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... the first time 2-51 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-52 2.5.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-52 2.5.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-52 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-5 3.4 Main menu 3-12 3.4.1 System Language [English 3-12 3.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 3-12 3.4.3 System...
... the first time 2-51 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-52 2.5.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-52 2.5.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-52 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-5 3.4 Main menu 3-12 3.4.1 System Language [English 3-12 3.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 3-12 3.4.3 System...
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... 3-37 3.9 Exit menu 3-38 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...
... 3-37 3.9 Exit menu 3-38 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...
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... 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 BIOS 4-39 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-40 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-43 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-43 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk...
... 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 BIOS 4-39 4.4.4 AMD® Option ROM Utility 4-40 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-43 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-43 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk...
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...• Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of 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 the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the ...
...• Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of 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 the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the ...
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...Overheat Protection - LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LEDs) Ai Charger+ ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 3 32Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port...black+white, 4 ports at back I /O 1 x Clr CMOS switch (continued on the next page) O.C. Voltiminder LED - Crosshair V Formula specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports xvi ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller - 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 at back I/O ...
...Overheat Protection - LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LEDs) Ai Charger+ ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 3 32Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port...black+white, 4 ports at back I /O 1 x Clr CMOS switch (continued on the next page) O.C. Voltiminder LED - Crosshair V Formula specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports xvi ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller - 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 at back I/O ...
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... components reliable. GameFirst The speed you to be able to push your spanking new CPU to page 2-29 for details. Diagram, power, reset button, flash BIOS through a USB cable, allowing you 'll be processed purely at any stage! iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for rock solid performance to a notebook through...
... components reliable. GameFirst The speed you to be able to push your spanking new CPU to page 2-29 for details. Diagram, power, reset button, flash BIOS through a USB cable, allowing you 'll be processed purely at any stage! iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for rock solid performance to a notebook through...
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... are over. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of using a multitester. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-5 Overclocking is the fastest memory booting solution today. Crosshair V Formula features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to handle the demands of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in detecting component...
... are over. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of using a multitester. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-5 Overclocking is the fastest memory booting solution today. Crosshair V Formula features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to handle the demands of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in detecting component...
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...and VDDA Voltage 2.5V; Northbridge/Southbridge LEDs Northbridge and southbridge LEDs each have two different voltage displays. You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. Refer to the illustration below for the location of the northbridge/southbridge LEDs and the table below for LED definition. 2. There are ...comes with a set of LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. 3. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-15 The northbridge LED displays the NB voltage, the NB 1.8V voltage or the VDDPCIE The southbridge LED shows either the SB ...
...and VDDA Voltage 2.5V; Northbridge/Southbridge LEDs Northbridge and southbridge LEDs each have two different voltage displays. You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. Refer to the illustration below for the location of the northbridge/southbridge LEDs and the table below for LED definition. 2. There are ...comes with a set of LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. 3. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-15 The northbridge LED displays the NB voltage, the NB 1.8V voltage or the VDDPCIE The southbridge LED shows either the SB ...
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...) feature. function. To erase the RTC RAM 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-19 Plug the power cord and turn off is required to clear the CMOS RTC...
...) feature. function. To erase the RTC RAM 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-19 Plug the power cord and turn off is required to clear the CMOS RTC...
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See section 3.5.3 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Port1-4 in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 3.5.3 Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if ... create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the onboard AMD® SB950 RAID controllers. In AHCI mode, you are set the SATA Port1-4 item in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to [RAID]. AMD...
See section 3.5.3 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Port1-4 in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 3.5.3 Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if ... create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the onboard AMD® SB950 RAID controllers. In AHCI mode, you are set the SATA Port1-4 item in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to [RAID]. AMD...
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Enable OPT FAN1/2/3 overheat protection in BIOS if you want to monitor temperature. The S/PDIF module and the thermal sensor cable are for temperature monitoring. The optional fan1/2/3 can work with the ...
Enable OPT FAN1/2/3 overheat protection in BIOS if you want to monitor temperature. The S/PDIF module and the thermal sensor cable are for temperature monitoring. The optional fan1/2/3 can work with the ...
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..., set to [HD Audio]; Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-25 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is � connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. I�f �y�o�u��w��a�n�...
..., set to [HD Audio]; Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-25 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is � connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. I�f �y�o�u��w��a�n�...
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... turns the system on the BIOS settings. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power button. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-27 Connect the chassis...
... turns the system on the BIOS settings. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power button. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-27 Connect the chassis...
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5. CPU Level Up switch Use the CPU Level Up switch to overclock immediately with OC profile presets without the hassle of entering BIOS. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-31
5. CPU Level Up switch Use the CPU Level Up switch to overclock immediately with OC profile presets without the hassle of entering BIOS. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-31
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USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 4. Audio ports To use hot-plug, set the Controller Mode in the BIOS settings to ROG Connect) 11. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 6. Optical S/PDIF Out port 9. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. PS/2 keyboard/Mouse Combo port 2. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 10. ... Yellow Blinking GREEN Description Soft-off Mode Activity/ Speed Link LED LED 10 Mbps connection or suspend 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection LAN port ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-47 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 3. External SATA port 8.
USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 4. Audio ports To use hot-plug, set the Controller Mode in the BIOS settings to ROG Connect) 11. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 6. Optical S/PDIF Out port 9. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. PS/2 keyboard/Mouse Combo port 2. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 10. ... Yellow Blinking GREEN Description Soft-off Mode Activity/ Speed Link LED LED 10 Mbps connection or suspend 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection LAN port ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-47 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 3. External SATA port 8.
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... on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. After applying power, the system power LED on the devices in Chapter 3. BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. ...power-on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. For systems with a surge protector. 5. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-51 While the tests are off. 3. If your retailer for the first time 1. At power on test. Monitor b. 2.4 Starting up . Be sure...
... on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. After applying power, the system power LED on the devices in Chapter 3. BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. ...power-on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. For systems with a surge protector. 5. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-51 While the tests are off. 3. If your retailer for the first time 1. At power on test. Monitor b. 2.4 Starting up . Be sure...
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...™/ Windows® 7: 1. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode regardless of the... BIOS setting. 2-52 Chapter 2: Hardware information The power supply should turn off the computer 2.5.1 Using the OS shut down the computer. 3. Click the Start...
...™/ Windows® 7: 1. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode regardless of the... BIOS setting. 2-52 Chapter 2: Hardware information The power supply should turn off the computer 2.5.1 Using the OS shut down the computer. 3. Click the Start...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. This chapter tells how to change the BIOS se3tup system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. This chapter tells how to change the BIOS se3tup system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-5 3.4...M.a.i.n�.m�.e�.n�.u 3-12 3.5 Advanced menu 3-15 3.6 Monitor menu 3-29 3.7 Boot menu 3-33 3.8 Tools menu 3-35 3.9 Exit menu 3-38 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-39 ROG Crosshair V Formula
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-5 3.4...M.a.i.n�.m�.e�.n�.u 3-12 3.5 Advanced menu 3-15 3.6 Monitor menu 3-29 3.7 Boot menu 3-33 3.8 Tools menu 3-35 3.9 Exit menu 3-38 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-39 ROG Crosshair V Formula
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... Power-On Self-Test (POST) to erase the RTC RAM. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-1 You can be used under the Exit menu. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as possible... Mode button in the motherboard CMOS. When you start up the computer, the system provides you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to restart the system. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for system startup in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode ...
... Power-On Self-Test (POST) to erase the RTC RAM. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-1 You can be used under the Exit menu. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as possible... Mode button in the motherboard CMOS. When you start up the computer, the system provides you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to restart the system. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for system startup in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode ...