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... 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-39 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-40 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-43 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-45 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-4 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-4 4.2.6 Video menu 4-5 4.2.7 ASUS Contact information 4-5 4.2.8 Other information 4-6 4.3 Software information 4-8 4.3.1 ASUS AI Suite II 4-8 4.3.2 Tool 4-9 4.3.3 DIGI...
... 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-39 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-40 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-43 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-45 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-4 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-4 4.2.6 Video menu 4-5 4.2.7 ASUS Contact information 4-5 4.2.8 Other information 4-6 4.3 Software information 4-8 4.3.1 ASUS AI Suite II 4-8 4.3.2 Tool 4-9 4.3.3 DIGI...
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... driver disk in Windows 4-43 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 4-44 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-45 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 5.2 NVIDIA...
... driver disk in Windows 4-43 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 4-44 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-45 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 5.2 NVIDIA...
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...are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. xiii It includes description ...and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ...
...are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. xiii It includes description ...and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ...
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.../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™ 100 Series Processors Supports 32nm CPU, up to 8 cores AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD...architecture 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2133(O.C.)/2000(O. Supports Jack-sensing, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking (continued on the next page) xv Crosshair V Formula specifications summary CPU. x16 x8 x8) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 speed) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 1 x PCI 2.2 Supports 3-Way NVIDIA® SLI™ / AMD CrossFireX™...
.../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™ 100 Series Processors Supports 32nm CPU, up to 8 cores AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD...architecture 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2133(O.C.)/2000(O. Supports Jack-sensing, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking (continued on the next page) xv Crosshair V Formula specifications summary CPU. x16 x8 x8) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 speed) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1 1 x PCI 2.2 Supports 3-Way NVIDIA® SLI™ / AMD CrossFireX™...
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xvii 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 ... panel connector Drivers Sound Blaster® X-Fi 2 Utility Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ROG CPU-Z ASUS Utilities ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xvii 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 ... panel connector Drivers Sound Blaster® X-Fi 2 Utility Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ROG CPU-Z ASUS Utilities ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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.../ADC - Visual Bandwidth Control™ - Output Signal-to 300 ohms) - xviii Online Gaming PC Monitor™ - Analog-to-Digital Converter: 114dB (Max. 192KHz/24-bit) - Supports 3 Headphone Impedance Gain Modes (up to -Noise Ratio (A-Weighted): 116dB - DS3D GX 1.0 OpenAL - Bandwidth Tester - Digital-to-Analog Converter: 120dB (Max. 192kHz/ 24-bit) - USB...
.../ADC - Visual Bandwidth Control™ - Output Signal-to 300 ohms) - xviii Online Gaming PC Monitor™ - Analog-to-Digital Converter: 114dB (Max. 192KHz/24-bit) - Supports 3 Headphone Impedance Gain Modes (up to -Noise Ratio (A-Weighted): 116dB - DS3D GX 1.0 OpenAL - Bandwidth Tester - Digital-to-Analog Converter: 120dB (Max. 192kHz/ 24-bit) - USB...
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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. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
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...on selected models. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-1 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 -1 SATA 6G cables *1 x USB to USB cable for buying an ROG Crosshair V Formula motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! The... items. Motherboard Card Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG Crosshair V Formula *ROG ThunderBolt 1 x ROG Connect cable 1 x CrossFire Cable 1 x SLI Cable 3 x 2-in -1 ROG SATA Cable Label 1 x I/O Shield ROG motherboard support DVD User guide *ROG ThunderBolt Audio Precision Test Report ...
...on selected models. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-1 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 -1 SATA 6G cables *1 x USB to USB cable for buying an ROG Crosshair V Formula motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! The... items. Motherboard Card Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG Crosshair V Formula *ROG ThunderBolt 1 x ROG Connect cable 1 x CrossFire Cable 1 x SLI Cable 3 x 2-in -1 ROG SATA Cable Label 1 x I/O Shield ROG motherboard support DVD User guide *ROG ThunderBolt Audio Precision Test Report ...
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...memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in the Republic of Gamers. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in . We believe in making statements and we welcome the best gamers to www.asus.com for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 ...Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the supported CPU models. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product ...
...memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in the Republic of Gamers. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in . We believe in making statements and we welcome the best gamers to www.asus.com for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 ...Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the supported CPU models. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product ...
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... to keep gaming framerates solid. Gamers yearn to run both ? 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 about to bring... level previously unseen. Sound GREATER The ROG ThunderBolt is only available on Demand technology, supporting SLI or CrossFireX configuration. Whichever path you take, you ! ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-3 Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for gamers. Note: Network Processing Unit (NPU) ROG...
... to keep gaming framerates solid. Gamers yearn to run both ? 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 about to bring... level previously unseen. Sound GREATER The ROG ThunderBolt is only available on Demand technology, supporting SLI or CrossFireX configuration. Whichever path you take, you ! ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-3 Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for gamers. Note: Network Processing Unit (NPU) ROG...
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... Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for extreme CPU overclocking! The COP EX allows overclockers to monitor and save an overheating GPU. Maintaining ample voltage support for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they're all here! It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark...
... Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for extreme CPU overclocking! The COP EX allows overclockers to monitor and save an overheating GPU. Maintaining ample voltage support for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they're all here! It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark...
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... up to ROG die hards. It even comes with USB 2.0 components. SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of current bus systems. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-7 The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. Processor Unleash your performance with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility.
... up to ROG die hards. It even comes with USB 2.0 components. SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of current bus systems. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-7 The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. Processor Unleash your performance with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility.
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... you do any of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information For more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent .... Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory...
... you do any of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information For more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent .... Under the default state, some AMD CPU models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory...
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...4GBECO(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - OCZ OCZ3X1600LV6GK(XMP) 6GB (3 x 2GB) DS - AEXEA AXA3PS2G1600S18V(XMP) 2GB DS - Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.55~1.75 • • 1.55~1.75 • • 1.6 • • 1.5 • ... • • - • • - • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • - • • ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-9 CORSAIR CMD4GX3M2B1600C8 4GB (2 x 2GB ) DS - CORSAIR CMP8GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 8GB (2 x 4GB ) DS - G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB ) ...
...4GBECO(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - OCZ OCZ3X1600LV6GK(XMP) 6GB (3 x 2GB) DS - AEXEA AXA3PS2G1600S18V(XMP) 2GB DS - Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.55~1.75 • • 1.55~1.75 • • 1.6 • • 1.5 • ... • • - • • - • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • - • • ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-9 CORSAIR CMD4GX3M2B1600C8 4GB (2 x 2GB ) DS - CORSAIR CMP8GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 8GB (2 x 4GB ) DS - G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB ) ...
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... 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.65 • • 1.5 • 1.6 • Crosshair V Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL). Timing Voltage DS - - 7-10-7-27 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Under the default ...some memory modules for overclocking may only recognize less than 3GB. Crosshair V Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL). ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-11 Double-sided. DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory ...
... 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.65 • • 1.5 • 1.6 • Crosshair V Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL). Timing Voltage DS - - 7-10-7-27 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Under the default ...some memory modules for overclocking may only recognize less than 3GB. Crosshair V Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL). ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-11 Double-sided. DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory ...
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...do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for details. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Remove the bracket ...opposite the slot that they support. Failure to do not need to the table on the next page for the card. 2. Align the card connector with the screw you ...
...do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for details. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Remove the bracket ...opposite the slot that they support. Failure to do not need to the table on the next page for the card. 2. Align the card connector with the screw you ...
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PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard has four PCI Express x16 slots that supports a PCI Express x1 card complying with the PCI Express specifications. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card Triple VGA/PCIe card PCI .... Refer to the figure below for single VGA) N/A x16 (Single VGA) x16 x1 x16 x16 x8 x8 ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-13 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard has one PCI Express x1 slot that support PCI Express x16 cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location...
PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard has four PCI Express x16 slots that supports a PCI Express x1 card complying with the PCI Express specifications. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card Triple VGA/PCIe card PCI .... Refer to the figure below for single VGA) N/A x16 (Single VGA) x16 x1 x16 x16 x8 x8 ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-13 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard has one PCI Express x1 slot that support PCI Express x16 cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location...
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AMD • These connectors are set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. In AHCI mode, you are ...
AMD • These connectors are set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. In AHCI mode, you are ...
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Connect the USB module cables to these connectors, then install the modules to 480 Mbps connection speed. This USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to slots opening at the back of the system chassis. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-21 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910 and USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. 2. Asmedia® Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 6Gb/s signal cables. 3.
Connect the USB module cables to these connectors, then install the modules to 480 Mbps connection speed. This USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to slots opening at the back of the system chassis. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-21 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910 and USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. 2. Asmedia® Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 6Gb/s signal cables. 3.
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... connectors. (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 4-pin OPT_FAN1- 3) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA-2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-23 These are not jumpers! 5. Connect the fan cables to the fan...
... connectors. (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 4-pin OPT_FAN1- 3) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA-2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-23 These are not jumpers! 5. Connect the fan cables to the fan...