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... 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 4-8 4.3.1 ASUS AI Suite II 4-8 4.3.2 Tool 4-9 4.3.3 DIGI...
... 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 4-8 4.3.1 ASUS AI Suite II 4-8 4.3.2 Tool 4-9 4.3.3 DIGI...
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... 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 5-1 5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 5.2 NVIDIA...
... 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 5-1 5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 5.2 NVIDIA...
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... package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and 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. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. ...
... package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and 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. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. ...
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...65533;d�e�d�. 3 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (dual @ x16; Supports Jack-sensing, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking (continued on the next page) xv Crosshair V Formula specifications summary CPU. Supports Blu-ray audio layer content protection - 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™/...
...65533;d�e�d�. 3 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (dual @ x16; Supports Jack-sensing, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking (continued on the next page) xv Crosshair V Formula specifications summary CPU. Supports Blu-ray audio layer content protection - 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™/...
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xvii Crosshair V Formula specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Software Form Factor 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 7 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (Red) 8 x Fan connectors: 2 x CPU / 3 x Chassis / 3x Optional 8 x ProbeIt measurement points 3 x Thermal ... panel connector Drivers Sound Blaster® X-Fi 2 Utility Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ROG CPU-Z ASUS Utilities ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xvii Crosshair V Formula specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Software Form Factor 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 7 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (Red) 8 x Fan connectors: 2 x CPU / 3 x Chassis / 3x Optional 8 x ProbeIt measurement points 3 x Thermal ... panel connector Drivers Sound Blaster® X-Fi 2 Utility Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ROG CPU-Z ASUS Utilities ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... (Max. 192kHz/ 24-bit) - Xear™ SingFX - Equalizer, Environment Effects, FlexBass, Smart Volume, Virtual Speaker Shifter - Analog-to-Digital Converter: 114dB (Max. 192KHz/24-bit) - Supports 3 Headphone Impedance Gain Modes (up to 300 ohms) - ROG ThunderBolt specifications summary ThunderBolt LAN/ Audio Combo Card Dedicated Network Processing Unit (NPU) - Front-panel audio...
... (Max. 192kHz/ 24-bit) - Xear™ SingFX - Equalizer, Environment Effects, FlexBass, Smart Volume, Virtual Speaker Shifter - Analog-to-Digital Converter: 114dB (Max. 192KHz/24-bit) - Supports 3 Headphone Impedance Gain Modes (up to 300 ohms) - ROG ThunderBolt specifications summary ThunderBolt LAN/ Audio Combo Card Dedicated Network Processing Unit (NPU) - Front-panel audio...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
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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 the long ...for buying an ROG Crosshair V Formula motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in -1 ROG SATA Cable Label 1 x I/O Shield ROG motherboard support DVD User guide *ROG ThunderBolt Audio Precision Test Report If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-1 1.1 Welcome!
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 the long ...for buying an ROG Crosshair V Formula motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in -1 ROG SATA Cable Label 1 x I/O Shield ROG motherboard support DVD User guide *ROG ThunderBolt Audio Precision Test Report If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-1 1.1 Welcome!
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...native CPU cores and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. DDR3 2133(O.C.) Support This motherboard supports DDR3 2133(O.C.) that provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwith to www.asus.com for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. If your character matches our...enhancing system performance in the new 32nm manufacturing process. In the Republic of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the supported CPU models. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction FX™/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. (AM3+ ...
...native CPU cores and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. DDR3 2133(O.C.) Support This motherboard supports DDR3 2133(O.C.) that provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwith to www.asus.com for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. If your character matches our...enhancing system performance in the new 32nm manufacturing process. In the Republic of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the supported CPU models. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction FX™/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. (AM3+ ...
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... LAN performance sucks. With fine-tuned background sound effects for gamers. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-3 The ROG ThunderBolt has been designed from continual feedback from the PC gaming community. The board features SLI/CrossFireX on selected models. Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system...
... LAN performance sucks. With fine-tuned background sound effects for gamers. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-3 The ROG ThunderBolt has been designed from continual feedback from the PC gaming community. The board features SLI/CrossFireX on selected models. Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system...
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... ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. Extreme Tweaker One stop shop to fine-tune your system to optimal performance. Maintaining ample voltage support for extreme CPU overclocking! Acting as the "red zone" of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for overclockers. It helps overclockers enjoy the...
... ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. Extreme Tweaker One stop shop to fine-tune your system to optimal performance. Maintaining ample voltage support for extreme CPU overclocking! Acting as the "red zone" of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for overclockers. It helps overclockers enjoy the...
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... CPU frequencies and ratios for ultra-real cinematic in-game audio. Built to ensure high definition adventures in audio. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS TPU The Ultimate O.C. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of Storage! SupremeFX X-Fi 2...with THX TruStudio Pro, which makes games, music and movies sound way better! SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of current bus systems. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-7 USB 3.0 Support 10X Faster Date Rates! Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with ultra-real cinematic in...
... CPU frequencies and ratios for ultra-real cinematic in-game audio. Built to ensure high definition adventures in audio. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS TPU The Ultimate O.C. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of Storage! SupremeFX X-Fi 2...with THX TruStudio Pro, which makes games, music and movies sound way better! SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of current bus systems. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-7 USB 3.0 Support 10X Faster Date Rates! Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with ultra-real cinematic in...
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...default memory operation frequency is the standard way of the following: - For effective use a more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information For more efficient memory cooling system to section 3.3... Extreme Tweaker menu for the OS can be about 3GB or less. 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 want to ...
...default memory operation frequency is the standard way of the following: - For effective use a more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information For more efficient memory cooling system to section 3.3... Extreme Tweaker menu for the OS can be about 3GB or less. 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 want to ...
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... 2GB ) DS - KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB ) DS - Super Talent WB160UX6G8(XMP) 6GB (3 x 2GB) DS - Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.55~1.75 • • 1.55~1.75 • • 1.6 • • 1.5 • • 1.65... - • • - • • - • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • - • • ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-9 CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8D(XMP) 6GB (3 x 2GB) DS - Crucial BL12864BN1608.8FF(XMP) 2GB (2 x 1GB ) SS - KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) 12GB (3 x 4GB ) DS...
... 2GB ) DS - KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB ) DS - Super Talent WB160UX6G8(XMP) 6GB (3 x 2GB) DS - Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.55~1.75 • • 1.55~1.75 • • 1.6 • • 1.5 • • 1.65... - • • - • • - • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • - • • ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-9 CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8D(XMP) 6GB (3 x 2GB) DS - Crucial BL12864BN1608.8FF(XMP) 2GB (2 x 1GB ) SS - KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) 12GB (3 x 4GB ) DS...
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... of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32bit operation system may operate at a lower frequency than 3GB. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-11 DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: S upports...2GB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Timing Voltage DS - - 7-10-7-27 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • Side(s): SS - DDR3 2133 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Crosshair V Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL).
... of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32bit operation system may operate at a lower frequency than 3GB. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-11 DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: S upports...2GB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Timing Voltage DS - - 7-10-7-27 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • Side(s): SS - DDR3 2133 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Crosshair V Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL).
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... expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Replace the system cover. 2.2.5 Expansion slots... unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Secure the card to use . 4. Failure to install expansion cards.
... expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Replace the system cover. 2.2.5 Expansion slots... unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Secure the card to use . 4. Failure to install expansion cards.
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... x16 slots This motherboard has four PCI Express x16 slots that supports a PCI Express x1 card complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for single VGA) N/A x16 (Single VGA) x16 x1 x16 x16 x8 x8 ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-13 Refer to the figure below for the location of the...
... x16 slots This motherboard has four PCI Express x16 slots that supports a PCI Express x1 card complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for single VGA) N/A x16 (Single VGA) x16 x1 x16 x16 x8 x8 ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-13 Refer to the figure below for the location of the...
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... Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Port1-4 in the BIOS 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. 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. ��A��M�D�...
... Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Port1-4 in the BIOS 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. 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. ��A��M�D�...
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2. Asmedia® Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1) These connectors connect 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 Serial ATA 6Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 6Gb/s signal cables. 3. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-21 This USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
2. Asmedia® Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1) These connectors connect 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 Serial ATA 6Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 6Gb/s signal cables. 3. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-21 This USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
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...two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A-7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-23 If you plug the chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on... the fan connectors! 5. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors. (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 4-pin OPT_FAN1- 3) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA-2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard...
...two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A-7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-23 If you plug the chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on... the fan connectors! 5. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors. (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 4-pin OPT_FAN1- 3) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA-2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector. DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard...