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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 layout...
... 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 layout...
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... 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 computer 2-52 2.5.1 Using the...
... 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 computer 2-52 2.5.1 Using the...
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... 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+ VRM 4-14 4.3.4 EPU 4-18 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-19 4.3.6 Probe II 4-20 4.3.7 Sensor Recorder 4-22 4.3.8 ROG Connect 4-25 4.3.9 ROG ThunderBolt LAN 4-28 Contents 3.5.9 ROG Connect 3-26 3.5.10 LED Control 3-27 3.6 Monitor...
... 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+ VRM 4-14 4.3.4 EPU 4-18 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-19 4.3.6 Probe II 4-20 4.3.7 Sensor Recorder 4-22 4.3.8 ROG Connect 4-25 4.3.9 ROG ThunderBolt LAN 4-28 Contents 3.5.9 ROG Connect 3-26 3.5.10 LED Control 3-27 3.6 Monitor...
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Contents 4.3.10 ThunderBolt Audio 4-31 4.3.11 Sound Blaster X-Fi MB 2 4-35 4.4 RAID configurations 4-38 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-38 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-39 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in ...
Contents 4.3.10 ThunderBolt Audio 4-31 4.3.11 Sound Blaster X-Fi MB 2 4-35 4.4 RAID configurations 4-38 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-38 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-39 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in ...
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...™ - Online Gaming PC Monitor™ - Output THD+N at 1KHz: 105dB - Xear™ Surround Headphone - Application Blocking - ROG ThunderBolt specifications summary ThunderBolt LAN/ Audio Combo Card Dedicated Network Processing Unit (NPU) - Bandwidth Tester - Analog-to-Digital Converter: 114dB (Max. 192KHz/24-bit) ...Ratio (A-Weighted): 116dB - DS3D GX 1.0 OpenAL - Fine-tuned Game Genre EQ Profiles - xviii USB 2.0 Interface *ROG ThunderBolt is only available on selected models. Visual Bandwidth Control™ - Digital-to-Analog Converter: 120dB (Max. 192kHz/ 24-bit) -
...™ - Online Gaming PC Monitor™ - Output THD+N at 1KHz: 105dB - Xear™ Surround Headphone - Application Blocking - ROG ThunderBolt specifications summary ThunderBolt LAN/ Audio Combo Card Dedicated Network Processing Unit (NPU) - Bandwidth Tester - Analog-to-Digital Converter: 114dB (Max. 192KHz/24-bit) ...Ratio (A-Weighted): 116dB - DS3D GX 1.0 OpenAL - Fine-tuned Game Genre EQ Profiles - xviii USB 2.0 Interface *ROG ThunderBolt is only available on selected models. Visual Bandwidth Control™ - Digital-to-Analog Converter: 120dB (Max. 192kHz/ 24-bit) -
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... list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. *The ThunderBolt is only available on selected models. 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! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and...
... list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. *The ThunderBolt is only available on selected models. 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! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and...
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...setups. With fine-tuned background sound effects for popular game types and Xear 3D Surround tech, ROG ThunderBolt lets you 'll be assured of the LAN/Audio combo ThunderBolt offers higher throughput and decreased latency is about to bring the best in-game experience to keep ... you can still become a laggy mess if the LAN performance sucks. Sound GREATER The ROG ThunderBolt is only available on Demand technology, supporting SLI or CrossFireX configuration. PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-3 Fret no longer because with a high-end CPU and GPU, FPS and MMORPGs can be...
...setups. With fine-tuned background sound effects for popular game types and Xear 3D Surround tech, ROG ThunderBolt lets you 'll be assured of the LAN/Audio combo ThunderBolt offers higher throughput and decreased latency is about to bring the best in-game experience to keep ... you can still become a laggy mess if the LAN performance sucks. Sound GREATER The ROG ThunderBolt is only available on Demand technology, supporting SLI or CrossFireX configuration. PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-3 Fret no longer because with a high-end CPU and GPU, FPS and MMORPGs can be...
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Locate the most suitable PCIe x1 or PCIe x16 slot for the ThunderBolt. 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 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. 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. 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 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. You can either install ThunderBolt to online games, a maximum game performance and less lag problems. Installing ThunderBolt 1.
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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. 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 3.
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. 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 3.
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... 3.0 driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® audio driver and application. ASUS ROG THUNDERBOLT LAN Driver Installs the ASUS ROG ThunderBolt LAN driver and application. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. The ASUS ROG THUNDERBOLT Audio/LAN Drivers appear only when ROG ThunderBolt has been installed in the system. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support 4.2.2 Drivers menu...
... 3.0 driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® audio driver and application. ASUS ROG THUNDERBOLT LAN Driver Installs the ASUS ROG ThunderBolt LAN driver and application. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. The ASUS ROG THUNDERBOLT Audio/LAN Drivers appear only when ROG ThunderBolt has been installed in the system. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support 4.2.2 Drivers menu...
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4.3.9 ROG ThunderBolt LAN Bigfoot Killer Network Manager 1. Network Click the Network tab on the desktop. 2. Ensure that you have connected to the internet and click Start to configure your network settings. Double-click Bigfoot Killer Network Manager on the left to perform the bandwidth test. ROG ThunderBolt is only available on selected model. 4-28 Chapter 4: Software support
4.3.9 ROG ThunderBolt LAN Bigfoot Killer Network Manager 1. Network Click the Network tab on the desktop. 2. Ensure that you have connected to the internet and click Start to configure your network settings. Double-click Bigfoot Killer Network Manager on the left to perform the bandwidth test. ROG ThunderBolt is only available on selected model. 4-28 Chapter 4: Software support
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ROG ThunderBolt is only available on Windows. • If you connect your speakers or headphone to the audio jack of the chassis front panel, select Headphone as ...; SVN (Smart Volume Normalization): Enable this function to avoid large volume fluctuations. • DS3D GX: Enable DirectSound3D Game Extensions to the audio jack of the ThunderBolt bracket, select Speakers as your default audio output device. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-31 4.3.10 ThunderBolt Audio Double-click ROG ThunderBolt Audio on the desktop.
ROG ThunderBolt is only available on Windows. • If you connect your speakers or headphone to the audio jack of the chassis front panel, select Headphone as ...; SVN (Smart Volume Normalization): Enable this function to avoid large volume fluctuations. • DS3D GX: Enable DirectSound3D Game Extensions to the audio jack of the ThunderBolt bracket, select Speakers as your default audio output device. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-31 4.3.10 ThunderBolt Audio Double-click ROG ThunderBolt Audio on the desktop.
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...device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Network/Sound Card Model Number : THUNDERBOLT Conforms to the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive EN 55022:2006+A1:2007 EN 61000-3-2:2006 EN 55013:...112, TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Network/Sound Card Model name : THUNDERBOLT conform with the essential requirements of the following specifications: ...
...device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Network/Sound Card Model Number : THUNDERBOLT Conforms to the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive EN 55022:2006+A1:2007 EN 61000-3-2:2006 EN 55013:...112, TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Network/Sound Card Model name : THUNDERBOLT conform with the essential requirements of the following specifications: ...