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...;�B��is� �r�e�c�o�m�m�e�n�d�e�d�. 3 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (dual @ x16; Supports Blu-ray audio layer content protection - THX® TruStudio PRO™...; ALchemy - C.)/1800(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 MHz, ECC and nonECC, un-buffered memory *Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for AM3+ FX™/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ ...;in 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Crosshair V Formula specifications summary CPU. Supports 1 Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O -
...;�B��is� �r�e�c�o�m�m�e�n�d�e�d�. 3 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (dual @ x16; Supports Blu-ray audio layer content protection - THX® TruStudio PRO™...; ALchemy - C.)/1800(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 MHz, ECC and nonECC, un-buffered memory *Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for AM3+ FX™/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ ...;in 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Crosshair V Formula specifications summary CPU. Supports 1 Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O -
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SLI or CrossFireX? Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. 1.3.2 ROG ThunderBolt LAN/Audio Combo Built-in -game experience to you! Dedicated NPU Play FASTER Even with the ROG Crosshair V Formula, you hear better and win easier! Fret no longer because with a high...
SLI or CrossFireX? Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. 1.3.2 ROG ThunderBolt LAN/Audio Combo Built-in -game experience to you! Dedicated NPU Play FASTER Even with the ROG Crosshair V Formula, you hear better and win easier! Fret no longer because with a high...
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... figure below for single VGA) N/A x16 (Single VGA) x16 x1 x16 x16 x8 x8 ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-13 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card Triple VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 PCIe x8/x1_2 PCIe x16/x8_3 x16 (Recommend for the location of the slot. PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard...
... figure below for single VGA) N/A x16 (Single VGA) x16 x1 x16 x16 x8 x8 ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-13 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card Triple VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 PCIe x8/x1_2 PCIe x16/x8_3 x16 (Recommend for the location of the slot. PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard...
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... - - - - - - - ASM1042 USB3.0_1 - - - Onchip USB_2 - - Onchip Azaliz shared - - - - - - - shared - - - • In single VGA card mode, use first the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot or PCIe 2.0 x16/ x8_3 slot for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the... PCIe 2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 2.0 x16/ x8_3 slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. • Use the PCIe x16_1, PCIe x8/x1_2, and PCIe x16/x8_3 slots for 3-Way SLI or CrossFireX™...
... - - - - - - - ASM1042 USB3.0_1 - - - Onchip USB_2 - - Onchip Azaliz shared - - - - - - - shared - - - • In single VGA card mode, use first the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot or PCIe 2.0 x16/ x8_3 slot for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the... PCIe 2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 2.0 x16/ x8_3 slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. • Use the PCIe x16_1, PCIe x8/x1_2, and PCIe x16/x8_3 slots for 3-Way SLI or CrossFireX™...
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...) CPU/NB Voltage VDDA Voltage 2.5V NB Voltage Normal (green) by CPU-1.36875 by CPU-1.36875 2.20000-2.76875 0.80000-1.59375 NB 1.8 Voltage 1.80200-1.89475 VDD PCIE Voltage SB Voltage HT Voltage DRAM BUS 1.5V Voltage VDDR Voltage 1.11300-1.59000 1.11300-1.44425 0.80000-1.39375 1.20000-1.72500 1.20500-1.39125 High (yellow) 1.3750-1.49375...
...) CPU/NB Voltage VDDA Voltage 2.5V NB Voltage Normal (green) by CPU-1.36875 by CPU-1.36875 2.20000-2.76875 0.80000-1.59375 NB 1.8 Voltage 1.80200-1.89475 VDD PCIE Voltage SB Voltage HT Voltage DRAM BUS 1.5V Voltage VDDR Voltage 1.11300-1.59000 1.11300-1.44425 0.80000-1.39375 1.20000-1.72500 1.20500-1.39125 High (yellow) 1.3750-1.49375...
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2.3.9 Expension Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards 2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.3.9 Expension Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards 2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Align the card connector with a best solution to the PCIe x1 slot or the PCIe x16 slot. 2. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-45 You can either install ThunderBolt to online games, a maximum game performance and less lag problems. Installing ThunderBolt 1. Locate the most suitable PCIe x1 or PCIe x16 slot for the ThunderBolt. 2.3.10 ROG ThunderBolt Installation Combing a dedicated Network Processing Unit (NPU) and a built-in headphone amplifier, ThunderBolt provides you with the slot and press firmly until the card sits on the slot completely.
Align the card connector with a best solution to the PCIe x1 slot or the PCIe x16 slot. 2. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-45 You can either install ThunderBolt to online games, a maximum game performance and less lag problems. Installing ThunderBolt 1. Locate the most suitable PCIe x1 or PCIe x16 slot for the ThunderBolt. 2.3.10 ROG ThunderBolt Installation Combing a dedicated Network Processing Unit (NPU) and a built-in headphone amplifier, ThunderBolt provides you with the slot and press firmly until the card sits on the slot completely.
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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. 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
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...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 Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [...power saving function. Use the and keys to [Enabled] for EMI control. PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to set the HyperTransport link speed. Configuration options:...
...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 Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [...power saving function. Use the and keys to [Enabled] for EMI control. PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to set the HyperTransport link speed. Configuration options:...
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...text color in the configuration field indicates voltage condition. SB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the VDD PCIE voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2x] ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-11 NB HT Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 2.00000V with a 0.01325V interval. The values range from...Voltage Switching Frequency [Auto] Allows you to switch DRAM voltage frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2x] VDD PCIE Switching Frequency [Auto] Allows you to switch VDD PCIE voltage frequency. The values range from 1.11300V to set the NB 1.8V voltage. NB 1.8V Voltage [Auto] ...
...text color in the configuration field indicates voltage condition. SB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the VDD PCIE voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2x] ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-11 NB HT Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 2.00000V with a 0.01325V interval. The values range from...Voltage Switching Frequency [Auto] Allows you to switch DRAM voltage frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2x] VDD PCIE Switching Frequency [Auto] Allows you to switch VDD PCIE voltage frequency. The values range from 1.11300V to set the NB 1.8V voltage. NB 1.8V Voltage [Auto] ...
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... Voltage; DRAM Voltage; NB 1.8V Voltage; VDD PCIE; Save Above Settings Allows you to adjust the values for specific items as a GO Button file. SB Voltage; VDDR Allows you to use the and keys to save the adjusted values for each item. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-37 Refer to load default settings. Load Default...
... Voltage; DRAM Voltage; NB 1.8V Voltage; VDD PCIE; Save Above Settings Allows you to adjust the values for specific items as a GO Button file. SB Voltage; VDDR Allows you to use the and keys to save the adjusted values for each item. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-37 Refer to load default settings. Load Default...