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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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...the motherboard and 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 municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. If you encounter technical...came with the product, contact 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.
...the motherboard and 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 municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. If you encounter technical...came with the product, contact 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.
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...TweakIt GPU.DIMM Post BIOS Print GameFirst Extreme Tweaker ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ - 8+2 phase CPU power design CPU Level Up MemOK! O.C. Crosshair V Formula specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports ...overclocking tools: - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) Core Unlocker ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q- RC Diagram - Voltiminder LED - Profile Overclocking Protection: - ASUS TPU - LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LEDs) Ai Charger+ ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 3 32Mb ...
...TweakIt GPU.DIMM Post BIOS Print GameFirst Extreme Tweaker ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ - 8+2 phase CPU power design CPU Level Up MemOK! O.C. Crosshair V Formula specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports ...overclocking tools: - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) Core Unlocker ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q- RC Diagram - Voltiminder LED - Profile Overclocking Protection: - ASUS TPU - LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LEDs) Ai Charger+ ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 3 32Mb ...
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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 Level...
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 Level...
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.../Slots 1. 8-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors; Go button 6. Reset switch 14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 18. AMD AM3+ CPU Socket 3. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3; 4-pin OPT_FAN1-3) 4. Power-on switch 15. USB3.0 connectors (18-1 pin USB3_56) 8. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-3 EZ PLUG 2. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 7. ROG connect switch...
.../Slots 1. 8-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors; Go button 6. Reset switch 14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 18. AMD AM3+ CPU Socket 3. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3; 4-pin OPT_FAN1-3) 4. Power-on switch 15. USB3.0 connectors (18-1 pin USB3_56) 8. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-3 EZ PLUG 2. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 7. ROG connect switch...
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... to 8-core, also compatible with an AM3+ socket designed for the AM3+/AM3 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD® Next Generation CPU up to prevent bending the...
... to 8-core, also compatible with an AM3+ socket designed for the AM3+/AM3 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD® Next Generation CPU up to prevent bending the...
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..., making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Secure the card to use . 4. Refer to install expansion cards. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Replace the system cover. Ensure to do ...removed earlier. 6. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and ...
..., making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Secure the card to use . 4. Refer to install expansion cards. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Replace the system cover. Ensure to do ...removed earlier. 6. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and ...
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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 - - - ASM1042 USB3.0_3 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 - - - ASM1042 USB3.0_3 shared...
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... system will not boot. • Connect the 4-pin EZ_PLUG power plugs to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. ATX power connectors. (8-pin EATX12V, 4-pin EATX12V_1, 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EZ_PLUG) These connectors are for your system, refer to ensure sufficient power supply when you install multiple graphics cards. • Use...
... system will not boot. • Connect the 4-pin EZ_PLUG power plugs to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. ATX power connectors. (8-pin EATX12V, 4-pin EATX12V_1, 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EZ_PLUG) These connectors are for your system, refer to ensure sufficient power supply when you install multiple graphics cards. • Use...
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... is read from or written to this connector. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-27 Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while...
... is read from or written to this connector. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-27 Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while...
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... on the chassis model. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Use the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, ensuring the orientation matches the labels on the Q-Connector to know the detailed pin definitions, and then match them to the ASUS Q-Connector. IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The front panel functions are now enabled. IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW 2. Refer...
... on the chassis model. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Use the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, ensuring the orientation matches the labels on the Q-Connector to know the detailed pin definitions, and then match them to the ASUS Q-Connector. IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The front panel functions are now enabled. IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW 2. Refer...
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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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...or additional messages appear on the screen. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-51 Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for assistance. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up...in the following order: a. BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated)...
...or additional messages appear on the screen. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-51 Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for assistance. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up...in the following order: a. BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated)...
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...easy to use as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to ...first two failed. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. See section 2.3.11 Rear panel connectors for BIOS item modification. Press during the system bootup and requests you to run this section are needed for reference purposes only,...
...easy to use as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to ...first two failed. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. See section 2.3.11 Rear panel connectors for BIOS item modification. Press during the system bootup and requests you to run this section are needed for reference purposes only,...
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... enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID volume(s) using SATA HDDs. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-39 Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Set the SATA Port1-Port4 item to the power connector on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Enter the BIOS...
... enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID volume(s) using SATA HDDs. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-39 Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Set the SATA Port1-Port4 item to the power connector on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Enter the BIOS...
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... two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. 3. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the graphics card. Goldfingers 5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place. Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX bridge...
... two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. 3. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the graphics card. Goldfingers 5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place. Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX bridge...
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... cards and the device drivers, enable the SLI feature in place. 5. Right click on each graphics card. A. Download the latest driver from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the goldfingers on the empty space of the Windows®... desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Ensure that came with your graphics card package to the documentation that the connector is firmly in NVIDIA® Control Panel under the Windows® operating system. com). 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology ...
... cards and the device drivers, enable the SLI feature in place. 5. Right click on each graphics card. A. Download the latest driver from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the goldfingers on the empty space of the Windows®... desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Ensure that came with your graphics card package to the documentation that the connector is firmly in NVIDIA® Control Panel under the Windows® operating system. com). 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology ...