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... 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 1.2 Package contents 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 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
... 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 1.2 Package contents 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 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
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Contents 2.3.2 CPU installation 2-33 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-34 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-37 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-38 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-40 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-41 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-42 2.3.9 Expension Card installation 2-43 2.3.10 ROG ThunderBolt Installation 2-44 2.3.11 Rear panel connectors 2-46 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections 2-47 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-50...
Contents 2.3.2 CPU installation 2-33 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-34 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-37 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-38 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-40 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-41 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-42 2.3.9 Expension Card installation 2-43 2.3.10 ROG ThunderBolt Installation 2-44 2.3.11 Rear panel connectors 2-46 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections 2-47 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-50...
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... hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the existing system before you are using an adapter or extension cord. Contact a qualified service technician or ...your retailer. • The optical S/PDIF is an optional component (may or may not be included in your motherboard) and is set to the correct voltage in fire. If you are not sure about the voltage of the battery in your regular household waste...
... hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the existing system before you are using an adapter or extension cord. Contact a qualified service technician or ...your retailer. • The optical S/PDIF is an optional component (may or may not be included in your motherboard) and is set to the correct voltage in fire. If you are not sure about the voltage of the battery in your regular household waste...
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...temperatures between 5ºC (41ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). • Place the product on it may become wet. xii This motherboard should only be used in any damage, contact your retailer. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. This symbol ... bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the...
...temperatures between 5ºC (41ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). • Place the product on it may become wet. xii This motherboard should only be used in any damage, contact your retailer. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. This symbol ... bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the...
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... you have been added by your dealer. It includes description of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: ...Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the...
... you have been added by your dealer. It includes description of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: ...Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the...
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Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
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... 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 ThunderBolt Audio Precision Test Report If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on selected models. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the...
... 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 ThunderBolt Audio Precision Test Report If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on selected models. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the...
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...Series Processors. (AM3+ CPU) This motherboard supports latest AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with up to 8-core native CPU cores and delivers better overclocking capabilities with AMD latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to www.asus.com for the weak, and bragging ...up to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. DDR3 2133(O.C.) Support This motherboard supports DDR3 2133(O.C.) that provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwith to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus...
...Series Processors. (AM3+ CPU) This motherboard supports latest AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with up to 8-core native CPU cores and delivers better overclocking capabilities with AMD latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to www.asus.com for the weak, and bragging ...up to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. DDR3 2133(O.C.) Support This motherboard supports DDR3 2133(O.C.) that provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwith to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus...
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...can still become a laggy mess if the LAN performance sucks. The ROG ThunderBolt has been designed from continual feedback from the PC gaming community. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-3 With the ROG ThunderBolt's high sound quality and built-in -game experience to you! SLI/CrossFireX ... dedicated LAN/audio combo card designed for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. 1.3.2 ROG ThunderBolt LAN/Audio Combo Built-in a gamer's arsenal! Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for gamers. PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; SLI or CrossFireX? Fret...
...can still become a laggy mess if the LAN performance sucks. The ROG ThunderBolt has been designed from continual feedback from the PC gaming community. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-3 With the ROG ThunderBolt's high sound quality and built-in -game experience to you! SLI/CrossFireX ... dedicated LAN/audio combo card designed for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. 1.3.2 ROG ThunderBolt LAN/Audio Combo Built-in a gamer's arsenal! Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for gamers. PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; SLI or CrossFireX? Fret...
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... Overclock - iROG Intelligent multiple control at hand The iROG is a special IC which enables several ROG highlighted functions that gives users full disposal of the motherboard at a purely hardware level. Monitor the status of your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in Internet chats without sacrificing the low ping times you...
... Overclock - iROG Intelligent multiple control at hand The iROG is a special IC which enables several ROG highlighted functions that gives users full disposal of the motherboard at a purely hardware level. Monitor the status of your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in Internet chats without sacrificing the low ping times you...
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... record-breaking overclock! ProbeIt Get all hands-on with ROG's CPU Level Up! ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in no more expansive CPU? This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of ...Edition features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to computer upgrades. The days of a button. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-5 Overclockers can dramatically improve system booting success. is among the top concerns when it comes to others with the press of using...
... record-breaking overclock! ProbeIt Get all hands-on with ROG's CPU Level Up! ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in no more expansive CPU? This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of ...Edition features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to computer upgrades. The days of a button. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-5 Overclockers can dramatically improve system booting success. is among the top concerns when it comes to others with the press of using...
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... voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for extreme CPU overclocking! SupremeFX X-Fi 2 delivers incredible gaming audio experiences to optimal performance. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. The Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. No matter if you're looking for...
... voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for extreme CPU overclocking! SupremeFX X-Fi 2 delivers incredible gaming audio experiences to optimal performance. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. The Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. No matter if you're looking for...
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...control and advanced monitoring through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to..., double the bandwidth of current bus systems. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS TPU The Ultimate O.C. Processor Unleash your PC...
...control and advanced monitoring through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to..., double the bandwidth of current bus systems. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS TPU The Ultimate O.C. Processor Unleash your PC...
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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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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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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 the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. ... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 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 the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. ... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-1
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8-core, also compatible with AMD® socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM3+/AM3 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® Next Generation CPU up to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8-core, also compatible with AMD® socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM3+/AM3 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® Next Generation CPU up to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-5 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. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-5 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. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.