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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...
... 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...
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... Parameter Recall) Core Unlocker ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q- RC Diagram - 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 - 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 at back I/O ; 2 at midboard) AMD® SB950 chipset - ...
... Parameter Recall) Core Unlocker ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q- RC Diagram - 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 - 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 at back I/O ; 2 at midboard) AMD® SB950 chipset - ...
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...Turbo CORE Technology 2.0 and accelerates data transfer rate up to 8-core native CPU cores and delivers better overclocking capabilities with AMD latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to www.asus.com for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. Refer to provide excellent system performance and... overclocking capabilities. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications...
...Turbo CORE Technology 2.0 and accelerates data transfer rate up to 8-core native CPU cores and delivers better overclocking capabilities with AMD latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to www.asus.com for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. Refer to provide excellent system performance and... overclocking capabilities. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications...
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...hand The iROG is a special IC which enables several ROG highlighted functions that others only dream of. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for details. Tweak it offers system maintenance and management with more , and get fragged less. Diagram, power, reset button, flash ... the need to pwn Low Internet latency allows you 'll be processed purely at a hardware level. 1.3.3 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features Extreme Engine Digi+ Powerful combination of analog and digital design elements Extreme Engine Digi+ equipped with high performance digital VRM design ...
...hand The iROG is a special IC which enables several ROG highlighted functions that others only dream of. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for details. Tweak it offers system maintenance and management with more , and get fragged less. Diagram, power, reset button, flash ... the need to pwn Low Internet latency allows you 'll be processed purely at a hardware level. 1.3.3 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features Extreme Engine Digi+ Powerful combination of analog and digital design elements Extreme Engine Digi+ equipped with high performance digital VRM design ...
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... and the motherboard will do the rest! Overclocking is A-OK! With GPU.DIMM Post, quickly and easily check your graphics cards and memory DIMMs status in detecting component failure under extreme conditions. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-5 Notice potential problems even before you wanted... you enter the OS! Crosshair V Formula features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to computer upgrades. Memory compatibility is the fastest memory booting solution today. The days of using a multitester. Overclockers can dramatically improve system booting...
... and the motherboard will do the rest! Overclocking is A-OK! With GPU.DIMM Post, quickly and easily check your graphics cards and memory DIMMs status in detecting component failure under extreme conditions. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-5 Notice potential problems even before you wanted... you enter the OS! Crosshair V Formula features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to computer upgrades. Memory compatibility is the fastest memory booting solution today. The days of using a multitester. Overclockers can dramatically improve system booting...
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... protection to short the pins or moving jumpers! 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for overclockers. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. Onboard Switches No more freedom and less constraint for frequency... here! Voltiminder LED Friendly reminder on Voltage Settings In the pursuit of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamer to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without the worries of a tachometer, the ...
... protection to short the pins or moving jumpers! 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for overclockers. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. Onboard Switches No more freedom and less constraint for frequency... here! Voltiminder LED Friendly reminder on Voltage Settings In the pursuit of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamer to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without the worries of a tachometer, the ...
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...the total size of accessing information from the red slots for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to install 4GB or more details, refer to.... • We recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of the lower-sized channel for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered...
...the total size of accessing information from the red slots for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • When overclocking, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to install 4GB or more details, refer to.... • We recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of the lower-sized channel for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered...
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...- - - - - - - - - - - - - Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may only recognize less than 3GB. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-11 DDR3 2000 MHz capability Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-17066CL7D-4GBPIS Size 4GB (2 x 2GB) SS/DS ...8226; 1.65 • 1.65 • • 1.5 • 1.6 • Crosshair V Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL). DDR3 2133 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Crosshair V Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL). Hence, a total installed memory of accessing information from a...
...- - - - - - - - - - - - - Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may only recognize less than 3GB. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-11 DDR3 2000 MHz capability Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-17066CL7D-4GBPIS Size 4GB (2 x 2GB) SS/DS ...8226; 1.65 • 1.65 • • 1.5 • 1.6 • Crosshair V Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL). DDR3 2133 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Crosshair V Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL). Hence, a total installed memory of accessing information from a...
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Q LED Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in OS. 6. 5. Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in sequence during motherboard booting process. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-17 This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second. If an error is found , the corresponding LED will continue lighting until the problem is enabled before POST. is solved.
Q LED Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in OS. 6. 5. Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in sequence during motherboard booting process. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-17 This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second. If an error is found , the corresponding LED will continue lighting until the problem is enabled before POST. is solved.
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...not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. function. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the... CMOS RTC RAM data. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-19 Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. 2.2.7 Jumpers 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter...
...not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. function. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the... CMOS RTC RAM data. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-19 Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. 2.2.7 Jumpers 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter...
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ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-29 Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system. 2.2.9 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on switch to wake/power up the system. 2.
ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-29 Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system. 2.2.9 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on switch to wake/power up the system. 2.
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ROG Connect switch Use the ROG Connect switch to enable MemOK! GO button Press the GO button before POST to enable/disable the ROG Connect fuctions. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. or press it to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4.
ROG Connect switch Use the ROG Connect switch to enable MemOK! GO button Press the GO button before POST to enable/disable the ROG Connect fuctions. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. or press it to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4.
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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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... layout and measure points location may connect the multitester to the motherboard as shown on Figure 2. Figure 1 Figure 2 The photos above are for your busy overclocking work. Refer to the motherboard as shown on the complicated motherboard layout, the clearly marked area gives you easier access to the measure points when...
... layout and measure points location may connect the multitester to the motherboard as shown on Figure 2. Figure 1 Figure 2 The photos above are for your busy overclocking work. Refer to the motherboard as shown on the complicated motherboard layout, the clearly marked area gives you easier access to the measure points when...
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... program is provided for BIOS item modification. Press during the system bootup and requests you want to use as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you not change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options...following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to ensure optimum performance. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-1 The BIOS setup program is connected to your motherboard if you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new...
... program is provided for BIOS item modification. Press during the system bootup and requests you want to use as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you not change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options...following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to ensure optimum performance. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-1 The BIOS setup program is connected to your motherboard if you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new...
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... menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for experienced end-users ...to the following main items: Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced For changing the overclocking settings For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system ... functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-3
... menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for experienced end-users ...to the following main items: Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced For changing the overclocking settings For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system ... functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-3
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3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-5 The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction.
3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-5 The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction.
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...Ratio [Auto] Allows you to become unstable! Scroll down to display the following items: Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to the default setting. If this happens, revert to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency...] [2200MHz] [2400MHz] [2600MHz] [2800MHz] [3000MHz] [3200MHz] 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup OC Tuner [CANCEL] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [D.O.C.P.] Loads the optimal settings for the system. Use and keys to select a DRAM...
...Ratio [Auto] Allows you to become unstable! Scroll down to display the following items: Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to the default setting. If this happens, revert to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency...] [2200MHz] [2400MHz] [2600MHz] [2800MHz] [3000MHz] [3200MHz] 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup OC Tuner [CANCEL] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [D.O.C.P.] Loads the optimal settings for the system. Use and keys to select a DRAM...
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... link speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Use the and keys to the default settings. Changing the values in this menu allow you to...25x] [1.5x] Data drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] DQS drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-7
... link speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Use the and keys to the default settings. Changing the values in this menu allow you to...25x] [1.5x] Data drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] DQS drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-7
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...-line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by AMD CPU spec and affects CPU voltage. Higher Load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to select the CPU/NB Load-Line mode. This item...
...-line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by AMD CPU spec and affects CPU voltage. Higher Load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to select the CPU/NB Load-Line mode. This item...
