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... 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 1.2 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...
... 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 1.2 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...
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... 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 computer 2-52 2.5.1 Using the...
... 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 computer 2-52 2.5.1 Using the...
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... 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-4 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-4 4.2.6 Video menu 4-5 4.2.7 ASUS Contact information 4-5 4.2.8 Other information 4-6 4.3 Software information 4-8 4.3.1 ASUS AI Suite II 4-8 4.3.2 Tool 4-9 4.3.3 DIGI+ VRM 4-14 4.3.4 EPU 4-18 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-19 4.3.6 Probe II 4-20 4.3.7 Sensor Recorder 4-22 4.3.8 ROG Connect 4-25 4.3.9 ROG ThunderBolt LAN 4-28 Contents 3.5.9 ROG Connect 3-26 3.5.10 LED Control 3-27 3.6 Monitor...
... 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-4 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-4 4.2.6 Video menu 4-5 4.2.7 ASUS Contact information 4-5 4.2.8 Other information 4-6 4.3 Software information 4-8 4.3.1 ASUS AI Suite II 4-8 4.3.2 Tool 4-9 4.3.3 DIGI+ VRM 4-14 4.3.4 EPU 4-18 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-19 4.3.6 Probe II 4-20 4.3.7 Sensor Recorder 4-22 4.3.8 ROG Connect 4-25 4.3.9 ROG ThunderBolt LAN 4-28 Contents 3.5.9 ROG Connect 3-26 3.5.10 LED Control 3-27 3.6 Monitor...
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Contents 4.3.10 ThunderBolt Audio 4-31 4.3.11 Sound Blaster X-Fi MB 2 4-35 4.4 RAID configurations 4-38 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-38 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-39 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in ...
Contents 4.3.10 ThunderBolt Audio 4-31 4.3.11 Sound Blaster X-Fi MB 2 4-35 4.4 RAID configurations 4-38 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-38 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-39 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in ...
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ROG ThunderBolt specifications summary ThunderBolt LAN/ Audio Combo Card Dedicated Network Processing Unit (NPU) - Application Blocking - C-Media 6631 audio processor (Max. 192KHz/24-bit) - Digital-to 300 ohms) - ...Digital Converter: 114dB (Max. 192KHz/24-bit) - Supports 3 Headphone Impedance Gain Modes (up to -Analog Converter: 120dB (Max. 192kHz/ 24-bit) - USB 2.0 Interface *ROG ThunderBolt is only available on selected models. Online Gaming PC Monitor™ - Bandwidth Tester - TI 6120A2 high fidelity headphone amplifier - Front-panel audio connector (AAFP) - xviii...
ROG ThunderBolt specifications summary ThunderBolt LAN/ Audio Combo Card Dedicated Network Processing Unit (NPU) - Application Blocking - C-Media 6631 audio processor (Max. 192KHz/24-bit) - Digital-to 300 ohms) - ...Digital Converter: 114dB (Max. 192KHz/24-bit) - Supports 3 Headphone Impedance Gain Modes (up to -Analog Converter: 120dB (Max. 192kHz/ 24-bit) - USB 2.0 Interface *ROG ThunderBolt is only available on selected models. Online Gaming PC Monitor™ - Bandwidth Tester - TI 6120A2 high fidelity headphone amplifier - Front-panel audio connector (AAFP) - xviii...
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... above items is only available on selected models. Before you for ThunderBolt 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit 1 x 3-Way SLI Bridge 1 x Cable Ties...ThunderBolt is damaged or missing, contact 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 2-in-1 SATA 6G cables *1 x USB to USB cable for buying an ROG Crosshair V Formula motherboard! ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-1 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS...
... above items is only available on selected models. Before you for ThunderBolt 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit 1 x 3-Way SLI Bridge 1 x Cable Ties...ThunderBolt is damaged or missing, contact 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 2-in-1 SATA 6G cables *1 x USB to USB cable for buying an ROG Crosshair V Formula motherboard! ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-1 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS...
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... react earlier, making it just like another weapon in Headphone Amp. Dedicated NPU Play FASTER Even with the ROG Crosshair V Formula, you hear better and win easier! Note: Network Processing Unit (NPU) ROG ThunderBolt is about to bring the best in-game experience to keep gaming framerates solid. PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; Double Bandwidth...
... react earlier, making it just like another weapon in Headphone Amp. Dedicated NPU Play FASTER Even with the ROG Crosshair V Formula, you hear better and win easier! Note: Network Processing Unit (NPU) ROG ThunderBolt is about to bring the best in-game experience to keep gaming framerates solid. PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; Double Bandwidth...
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2.3.10 ROG ThunderBolt Installation Combing a dedicated Network Processing Unit (NPU) and a built-in headphone amplifier, ThunderBolt provides you with the slot and press firmly until the card sits on the slot completely. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-45 Align the card connector with a best solution to the PCIe x1 slot or the PCIe x16 slot. 2. Locate the most suitable PCIe x1 or PCIe x16 slot for the ThunderBolt. You can either install ThunderBolt to online games, a maximum game performance and less lag problems. Installing ThunderBolt 1.
2.3.10 ROG ThunderBolt Installation Combing a dedicated Network Processing Unit (NPU) and a built-in headphone amplifier, ThunderBolt provides you with the slot and press firmly until the card sits on the slot completely. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-45 Align the card connector with a best solution to the PCIe x1 slot or the PCIe x16 slot. 2. Locate the most suitable PCIe x1 or PCIe x16 slot for the ThunderBolt. You can either install ThunderBolt to online games, a maximum game performance and less lag problems. Installing ThunderBolt 1.
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3. 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 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.
3. 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 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.
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Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS ROG THUNDERBOLT Audio Driver Installs the ASUS ROG ThunderBolt audio driver and application. Asmedia SATA Controller Driver Installs the Asmedia SATA Controller driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs ...device drivers if the system detects installed devices. AMD Chipset Driver Installs the AMD® chipset driver. The ASUS ROG THUNDERBOLT Audio/LAN Drivers appear only when ROG ThunderBolt has been installed in the system. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Browser Configuration Utility Installs the browser configuration utility....
Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS ROG THUNDERBOLT Audio Driver Installs the ASUS ROG ThunderBolt audio driver and application. Asmedia SATA Controller Driver Installs the Asmedia SATA Controller driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs ...device drivers if the system detects installed devices. AMD Chipset Driver Installs the AMD® chipset driver. The ASUS ROG THUNDERBOLT Audio/LAN Drivers appear only when ROG ThunderBolt has been installed in the system. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Browser Configuration Utility Installs the browser configuration utility....
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Network Click the Network tab on the desktop. 2. Double-click Bigfoot Killer Network Manager on the left to perform the bandwidth test. ROG ThunderBolt is only available on selected model. 4-28 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.9 ROG ThunderBolt LAN Bigfoot Killer Network Manager 1. Ensure that you have connected to the internet and click Start to configure your network settings.
Network Click the Network tab on the desktop. 2. Double-click Bigfoot Killer Network Manager on the left to perform the bandwidth test. ROG ThunderBolt is only available on selected model. 4-28 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.9 ROG ThunderBolt LAN Bigfoot Killer Network Manager 1. Ensure that you have connected to the internet and click Start to configure your network settings.
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ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-31 Main Control Panel Link to ROG official website Switch the display panel Configure the Settings ... DirectSound3D Game Extensions to support EAX and DirectSound3D extensions for EAX and DS3D games on the desktop. 4.3.10 ThunderBolt Audio Double-click ROG ThunderBolt Audio on Windows. • If you connect your speakers or headphone to the audio jack of the... ThunderBolt bracket, select Speakers as your default audio output device. • If you connect your speakers or...
ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-31 Main Control Panel Link to ROG official website Switch the display panel Configure the Settings ... DirectSound3D Game Extensions to support EAX and DirectSound3D extensions for EAX and DS3D games on the desktop. 4.3.10 ThunderBolt Audio Double-click ROG ThunderBolt Audio on Windows. • If you connect your speakers or headphone to the audio jack of the... ThunderBolt bracket, select Speakers as your default audio output device. • If you connect your speakers or...
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... International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following directives: 2004/108... harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Network/Sound Card Model Number : THUNDERBOLT Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart E,...
... International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following directives: 2004/108... harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Network/Sound Card Model Number : THUNDERBOLT Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart E,...