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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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...devices are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the system, ensure that your area. These devices could explode and release harmful substances into the environment. ...• Never dispose of the battery in your motherboard) and is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in your power supply is an optional component (may or may not be...
...devices are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the system, ensure that your area. These devices could explode and release harmful substances into the environment. ...• Never dispose of the battery in your motherboard) and is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in your power supply is an optional component (may or may not be...
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... circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This motherboard should only be used in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin...placed in any damage, contact your retailer. 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 the ...
... circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This motherboard should only be used in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin...placed in any damage, contact your retailer. 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 the ...
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... the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX... 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. xiii It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the...
... the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX... 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. xiii It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the...
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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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... 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! Before you for ThunderBolt 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit 1 x 3-Way SLI Bridge 1 x Cable Ties Pack 1 x ROG Theme Label 1 x 12-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact...
... 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! Before you for ThunderBolt 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit 1 x 3-Way SLI Bridge 1 x Cable Ties Pack 1 x ROG Theme Label 1 x 12-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact...
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...bus. In the Republic of the best. FX™/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. (AM3+ CPU) This motherboard supports latest AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with up to 5.2GT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and dual PCI Express..., in the new 32nm manufacturing process. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the Republic of Gamers. DDR3 2133(O.C.) Support This motherboard supports DDR3 2133(O.C.) that provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwith to www.asus.com for the weak, and bragging rights means...
...bus. In the Republic of the best. FX™/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. (AM3+ CPU) This motherboard supports latest AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with up to 5.2GT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and dual PCI Express..., in the new 32nm manufacturing process. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in the Republic of Gamers. DDR3 2133(O.C.) Support This motherboard supports DDR3 2133(O.C.) that provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwith to www.asus.com for the weak, and bragging rights means...
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...have both multi-GPU setups. Whichever path you take, you hear better and win easier! PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for gamers. With fine-tuned background sound effects for popular game types and Xear 3D Surround tech...to you! The ROG ThunderBolt has been designed from continual feedback from the PC gaming community. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-3 Dedicated NPU Play FASTER Even with the ROG Crosshair V Formula, you'll be assured of the LAN/Audio combo ThunderBolt offers higher throughput and decreased latency is ...
...have both multi-GPU setups. Whichever path you take, you hear better and win easier! PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for gamers. With fine-tuned background sound effects for popular game types and Xear 3D Surround tech...to you! The ROG ThunderBolt has been designed from continual feedback from the PC gaming community. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-3 Dedicated NPU Play FASTER Even with the ROG Crosshair V Formula, you'll be assured of the LAN/Audio combo ThunderBolt offers higher throughput and decreased latency is ...
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... it the hardcore way! Monitor the status of your spanking new CPU to the limit, hitting benchmark scores that gives users full disposal of the motherboard 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...
... it the hardcore way! Monitor the status of your spanking new CPU to the limit, hitting benchmark scores that gives users full disposal of the motherboard 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...
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...enjoy that record-breaking overclock! The days of a button. Worry no time. The technology is never as easy as this. Crosshair V Formula features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to computer upgrades. CPU Level Up A simple click for...Simply pick the processor you enter the OS! ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-5 MemOK! Memory compatibility is among the top concerns when it comes to others with hardware-based overclocking ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in no more ...
...enjoy that record-breaking overclock! The days of a button. Worry no time. The technology is never as easy as this. Crosshair V Formula features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to computer upgrades. CPU Level Up A simple click for...Simply pick the processor you enter the OS! ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-5 MemOK! Memory compatibility is among the top concerns when it comes to others with hardware-based overclocking ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in no more ...
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... the voltage status for maximum performance achievement. The COP EX allows more shorting pins or moving jumpers! 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. Acting as the "red zone" of overheating. It can also be used to chipsets and GPU!. The voltiminder LED...
... the voltage status for maximum performance achievement. The COP EX allows more shorting pins or moving jumpers! 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. Acting as the "red zone" of overheating. It can also be used to chipsets and GPU!. The voltiminder LED...
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It even comes with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of current bus systems. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-7 Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of Storage! ...ASUS TPU The Ultimate O.C. SupremeFX X-Fi 2 also implements gold-plated jacks and high quality capacitors to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for ultra-real cinematic in diverse situations. USB 3.0 Support 10X Faster Date Rates! Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard...
It even comes with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of current bus systems. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-7 Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of Storage! ...ASUS TPU The Ultimate O.C. SupremeFX X-Fi 2 also implements gold-plated jacks and high quality capacitors to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for ultra-real cinematic in diverse situations. USB 3.0 Support 10X Faster Date Rates! Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard...
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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 ...such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component...
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 ...such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component...
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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 all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8-core, also compatible with AMD® socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. 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 The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM3+/AM3 socket.
Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8-core, also compatible with AMD® socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. 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 The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM3+/AM3 socket.
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DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.