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... 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 1.2 Package contents 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 Central Processing Unit...
... 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 1.2 Package contents 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 Central Processing Unit...
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Contents 2.3.2 CPU installation 2-34 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-35 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-38 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-39 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-41 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-42 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-43 2.3.9 Expension Card installation 2-44 2.3.10 ROG ThunderBolt Installation 2-45 2.3.11 Rear panel ...
Contents 2.3.2 CPU installation 2-34 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-35 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-38 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-39 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-41 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-42 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-43 2.3.9 Expension Card installation 2-44 2.3.10 ROG ThunderBolt Installation 2-45 2.3.11 Rear panel ...
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... outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before you are connected. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. •... The optical S/PDIF is an optional component (may or may not be included in your motherboard) and is broken, do not try to fix it to the correct voltage in fire. INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION, AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. •...
... outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before you are connected. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. •... The optical S/PDIF is an optional component (may or may not be included in your motherboard) and is broken, do not try to fix it to the correct voltage in fire. INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION, AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. •...
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...This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be used in municipal waste. This motherboard should only be placed in environments with ambient temperatures between 5ºC (41ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). • Place the ...on it may become wet. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that the ...
...This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be used in municipal waste. This motherboard should only be placed in environments with ambient temperatures between 5ºC (41ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). • Place the ...on it may become wet. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that the ...
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... updates. 1. It includes description of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. xiii These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the...
... updates. 1. It includes description of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. xiii These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the...
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Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
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... ASUS Q-Connector Kit 1 x 3-Way SLI Bridge 1 x Cable Ties Pack 1 x ROG Theme Label 1 x 12-in -1 SATA 6G cables *1 x USB to USB cable for buying an ROG Crosshair V Formula motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on selected models. The motherboard ...on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Card Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG Crosshair V Formula *ROG ThunderBolt 1 x ROG Connect cable 1 x CrossFire Cable 1 x SLI Cable 3 x ...
... ASUS Q-Connector Kit 1 x 3-Way SLI Bridge 1 x Cable Ties Pack 1 x ROG Theme Label 1 x 12-in -1 SATA 6G cables *1 x USB to USB cable for buying an ROG Crosshair V Formula motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on selected models. The motherboard ...on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Card Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG Crosshair V Formula *ROG ThunderBolt 1 x ROG Connect cable 1 x CrossFire Cable 1 x SLI Cable 3 x ...
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... join the elite club, make your presence felt, in . DDR3 2133(O.C.) Support This motherboard supports DDR3 2133(O.C.) that provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwith to www.asus.com for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. It features AMD Turbo CORE Technology...power consumption. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. Refer to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system...
... join the elite club, make your presence felt, in . DDR3 2133(O.C.) Support This motherboard supports DDR3 2133(O.C.) that provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwith to www.asus.com for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. It features AMD Turbo CORE Technology...power consumption. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. Refer to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system...
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Sound GREATER The ROG ThunderBolt is only available on Demand technology, supporting SLI or CrossFireX configuration. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-3 The board features SLI/CrossFireX on selected models. Note: Network Processing Unit (NPU) ROG ThunderBolt is a dedicated LAN/audio combo ...higher throughput and decreased latency is about to bring the best in a gamer's arsenal! Gamers yearn to run both ? Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for popular game types and Xear 3D Surround tech, ROG ThunderBolt lets you hear better and win easier!...
Sound GREATER The ROG ThunderBolt is only available on Demand technology, supporting SLI or CrossFireX configuration. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-3 The board features SLI/CrossFireX on selected models. Note: Network Processing Unit (NPU) ROG ThunderBolt is a dedicated LAN/audio combo ...higher throughput and decreased latency is about to bring the best in a gamer's arsenal! Gamers yearn to run both ? Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for popular game types and Xear 3D Surround tech, ROG ThunderBolt lets you hear better and win easier!...
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... flow of traffic according to your main system to a notebook through notebook. ROG Connect links your needs so that gives users full disposal of the motherboard at a purely hardware level. ROG Connect Plug and Overclock - iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for details. 1.3.3 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features Extreme Engine Digi...
... flow of traffic according to your main system to a notebook through notebook. ROG Connect links your needs so that gives users full disposal of the motherboard at a purely hardware level. ROG Connect Plug and Overclock - iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for details. 1.3.3 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features Extreme Engine Digi...
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...OC to take BIOS screenshot are over. Crosshair V Formula features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to computer upgrades. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in ... your graphics cards and memory DIMMs status in the BIOS, potentially keeping that can save valuable minutes in the BIOS! ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-5 Overclocking is A-OK! Worry no additional cost with the press of an overclocking experience. BIOS Print One click, easily ...
...OC to take BIOS screenshot are over. Crosshair V Formula features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to computer upgrades. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in ... your graphics cards and memory DIMMs status in the BIOS, potentially keeping that can save valuable minutes in the BIOS! ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-5 Overclocking is A-OK! Worry no additional cost with the press of an overclocking experience. BIOS Print One click, easily ...
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... stop performance tuning shop Extreme Tweakers is the one stop shop to fine-tune your system to chipsets and GPU!. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. COP EX Maximum OC with confidence with burn proof protection to optimal performance. The Loadline Calibration ensures stable and...
... stop performance tuning shop Extreme Tweakers is the one stop shop to fine-tune your system to chipsets and GPU!. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. COP EX Maximum OC with confidence with burn proof protection to optimal performance. The Loadline Calibration ensures stable and...
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...optimized performance in audio. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS TPU The Ultimate O.C. SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of current bus systems. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-7 USB 3.0 Support 10X Faster Date Rates! Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to ROG die ...precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. It even comes with THX TruStudio Pro, which makes games, music...
...optimized performance in audio. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS TPU The Ultimate O.C. SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of current bus systems. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-7 USB 3.0 Support 10X Faster Date Rates! Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to ROG die ...precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. It even comes with THX TruStudio Pro, which makes games, music...
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It Chapter 2: includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
It Chapter 2: includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Building your computer system 2-32 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-50 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-51 ROG Crosshair V Formula
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Building your computer system 2-32 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-50 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-51 ROG Crosshair V Formula
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ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or...power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. ... grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that...
ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or...power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. ... grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that...
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with AMD® socket AM3 for the AM3+/AM3 socket. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. DO NOT force ...
2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with AMD® socket AM3 for the AM3+/AM3 socket. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. DO NOT force ...
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DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-5 2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-5 2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.