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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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X-Fi® Xtreme Fidelity™ - Crosshair V Formula specifications summary CPU. 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 ...
X-Fi® Xtreme Fidelity™ - Crosshair V Formula specifications summary CPU. 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 ...
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... COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - EX) - RC Remote - ASUS TPU - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) Core Unlocker ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q- RC Poster - Intelligent overclocking tools: - Crosshair V Formula specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features ... mid-board) ROG Connect - RC Diagram - Voltiminder LED - LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LEDs) Ai Charger+ ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 3 32Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS WOL by PME,...
... COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - EX) - RC Remote - ASUS TPU - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) Core Unlocker ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q- RC Poster - Intelligent overclocking tools: - Crosshair V Formula specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features ... mid-board) ROG Connect - RC Diagram - Voltiminder LED - LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LEDs) Ai Charger+ ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 3 32Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS WOL by PME,...
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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 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.
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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 ... in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check 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 new features and latest technologies, making it another ...
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 ... in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check 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 new features and latest technologies, making it another ...
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...CrossFireX? Whichever path you take, you can be able to you! Gamers yearn to bring the best in Headphone Amp. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-3 The board features SLI/CrossFireX on selected models. Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed ...performance. 1.3.2 ROG ThunderBolt LAN/Audio Combo Built-in -game experience to run both ? Dedicated NPU Play FASTER Even with the ROG Crosshair V Formula, you'll be assured of the LAN/Audio combo ThunderBolt offers higher throughput and decreased latency is about to keep gaming framerates solid....
...CrossFireX? Whichever path you take, you can be able to you! Gamers yearn to bring the best in Headphone Amp. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-3 The board features SLI/CrossFireX on selected models. Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed ...performance. 1.3.2 ROG ThunderBolt LAN/Audio Combo Built-in -game experience to run both ? Dedicated NPU Play FASTER Even with the ROG Crosshair V Formula, you'll be assured of the LAN/Audio combo ThunderBolt offers higher throughput and decreased latency is about to keep gaming framerates solid....
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...for instant upgrade! Simply pick the processor you enter the OS! Overclocking is A-OK! Overclockers can dramatically improve system booting success. Crosshair V Formula features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to others with the press of detection points so you ...could have a more , MemOK! ProbeIt Get all hands-on with ROG's CPU Level Up! ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-5 Ever wish that record-breaking overclock! The days of a button to patch memory issues and get quick yet accurate readings using a ...
...for instant upgrade! Simply pick the processor you enter the OS! Overclocking is A-OK! Overclockers can dramatically improve system booting success. Crosshair V Formula features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to others with the press of detection points so you ...could have a more , MemOK! ProbeIt Get all hands-on with ROG's CPU Level Up! ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-5 Ever wish that record-breaking overclock! The days of a button to patch memory issues and get quick yet accurate readings using a ...
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... current bus systems. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-7 Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of Storage! SupremeFX X-Fi 2 also implements gold-plated jacks and high quality capacitors to connect easily with next generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is also backward compatible with ASUS' simple onboard switch...
... current bus systems. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-7 Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of Storage! SupremeFX X-Fi 2 also implements gold-plated jacks and high quality capacitors to connect easily with next generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is also backward compatible with ASUS' simple onboard switch...
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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
... 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
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... 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. USB3.0 connectors (18-1 pin USB3_56) 8. CPU Level Up switch 16. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-3 EZ PLUG 2. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 7. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. ROG connect switch (3-pin ROG) Page 2-25 2-4 2-22 2-5 2-29 2-23...
... 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. USB3.0 connectors (18-1 pin USB3_56) 8. CPU Level Up switch 16. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-3 EZ PLUG 2. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 7. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. ROG connect switch (3-pin ROG) Page 2-25 2-4 2-22 2-5 2-29 2-23...
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ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 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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... • - • • - • • - • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • - • • ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-9 CORSAIR HX3X12G1600C9(XMP) 12GB (6 x 2GB ) DS - CORSAIR CMP8GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 8GB (2 x 4GB ) DS - G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBECO(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS -... - Super Talent WP160UX4G9(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - Super Talent WB160UX6G8(XMP) 6GB (3 x 2GB) DS - Crosshair V Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL). DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand A-DATA AX3U1600GC4G9(XMP)...
... • - • • - • • - • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • - • • ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-9 CORSAIR HX3X12G1600C9(XMP) 12GB (6 x 2GB ) DS - CORSAIR CMP8GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 8GB (2 x 4GB ) DS - G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBECO(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS -... - Super Talent WP160UX4G9(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - Super Talent WB160UX6G8(XMP) 6GB (3 x 2GB) DS - Crosshair V Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL). DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand A-DATA AX3U1600GC4G9(XMP)...
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...default state, some memory modules for overclocking may only recognize less than the vendor-marked value. Double-sided. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-11 DDR3 2000 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DS - - 7-10-7-27 1.65 DIMM socket ... 1.6 • • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.65 • • 1.5 • 1.6 • Crosshair V Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL). Crosshair V Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL). Size SS/ DS A-DATA AX3U2000GB2G9B(XMP) 2GB DS A-DATA AX3U2000GC4G9B(XMP) 4GB DS Apacer 78.AAGD5...
...default state, some memory modules for overclocking may only recognize less than the vendor-marked value. Double-sided. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-11 DDR3 2000 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DS - - 7-10-7-27 1.65 DIMM socket ... 1.6 • • 1.65 • 1.65 • 1.65 • • 1.5 • 1.6 • Crosshair V Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL). Crosshair V Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL). Size SS/ DS A-DATA AX3U2000GB2G9B(XMP) 2GB DS A-DATA AX3U2000GC4G9B(XMP) 4GB DS Apacer 78.AAGD5...
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... (Recommend for the location of the slot. 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 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard has four PCI Express x16 slots that supports a PCI Express x1 card complying with the PCI Express specifications...
... (Recommend for the location of the slot. 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 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard has four PCI Express x16 slots that supports a PCI Express x1 card complying with the PCI Express specifications...
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... can select the voltage to display in BIOS. You can select the voltage to display in BIOS. You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-15 CPU LED The CPU LED has three voltage displays: CPU Voltage, CPU/NB, and VDDA Voltage 2.5V; Memory LED The Memory LED has two...
... can select the voltage to display in BIOS. You can select the voltage to display in BIOS. You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-15 CPU LED The CPU LED has three voltage displays: CPU Voltage, CPU/NB, and VDDA Voltage 2.5V; Memory LED The Memory LED has two...
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is solved. Q LED Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in OS. 6. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-17 Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! If an error is found , the corresponding LED will continue lighting until the problem is enabled before POST. GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in sequence during motherboard booting process. 5.
is solved. Q LED Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in OS. 6. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-17 Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! If an error is found , the corresponding LED will continue lighting until the problem is enabled before POST. GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in sequence during motherboard booting process. 5.
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... C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-19 You must turn ON the computer. 4. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off...
... C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-19 You must turn ON the computer. 4. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off...
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2. This USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to slots opening at the back of the system chassis. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910 and USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-21 Connect the USB module cables to these connectors, then install the modules to 480 Mbps connection speed. Asmedia® Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 6Gb/s signal cables. 3.
2. This USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to slots opening at the back of the system chassis. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910 and USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-21 Connect the USB module cables to these connectors, then install the modules to 480 Mbps connection speed. Asmedia® Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 6Gb/s signal cables. 3.