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...be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...written permission of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; All Rights Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND...
...be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...written permission of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; All Rights Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND...
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... 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+ VRM 4-14 4.3.4 EPU 4-18 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-19 4.3.6 Probe II 4-20 4.3.7 Sensor Recorder 4-22 4.3.8 ROG Connect 4-25...
... 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+ VRM 4-14 4.3.4 EPU 4-18 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-19 4.3.6 Probe II 4-20 4.3.7 Sensor Recorder 4-22 4.3.8 ROG Connect 4-25...
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... interference to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada This equipment complies with this manual could lead to provide maximum shielding. This device and its transmit antenna) that this manual to licensing. Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du...
... interference to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada This equipment complies with this manual could lead to provide maximum shielding. This device and its transmit antenna) that this manual to licensing. Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du...
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.... Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste.
.... Check local regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste.
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... a plus sign (+). Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /iC5F.ROM xiv Example: means that you complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. Used to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the Enter...
... a plus sign (+). Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /iC5F.ROM xiv Example: means that you complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. Used to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the Enter...
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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 Supports 32nm CPU, up to 8 cores ... Supports Blu-ray audio layer content protection - Supports Jack-sensing, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking (continued on the next page) xv Crosshair V Formula specifications summary CPU. Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio AMD socket for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors...
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 Supports 32nm CPU, up to 8 cores ... Supports Blu-ray audio layer content protection - Supports Jack-sensing, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking (continued on the next page) xv Crosshair V Formula specifications summary CPU. Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio AMD socket for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors...
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... memory modules from a memory module. The system maps the total size of accessing information from the same vendor. • When overclocking, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32...
... memory modules from a memory module. The system maps the total size of accessing information from the same vendor. • When overclocking, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32...
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.... The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives 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 Serial ATA hard disk drives...
.... The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives 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 Serial ATA hard disk drives...
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Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-CPB CPU ratio. Configuration options: [CANCEL] [OK] CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to select a DRAM overclocking profile. Use and keys to ... cause the system to your CPU model. OC Tuner [CANCEL] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [D.O.C.P.] Loads the optimal settings for the system. CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Sets the ratio between northbridge (in CPU) Clock and the CPU Bus frequency. Allows...
Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-CPB CPU ratio. Configuration options: [CANCEL] [OK] CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to select a DRAM overclocking profile. Use and keys to ... cause the system to your CPU model. OC Tuner [CANCEL] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [D.O.C.P.] Loads the optimal settings for the system. CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Sets the ratio between northbridge (in CPU) Clock and the CPU Bus frequency. Allows...
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... from 300k Hz to adjust the value. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-9 Increasing phase number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency [Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment VRM Over Temperature Protection [Enabled] CPU...
... from 300k Hz to adjust the value. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-9 Increasing phase number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency [Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment VRM Over Temperature Protection [Enabled] CPU...
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... set the CPU VDDA voltage. DRAM VREFDQ [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM VREFCA Voltage. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range depends on your CPU. The values... to 1.80200V with a 0.0025V interval. DRAM VREFCA [Auto] Allows you to set the VDDR voltage. CPU/NB Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set a fixed CPU/NB voltage. The values range from 0.5900V to the CPU...
... set the CPU VDDA voltage. DRAM VREFDQ [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM VREFCA Voltage. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range depends on your CPU. The values... to 1.80200V with a 0.0025V interval. DRAM VREFCA [Auto] Allows you to set the VDDR voltage. CPU/NB Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set a fixed CPU/NB voltage. The values range from 0.5900V to the CPU...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Core Activation [Auto] Allows you to enable ASUS Core Unlocker to get full computing power of processor.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] System might become unstable due to manually turn off the second or the third core. 3.5.5 CPU Core On/ Off Function ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] Allows you to different CPU margins.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Core Activation [Auto] Allows you to enable ASUS Core Unlocker to get full computing power of processor.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] System might become unstable due to manually turn off the second or the third core. 3.5.5 CPU Core On/ Off Function ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] Allows you to different CPU margins.
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...[Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] S ets to [Manual] to display more items for you set temperature to protect the device from damage. Opt 1/2/3 FAN Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard ...Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-fan controller. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-fan controller. The following four items appear only when you to manually adjust the CPU upper/lower temperature, and CPU fan upper/ lower duty cycle. Fan Speed Control CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you enable...
...[Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] S ets to [Manual] to display more items for you set temperature to protect the device from damage. Opt 1/2/3 FAN Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard ...Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-fan controller. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-fan controller. The following four items appear only when you to manually adjust the CPU upper/lower temperature, and CPU fan upper/ lower duty cycle. Fan Speed Control CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you enable...
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...Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. The values range from 20ºC to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to 75...fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Lower Temperature [20] Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] Allows you to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-31 Chassis ...
...Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. The values range from 20ºC to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to 75...fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Lower Temperature [20] Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] Allows you to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-31 Chassis ...
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..., or performance. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-39 The following utilities allow you need to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to manage and... update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. If there is potentially risky. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot....
..., or performance. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-39 The following utilities allow you need to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to manage and... update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. If there is potentially risky. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot....
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Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. 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. You can decide whether to ... 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. Click Yes if you want to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Locate the BIOS file from...
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. 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. You can decide whether to ... 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. Click Yes if you want to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Locate the BIOS file from...
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... When BIOS update is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2011/04/08] Current ROM BOARD: Crosshair V Formula VER: 0204 DATE: 08/04/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8P67D.ROM 4194304 2010-08-05 17:30:48...
... When BIOS update is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2011/04/08] Current ROM BOARD: Crosshair V Formula VER: 0204 DATE: 08/04/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8P67D.ROM 4194304 2010-08-05 17:30:48...
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Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). AMD AHCI/RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create the AMD AHCI/RAID 32/64bit driver disk. 4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create an AMD AHCI/RAID driver disk. 4.2.5 Manual menu The Manuals menu contains a list of the user manual. Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals.
Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). AMD AHCI/RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create the AMD AHCI/RAID 32/64bit driver disk. 4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create an AMD AHCI/RAID driver disk. 4.2.5 Manual menu The Manuals menu contains a list of the user manual. Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals.
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... Suite II You can launch AI Suite II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II v1.xx.xx. The AI Suite II main window appears. The screenshots of the applications in the...screenshots vary with the software application for regerence only. 4.3 Software information Most of AI Suite II in this user manual are for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS AI Suite II ASUS AI Suite II allows you through the installation. Follow the screen instructions to close or restore the application. Installing ...
... Suite II You can launch AI Suite II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II v1.xx.xx. The AI Suite II main window appears. The screenshots of the applications in the...screenshots vary with the software application for regerence only. 4.3 Software information Most of AI Suite II in this user manual are for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS AI Suite II ASUS AI Suite II allows you through the installation. Follow the screen instructions to close or restore the application. Installing ...
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... the current settings as Auto Tuning function that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level up. 4.3.2 Tool TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces Manual Mode that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in WIndows®...kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-9 Auto Tuning Mode Manual Mode Load profile Target values Current values Click to show / hide more detailed adjustments in More ...
... the current settings as Auto Tuning function that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level up. 4.3.2 Tool TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces Manual Mode that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in WIndows®...kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-9 Auto Tuning Mode Manual Mode Load profile Target values Current values Click to show / hide more detailed adjustments in More ...