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2. ��N�V�ID�IA�® nForce 780a SLI Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4 [blue]; 7-pin SATA5-6 [black]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk and optical disk drives. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, or JBOD configuration �th�r�o�u�g�h��t�h�e�o��n�b�o�a�r�d��N�V�I�D��IA�® nForce 780a SLI controller. GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA2 SATA1 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND CROSSHAIR II FORMULA ® SATA4 SATA3 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND SATA6 RESET CROSSHAIR II FORMULA SATA connectors SATA5 S�A�T�A��1�-�4��c�o�n�n�e�c�t�o�r�s�a�r�e��s�e�t �to� [�I�D�E b�y��d�e��fa��u�l�t.��I�f��y��o��u��i�n��t��e��n��d t�o��c�r�e�a�t�e� a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Operation Mode item to [RAID] in the BIOS. See section 4.5.6 MCP Storage Config for details. • SATA 5-6 connectors support AHCI mode and RAID mode only. Make sure to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the bundled support DVD before connecting devices to SATA 5-6 connectors. Otherwise, the devices will not work. • For RAID 5, use at least three hard disk drives. For RAID 0+1, use at least four hard disk drives. Use two to four Serial ATA hard disk drives for each RAID 0 or RAID 1 set. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0/RAID 1/RAID 5/RAID 10) is available only if you are using Windows® XP or later version. Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. right angle side 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information

Section	Page
Contents	3
Notices	8
Safety information	9
About this guide	10
Crosshair II Formula specifications summary	12
Chapter 1: Product introduction	15
1.1 Welcome!	17
1.2 Package contents	17
1.3 Special features	18
1.3.1 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features	18
1.3.2 ROG unique features	19
1.3.3 Product highlights	22
Chapter 2: Hardware information	25
2.1 Before you proceed	27
2.2 Motherboard overview	30
2.2.1 Placement direction	30
2.2.2 Screw holes	30
2.2.3 Motherboard layout	31
2.2.4 Audio card layout	31
2.2.5 Layout contents	32
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	34
2.3.1 Installing the CPU	34
2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan	36
2.3.3 Installing the optional fans	39
2.4 System memory	40
2.4.1 Overview	40
2.4.2 Memory configurations	41
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM	44
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM	44
2.5 Expansion slots	45
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card	45
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	45
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments	46
2.5.4 PCI slots	47
2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots	47
2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots	47
2.6 Slide switch	49
2.7 Audio card, I/O shield, and LCD Poster installation	50
2.7.1 Audio card Installation	50
2.7.2 I/O shield and LCD Poster Installation	51
2.8 Connectors	52
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors	52
2.8.2 Internal connectors	55
2.8.3 Onboard switches	66
Chapter 3: Powering up	67
3.1 Starting up for the first time	69
3.2 Turning off the computer	70
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function	70
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch	70
Chapter 4: BIOS setup	71
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	73
4.1.1 ASUS Update utility	73
4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	76
4.1.3 Updating the BIOS	77
4.1.4 Saving the current BIOS file	79
4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility	80
4.2 BIOS setup program	81
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen	82
4.2.2 Menu bar	82
4.2.3 Legend bar	83
4.2.4 Menu items	83
4.2.5 Sub-menu items	83
4.2.6 Configuration fields	83
4.2.7 Pop-up window	84
4.2.8 General help	84
4.3 Extreme Tweaker menu	85
4.3.1 Configuring System Performance Settings	85
4.4 Main menu	94
4.4.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	94
4.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	94
4.4.3 Language [English]	94
4.4.4 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]	94
4.4.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave	95
4.4.6 SATA 1–4	97
4.4.7 HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled]	98
4.4.8 Installed Memory [xxx MB]	98
4.4.9 Usable Memory [xxx MB]	98
4.4.10 System Information	98
4.5 Advanced menu	99
4.5.1 AI NET2	99
4.5.2 PCIPnP	100
4.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration	101
4.5.4 USB Configuration	102
4.5.5 IDE Function Setup	103
4.5.6 MCP Storage Config	103
4.5.7 LCD Poster and Onboard LED Control	104
4.6 Power menu	106
4.6.1 ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3]	106
4.6.2 ACPI APIC support [Enabled]	106
4.6.3 APM Configuration	107
4.6.4 Hardware Monitor	108
4.7 Boot menu	112
4.7.1 Boot Device Priority	112
4.7.2 Removable Drives	113
4.7.3 Hard Disk Drives	113
4.7.4 CDROM Drives	113
4.7.5 Boot Settings Configuration	114
4.7.6 Security	115
4.8 Tools menu	117
4.8.1 ASUS O.C. Profile	117
4.8.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2	119
4.9 Exit menu	120
Chapter 5: Software support	121
5.1 Installing an operating system	123
5.2 Support DVD information	123
5.2.1 Running the support DVD	123
5.2.2 Drivers menu	124
5.2.3 Utilities menu	125
5.2.4 Make Disk menu	127
5.2.5 Manuals menu	128
5.2.6 Video menu	128
5.2.7 ASUS Contact information	129
5.2.8 Other information	129
5.3 Software information	131
5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™	131
5.3.2 AI NET 2	133
5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)	134
5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II	143
5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite	149
5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 2	151
5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap	152
5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan Plus	153
5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 2	154
5.3.10 CPU Level Up	155
5.4 RAID configurations	156
5.4.1 RAID definitions	156
5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations	157
5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk	164
5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	164
5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows®	164
Chapter 6: NVIDIA®technology support	167
6.1 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology	169
6.1.1 Requirements	169
6.1.2 Graphics card setup	170
6.1.3 Installing the device drivers	174
6.1.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology in Windows®	174
6.2 NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI® Technology	177
6.2.1 System requirements	177
6.2.2 Enabling GeForce® Boost and HybridPower™	178
Appendix: Debug code table	181

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Chapter 2: Hardware information

NVIDIA

nForce 780a SLI Serial ATA connectors

(7-pin SATA1–4 [blue]; 7-pin SATA5–6 [black])

These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk

and optical disk drives.

If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1,

RAID 0+1, RAID 5, or JBOD conﬁguration through the onboard NVIDIA

through the onboard NVIDIA

nForce 780a SLI controller.

•

SATA1–4 connectors are set to �IDE± by default. If you intend to create

If you intend to create

a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the

SATA Operation

Mode

item to �RAID± in the BIOS. See section

4.5.6 MCP Storage Conﬁg

for details.

•

SATA 5–6 connectors support AHCI mode and RAID mode only. Make sure

to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the bundled support DVD before

connecting devices to SATA 5–6 connectors. Otherwise, the devices will not

work.

•

For RAID 5, use at least three hard disk drives. For RAID 0+1, use at least

four hard disk drives. Use two to four Serial ATA hard disk drives for each

RAID 0 or RAID 1 set.

•

Before creating a RAID set, refer to

5.4.2 NVIDIA

RAID conﬁgurations

the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD.

•

You must install the Windows

XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial

ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0/RAID 1/RAID

5/RAID 10) is available only if you are using Windows

XP or later version.

CROSSHAIR II FORMULA

SATA1

GND

RSATA_RXN1

RSATA_TXP1

GND

RSATA_TXN1

RSATA_TXP1

GND

SATA2

GND

RSATA_RXN2

RSATA_TXP2

GND

RSATA_TXN2

RSATA_TXP2

GND

SATA3

GND

RSATA_RXN3

RSATA_TXP3

GND

RSATA_TXN3

RSATA_TXP3

GND

SATA6

GND

RSATA_RXN6

RSATA_TXP6

GND

RSATA_TXN6

RSATA_TXP6

GND

SATA5

GND

RSATA_RXN5

RSATA_TXP5

GND

RSATA_TXN5

RSATA_TXP5

GND

SATA4

GND

RSATA_RXN4

RSATA_TXP4

GND

RSATA_TXN4

RSATA_TXP4

GND

CROSSHAIR II FORMULA SATA connectors

Connect the right-angle side

of SATA signal cable to SATA

device. Or you may connect the

right-angle side of SATA cable to

the onboard SATA port to avoid

mechanical conﬂict with huge

graphics cards.

right angle side