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... 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-42 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-43 2.3.9 Expension Card installation 2-44 2.3.10 ROG ThunderBolt Installation 2-45 2.3.11 Rear panel connectors 2-47 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections 2-48 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-51 2.5 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...
... 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-42 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-43 2.3.9 Expension Card installation 2-44 2.3.10 ROG ThunderBolt Installation 2-45 2.3.11 Rear panel connectors 2-47 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections 2-48 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-51 2.5 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...
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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... ATX 12V power connector 1 x EZ Plug connector (4-pin Molex Power connector) 1 x En/Dis-able Clr CMOS header 1 x CPU Level Up button 1 x ROG Connect switch 1 x START (Power on) button 1 x RESET button 1 x Go button 1 x Audio front panel (AAFP) header 1 x System panel connector Drivers Sound Blaster® X-Fi 2 Utility Kaspersky®...
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... ATX 12V power connector 1 x EZ Plug connector (4-pin Molex Power connector) 1 x En/Dis-able Clr CMOS header 1 x CPU Level Up button 1 x ROG Connect switch 1 x START (Power on) button 1 x RESET button 1 x Go button 1 x Audio front panel (AAFP) header 1 x System panel connector Drivers Sound Blaster® X-Fi 2 Utility Kaspersky®...
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... missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Card Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG Crosshair V Formula *ROG ThunderBolt 1 x ROG Connect cable 1 x CrossFire Cable 1 x SLI Cable 3 x 2-in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on selected models. Before you for ThunderBolt 1 x 2-in... If any of the above items is only available on it another standout in -1 SATA 6G cables *1 x USB to USB cable for buying an ROG Crosshair V Formula motherboard!
... missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Card Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG Crosshair V Formula *ROG ThunderBolt 1 x ROG Connect cable 1 x CrossFire Cable 1 x SLI Cable 3 x 2-in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on selected models. Before you for ThunderBolt 1 x 2-in... If any of the above items is only available on it another standout in -1 SATA 6G cables *1 x USB to USB cable for buying an ROG Crosshair V Formula motherboard!
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Building your computer system 2-32 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-50 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-51 ROG Crosshair V Formula
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Building your computer system 2-32 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-50 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-51 ROG Crosshair V Formula
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... ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button. While the tests are off. 3. At power on the screen. 2.4 Starting up for assistance. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) No memory.... 2. System power 6. BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-51
... ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button. While the tests are off. 3. At power on the screen. 2.4 Starting up for assistance. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) No memory.... 2. System power 6. BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-51
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...1. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. 2-52 Chapter 2: ...down. The power supply should turn off the computer 2.5.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select Shut Down. 2. 2.5 Turning off after Windows® shuts down. 2.5.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ...
...1. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. 2-52 Chapter 2: ...down. The power supply should turn off the computer 2.5.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select Shut Down. 2. 2.5 Turning off after Windows® shuts down. 2.5.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ...
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...on how to your screen. • Ensure that requires further BIOS settings or update. We recommend that you with its test routines. When you start up the computer, the system provides you not change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse... USB mouse is connected to erase the RTC RAM. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for information on the system chassis to ensure optimum performance. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-1 Do this last option only if the first two failed. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. In...
...on how to your screen. • Ensure that requires further BIOS settings or update. We recommend that you with its test routines. When you start up the computer, the system provides you not change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse... USB mouse is connected to erase the RTC RAM. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for information on the system chassis to ensure optimum performance. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-1 Do this last option only if the first two failed. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. In...
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...messages will be displayed only if the third- Set this item to [Enabled] to display during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. party manufacturer had set to do any of the following...Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs. Click an item to be forced to use the ASUS MyLogo 3™ feature. Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] [Enabled]: Allows option ROMs to trap Int 19. [Disabled]: Stops option...[EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for the key to start booting from the available devices.
...messages will be displayed only if the third- Set this item to [Enabled] to display during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. party manufacturer had set to do any of the following...Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs. Click an item to be forced to use the ASUS MyLogo 3™ feature. Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] [Enabled]: Allows option ROMs to trap Int 19. [Disabled]: Stops option...[EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for the key to start booting from the available devices.
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Select an item then press to display the submenu. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you press to start the application. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-35 When you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility. For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility. 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information Allows you to configure options for special functions. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to get DRAM SPD information.
Select an item then press to display the submenu. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you press to start the application. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-35 When you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility. For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility. 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information Allows you to configure options for special functions. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to get DRAM SPD information.
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ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-43 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 Utility: 1. Reboot the system when the update process is done. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that ...65533;�p�r�o�g�r�a�m��.�G��o�t�o��th�e� Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to perform the BIOS update process.
ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-43 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 Utility: 1. Reboot the system when the update process is done. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that ...65533;�p�r�o�g�r�a�m��.�G��o�t�o��th�e� Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to perform the BIOS update process.
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...Chapter 4: Software support Launching AI 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. View the online help or readme file that will conveniently guide you to the ...optical drive. Place the support DVD to launch several ASUS utilities easily. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. The AI Suite II main window appears.
...Chapter 4: Software support Launching AI 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. View the online help or readme file that will conveniently guide you to the ...optical drive. Place the support DVD to launch several ASUS utilities easily. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. The AI Suite II main window appears.
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... voltages as well as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. 4.3.2 Tool TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces Manual Mode that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level up settings Save the current settings as Auto Tuning function...system stability, all changes made in real-time without applying Applies all start-up . Use the Save Profile function to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-9 After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, ...
... voltages as well as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. 4.3.2 Tool TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces Manual Mode that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level up settings Save the current settings as Auto Tuning function...system stability, all changes made in real-time without applying Applies all start-up . Use the Save Profile function to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-9 After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, ...
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... adjustment bar upwards or downwards to make the change take effect. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Advanced mode Target values Current values Click to restore all start-up settings Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes immediately CPU Ratio Allows you to manually adjust the CPU ratio. 1.
... adjustment bar upwards or downwards to make the change take effect. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Advanced mode Target values Current values Click to restore all start-up settings Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes immediately CPU Ratio Allows you to manually adjust the CPU ratio. 1.
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CPU Ratio Adjustment bar Click to restore all start-up settings Applies all changes immediately Undoes all changes without applying • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in TurboV. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options.... Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-11 Read through the warning messages and click OK to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in BIOS to start auto-overclocking. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. Refer ...
CPU Ratio Adjustment bar Click to restore all start-up settings Applies all changes immediately Undoes all changes without applying • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in TurboV. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options.... Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-11 Read through the warning messages and click OK to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in BIOS to start auto-overclocking. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. Refer ...
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3. Read through the warning messages and click OK to exit. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. To keep the result, click Stop. 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Using Extreme Tuning 1. Click OK to start auto-overclocking. 3. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result.
3. Read through the warning messages and click OK to exit. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. To keep the result, click Stop. 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Using Extreme Tuning 1. Click OK to start auto-overclocking. 3. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result.
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An animation appears indicating the overclocking process. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Click OK to cancel the Overclocking process. 5. TurboV automatically adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-13 If you want to exit. Click Stop if you did not click Stop in the previous step, TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and stability test. 4.
An animation appears indicating the overclocking process. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Click OK to cancel the Overclocking process. 5. TurboV automatically adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-13 If you want to exit. Click Stop if you did not click Stop in the previous step, TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and stability test. 4.
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... by moving the sliders. 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Click the box before each sensor to switch display content. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can start monitoring your computer the moment you of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. Monitoring hardware The hardware monitor panels display the...
... by moving the sliders. 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Click the box before each sensor to switch display content. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can start monitoring your computer the moment you of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. Monitoring hardware The hardware monitor panels display the...
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To stop, click Recording while the recording is in the system. Select the record interval and duration. 3. Select the sensor type, and then select the sensors whose changes you want to record. 2. To use the recording function 1. To edit the recorded history • Select a date to view a certain recorded history. • If you want to delete a recorded history, click beside the date of the selected recorded history to record the changes in progress. Click Start recording. History Record The History Record tab allows you to clear it. 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support
To stop, click Recording while the recording is in the system. Select the record interval and duration. 3. Select the sensor type, and then select the sensors whose changes you want to record. 2. To use the recording function 1. To edit the recorded history • Select a date to view a certain recorded history. • If you want to delete a recorded history, click beside the date of the selected recorded history to record the changes in progress. Click Start recording. History Record The History Record tab allows you to clear it. 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support
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Ensure that you have connected to the internet and click Start to configure your network settings. 4.3.9 ROG ThunderBolt LAN Bigfoot Killer Network Manager 1. Network Click the Network tab on the desktop. 2. Double-click Bigfoot Killer Network Manager on the left to perform the bandwidth test. ROG ThunderBolt is only available on selected model. 4-28 Chapter 4: Software support
Ensure that you have connected to the internet and click Start to configure your network settings. 4.3.9 ROG ThunderBolt LAN Bigfoot Killer Network Manager 1. Network Click the Network tab on the desktop. 2. Double-click Bigfoot Killer Network Manager on the left to perform the bandwidth test. ROG ThunderBolt is only available on selected model. 4-28 Chapter 4: Software support
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..., retasking functions and multi-streaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to start activation. Ensure that you have successfully installed the LAN driver and have the latest version of the Windows Media Player installed on the desktop. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-35 4.3.11 Sound Blaster X-Fi MB 2 This application is available only under...
..., retasking functions and multi-streaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to start activation. Ensure that you have successfully installed the LAN driver and have the latest version of the Windows Media Player installed on the desktop. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-35 4.3.11 Sound Blaster X-Fi MB 2 This application is available only under...