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...Bands ix IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada x Safety information xi About this guide xiii Crosshair V Formula specifications summary xv ROG ThunderBolt specifications summary xviii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 ...1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG ThunderBolt LAN/Audio Combo 1-3 1.3.3 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 ...
...Bands ix IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada x Safety information xi About this guide xiii Crosshair V Formula specifications summary xv ROG ThunderBolt specifications summary xviii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 ...1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG ThunderBolt LAN/Audio Combo 1-3 1.3.3 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 ...
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... I/O - EAX® Advanced™ HD 5.0 - 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...; ��t�o�t�a�l �in 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - THX® TruStudio PRO™ - Crosshair V Formula specifications summary CPU. Supports Blu-ray audio layer content protection - Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High ...
... I/O - EAX® Advanced™ HD 5.0 - 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...; ��t�o�t�a�l �in 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - THX® TruStudio PRO™ - Crosshair V Formula specifications summary CPU. Supports Blu-ray audio layer content protection - Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High ...
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... GPU.DIMM Post BIOS Print GameFirst Extreme Tweaker ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ - 8+2 phase CPU power design CPU Level Up MemOK! ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) Core Unlocker ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q- EX) - Crosshair V Formula specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports xvi ASMedia® USB...
... GPU.DIMM Post BIOS Print GameFirst Extreme Tweaker ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ - 8+2 phase CPU power design CPU Level Up MemOK! ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) Core Unlocker ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q- EX) - Crosshair V Formula specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports xvi ASMedia® USB...
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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 ... button 1 x Audio front panel (AAFP) header 1 x System 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 ... button 1 x Audio front panel (AAFP) header 1 x System 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
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Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on selected models. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-1 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-1 ROG SATA Cable Label 1 x I/O Shield ROG motherboard support DVD User guide *ROG ... long line of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in -1 SATA 6G cables *1 x USB to USB cable for buying an ROG Crosshair V Formula motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome!
Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on selected models. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-1 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-1 ROG SATA Cable Label 1 x I/O Shield ROG motherboard support DVD User guide *ROG ... long line of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in -1 SATA 6G cables *1 x USB to USB cable for buying an ROG Crosshair V Formula motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome!
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...the ROG ThunderBolt's high sound quality and built-in -game experience to keep gaming framerates solid. Gamers yearn to you! ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-3 SLI/CrossFireX On-Demand Why choose when you can have both multi-GPU setups. Sound GREATER The ROG ThunderBolt is only ...your gaming experience, the advanced integration of jaw-dropping graphics at a level previously unseen. Dedicated NPU Play FASTER Even with the ROG Crosshair V Formula, you hear better and win easier! Fret no longer because with a high-end CPU and GPU, FPS and MMORPGs can discover...
...the ROG ThunderBolt's high sound quality and built-in -game experience to keep gaming framerates solid. Gamers yearn to you! ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-3 SLI/CrossFireX On-Demand Why choose when you can have both multi-GPU setups. Sound GREATER The ROG ThunderBolt is only ...your gaming experience, the advanced integration of jaw-dropping graphics at a level previously unseen. Dedicated NPU Play FASTER Even with the ROG Crosshair V Formula, you hear better and win easier! Fret no longer because with a high-end CPU and GPU, FPS and MMORPGs can discover...
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... requires nothing but a push of a button to others with the press of an overclocking experience. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-5 Ever wish that can save valuable minutes in the BIOS! CPU Level Up A simple click for instant upgrade! Crosshair V Formula features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to patch memory...
... requires nothing but a push of a button to others with the press of an overclocking experience. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-5 Ever wish that can save valuable minutes in the BIOS! CPU Level Up A simple click for instant upgrade! Crosshair V Formula features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to patch memory...
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...implements gold-plated jacks and high quality capacitors to 6Gb/s data transfer rates. Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. USB 3.0 Support 10X Faster Date Rates! Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (... to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for ultra-real cinematic in audio. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS TPU The Ultimate O.C. SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of current bus systems. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-7 It features EAX 5.0 and OpenAL for optimized performance in -game surround ...
...implements gold-plated jacks and high quality capacitors to 6Gb/s data transfer rates. Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. USB 3.0 Support 10X Faster Date Rates! Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (... to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for ultra-real cinematic in audio. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS TPU The Ultimate O.C. SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of current bus systems. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-7 It features EAX 5.0 and OpenAL for optimized performance in -game surround ...
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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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... install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from...
... install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from...
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... 14. CPU Level Up switch 16. AMD AM3+ CPU Socket 3. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3; 4-pin OPT_FAN1-3) 4. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-3 Asmedia Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1) 10. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 7. Power-on switch 15. ROG connect switch (3-pin ROG) Page 2-25...
... 14. CPU Level Up switch 16. AMD AM3+ CPU Socket 3. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3; 4-pin OPT_FAN1-3) 4. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-3 Asmedia Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1) 10. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 7. Power-on switch 15. ROG connect switch (3-pin ROG) Page 2-25...
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DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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...XMP) 6GB (3 x 2GB) DS - AEXEA AXA3PS2G1600S18V(XMP) 2GB DS - AEXEA AXA3PS4GK1600S18V(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB ) DS - Crosshair V Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL). CORSAIR CMG4GX3M2A1600C6 4GB (2 x 2GB ) DS - CORSAIR CMX4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS -... • • - • • - • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • - • • ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-9 CORSAIR CMX6GX3M3C1600C7(XMP) 6GB (3 x 2GB ) DS - G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL(XMP) 8GB (2 x 4GB ) DS - GEIL GET316GB1600C9QC(XMP) 16GB (4 x ...
...XMP) 6GB (3 x 2GB) DS - AEXEA AXA3PS2G1600S18V(XMP) 2GB DS - AEXEA AXA3PS4GK1600S18V(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB ) DS - Crosshair V Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL). CORSAIR CMG4GX3M2A1600C6 4GB (2 x 2GB ) DS - CORSAIR CMX4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS -... • • - • • - • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • - • • ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-9 CORSAIR CMX6GX3M3C1600C7(XMP) 6GB (3 x 2GB ) DS - G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL(XMP) 8GB (2 x 4GB ) DS - GEIL GET316GB1600C9QC(XMP) 16GB (4 x ...
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...state, some memory modules for overclocking may only recognize less than the vendor-marked value. Crosshair V Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL). Size SS/ DS A-DATA AX3U2000GB2G9B(XMP) 2GB DS... 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.6 • • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.65 • • 1.5 • 1.6 • Crosshair V Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL). Single-sided DS - ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-11 Timing 9-11-9-27 9-11-9-27 9-9-9-27 8-9-8-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 7-9-7-24 9-9-9-28 9-9-9-28 - - - 9 - - - - - ...
...state, some memory modules for overclocking may only recognize less than the vendor-marked value. Crosshair V Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL). Size SS/ DS A-DATA AX3U2000GB2G9B(XMP) 2GB DS... 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.6 • • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.65 • • 1.5 • 1.6 • Crosshair V Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL). Single-sided DS - ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-11 Timing 9-11-9-27 9-11-9-27 9-9-9-27 8-9-8-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 7-9-7-24 9-9-9-28 9-9-9-28 - - - 9 - - - - - ...
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... cards 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
... cards 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
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..., northbridge and southbridge. you can select the voltage to display in BIOS. You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. Refer to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-15
..., northbridge and southbridge. you can select the voltage to display in BIOS. You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. Refer to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-15
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ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-17 This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second. is solved. Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found , the corresponding LED will continue lighting until the problem is enabled before POST. Q LED Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in OS. 6. 5.
ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-17 This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second. is solved. Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found , the corresponding LED will continue lighting until the problem is enabled before POST. Q LED Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in OS. 6. 5.
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... do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. To erase the RTC RAM 1. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-19 Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can...
... do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. To erase the RTC RAM 1. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-19 Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can...
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ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-21 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910 and USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. 2. Asmedia® Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1) These connectors connect to 480 Mbps connection speed. This USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to Serial ATA 6Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 6Gb/s signal cables. 3. Connect the USB module cables to these connectors, then install the modules to slots opening at the back of the system chassis.
ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-21 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910 and USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. 2. Asmedia® Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1) These connectors connect to 480 Mbps connection speed. This USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to Serial ATA 6Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 6Gb/s signal cables. 3. Connect the USB module cables to these connectors, then install the modules to slots opening at the back of the system chassis.