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Contents 2.3.2 CPU installation 2-34 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-35 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-38 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-39 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... Turning off the computer 2-52 2.5.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-52 2.5.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-52 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-5 3.4 Main menu 3-12 3.4.1 System Language [English 3-12 3.4.2...
Contents 2.3.2 CPU installation 2-34 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-35 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-38 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-39 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... Turning off the computer 2-52 2.5.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-52 2.5.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-52 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-5 3.4 Main menu 3-12 3.4.1 System Language [English 3-12 3.4.2...
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... 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. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA®...
... 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. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA®...
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SLI or CrossFireX? Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for ...that dominate your gaming experience, the advanced integration of jaw-dropping graphics at a level previously unseen. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-3 With fine-tuned background sound effects for gamers. The board features SLI/CrossFireX on selected models. ... both multi-GPU setups. Whichever path you take, you can still become a laggy mess if the LAN performance sucks. PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; Dedicated NPU Play FASTER Even with the ROG Crosshair V Formula, you hear better...
SLI or CrossFireX? Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for ...that dominate your gaming experience, the advanced integration of jaw-dropping graphics at a level previously unseen. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-3 With fine-tuned background sound effects for gamers. The board features SLI/CrossFireX on selected models. ... both multi-GPU setups. Whichever path you take, you can still become a laggy mess if the LAN performance sucks. PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; Dedicated NPU Play FASTER Even with the ROG Crosshair V Formula, you hear better...
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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. It Chapter 2: includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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...'97 front panel audio module to this connector is set to [HD Audio]; ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-25 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is � connector, set the item to [AC97]. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. I�f �y�o�u��w��a�... recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio].
...'97 front panel audio module to this connector is set to [HD Audio]; ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-25 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is � connector, set the item to [AC97]. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. I�f �y�o�u��w��a�... recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio].
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...Press during the system bootup and requests you scroll through the various submenus and select from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the motherboard CMOS. See section 2.3.11 Rear panel connectors for system startup in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. We strongly recommend that ...Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as possible. The BIOS setup program can be used under the Exit menu. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-1 Otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are for BIOS item...
...Press during the system bootup and requests you scroll through the various submenus and select from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the motherboard CMOS. See section 2.3.11 Rear panel connectors for system startup in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. We strongly recommend that ...Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as possible. The BIOS setup program can be used under the Exit menu. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-1 Otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are for BIOS item...
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... Clicks to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the boot device ... the BIOS setup program can be changed. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. 3.2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode ...
... Clicks to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the boot device ... the BIOS setup program can be changed. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. 3.2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode ...
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... fans is heated over which the system automatically shuts down when the SB is not connected to [Manual]. 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup These items are not user‑configurable. The following four items appear only when you enable the CPU Fan Control feature. SB Overheat.... Select Fan Type [PWM Fan] Configuration options: [PWM Fan] [DC Fan] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] Allows you to set CPU Fan Profile to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [70ºC] [80ºC] [90ºC] [100ºC] Fan Speed Monitor CPU FAN; Opt 1/2/3 FAN...
... fans is heated over which the system automatically shuts down when the SB is not connected to [Manual]. 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup These items are not user‑configurable. The following four items appear only when you enable the CPU Fan Control feature. SB Overheat.... Select Fan Type [PWM Fan] Configuration options: [PWM Fan] [DC Fan] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] Allows you to set CPU Fan Profile to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [70ºC] [80ºC] [90ºC] [100ºC] Fan Speed Monitor CPU FAN; Opt 1/2/3 FAN...
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... system's failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in case you to boot. The following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in DOS environment using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. Save a ...versions to provide enhancements on these utilities. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-39 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the current version of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in ...
... system's failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in case you to boot. The following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in DOS environment using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. Save a ...versions to provide enhancements on these utilities. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-39 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the current version of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in ...
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... installing AI Suite II from Internet, and then click Next. 2. 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...
... installing AI Suite II from Internet, and then click Next. 2. 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...
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...USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to the USB port. 2. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not ...Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to low disk capacity. 3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. C:\>d: D:\> ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-45 When the ASUS...
...USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to the USB port. 2. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not ...Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to low disk capacity. 3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. C:\>d: D:\> ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-45 When the ASUS...
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... drivers for reference only. Refer to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you can install to your computer. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-1 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® X��P�/�...
... drivers for reference only. Refer to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you can install to your computer. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-1 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® X��P�/�...
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... for details. 4.4.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the entire system. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the total capacity over 2TB can only be set , you to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data... or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. The Serial ATA RAID feature is required for this setup. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5...
... for details. 4.4.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the entire system. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the total capacity over 2TB can only be set , you to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data... or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. The Serial ATA RAID feature is required for this setup. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5...
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... . 3. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. To do this: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model...Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID volume(s) using SATA HDDs. Connect a SATA power cable to Chapter 3 for details. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-39 Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. To install the...
... . 3. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. To do this: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model...Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID volume(s) using SATA HDDs. Connect a SATA power cable to Chapter 3 for details. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-39 Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. To install the...
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...RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 1. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-43 Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 5. Boot your computer. 2. Set the...Disk menu, and then click AMD AHCI/RAID 32/64bit xxxx Driver to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Press during POST to create a RAID driver disk. 5. When the Make...RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver or the support DVD. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to Windows® XP...
...RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 1. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-43 Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 5. Boot your computer. 2. Set the...Disk menu, and then click AMD AHCI/RAID 32/64bit xxxx Driver to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Press during POST to create a RAID driver disk. 5. When the Make...RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver or the support DVD. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to Windows® XP...