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... 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 connectors 2-47 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections 2-48 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-51 2.5 Turning off the...
... 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 connectors 2-47 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections 2-48 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-51 2.5 Turning off the...
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... adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Do not place the product in environments with ambient temperatures between 5ºC (41ºF) and 40ºC (104º... a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste...
... adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Do not place the product in environments with ambient temperatures between 5ºC (41ºF) and 40ºC (104º... a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste...
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... Extreme Tweaker ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ - 8+2 phase CPU power design CPU Level Up MemOK! EX) - LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LEDs) Ai Charger+ ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 3 32Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0,... Voltiminder LED - Profile Overclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) Core Unlocker ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q- RC Remote - ASUS TPU - RC Poster - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - Intelligent overclocking tools: - RC Diagram - Crosshair V Formula specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other ...
... Extreme Tweaker ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ - 8+2 phase CPU power design CPU Level Up MemOK! EX) - LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LEDs) Ai Charger+ ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 3 32Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0,... Voltiminder LED - Profile Overclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) Core Unlocker ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q- RC Remote - ASUS TPU - RC Poster - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - Intelligent overclocking tools: - RC Diagram - Crosshair V Formula specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other ...
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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 CPU / 3 x Chassis / 3x Optional 8 x ProbeIt measurement points 3 x Thermal sensor connectors 1 x SPDIF_out connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x EZ Plug connector (4-pin Molex Power connector) 1 x En/Dis-able Clr CMOS header 1 x CPU...
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 CPU / 3 x Chassis / 3x Optional 8 x ProbeIt measurement points 3 x Thermal sensor connectors 1 x SPDIF_out connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x EZ Plug connector (4-pin Molex Power connector) 1 x En/Dis-able Clr CMOS header 1 x CPU...
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... RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) 11. Power-on switch 15. Go button 6. Reset switch 14. CPU Level Up switch 16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 17. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 7. AMD SB950 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1-6) 9. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-3 USB3.0 connectors (18-1 pin USB3_56) 8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 18. USB...
... RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) 11. Power-on switch 15. Go button 6. Reset switch 14. CPU Level Up switch 16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 17. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 7. AMD SB950 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1-6) 9. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-3 USB3.0 connectors (18-1 pin USB3_56) 8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 18. USB...
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DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8-core, also compatible with AMD® socket AM3 for the AM3+/AM3 socket. 2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® Next Generation CPU up to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD® Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors.
DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8-core, also compatible with AMD® socket AM3 for the AM3+/AM3 socket. 2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® Next Generation CPU up to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD® Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors.
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...do so may need IRQ assignments. 2.2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Installing ... the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. Secure the card to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card ...
...do so may need IRQ assignments. 2.2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Installing ... the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. Secure the card to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card ...
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... slots will work at x16, x8, x8 link as the default. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel 82583V - - - - - shared - - - - - PCIE_X16_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - shared...
... slots will work at x16, x8, x8 link as the default. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel 82583V - - - - - shared - - - - - PCIE_X16_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - shared...
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... Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. The power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for the certified 500W power supply or above. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with more power-consuming devices. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. •...
... Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. The power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for the certified 500W power supply or above. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with more power-consuming devices. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. •...
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... the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is read from or written to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-27 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the chassis-mounted system... warning speaker. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds ...
... the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is read from or written to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-27 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the chassis-mounted system... warning speaker. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds ...
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.../disconnect the chassis front panel cables. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the labels on the motherboard. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information The front panel functions are now enabled. IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW 2. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Use the ASUS Q-Connector to the ASUS Q-Connector. To install the ASUS Q-Connector: 1. The labels on the front panel cables may...
.../disconnect the chassis front panel cables. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the labels on the motherboard. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information The front panel functions are now enabled. IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW 2. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Use the ASUS Q-Connector to the ASUS Q-Connector. To install the ASUS Q-Connector: 1. The labels on the front panel cables may...
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Connect the 4-pin molex power connector to the ThunderBolt. • Ensure to connect the AAFP cable from the chassis front panel to the onboard USB connector. 4. Connect the USB cable to the ThunderBolt AAFP connector. • Install the ThunderBolt on the PCIE x16 slot for a better LAN performance. • ROG ThunderBolt is only available on selected model. 2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3.
Connect the 4-pin molex power connector to the ThunderBolt. • Ensure to connect the AAFP cable from the chassis front panel to the onboard USB connector. 4. Connect the USB cable to the ThunderBolt AAFP connector. • Install the ThunderBolt on the PCIE x16 slot for a better LAN performance. • ROG ThunderBolt is only available on selected model. 2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3.
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... your retailer for the first time 1. BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. At power on the screen. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. While the tests are off. 3. System... with the last device on the devices in Chapter 3. Monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-51
... your retailer for the first time 1. BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. At power on the screen. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. While the tests are off. 3. System... with the last device on the devices in Chapter 3. Monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-51
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...your motherboard if you want to use as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for reference purposes only, and may result...setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-1 Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup ...the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. See section 2.3.11 Rear panel connectors for BIOS item modification. We recommend that you not change the BIOS settings only...
...your motherboard if you want to use as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for reference purposes only, and may result...setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-1 Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup ...the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. See section 2.3.11 Rear panel connectors for BIOS item modification. We recommend that you not change the BIOS settings only...
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... SATA HDDs. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-39 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to [IDE] mode. See section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for a RAID configuration: 1. Go to the power connector on entering and navigating...
... SATA HDDs. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-39 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to [IDE] mode. See section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for a RAID configuration: 1. Go to the power connector on entering and navigating...
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...goldfingers on the slots. 4. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the graphics card. 5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards The following pictures are properly seated on each graphics card. Connect two independent auxiliary... power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. 3. The ...
...goldfingers on the slots. 4. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the graphics card. 5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards The following pictures are properly seated on each graphics card. Connect two independent auxiliary... power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. 3. The ...
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...with your graphics card package to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Download the latest driver from the power supply to install the device drivers. Ensure that the connector is firmly in NVIDIA® Control Panel under the Windows® operating system. A. Launching the ...NVIDIA Control Panel You can launch the NVIDIA Control Panel by the following two methods. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the NVIDIA ...
...with your graphics card package to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Download the latest driver from the power supply to install the device drivers. Ensure that the connector is firmly in NVIDIA® Control Panel under the Windows® operating system. A. Launching the ...NVIDIA Control Panel You can launch the NVIDIA Control Panel by the following two methods. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the NVIDIA ...