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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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... 3-29 3.7 Boot menu 3-33 3.8 Tools menu 3-35 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-35 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-35 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-36 3.8.4 GO Button File 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...
... 3-29 3.7 Boot menu 3-33 3.8 Tools menu 3-35 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-35 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-35 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-36 3.8.4 GO Button File 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...
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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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...device must accept any interference received including interference that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for connection of the FCC Rules. Operation is connected. ...Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by specified firmware controlled in a residential installation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to...
...device must accept any interference received including interference that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for connection of the FCC Rules. Operation is connected. ...Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by specified firmware controlled in a residential installation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to...
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...and Telecommunications Equipment and mutual recognition of conformity. CE marking for satisfying RF exposure compliance. End-users and installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth This equipment complies with the requirements of ...Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and Commission from all persons and must not be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this device complies with any other antenna or ...
...and Telecommunications Equipment and mutual recognition of conformity. CE marking for satisfying RF exposure compliance. End-users and installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth This equipment complies with the requirements of ...Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and Commission from all persons and must not be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this device complies with any other antenna or ...
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... subject to provide maximum shielding. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this manual could lead to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. Operation is cautioned that is installed outdoors is intended to be used only as specified within this manual to the US/ CANADA. Use of this device should be operated indoors and...
... subject to provide maximum shielding. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this manual could lead to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. Operation is cautioned that is installed outdoors is intended to be used only as specified within this manual to the US/ CANADA. Use of this device should be operated indoors and...
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... electronic equipment) should not be placed in any damage, contact your retailer. Do not place the product in municipal waste. xii 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...
... electronic equipment) should not be placed in any damage, contact your retailer. Do not place the product in municipal waste. xii 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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... how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features 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 change system settings through the BIOS...
... how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features 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 change system settings through the BIOS...
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...TruStudio PRO™ - 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 Series...Quiet™ 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�y...Dual channel memory architecture 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2133(O.C.)/2000(O. Crosshair V Formula specifications summary CPU.
...TruStudio PRO™ - 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 Series...Quiet™ 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�y...Dual channel memory architecture 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2133(O.C.)/2000(O. Crosshair V Formula specifications summary CPU.
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... Audio Precision Test Report If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 SATA 6G cables *1 x USB to USB cable for buying an ROG Crosshair V Formula motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of... *The ThunderBolt is damaged or missing, contact 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 the long line of the above...
... Audio Precision Test Report If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 SATA 6G cables *1 x USB to USB cable for buying an ROG Crosshair V Formula motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of... *The ThunderBolt is damaged or missing, contact 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 the long line of the above...
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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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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 before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a ... them . • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or 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. Failure to...
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 before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a ... them . • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or 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. Failure to...
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...; II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
...; II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
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ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 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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... models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does...in Channel A and Channel B. For effective use of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to section 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability...
... models may not support DDR3 1600 or higher frequency DIMMs. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does...in Channel A and Channel B. For effective use of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to section 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability...
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...inserted into both the red or the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • When installing total memory of accessing information from a memory module. DDR3 2133 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Single-sided DS...-9-27 9-9-9-27 8-9-8-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 7-9-7-24 9-9-9-28 9-9-9-28 - - - 9 - - - - - 9 - - - - - 9 - - 7-8-7 - - ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-11 Timing Voltage DS - - 7-10-7-27 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • Side(s): SS - Team Team - - - - - 9-11-9-27 T3D1288RT-20 ...
...inserted into both the red or the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • When installing total memory of accessing information from a memory module. DDR3 2133 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Single-sided DS...-9-27 9-9-9-27 8-9-8-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 7-9-7-24 9-9-9-28 9-9-9-28 - - - 9 - - - - - 9 - - - - - 9 - - 7-8-7 - - ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-11 Timing Voltage DS - - 7-10-7-27 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • Side(s): SS - Team Team - - - - - 9-11-9-27 T3D1288RT-20 ...
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...use . Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Keep the screw for details. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Secure the card to use . 4. Otherwise, ...conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Ensure to install expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Replace the system cover. 2.2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical...
...use . Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Keep the screw for details. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Secure the card to use . 4. Otherwise, ...conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Ensure to install expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Replace the system cover. 2.2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical...
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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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... to [RAID]. AMD • These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the onboard AMD® SB950 RAID controllers. See section ... or later versions. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Port1-4 in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using these connectors. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create...
... to [RAID]. AMD • These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the onboard AMD® SB950 RAID controllers. See section ... or later versions. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Port1-4 in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using these connectors. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create...
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This USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to slots opening at the back of the system chassis. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910 and USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to these connectors, then install the modules to 480 Mbps connection speed. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-21 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.
This USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to slots opening at the back of the system chassis. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910 and USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to these connectors, then install the modules to 480 Mbps connection speed. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-21 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.