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... 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 OS ...
... 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 OS ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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...the equipment to an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by specified firmware controlled in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that this equipment. ...direct contact to radio communications. These limits are designed to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that ...
...the equipment to an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by specified firmware controlled in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that this equipment. ...direct contact to radio communications. These limits are designed to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that ...
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... • Protection requirements for health and safety as in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. viii End-users and installers must not be provide with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and Commission from all persons and must ... compatibility" and 2006/95/EC "Low voltage directive". CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth This equipment complies with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for electromagnetic compatibility in [EN 301 489-1] & [EN 301 489-17] • Effective use of...
... • Protection requirements for health and safety as in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. viii End-users and installers must not be provide with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and Commission from all persons and must ... compatibility" and 2006/95/EC "Low voltage directive". CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth This equipment complies with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for electromagnetic compatibility in [EN 301 489-1] & [EN 301 489-17] • Effective use of...
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... [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada This equipment complies with any interference, including interference that is installed outdoors is subject to the licensed service (i.e. To prevent radio interference to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause interference and •...
... [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada This equipment complies with any interference, including interference that is installed outdoors is subject to the licensed service (i.e. To prevent radio interference to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause interference and •...
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.... This motherboard should only be used 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 cables are correctly connected and the...
.... This motherboard should only be used 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 cables are correctly connected and the...
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...the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of ... of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. xiii How this guide This user...
...the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of ... of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. xiii How this guide This user...
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... DDR3 2133(O.C.)/2000(O. 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™ 100 ...8482; Technology AMD 140W CPU Support AMD® 990FX / SB950 Up to OS limitation, when installing total memory ��o�f�4�G��B��c�a�p�a�c�it... Jack-Retasking (continued on the next page) xv Crosshair V Formula specifications summary CPU. Supports Blu-ray audio layer content protection -
... DDR3 2133(O.C.)/2000(O. 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™ 100 ...8482; Technology AMD 140W CPU Support AMD® 990FX / SB950 Up to OS limitation, when installing total memory ��o�f�4�G��B��c�a�p�a�c�it... Jack-Retasking (continued on the next page) xv Crosshair V Formula specifications summary CPU. Supports Blu-ray audio layer content protection -
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Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices 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 ROG SATA Cable Label 1 x I/O Shield ROG motherboard... with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following 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 SATA 6G cables *1 x USB to USB cable for...
Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices 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 ROG SATA Cable Label 1 x I/O Shield ROG motherboard... with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following 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 SATA 6G cables *1 x USB to USB cable for...
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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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...in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-1 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 ...
...in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-1 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 ...
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DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8-core, also compatible with AMD® socket AM3 for the AM3+/AM3 socket. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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 Ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD® Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors.
DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8-core, also compatible with AMD® socket AM3 for the AM3+/AM3 socket. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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 Ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD® Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors.
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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. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-5 2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-5 2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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... at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • We..., use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is the standard way of accessing...
... at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • We..., use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is the standard way of accessing...
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...8226; 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.65 • • 1.5 • 1.6 • Crosshair V Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL). Hence, a total installed memory of accessing information from a memory module. Single-sided DS - Size SS/ DS A-DATA AX3U2000GB2G9B(XMP)...2GB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Crosshair V Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL). DDR3 2133 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Double-sided. DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into ...
...8226; 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.65 • • 1.5 • 1.6 • Crosshair V Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL). Hence, a total installed memory of accessing information from a memory module. Single-sided DS - Size SS/ DS A-DATA AX3U2000GB2G9B(XMP)...2GB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Crosshair V Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL). DDR3 2133 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Double-sided. DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into ...
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... settings for details. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support... "Share IRQ" or that they support. Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. The following sub‑...
... settings for details. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support... "Share IRQ" or that they support. Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. The following sub‑...
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... better performance. • Use the PCIe x16_1, PCIe x8/x1_2, and PCIe x16/x8_3 slots for 3-Way SLI or CrossFireX™ mode. • If you install a PCIe x16 graphics card on to the PCIe x16_1 slot, a PCIe device with a bandwidth faster than x8 link to the PCIe x16/x8_3 slot, and... link to the PCIe x8/x1_2 slot, the three PCIe x16 slots will work at x16, x16, x1 link as the default. • If you install a PCIe x16 graphics card on to the PCIe x16_1 slot, a PCIe device with a bandwidth slower than x8 link to the PCIe x16/x8_3 slot, and...
... better performance. • Use the PCIe x16_1, PCIe x8/x1_2, and PCIe x16/x8_3 slots for 3-Way SLI or CrossFireX™ mode. • If you install a PCIe x16 graphics card on to the PCIe x16_1 slot, a PCIe device with a bandwidth faster than x8 link to the PCIe x16/x8_3 slot, and... link to the PCIe x8/x1_2 slot, the three PCIe x16 slots will work at x16, x16, x1 link as the default. • If you install a PCIe x16 graphics card on to the PCIe x16_1 slot, a PCIe device with a bandwidth slower than x8 link to the PCIe x16/x8_3 slot, and...
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...Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to [AHCI]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID 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 these connectors. See section 3.5.3 Storage Configuration for details. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information
...Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to [AHCI]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID 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 these connectors. See section 3.5.3 Storage Configuration for details. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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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.