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... Control 3-27 3.6 Monitor menu 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...
... Control 3-27 3.6 Monitor menu 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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... of the standard package. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics...
... of the standard package. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics...
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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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...motherboard to the default value. Otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Do this section are needed for system startup in the following circumstances: •... chassis to restart the system. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-1 We strongly recommend that you to run this program. Press during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores...
...motherboard to the default value. Otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Do this section are needed for system startup in the following circumstances: •... chassis to restart the system. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-1 We strongly recommend that you to run this program. Press during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores...
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.... The following utilities allow you need to provide enhancements on these utilities. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-39 Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. Save a copy of the original...
.... The following utilities allow you need to provide enhancements on these utilities. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-39 Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. Save a copy of the original...
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... Internet: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on the screen. 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or...
... Internet: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on the screen. 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or...
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3. Click Browse to download. Select the BIOS version that you want to locate your desired picture file. 6. Click Next. 4. You can decide whether to continue. 5. Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Adjust the picture resolution if needed and click Next to complete the update process. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-41 Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 7.
3. Click Browse to download. Select the BIOS version that you want to locate your desired picture file. 6. Click Next. 4. You can decide whether to continue. 5. Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Adjust the picture resolution if needed and click Next to complete the update process. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-41 Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 7.
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From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 4. Click Yes if you want to change the BIOS boot logo. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. You can ... BIOS setup The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to change the boot logo or No to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS ...
From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 4. Click Yes if you want to change the BIOS boot logo. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. You can ... BIOS setup The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to change the boot logo or No to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS ...
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... an OS‑based utility. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch to enable it. 3. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-43 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility feature allows you...
... an OS‑based utility. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch to enable it. 3. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-43 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility feature allows you...
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Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure!
Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure!
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... port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-45 The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Before updating BIOS 1. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can...
... port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-45 The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Before updating BIOS 1. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can...
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... eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 [2011/04/08] Current ROM BOARD: Crosshair V Formula VER: 0239 DATE: 08/04/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any key to continue. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done! ASUSTek...
... eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 [2011/04/08] Current ROM BOARD: Crosshair V Formula VER: 0239 DATE: 08/04/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any key to continue. D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done! ASUSTek...
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... use the keys to confirm BIOS update. Yes No 4. When BIOS update is done, press to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See Chaper 3 of your computer. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-47 The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Select...
... use the keys to confirm BIOS update. Yes No 4. When BIOS update is done, press to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See Chaper 3 of your computer. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-47 The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Select...