS Crosshair -...

  • Page 100: Ide Function Setup

    IDE Function Setup This sub-menu contains IDE function-related items. Select an item then press <Enter> to edit. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced IDE Function Setup Select Menu OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled] Item Specific Help IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled] IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled] OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled]...

  • Page 101: Usb Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Primary Display Adapter [PCIEX16_1] Allows you to select the graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI Slot] [PCIEX16_2] [PCIEX16_1] ASUS Crosshair -...
  • Page 102 HD Audio [Auto] Allows you to disable or set the High-Definition audio function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [AC97] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC`97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports.

  • Page 103: Power Menu

    Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Crosshair -...

  • Page 104: Apm Configuration

    4.6.3 APM Configuration Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power APM Configuration Select Menu Restore on AC Power Loss [Power-Off] Item Specific Help PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off] Power Up On PCI/PCIE Devices [Disabled] Press [Enter] to select USB Resume from S5 [Disabled] whether or not to restart Power On by RTC Alarm...

  • Page 105: Hardware Monitor

    CPU Fan Connector Type [4-Pin Fan] Fan Boost Function [Disabled] CPU Fan Speed warning [800 RPM] F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit ASUS Crosshair -...
  • Page 106 Voltage Monitor Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Select Menu Voltage Monitor +12V Voltage [12.03V] Item Specific Help +5V Voltage [ 4.99V] +3.3V Voltage [ 3.26V] Press [Enter] to set. DDR2 Voltage [ 1.87V] DDR2 Termination Voltage [ 0.92V] CPU Core Voltage [ 1.44V] CPU-NB HT Voltage [ 1.26V]...

  • Page 107: Fan Speed Control

    CPU / CHA Rear / CHA Front / OPT Fan1, 2 , 3 , 4, 5 Fan Duty Cycle [100%] Fan Duty Cycle [100%] Allows you to set the fan duty cycle. When the Fan Control item is set to Q-FAN Mode, this item is not user-configurable. Configuration options: [60%] [70%] [80%] [90%] [100%] ASUS Crosshair -...
  • Page 108 CHA Rear/Front Fan Q-Fan Sense [CPU Temperature] Allows the Q-Fan to sense CPU/MB temperature and to adjust the fan speed. When the previous items are set to Q-FAN Mode, these items become user- configurable. Configuration options: [CPU Temperature] [MB Temperature] OPT Fan1/2/3 Target Temperature [40ºC/104ºF] Allows the Q-Fan to sense the temperature of fans connected to OPT Fan1/2/3 and to adjust the fan speed.

  • Page 109: Boot Menu

    These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Disabled] ASUS Crosshair -...

  • Page 110: Removable Drives

    4.7.2 Removable Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Removable Drives Select Menu 1. Floppy Disks Item Specific Help 1. Floppy Disks Allows you to assign a removable drive attached to the system. 4.7.3 Hard Disk Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Hard Disk Drives Select Menu...

  • Page 111: Boot Settings Configuration

    Allows you to set the keystroke rate. Enable this item to configure the Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) and the Typematic Delay (Msec). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The items Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) and Typematic Delay (Msec) become user-configurable only when the item Typematic Rate Setting is enabled. ASUS Crosshair -...

  • Page 112: Security

    Full Screen LOGO [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Make sure that the above item is set to [Enabled] if you want to use the ASUS MyLogo3™ feature. Halt On [All Errors] Allows you to set the error report type.

  • Page 113: Password Check

    This field requires you to enter the password before entering the BIOS setup or the system. Select [Setup] to require the password before entering the BIOS Setup. Select [System] to require the password before entering the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [System] ASUS Crosshair -...

  • Page 114: Tools Menu

    →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit ASUS Music Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Music Alarm function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The succeeding items become user-configurable when you enable the ASUS Music Alarm.
  • Page 115 Volume [16] Allows you to set the volume level of the music alarm. Configuration options: [01] ~ [32] 4.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools ASUS BIOS Profile...

  • Page 116: Save Bios Profile

    Load from Profile 1/2 Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press <Enter> to load the file. Load from File Allows you to load the previous BIOS file saved in the hard disk/floppy disk/USB flash disk with the FAT32/16/12 format.
  • Page 117 The BIOS file will be saved as “xxx.CMO“. 4.8.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice.

  • Page 118: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Extreme Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit...

  • Page 119: Chapter 5: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...
  • Page 120 Chapter summary Installing an operating system ........... 5-1 Support DVD information ............5-1 Software information ..............5-9 RAID configurations ..............5-24 Creating a RAID driver disk ............5-40 ASUS Crosshair...

  • Page 121: Installing An Operating System

    The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 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.

  • Page 122: Drivers Menu

    The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’...

  • Page 123: Utilities Menu

    Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Ai Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows® environment. ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet Utility Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’...
  • Page 124 This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to your idle screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. Chapter 5: Software support...

  • Page 125: Make Disk Menu

    Allows you to create a Silicon Image® Serial ATA/RAID driver disk for a 32-bit 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 64-bit system. ASUS Crosshair...

  • Page 126: Manuals Menu

    Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual ® ® file. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. Chapter 5: Software support...

  • Page 127: Other Information

    The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. ASUS Crosshair...

  • Page 128: Technical Support Form

    Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. Chapter 5: Software support...

  • Page 129: Software Information

    5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo3™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the support DVD.
  • Page 130 Ratio box. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST.

  • Page 131: Soundmax High Definition Audio Utility

    ® SoundMAX • Jack Retasking function works on High Definition front panel audio ports only. If the SoundMAX audio utility is correctly installed, you ® will find the SoundMAX icon on the taskbar. ® ASUS Crosshair -...

  • Page 132: Audio Setup Wizard

    From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX icon to display the SoundMAX ® ® Control Panel. Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX control panel, you can easily ® configure your audio settings. Simply follow succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio.
  • Page 133 Adjust microphone volume This screen helps you adjust microphone volume. You will be asked to read pre- written text to allow the AudioWizard to adjust the volume as you speak. ASUS Crosshair -...
  • Page 134 Audio preferences Click the icon to go to the Preferences page. This page allows you to change various audio settings. General options Click the General tab to choose your playback and recording devices, enable/ disable the AudioESP™ feature, and enable/disable digital output. DTS.

  • Page 135: Microphone Options

    You can enable it when you have conference call to reduce echoes in the other side. The directional Array and Speaker Phone function only when working with the ASUS Array Mic. ASUS Crosshair -...

  • Page 136: Cool 'N' Quiet™ Technology

    5.3.3 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology: Turn on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the <Del>...

  • Page 137: Launching The Cool 'N' Quiet!™ Software

    The AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ technology feature works only with the AMD heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip • If 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 loading.

  • Page 138: Asus Pc Probe Ii

    To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows desktop, click Start > All Programs ® > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.00.43. The PC Probe II main window appears. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows ®...
  • Page 139 When displayed, the monitor panel for that sensor also turns red. Refer to the Monitor panels section for details. Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Click the box before each preference to activate or deactivate. ASUS Crosshair -...
  • Page 140 Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). When you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer’s desktop.
  • Page 141 You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. DMI browser Click to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. ASUS Crosshair -2...
  • Page 142 PCI browser Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display available information. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage.
  • Page 143 The Preference tab allows you to customize sensor alerts, or change the temperature scale. Loads the default threshold values for Cancels or Loads your saved each sensor ignores your configuration changes Applies your Saves your changes configuration ASUS Crosshair -2...

  • Page 144: Raid Configurations

    RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Silicon Image Sil3132 and the NVIDIA nForce™ ® 590- SLI Southbridge RAID controllers that allow you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.

  • Page 145: Setting The Bios Raid Items

    For detailed descriptions on the NVIDIA® RAID configuration, refer to the “NVIDIA RAID User’s Manual” found in your motherboard support DVD. ® • When using Windows 2000 operating system, make sure to install the Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or later versions. ASUS Crosshair -2...

  • Page 146: Creating A Raid Volume

    Entering the NVIDIA RAID utility ® To enter the NVIDIA RAID utility: ® Boot up your computer. During POST, press <F10> to display the main menu of the utility. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only, and may not exactly match the items on your screen.
  • Page 147 [Y] YES [N] NO Press <Y> to clear the selected disks or <N> to proceed without clearing the disks. The following screen appears. Take caution in using this option. All data on the RAID drives will be lost! ASUS Crosshair -2...

  • Page 148: Rebuilding A Raid Array

    NVIDIA RAID Utility Oct 5 2004 - Array List - Boot Status Vendor Array Model Name Healthy NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG [Ctrl-X]Exit [↑↓]Select [B]Set Boot [N]New Array [ENTER]Detail A new set of navigation keys is displayed on the bottom of the screen. Press <Ctrl+X>...
  • Page 149 Use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array to rebuild, then press <F7>. The following confirmation message appears. Rebuild array? [ENTER] OK [ESC] Cancel Press <Enter> to start rebuilding array or press <Esc> to cancel. After the rebuild process, the Array list menu appears. ASUS Crosshair -2...

  • Page 150: Deleting A Raid Array

    Deleting a RAID array To delete a RAID array: From the Array List menu, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array then press <Enter>. The RAID Array details appear. Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG - Array Detail - RAID Mode: Mirroring Striping Width: 1...

  • Page 151: Clearing A Disk Data

    Press <C> to clear disk. The following confirmation message appears. Clear disk data? [Y] YES Press <Y> to clear the disk data or press <N> to cancel. Take caution in using this option. All data on the RAID drives will be lost! ASUS Crosshair -...

  • Page 152: Silicon Image Raid Configurations

    5.4.2 Silicon Image RAID configurations The Silicon Image RAID controller supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use the Silicon Image RAID utility to configure a disk array. Installing External Serial ATA (E-SATA) hard disks To install the External SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: Connect one end of the E-SATA signal cables to the rear panel port.
  • Page 153 The keys on the legend box allow you to navigate through the setup menu options. The following lists the keys found in the legend box and their corresponding functions. : Select/Move to the next item ↑, ↓ : Previous Menu Enter : Select Ctrl-E : Exit ASUS Crosshair 5-33...
  • Page 154 Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) To create a RAID set: From the Silicon Image MAIN MENU configuration utility main Create RAID set menu, select Create RAID RAID0 Delete RAID set RAID1 set then press <Enter> to Rebuild Raid1 set SPARE DRIVE Resolve Conflicts display an option menu.
  • Page 155 Rebuild Raid1 set SPARE DRIVE RAID10 Resolve Conflicts The following sub-menu CONCATENATION SPARE DRIVE Low Level Format appears. Logical Drive Info Select RAID 1 then press MAIN MENU <Enter> to display the Auto configuration following. Manual configuration ASUS Crosshair 5-35...

  • Page 156: Manual Configuration

    Select your desired method of configuration. Auto configuration a. Select Auto Configuration then press <Enter>. b. The utility prompts a message to input the RAID size, use the up or down arrow keys to set the RAID size then press <Enter>. Press <Y>...
  • Page 157 The utility prompts a message to input the RAID size, use the up or down arrow keys to set the RAID size then press <Enter>. Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the Main Menu. A copy progress appears if you previously selected offline copy. ASUS Crosshair 5-37...

  • Page 158: Creating A Concatenation Set

    Creating a CONCATENATION set To create a CONCATENATION set: From the Silicon Image MAIN MENU configuration utility main Create RAID set menu, select Create RAID RAID0 RAID0 Delete RAID set RAID1 RAID1 set then press <Enter>. Rebuild Raid1 set SPARE DRIVE RAID10 Resolve Conflicts SPARE DRIVE...

  • Page 159: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Press <F6> then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Due to chipset limitation, the Serial ATA ports supported by the NVIDIA chipset doesn’t support Serial Optical Disk Drives (Serial ODD) under DOS. ASUS Crosshair 5-39...
  • Page 160 5-40 Chapter 5: Software support...

  • Page 161: Nvidia Sli

    This chapter tells how to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards. ® NVIDIA SLI™ technology support...
  • Page 162 Chapter summary Overview ..................6-1 Dual graphics cards setup ............6-2 ASUS Crosshair...

  • Page 163: Overview

    See “8. ATX power connectors” on page 2-32 for details. ® • The NVIDIA SLI technology supports Windows XP™ 32-bit/64bit operating system only. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. ASUS Crosshair...

  • Page 164: Dual Graphics Card Setup

    Dual graphics card setup 6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards ® Install only identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA -certified. Different types of graphics cards will not work together properly. To install the graphics cards: Prepare two graphics cards. Each graphics card should have goldfingers for the SLI connector.
  • Page 165 Insert the second graphics card into the other slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. If required, connect an auxiliary power source to the PCI Express graphics cards. ASUS Crosshair...
  • Page 166 Align and insert the SLI connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Make sure that the connector is firmly in place. SLI connector When installing two VGA cards using a 20-pin ATX PSU with sufficient+12v capability, we recommend that you connect the auxillary power source from the power supply to the graphics card.

  • Page 167: Installing The Device Drivers

    Windows taskbar. NVIDIA Settings icon From the pop-up menu, select nView Desktop Manager then click nView Properties. From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop Management tab. Click Properties to display the Display Properties dialog box. ASUS Crosshair...
  • Page 168 From the Display Properties dialog box, select the Settings tab then click Advanced. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab. Click the slider to display the following screen, then select the SLI multi-GPU item. Slider Click the Enable SLI multi-GPU check box. Click OK when done.

  • Page 169: Appendix: Debug Code

    The appendix explains the debug code on the LCD poster. Debug Code...
  • Page 170 Chapter summary Debug Code ..................A-1 ASUS Crosshair...

  • Page 171: Debug Code Table

    PCI & DIMM slots. 5. Early PCI initialization: -Enumerate PCI bus number -Assign memory & I/O resource -Search for a valid VGA device & VGA BIOS, and put it nto C000:0. INITINT9 Initialize INT 09 buffer ASUS Crosshair...
  • Page 172 1. Program CPU internal MTRR (P6 & PII) for 0-640K memory address. 2. Initialize the APIC for Pentium class CPU. 3. Program early chipset according to CMOS setup. Example: onboard IDE CPUSPEED controller. 4. Measure CPU speed. 5. Invoke video BIOS. 1.
  • Page 173 1. Build MP table 2. Build & update ESCD UPDT DMI 3. Set CMOS century to 20h or 19h 4. Load CMOS time into DOS timer tick 5. Build MSIRQ routing table. INT 19H Boot attempt (INT 19h) ASUS Crosshair...
  • Page 174 Appendix: Debug Code Table...

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