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...Bands ix IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada x Safety information xi About this guide xiii Crosshair V Formula specifications summary xv ROG ThunderBolt specifications summary xviii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 ...1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG ThunderBolt LAN/Audio Combo 1-3 1.3.3 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 ...
...Bands ix IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada x Safety information xi About this guide xiii Crosshair V Formula specifications summary xv ROG ThunderBolt specifications summary xviii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 ...1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG ThunderBolt LAN/Audio Combo 1-3 1.3.3 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 ...
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... xv THX® TruStudio PRO™ - C.)/1800(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 MHz, ECC and nonECC, un-buffered memory *Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for AM3+ FX™/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors Supports 32nm CPU...;e�,�a� ��t�o�t�a�l �in 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports 1 Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O - Crosshair V Formula specifications summary CPU. x16 x8 x8) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 speed) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 1 x PCI 2.2 Supports 3-Way NVIDIA® SLI...
... xv THX® TruStudio PRO™ - C.)/1800(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 MHz, ECC and nonECC, un-buffered memory *Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for AM3+ FX™/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors Supports 32nm CPU...;e�,�a� ��t�o�t�a�l �in 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports 1 Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O - Crosshair V Formula specifications summary CPU. x16 x8 x8) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 speed) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 1 x PCI 2.2 Supports 3-Way NVIDIA® SLI...
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Crosshair V Formula specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports xvi ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller - 6 x USB 3.0/2.0...- Intelligent overclocking tools: - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - ASUS TPU - Profile Overclocking Protection: - RC Poster - RC Remote - O.C. ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) Core Unlocker ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q- LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LEDs) Ai Charger+ ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 3 32Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2...
Crosshair V Formula specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports xvi ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller - 6 x USB 3.0/2.0...- Intelligent overclocking tools: - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - ASUS TPU - Profile Overclocking Protection: - RC Poster - RC Remote - O.C. ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) Core Unlocker ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q- LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LEDs) Ai Charger+ ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 3 32Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2...
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xvii Crosshair V Formula specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Software Form Factor 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 7 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (Red) 8 x Fan connectors: 2 x ... button 1 x Audio front panel (AAFP) header 1 x System panel connector Drivers Sound Blaster® X-Fi 2 Utility Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ROG CPU-Z ASUS Utilities ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xvii Crosshair V Formula specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Software Form Factor 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 7 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (Red) 8 x Fan connectors: 2 x ... button 1 x Audio front panel (AAFP) header 1 x System panel connector Drivers Sound Blaster® X-Fi 2 Utility Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ROG CPU-Z ASUS Utilities ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... ThunderBolt 1 x ROG Connect cable 1 x CrossFire Cable 1 x SLI Cable 3 x 2-in-1 SATA 6G cables *1 x USB to USB cable for buying an ROG Crosshair V Formula motherboard! Before you for ThunderBolt 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit 1 x 3-Way SLI Bridge 1 x Cable Ties Pack 1 x ROG Theme Label 1 x 12-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing...
... ThunderBolt 1 x ROG Connect cable 1 x CrossFire Cable 1 x SLI Cable 3 x 2-in-1 SATA 6G cables *1 x USB to USB cable for buying an ROG Crosshair V Formula motherboard! Before you for ThunderBolt 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit 1 x 3-Way SLI Bridge 1 x Cable Ties Pack 1 x ROG Theme Label 1 x 12-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing...
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...TruStudio Pro, which makes games, music and movies sound way better! Built to ensure high definition adventures in audio. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS TPU The Ultimate O.C. SupremeFX X-Fi 2 also implements gold-plated jacks and high quality capacitors to connect easily with next ... 2 delivers incredible gaming audio experiences to ROG die hards. SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of current bus systems. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-7 It features EAX 5.0 and OpenAL for optimized performance in diverse situations. Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with ultra...
...TruStudio Pro, which makes games, music and movies sound way better! Built to ensure high definition adventures in audio. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS TPU The Ultimate O.C. SupremeFX X-Fi 2 also implements gold-plated jacks and high quality capacitors to connect easily with next ... 2 delivers incredible gaming audio experiences to ROG die hards. SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of current bus systems. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-7 It features EAX 5.0 and OpenAL for optimized performance in diverse situations. Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with ultra...
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To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Extreme Tweaker ... following sections for the detailed configurations. The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-3
To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Extreme Tweaker ... following sections for the detailed configurations. The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-3
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... simultaneously. CPU PWM mode [Extreme] [T.Probe] Maintains the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Maintains the VRM current balance. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-9 CPU/NB Over-Current Protection [Auto] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [...light system loading to increase VRM efficiency [Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment VRM Over Temperature Protection...
... simultaneously. CPU PWM mode [Extreme] [T.Probe] Maintains the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Maintains the VRM current balance. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-9 CPU/NB Over-Current Protection [Auto] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [...light system loading to increase VRM efficiency [Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment VRM Over Temperature Protection...
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When you to configure options for special functions. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-35 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you press to start the application. For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility. 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information Allows you to get DRAM SPD information. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility.
When you to configure options for special functions. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-35 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you press to start the application. For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility. 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information Allows you to get DRAM SPD information. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility.
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...of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Refer to the ...is no problem using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to provide enhancements on these utilities. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-39 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to download the latest BIOS file for details on system...
...of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Refer to the ...is no problem using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to provide enhancements on these utilities. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-39 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to download the latest BIOS file for details on system...
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Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-43 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. ��... you to update the BIOS without having to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 Utility: 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and...
Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-43 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. ��... you to update the BIOS without having to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 Utility: 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and...
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... capacity. 3. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. C:\>d: D:\> ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-45 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save ...you can use as the boot device. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to Drive D (USB...
... capacity. 3. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. C:\>d: D:\> ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-45 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save ...you can use as the boot device. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to Drive D (USB...
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ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-1 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates. 4.2.1 Running the...
ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-1 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates. 4.2.1 Running the...
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... in Portable Document Format (PDF). ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-3 View the online help for detailed information. AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) Installs the AMD® OverDrive utility. Adobe Reader 9 Installs the Adobe® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS ROG GameFirst Installs the ASUS ROG GameFirst utility. ASUS ROG Connect Plus Installs the ASUS ROG Connect Plus utility.
... in Portable Document Format (PDF). ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-3 View the online help for detailed information. AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) Installs the AMD® OverDrive utility. Adobe Reader 9 Installs the Adobe® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS ROG GameFirst Installs the ASUS ROG GameFirst utility. ASUS ROG Connect Plus Installs the ASUS ROG Connect Plus utility.
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ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-5 4.2.6 Video menu Click the Video tab to display the ASUS contact information. Click the video titles to watch ROG users' outstanding performances with ROG motherboards. 4.2.7 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display a list of video clips.
ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-5 4.2.6 Video menu Click the Video tab to display the ASUS contact information. Click the video titles to watch ROG users' outstanding performances with ROG motherboards. 4.2.7 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display a list of video clips.
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... For system stability, all start-up . Use the Save Profile function to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-9 Auto Tuning Mode Manual Mode Load profile Target values Current values Click to restore all changes made in the support DVD or visit ...the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the...
... For system stability, all start-up . Use the Save Profile function to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-9 Auto Tuning Mode Manual Mode Load profile Target values Current values Click to restore all changes made in the support DVD or visit ...the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the...
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... to start -up settings Applies all changes immediately Undoes all changes without applying • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in TurboV. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-11 Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. Refer to Chapter 3 of your motherboard user manual for CPU and memory ...Using Fast Tuning 1. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and...
... to start -up settings Applies all changes immediately Undoes all changes without applying • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in TurboV. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-11 Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. Refer to Chapter 3 of your motherboard user manual for CPU and memory ...Using Fast Tuning 1. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and...
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... [Extreme] option to Extreme and Manual mode. The thermal conditions should be monitored. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-17 Increase phase number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency. • Standard: Phase control based on CPU command. • Optimized: ASUS optimized phase tuning profile • Extreme: Full phase mode • Manual Adjustment: Phase number...
... [Extreme] option to Extreme and Manual mode. The thermal conditions should be monitored. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-17 Increase phase number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency. • Standard: Phase control based on CPU command. • Optimized: ASUS optimized phase tuning profile • Extreme: Full phase mode • Manual Adjustment: Phase number...
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... Signature Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : CROSSHAIR V FORMULA conform with the essential requirements of the following ... Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : CROSSHAIR V FORMULA Conforms to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference...
... Signature Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : CROSSHAIR V FORMULA conform with the essential requirements of the following ... Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : CROSSHAIR V FORMULA Conforms to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference...