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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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...your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it to a hazardous material collection point. • Never replace the battery with your motherboard) and is an optional component (may or may not be included in fire. Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. ...hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION, AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. • Never dispose...
...your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it to a hazardous material collection point. • Never replace the battery with your motherboard) and is an optional component (may or may not be included in fire. Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. ...hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION, AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. • Never dispose...
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...waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in environments with ambient temperatures between 5ºC (41ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). • Place the product on it may...xii Do not place the product in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. 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 came with...
...waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in environments with ambient temperatures between 5ºC (41ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). • Place the product on it may...xii Do not place the product in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. 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 came with...
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... Software support This chapter describes the contents 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 perform when installing system ... information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. xiii It includes description of the support DVD that...
... Software support This chapter describes the contents 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 perform when installing system ... information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. xiii It includes description of the support DVD that...
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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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... contents Check your retailer. *The ThunderBolt is only available on selected models. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ROG SATA Cable Label 1 x I/O Shield ROG motherboard support DVD User guide *ROG ThunderBolt Audio Precision Test Report If any of...
... contents Check your retailer. *The ThunderBolt is only available on selected models. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ROG SATA Cable Label 1 x I/O Shield ROG motherboard support DVD User guide *ROG ThunderBolt Audio Precision Test Report If any of...
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... models. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction FX™/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. (AM3+ CPU) This motherboard supports latest AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with less power consumption. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the Republic of Gamers. DDR3 2133(O.C.) Support This...; 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and dual PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. We believe in making statements and we welcome the best gamers to www.asus.com for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. In the Republic of the best.
... models. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction FX™/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. (AM3+ CPU) This motherboard supports latest AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with less power consumption. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the Republic of Gamers. DDR3 2133(O.C.) Support This...; 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and dual PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. We believe in making statements and we welcome the best gamers to www.asus.com for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. In the Republic of the best.
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... high sound quality and built-in amp, gamers can be able to run both ? Dedicated NPU Play FASTER Even with the ROG Crosshair V Formula, you can still become a laggy mess if the LAN performance sucks. Gamers yearn to keep gaming framerates solid. PCIe 2.0 Double... Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for gamers. Sound GREATER The ROG ThunderBolt is a dedicated LAN/audio combo card designed for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. 1.3.2 ROG ThunderBolt LAN/Audio Combo Built-in Headphone Amp. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-3 SLI/...
... high sound quality and built-in amp, gamers can be able to run both ? Dedicated NPU Play FASTER Even with the ROG Crosshair V Formula, you can still become a laggy mess if the LAN performance sucks. Gamers yearn to keep gaming framerates solid. PCIe 2.0 Double... Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for gamers. Sound GREATER The ROG ThunderBolt is a dedicated LAN/audio combo card designed for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. 1.3.2 ROG ThunderBolt LAN/Audio Combo Built-in Headphone Amp. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-3 SLI/...
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... latency allows you 'll be processed purely at a purely hardware level. Refer to the limit, hitting benchmark scores that gives users full disposal of the motherboard at hand The iROG is a special IC which enables several ROG highlighted functions that others only dream of. iROG Intelligent multiple control at any stage...
... latency allows you 'll be processed purely at a purely hardware level. Refer to the limit, hitting benchmark scores that gives users full disposal of the motherboard at hand The iROG is a special IC which enables several ROG highlighted functions that others only dream of. iROG Intelligent multiple control at any stage...
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... yet accurate readings using a camera to others with ROG's CPU Level Up! The technology is able to computer upgrades. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-5 The days of your CPU at no more expansive CPU? MemOK! Upgrade your graphics cards and memory in detecting component failure...of using a multitester. Crosshair V Formula features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to take BIOS screenshot are over. Notice potential problems even before you wanted to OC to handle the demands of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying ...
... yet accurate readings using a camera to others with ROG's CPU Level Up! The technology is able to computer upgrades. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-5 The days of your CPU at no more expansive CPU? MemOK! Upgrade your graphics cards and memory in detecting component failure...of using a multitester. Crosshair V Formula features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to take BIOS screenshot are over. Notice potential problems even before you wanted to OC to handle the demands of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying ...
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... Calibration Optimal power boost for overclockers. Maintaining ample voltage support for CPU, PCH, and Memory in a intuitive color-coded fashion. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. The COP EX allows more shorting pins or moving jumpers! 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Extreme Tweaker One stop performance tuning...
... Calibration Optimal power boost for overclockers. Maintaining ample voltage support for CPU, PCH, and Memory in a intuitive color-coded fashion. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. The COP EX allows more shorting pins or moving jumpers! 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Extreme Tweaker One stop performance tuning...
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...ASUS TPU The Ultimate O.C. Auto Tuning offers a user friendly way to automtically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for ultra-real cinematic in-game audio. SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of current bus systems. ROG Crosshair V Formula... for optimized performance in diverse situations. Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to connect easily with next generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster...
...ASUS TPU The Ultimate O.C. Auto Tuning offers a user friendly way to automtically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for ultra-real cinematic in-game audio. SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of current bus systems. ROG Crosshair V Formula... for optimized performance in diverse situations. Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to connect easily with next generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster...
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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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2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or... ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or... ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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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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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. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 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 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. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 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
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ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.