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... 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 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.4 System memory...
... 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 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.4 System memory...
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... 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, 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 Series Processors ...High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports 1 Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O - THX® TruStudio PRO™ - EAX® Advanced™ HD 5.0 - Crosshair V Formula specifications summary CPU. Creative® ALchemy - Supports Jack-sensing, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking (continued on the next page) xv x16 x8 x8) 1 x...
... 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, 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 Series Processors ...High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports 1 Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O - THX® TruStudio PRO™ - EAX® Advanced™ HD 5.0 - Crosshair V Formula specifications summary CPU. Creative® ALchemy - Supports Jack-sensing, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking (continued on the next page) xv x16 x8 x8) 1 x...
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...AMD 990FX Chipset is optimized with less power consumption. We believe in making statements and we welcome the best gamers to www.asus.com for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. It features AMD Turbo CORE Technology 2.0 and accelerates data transfer rate up...more bandwith to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. Refer to join in. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the ...
...AMD 990FX Chipset is optimized with less power consumption. We believe in making statements and we welcome the best gamers to www.asus.com for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. It features AMD Turbo CORE Technology 2.0 and accelerates data transfer rate up...more bandwith to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. This motherboard also supports AMD® CPUs in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. Refer to join in. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the ...
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... potential problems even before you 'll know exactly where to others with ROG's CPU Level Up! Crosshair V Formula features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to get your graphics cards and memory in the form of 8 sets of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in...
... potential problems even before you 'll know exactly where to others with ROG's CPU Level Up! Crosshair V Formula features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to get your graphics cards and memory in the form of 8 sets of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in...
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No matter if you're looking for CPU, PCH, and Memory in a intuitive color-coded fashion. Acting as the "red zone" of overheating. Maintaining ample voltage support for maximum performance achievement. The Loadline Calibration ...effortlessly fine-tune the performance without the worries of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they're all here! The voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for extreme CPU overclocking! It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC...
No matter if you're looking for CPU, PCH, and Memory in a intuitive color-coded fashion. Acting as the "red zone" of overheating. Maintaining ample voltage support for maximum performance achievement. The Loadline Calibration ...effortlessly fine-tune the performance without the worries of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they're all here! The voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for extreme CPU overclocking! It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC...
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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 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.
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 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.
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... system maps the total size of accessing information from the red slots for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You ... on the motherboard. Under the default state, some AMD CPU 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 on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of...
... system maps the total size of accessing information from the red slots for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You ... on the motherboard. Under the default state, some AMD CPU 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 on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of...
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...1.65 • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.6 • • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.65 • • 1.5 • 1.6 • Crosshair V Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL). Timing 9-11-9-27 9-11-9-27 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 - -... black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • When installing total memory of accessing information from a memory module. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-11 Size SS/ DS A-DATA AX3U2000GB2G9B(XMP...
...1.65 • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.6 • • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.65 • • 1.5 • 1.6 • Crosshair V Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL). Timing 9-11-9-27 9-11-9-27 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 - -... black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • When installing total memory of accessing information from a memory module. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-11 Size SS/ DS A-DATA AX3U2000GB2G9B(XMP...
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... below for the location of the CPU LED and the table below for LED definition. 2. Memory LED The Memory LED has two voltage displays: DDR and VDDR. Refer to display in BIOS. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-15 You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. Refer to display in BIOS. You can ...select the voltage to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. 3. For more...
... below for the location of the CPU LED and the table below for LED definition. 2. Memory LED The Memory LED has two voltage displays: DDR and VDDR. Refer to display in BIOS. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-15 You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. Refer to display in BIOS. You can ...select the voltage to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. 3. For more...
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...-enter data. To erase the RTC RAM 1. 2.2.7 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-19 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. After the CMOS clearance...
...-enter data. To erase the RTC RAM 1. 2.2.7 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-19 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. After the CMOS clearance...
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Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) No memory detected One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. External SCSI ... off. 3. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-51
Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) No memory detected One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. External SCSI ... off. 3. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-51
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... [Manual] [D.O.C.P.] Loads the optimal settings for the system. Configuration options: [DDR3800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to your CPU model. If this happens, revert to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz...options: [CANCEL] [OK] CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set overclocking parameters. Use and keys to the default setting. Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-CPB CPU ratio. Scroll down to display the following items: Ai Overclock...
... [Manual] [D.O.C.P.] Loads the optimal settings for the system. Configuration options: [DDR3800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to your CPU model. If this happens, revert to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz...options: [CANCEL] [OK] CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set overclocking parameters. Use and keys to the default setting. Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-CPB CPU ratio. Scroll down to display the following items: Ai Overclock...
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... +/- 20%] [120 ohms +/- 20%] [60 ohms +/- 20%] GPU.DIMM Post The sub-items in this menu display the status of the installed VGA cards and memory.
... +/- 20%] [120 ohms +/- 20%] [60 ohms +/- 20%] GPU.DIMM Post The sub-items in this menu display the status of the installed VGA cards and memory.
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... which graphics controller to Socket 0. Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to enable Memory Bank Interleaving fuction. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] Socket 0 Information View information related to use as the primary boot device. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-17 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Allows you to enable or...
... which graphics controller to Socket 0. Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to enable Memory Bank Interleaving fuction. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] Socket 0 Information View information related to use as the primary boot device. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-17 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Power Down Enable [Disabled] Allows you to enable or...
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Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-11 Read through the warning messages and click OK to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. Refer to Chapter 3 of the CPU ...the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with your motherboard user...
Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-11 Read through the warning messages and click OK to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. Refer to Chapter 3 of the CPU ...the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with your motherboard user...
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To keep the result, click Stop. 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Click OK to start auto-overclocking. 3. Read through the warning messages and click OK to exit. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Using Extreme Tuning 1. 3.
To keep the result, click Stop. 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Click OK to start auto-overclocking. 3. Read through the warning messages and click OK to exit. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Using Extreme Tuning 1. 3.