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... Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-39 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-40 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-43 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-43 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-43 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 4-44 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-45 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling...
... Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-39 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-40 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-43 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-43 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-43 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 4-44 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-45 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling...
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...; - Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio AMD socket for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) **Due to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 Dual channel memory architecture 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2133(O.C.)/2000(O. Crosshair V Formula specifications summary CPU. EAX® Advanced™ HD 5.0 - Supports Jack-sensing, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking (continued on the next page) xv Creative® ALchemy - THX® TruStudio PRO™ - Supports Blu-ray audio...
...; - Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio AMD socket for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) **Due to 5200 MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 Dual channel memory architecture 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2133(O.C.)/2000(O. Crosshair V Formula specifications summary CPU. EAX® Advanced™ HD 5.0 - Supports Jack-sensing, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking (continued on the next page) xv Creative® ALchemy - THX® TruStudio PRO™ - Supports Blu-ray audio...
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...power connectors; DDR3 DIMM slots 5. AMD SB950 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1-6) 9. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-3 Asmedia Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1) 10. CPU Level Up switch 16. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 7. Reset switch 14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 18. USB3.0 connectors (18-1 pin USB3_56) 8. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) 11. Power-on switch 15. EZ PLUG 2. AMD AM3+ CPU Socket 3. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors...
...power connectors; DDR3 DIMM slots 5. AMD SB950 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1-6) 9. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-3 Asmedia Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1) 10. CPU Level Up switch 16. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 7. Reset switch 14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 18. USB3.0 connectors (18-1 pin USB3_56) 8. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) 11. Power-on switch 15. EZ PLUG 2. AMD AM3+ CPU Socket 3. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors...
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... Crosshair V Formula 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enter the Setup utility. We strongly recommend that a USB mouse is provided for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST, press + + , or press the reset button on the system chassis to restart the system. See section 2.3.11 Rear panel connectors for system startup in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Being a menu-driven...
... Crosshair V Formula 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enter the Setup utility. We strongly recommend that a USB mouse is provided for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST, press + + , or press the reset button on the system chassis to restart the system. See section 2.3.11 Rear panel connectors for system startup in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Being a menu-driven...
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...EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the and keys to the default settings. HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this happens, revert to adjust the value. PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to become unstable! DRAM Driving Control DCT0 Information: CKE drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto...
...EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the and keys to the default settings. HT Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this happens, revert to adjust the value. PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to become unstable! DRAM Driving Control DCT0 Information: CKE drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto...
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.... Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Memory Hole Remapping fuction. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-17 3.5.2 North Bridge Configuration IOMMU [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [64MB] Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to use as the primary boot device. Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to enable Memory Bank...
.... Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Memory Hole Remapping fuction. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-17 3.5.2 North Bridge Configuration IOMMU [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [64MB] Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to use as the primary boot device. Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to enable Memory Bank...
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... disable boot option for HDMI audio output. 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Azalia Front Panel [HD] Allows you to set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you 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. [AC97] [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to [HDMI] for PXE OPROM. Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables...
... disable boot option for HDMI audio output. 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Azalia Front Panel [HD] Allows you to set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you 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. [AC97] [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to [HDMI] for PXE OPROM. Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables...
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...options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Voltiminder LED [Enabled] Allows you to switch the onboard CPU LED display between CPU voltage [CPU], CPU/NB voltage [CPU/NB], and CPU VDDA [CPU VDDA]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU LED Selection [CPU] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Voltiminder LED. 3.5.10 LED Control The LED Control menu items allow you set All LED Control to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when you to enable or disable the onboard ROG logo LED. Take caution when changing the settings of the LED Control...
...options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Voltiminder LED [Enabled] Allows you to switch the onboard CPU LED display between CPU voltage [CPU], CPU/NB voltage [CPU/NB], and CPU VDDA [CPU VDDA]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU LED Selection [CPU] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Voltiminder LED. 3.5.10 LED Control The LED Control menu items allow you set All LED Control to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when you to enable or disable the onboard ROG logo LED. Take caution when changing the settings of the LED Control...
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... utilities. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to the corresponding sections for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to restore the BIOS in DOS environment using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in Windows® environment. 2. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-39 The following utilities allow you need to boot. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive...
... utilities. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to the corresponding sections for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to restore the BIOS in DOS environment using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in Windows® environment. 2. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-39 The following utilities allow you need to boot. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive...
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... disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Welcome to the USB port. 2. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. C:\>d: D:\> ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-45 The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS...
... disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Welcome to the USB port. 2. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. C:\>d: D:\> ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-45 The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS...
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... you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Use the setup procedures presented in �g��s�y��s�te��m�s� (OS). Refer to your computer. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to...
... you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Use the setup procedures presented in �g��s�y��s�te��m�s� (OS). Refer to your computer. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to...
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AMD Chipset Driver Installs the AMD® chipset driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® audio driver and application. The ASUS ROG THUNDERBOLT Audio/LAN Drivers appear only when ROG ThunderBolt has been installed in the system. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Asmedia SATA Controller Driver Installs the Asmedia SATA Controller driver. 4.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Browser Configuration Utility Installs the browser configuration utility. ASUS ROG THUNDERBOLT LAN Driver Installs the ...
AMD Chipset Driver Installs the AMD® chipset driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® audio driver and application. The ASUS ROG THUNDERBOLT Audio/LAN Drivers appear only when ROG ThunderBolt has been installed in the system. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Asmedia SATA Controller Driver Installs the Asmedia SATA Controller driver. 4.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Browser Configuration Utility Installs the browser configuration utility. ASUS ROG THUNDERBOLT LAN Driver Installs the ...
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ASUS AI Suite II Installs the ASUS AI Suite II. AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) Installs the AMD® OverDrive utility. View the online help for detailed information. ASUS ROG Connect Plus Installs the ASUS ROG Connect Plus utility. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-3 ASUS ROG Connect Installs the ASUS ROG Connect utility. Adobe Reader 9 Installs the Adobe® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS ROG GameFirst Installs the ASUS ROG GameFirst utility. Sound Blaster X-Fi MB 2 Installs the Sound Blaster X-Fi MB 2 utility. 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the...
ASUS AI Suite II Installs the ASUS AI Suite II. AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) Installs the AMD® OverDrive utility. View the online help for detailed information. ASUS ROG Connect Plus Installs the ASUS ROG Connect Plus utility. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-3 ASUS ROG Connect Installs the ASUS ROG Connect utility. Adobe Reader 9 Installs the Adobe® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS ROG GameFirst Installs the ASUS ROG GameFirst utility. Sound Blaster X-Fi MB 2 Installs the Sound Blaster X-Fi MB 2 utility. 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the...
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AMD AHCI/RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create an AMD AHCI/RAID driver disk. 4.2.5 Manual menu The Manuals menu contains a list of the user manual. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to create the AMD AHCI/RAID 32/64bit driver disk. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF).
AMD AHCI/RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create an AMD AHCI/RAID driver disk. 4.2.5 Manual menu The Manuals menu contains a list of the user manual. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to create the AMD AHCI/RAID 32/64bit driver disk. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF).
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... system power. Displays current mode The items lighting up means power saving engine is detected. This utility provides several modes that satisfies different computing needs. Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for each mode by clicking Tool > EPU on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Displays the...
... system power. Displays current mode The items lighting up means power saving engine is detected. This utility provides several modes that satisfies different computing needs. Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for each mode by clicking Tool > EPU on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Displays the...
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... more hard disk drives. The RAID 5 configuration is required for this setup. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. • You must be of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. RAID 10 is available only if you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. With the RAID 10 configuration you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives...
... more hard disk drives. The RAID 5 configuration is required for this setup. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. • You must be of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. RAID 10 is available only if you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. With the RAID 10 configuration you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives...
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... RAID volume(s) using SATA HDDs. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. When setting the SATA Port1-Port4 item to the power connector on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Connect a SATA power cable to [RAID], all four SATA ports run at RAID mode. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-39 Enter the BIOS Setup during POST...
... RAID volume(s) using SATA HDDs. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. When setting the SATA Port1-Port4 item to the power connector on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Connect a SATA power cable to [RAID], all four SATA ports run at RAID mode. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-39 Enter the BIOS Setup during POST...
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...disk drive due to Windows® XP limitation. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to create a RAID driver disk. 5. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-43 You have to avoid a computer virus infection. Boot your computer. 2. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Press during POST to create a RAID driver disk. 7. Set the optical drive as the destination disk. 6. Place the motherboard support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy...
...disk drive due to Windows® XP limitation. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to create a RAID driver disk. 5. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-43 You have to avoid a computer virus infection. Boot your computer. 2. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Press during POST to create a RAID driver disk. 7. Set the optical drive as the destination disk. 6. Place the motherboard support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy...
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... RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. Click the name of the device you to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. During the OS installation, the system prompts you install the optical dirve to the SATA connectors 5/6 and set them to [IDE] mode. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to the USB flash drive. 4-44 Chapter 4: Software support Click OK. 4. To install the RAID driver for Windows® XP 1. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive...
... RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. Click the name of the device you to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. During the OS installation, the system prompts you install the optical dirve to the SATA connectors 5/6 and set them to [IDE] mode. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to the USB flash drive. 4-44 Chapter 4: Software support Click OK. 4. To install the RAID driver for Windows® XP 1. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive...
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...). 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology After installing your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. Right click on each graphics card. Download the latest driver from the power supply to install the device drivers. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears (See Step B5). 5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the goldfingers on the empty space of the Windows® desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector...
...). 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology After installing your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. Right click on each graphics card. Download the latest driver from the power supply to install the device drivers. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears (See Step B5). 5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the goldfingers on the empty space of the Windows® desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector...
