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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 AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD ...; 3.0 Dual channel memory architecture 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2133(O.C.)/2000(O. Creative® ALchemy - Supports 1 Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O - THX® TruStudio PRO™ - 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 AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD ...; 3.0 Dual channel memory architecture 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2133(O.C.)/2000(O. Creative® ALchemy - Supports 1 Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O - THX® TruStudio PRO™ - Crosshair V Formula specifications summary CPU.
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... models. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Refer to join in. We believe in making statements and we welcome the best gamers to www.asus.com for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. It features AMD Turbo CORE Technology 2.0 and accelerates data transfer rate up to ... with less power consumption. FX™/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 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...
... models. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Refer to join in. We believe in making statements and we welcome the best gamers to www.asus.com for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. It features AMD Turbo CORE Technology 2.0 and accelerates data transfer rate up to ... with less power consumption. FX™/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 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...
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...) 8. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. Power-on switch 15. Go button 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) 11. CPU Level Up switch 16. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-3 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. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 7. Asmedia Serial...
...) 8. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. Power-on switch 15. Go button 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) 11. CPU Level Up switch 16. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-3 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. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 7. Asmedia Serial...
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Ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD® Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8-core, also compatible with AMD® socket AM3 for the AM3+/AM3 socket. 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
Ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD® Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8-core, also compatible with AMD® socket AM3 for the AM3+/AM3 socket. 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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2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+/AM3 CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+/AM3 CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1 2 ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-33 2.3.2 CPU installation The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket.
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1 2 ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-33 2.3.2 CPU installation The AM3+ socket has a different pinout from the AM2+/AM2 socket. Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket.