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Asus CROSSHAIR III FORMULA - Republic of Gamers Series Motherboard User Manual

Asus CROSSHAIR III FORMULA - Republic of Gamers Series Motherboard
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Motherboard
Crosshair III
Formula

Table of Contents

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BrandAsus
ModelCROSSHAIR III FORMULA - Republic of Gamers Series Motherboard
CategoryMotherboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Welcome!

Greeting and introduction to the ASUS Crosshair III Formula motherboard.

Package Contents

Lists the items included in the motherboard package for user verification.

Special Features

Highlights key technologies and features of the motherboard.

Chapter 2: Hardware Information

Before You Proceed

Essential precautions to take before installing or changing motherboard components.

Motherboard Overview

Detailed look at the motherboard layout, LEDs, connectors, and onboard switches.

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Instructions for installing the CPU and its heatsink/fan assembly.

System Memory

Information on DDR3 DIMM sockets and memory installation procedures.

Expansion Slots

Details on PCI and PCIe slots, including installation and interrupt assignments.

Jumper

Explanation of jumper functions, specifically for clearing RTC RAM.

I/O Shield, LCD Poster and Audio Card Installation

Guides for installing the I/O shield, LCD Poster, and audio card.

Starting Up for the First Time

Steps for the initial power-on and system startup process.

Turning Off the Computer

Procedures for properly shutting down the computer system.

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

Managing and Updating Your BIOS

Utilities for managing, saving, and updating the motherboard BIOS.

BIOS Setup Program

Overview of the BIOS setup utility, including its interface and navigation.

Extreme Tweaker Menu

Settings for overclocking, CPU/NB, DRAM frequency, and voltages.

Main Menu

Displays basic system information like time, date, and hardware status.

Advanced Menu

Configuration options for CPU, Chipset, onboard devices, and USB features.

Power Menu

Settings for Advanced Power Management (APM), suspend modes, and hardware monitoring.

Boot Menu

Options for system boot sequence, settings, and security passwords.

Tools Menu

Utilities for special functions like BIOS updates and O.C. profile management.

Exit Menu

Options for saving, discarding changes, or loading default BIOS values.

Chapter 4: Software Support

Installing an Operating System

Guidelines for installing Windows OS versions on the motherboard.

Support DVD Information

Overview of drivers, utilities, manuals, and contact info on the support DVD.

Software Information

Details on ASUS utilities like MyLogo3, PC Probe II, AI Suite, and TurboV.

RAID Configurations

Setting up RAID arrays (0, 1, 5, 10), installing HDDs, and BIOS configuration.

Creating a RAID Driver Disk

Procedures for creating and installing RAID drivers for Windows OS.

Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology Support

ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology

Requirements and procedures for installing and enabling multi-GPU graphics.

Requirements

Hardware and driver prerequisites for using ATI CrossFireX technology.

Before You Begin

Steps to uninstall existing graphics card drivers prior to installation.

Installing CrossFireX Graphics Cards

Physical installation guide for two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards.

Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology

Activating CrossFireX settings through the Catalyst Control Center.

Appendix A: Debug Code Table

Debug Code Table

A table listing POST debug codes and their corresponding descriptions.

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