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... 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 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-51...
... 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 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-51...
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Contents 4.3.10 ThunderBolt Audio 4-31 4.3.11 Sound Blaster X-Fi MB 2 4-35 4.4 RAID configurations 4-38 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-38 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks...floppy disk drive 4-45 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-5 5.2.1 Requirements 5-5 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready ...
Contents 4.3.10 ThunderBolt Audio 4-31 4.3.11 Sound Blaster X-Fi MB 2 4-35 4.4 RAID configurations 4-38 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-38 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks...floppy disk drive 4-45 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-5 5.2.1 Requirements 5-5 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready ...
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... equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void...
... equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void...
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.... There are : • 10mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz-2483.5 MHz) • 100mW for the latest information (www.art-telecom.fr) Your WLAN Card transmits less than 10mW outdoors: 01 Ain 02 Aisne 03 Allier 05 Hautes Alpes 08 Ardennes 09 Ariège 11 Aude 12 Aveyron 16... 89 Yonne 90 Territoire de Belfort 94 Val de Marne This requirement is likely to change over time, allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in the band 2446.6 MHz to a preliminary authorization procedure by the Ministry of Defense, with maximum authorized power of 100mW in the 2446.5-2483.5 MHz...
.... There are : • 10mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz-2483.5 MHz) • 100mW for the latest information (www.art-telecom.fr) Your WLAN Card transmits less than 10mW outdoors: 01 Ain 02 Aisne 03 Allier 05 Hautes Alpes 08 Ardennes 09 Ariège 11 Aude 12 Aveyron 16... 89 Yonne 90 Territoire de Belfort 94 Val de Marne This requirement is likely to change over time, allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in the band 2446.6 MHz to a preliminary authorization procedure by the Ministry of Defense, with maximum authorized power of 100mW in the 2446.5-2483.5 MHz...
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...by your dealer. xiii Refer to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to perform when installing system... when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts:...
...by your dealer. xiii Refer to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to perform when installing system... when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts:...
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Line-in 2-Channel High Quality DAC/ADC - ROG ThunderBolt specifications summary ThunderBolt LAN/ Audio Combo Card Dedicated Network Processing Unit (NPU) - Application Blocking - Online Gaming PC Monitor™ - TI 6120A2 high fidelity headphone amplifier - Xear... Modes (up to -Analog Converter: 120dB (Max. 192kHz/ 24-bit) - DS3D GX 1.0 OpenAL - Visual Bandwidth Control™ - USB 2.0 Interface *ROG ThunderBolt is only available on selected model. Output THD+N at 1KHz: 105dB - Digital-to 300 ohms) - Advanced Game Detect™ - C-Media 6631 audio processor (...
Line-in 2-Channel High Quality DAC/ADC - ROG ThunderBolt specifications summary ThunderBolt LAN/ Audio Combo Card Dedicated Network Processing Unit (NPU) - Application Blocking - Online Gaming PC Monitor™ - TI 6120A2 high fidelity headphone amplifier - Xear... Modes (up to -Analog Converter: 120dB (Max. 192kHz/ 24-bit) - DS3D GX 1.0 OpenAL - Visual Bandwidth Control™ - USB 2.0 Interface *ROG ThunderBolt is only available on selected model. Output THD+N at 1KHz: 105dB - Digital-to 300 ohms) - Advanced Game Detect™ - C-Media 6631 audio processor (...
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...ThunderBolt Audio Precision Test Report If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 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 your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. *The ThunderBolt... line of the above items is damaged or 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-1 SATA 6G ...
...ThunderBolt Audio Precision Test Report If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 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 your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. *The ThunderBolt... line of the above items is damaged or 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-1 SATA 6G ...
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...latency is a dedicated LAN/audio combo card designed for popular game types and Xear 3D Surround tech, ROG ThunderBolt lets you can be able to keep gaming framerates solid. Dedicated NPU Play FASTER Even with the ROG Crosshair V Formula, you can have both multi-GPU setups.... SLI or CrossFireX? Gamers yearn to run both ? ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-3 With the ROG ThunderBolt's high sound quality and built-in amp, gamers can still become...
...latency is a dedicated LAN/audio combo card designed for popular game types and Xear 3D Surround tech, ROG ThunderBolt lets you can be able to keep gaming framerates solid. Dedicated NPU Play FASTER Even with the ROG Crosshair V Formula, you can have both multi-GPU setups.... SLI or CrossFireX? Gamers yearn to run both ? ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-3 With the ROG ThunderBolt's high sound quality and built-in amp, gamers can still become...
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Overclocking is A-OK!. With GPU.DIMM Post, quickly and easily check your graphics cards and memory DIMMs status in the BIOS! Worry no more expansive CPU? This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of a ... can dramatically improve system booting success. The days of your CPU at no time. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-5 MemOK! Ever wish that performance instantly. CPU Level Up A simple click for instant upgrade!. Upgrade your graphics cards and memory in the BIOS, potentially keeping that can save valuable minutes in no additional cost...
Overclocking is A-OK!. With GPU.DIMM Post, quickly and easily check your graphics cards and memory DIMMs status in the BIOS! Worry no more expansive CPU? This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of a ... can dramatically improve system booting success. The days of your CPU at no time. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-5 MemOK! Ever wish that performance instantly. CPU Level Up A simple click for instant upgrade!. Upgrade your graphics cards and memory in the BIOS, potentially keeping that can save valuable minutes in no additional cost...
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... intend to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Keep the screw for the card. 2. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-11 Replace the system cover. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that...
... intend to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Keep the screw for the card. 2. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-11 Replace the system cover. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that...
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PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard has one PCI Express x1 slot that support PCI Express x16 cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 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. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card Triple VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 PCIe x8/x1_2 PCIe x16/x8_3 x16 (Recommend for the location...
PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard has one PCI Express x1 slot that support PCI Express x16 cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 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. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card Triple VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 PCIe x8/x1_2 PCIe x16/x8_3 x16 (Recommend for the location...
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... get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 2.0 x16/ x8_3 slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. • Use the PCIe x16_1, PCIe x8/x1_2, and PCIe x16/x8_3 slots for this motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel 82583V...slots in BIOS settings. ASM1403 USB3.0_3 shared - - - - - - - shared ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-13 See page 3-18 for details. • We recommend that you install a PCIe x16 graphics card on to the PCIe x16_1 slot, a PCIe device with a bandwidth slower than x8 link to...
... get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 2.0 x16/ x8_3 slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. • Use the PCIe x16_1, PCIe x8/x1_2, and PCIe x16/x8_3 slots for this motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel 82583V...slots in BIOS settings. ASM1403 USB3.0_3 shared - - - - - - - shared ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-13 See page 3-18 for details. • We recommend that you install a PCIe x16 graphics card on to the PCIe x16_1 slot, a PCIe device with a bandwidth slower than x8 link to...
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5. is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! 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. 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. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! 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. GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in sequence during motherboard booting process.
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... chassis fan cable to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A-7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors. (4-pin...
... chassis fan cable to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A-7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors. (4-pin...
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...up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with a higher power output is inadequate. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-25 9. ATX power connectors. (8-pin EATX12V, 4-pin EATX12V_1, 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EZ_PLUG...the 8-pin EATX12V power plug; Refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. otherwise, the system will not boot... system, we recommend that you install multiple graphics cards. • Use of 600 W. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only...
...up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with a higher power output is inadequate. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-25 9. ATX power connectors. (8-pin EATX12V, 4-pin EATX12V_1, 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EZ_PLUG...the 8-pin EATX12V power plug; Refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. otherwise, the system will not boot... system, we recommend that you install multiple graphics cards. • Use of 600 W. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only...
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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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2.3.9 Expension Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-43
2.3.9 Expension Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-43
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You can either install ThunderBolt to online games, a maximum game performance and less lag problems. Installing ThunderBolt 1. Locate the most suitable PCIe x1 or PCIe x16 slot for the ThunderBolt. Align the card connector with a best solution to the PCIe x1 slot or the PCIe x16 slot. 2. 2.3.10 ROG ThunderBolt Installation Combing a dedicated Network Processing Unit (NPU) and a built-in headphone amplifier, ThunderBolt provides you with the slot and press firmly until the card sits on the slot completely. 2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information
You can either install ThunderBolt to online games, a maximum game performance and less lag problems. Installing ThunderBolt 1. Locate the most suitable PCIe x1 or PCIe x16 slot for the ThunderBolt. Align the card connector with a best solution to the PCIe x1 slot or the PCIe x16 slot. 2. 2.3.10 ROG ThunderBolt Installation Combing a dedicated Network Processing Unit (NPU) and a built-in headphone amplifier, ThunderBolt provides you with the slot and press firmly until the card sits on the slot completely. 2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...] [240 ohms +/- 20%] [120 ohms +/- 20%] [60 ohms +/- 20%] GPU.DIMM Post The sub-items in this menu display the status of the installed VGA cards and memory. The field shows N/A if there's no device installed on your CPU specifiation. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
...] [240 ohms +/- 20%] [120 ohms +/- 20%] [60 ohms +/- 20%] GPU.DIMM Post The sub-items in this menu display the status of the installed VGA cards and memory. The field shows N/A if there's no device installed on your CPU specifiation. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
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technology support Multiple 5GPU This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards.
technology support Multiple 5GPU This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards.