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... the first time 2-51 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-52 2.5.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-52 2.5.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-52 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-5 3.4 Main menu 3-12 3.4.1 System Language [English 3-12 3.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 3-12 3.4.3 System...
... the first time 2-51 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-52 2.5.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-52 2.5.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-52 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-5 3.4 Main menu 3-12 3.4.1 System Language [English 3-12 3.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 3-12 3.4.3 System...
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... 3-37 3.9 Exit menu 3-38 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-39 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-40 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-43 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-45 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 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...
... 3-37 3.9 Exit menu 3-38 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-39 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-40 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-43 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-45 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 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...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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...of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to perform when installing ... for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. xiii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This...
...of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to perform when installing ... for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. xiii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This...
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...ASUS TPU - EX) - RC Poster - 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, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS...Component Overheat Protection - Voltiminder LED - O.C. Profile Overclocking Protection: - 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...
...ASUS TPU - EX) - RC Poster - 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, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS...Component Overheat Protection - Voltiminder LED - O.C. Profile Overclocking Protection: - 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...
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... hardware level. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for details. Tweak it offers system maintenance and management with ROG Connect. Diagram, power, reset button, flash BIOS through a USB cable, allowing you to bring the ultimate user experience. That's why ROG has introduced GameFirst, a feature that gives users full disposal of the...
... hardware level. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for details. Tweak it offers system maintenance and management with ROG Connect. Diagram, power, reset button, flash BIOS through a USB cable, allowing you to bring the ultimate user experience. That's why ROG has introduced GameFirst, a feature that gives users full disposal of the...
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... your CPU at no additional cost with the press of an overclocking experience. Crosshair V Formula features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to take BIOS screenshot are over. Worry no time. With GPU.DIMM Post, quickly and easily...of using a multitester. Simply pick the processor you could have a more , MemOK! BIOS Print One click, easily share your graphics cards and memory in the BIOS! ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-5 Overclocking is the fastest memory booting solution today. Overclockers can dramatically improve system booting ...
... your CPU at no additional cost with the press of an overclocking experience. Crosshair V Formula features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to take BIOS screenshot are over. Worry no time. With GPU.DIMM Post, quickly and easily...of using a multitester. Simply pick the processor you could have a more , MemOK! BIOS Print One click, easily share your graphics cards and memory in the BIOS! ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-5 Overclocking is the fastest memory booting solution today. Overclockers can dramatically improve system booting ...
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... illustration below for the location of the CPU LED and the table below for LED definition. Refer to display in BIOS. Refer to display in BIOS. 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with a set of LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the northbridge/southbridge ...2. You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. Northbridge/Southbridge LEDs Northbridge and southbridge LEDs each have two different voltage displays. Memory LED The Memory LED has two voltage displays: DDR and VDDR. Refer to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-15 You can select the voltage...
... illustration below for the location of the CPU LED and the table below for LED definition. Refer to display in BIOS. Refer to display in BIOS. 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with a set of LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the northbridge/southbridge ...2. You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. Northbridge/Southbridge LEDs Northbridge and southbridge LEDs each have two different voltage displays. Memory LED The Memory LED has two voltage displays: DDR and VDDR. Refer to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-15 You can select the voltage...
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... the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. function. You can automatically reset parameter... power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-19 After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back ...
... the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. function. You can automatically reset parameter... power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-19 After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back ...
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...65533;l�A�T�A��c�o�n�n�e�c�t�o�r�s�(�7�-�p�in the BIOS to [AHCI]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives ...to these connectors, set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 3.5.3 Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. AMD • These connectors are...
...65533;l�A�T�A��c�o�n�n�e�c�t�o�r�s�(�7�-�p�in the BIOS to [AHCI]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives ...to these connectors, set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 3.5.3 Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. AMD • These connectors are...
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Enable OPT FAN1/2/3 overheat protection in BIOS if you want to monitor temperature. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for a better cooling effect. The S/PDIF module and the thermal sensor ...
Enable OPT FAN1/2/3 overheat protection in BIOS if you want to monitor temperature. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for a better cooling effect. The S/PDIF module and the thermal sensor ...
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... legacy AC`97 audio standard. if you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-25 8.
... legacy AC`97 audio standard. if you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-25 8.
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... 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. 10. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the system power, and... lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-27
... 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. 10. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the system power, and... lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-27
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ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-31 5. CPU Level Up switch Use the CPU Level Up switch to overclock immediately with OC profile presets without the hassle of entering BIOS.
ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-31 5. CPU Level Up switch Use the CPU Level Up switch to overclock immediately with OC profile presets without the hassle of entering BIOS.
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... Combo port 2. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 4. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 6. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. Audio ports To use hot-plug, set the Controller Mode in the BIOS settings to ROG Connect) 11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 3. External SATA port 8. See section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. * LAN port LED indications Activity/Link Speed...Yellow Blinking GREEN Description Soft-off Mode Activity/ Speed Link LED LED 10 Mbps connection or suspend 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection LAN port ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-47 2.3.11 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1.
... Combo port 2. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 4. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 6. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. Audio ports To use hot-plug, set the Controller Mode in the BIOS settings to ROG Connect) 11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 3. External SATA port 8. See section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. * LAN port LED indications Activity/Link Speed...Yellow Blinking GREEN Description Soft-off Mode Activity/ Speed Link LED LED 10 Mbps connection or suspend 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection LAN port ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-47 2.3.11 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1.
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...assistance. Monitor b. The system then runs the power-on the screen. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. After applying power, the system power LED on the devices... Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. For systems with a surge protector. 5. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on self tests or POST. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-51
...assistance. Monitor b. The system then runs the power-on the screen. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. After applying power, the system power LED on the devices... Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. For systems with a surge protector. 5. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on self tests or POST. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-51
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... switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. 2-52 Chapter 2: Hardware information Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down function If you are...
... switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. 2-52 Chapter 2: Hardware information Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down function If you are...
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This chapter tells how to change the BIOS se3tup system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
This chapter tells how to change the BIOS se3tup system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-5 3.4...M.a.i.n�.m�.e�.n�.u 3-12 3.5 Advanced menu 3-15 3.6 Monitor menu 3-29 3.7 Boot menu 3-33 3.8 Tools menu 3-35 3.9 Exit menu 3-38 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-39 ROG Crosshair V Formula
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-5 3.4...M.a.i.n�.m�.e�.n�.u 3-12 3.5 Advanced menu 3-15 3.6 Monitor menu 3-29 3.7 Boot menu 3-33 3.8 Tools menu 3-35 3.9 Exit menu 3-38 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-39 ROG Crosshair V Formula
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... for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to restart the system. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-1 The BIOS setup program is provided for system startup in the following circumstances: •... An error message appears on to run this section are needed for BIOS item modification. We strongly recommend that you to...
... for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to restart the system. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-1 The BIOS setup program is provided for system startup in the following circumstances: •... An error message appears on to run this section are needed for BIOS item modification. We strongly recommend that you to...