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... RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ii or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, ...AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of alteration is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED...
... RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ii or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, ...AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of alteration is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED...
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... support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-4 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-4 4.2.6 Video menu 4-5 4.2.7 ASUS Contact information 4-5 4.2.8 Other information 4-6 4.3 Software information 4-8 4.3.1 ASUS AI Suite II 4-8 4.3.2 Tool 4-9 4.3.3 DIGI+ VRM 4-14 4.3.4 EPU 4-18 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-19 4.3.6 Probe II 4-20 4.3.7 Sensor Recorder 4-22 4.3.8 ROG Connect 4-25 4.3.9 ROG ThunderBolt LAN 4-28 Contents 3.5.9 ROG Connect 3-26 3.5.10 LED Control 3-27...
... support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-4 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-4 4.2.6 Video menu 4-5 4.2.7 ASUS Contact information 4-5 4.2.8 Other information 4-6 4.3 Software information 4-8 4.3.1 ASUS AI Suite II 4-8 4.3.2 Tool 4-9 4.3.3 DIGI+ VRM 4-14 4.3.4 EPU 4-18 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-19 4.3.6 Probe II 4-20 4.3.7 Sensor Recorder 4-22 4.3.8 ROG Connect 4-25 4.3.9 ROG ThunderBolt LAN 4-28 Contents 3.5.9 ROG Connect 3-26 3.5.10 LED Control 3-27...
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... apparatus set forth for radio noise emissions from windows to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this manual could lead to the licensed service (i.e. To maintain compliance with this device is subject to be used only as specified within this... manual to licensing. Country Code selection feature to the following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation of the device. ...
... apparatus set forth for radio noise emissions from windows to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. co-channel Mobile Satellite systems) this manual could lead to the licensed service (i.e. To maintain compliance with this device is subject to be used only as specified within this... manual to licensing. Country Code selection feature to the following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation of the device. ...
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... the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that came...
... the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that came...
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... means that you must press the enclosed key. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this manual. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. If you complete a task. Example: Means that you MUST follow to help you must press two or...
... means that you must press the enclosed key. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this manual. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. If you complete a task. Example: Means that you MUST follow to help you must press two or...
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Crosshair V Formula specifications summary CPU. Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio AMD socket for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors ... PRO™ - Supports Blu-ray audio layer content protection - 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...
Crosshair V Formula specifications summary CPU. Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio AMD socket for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors ... PRO™ - Supports Blu-ray audio layer content protection - 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...
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... you obtain memory modules from a memory module. For more details, refer to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of accessing information from the same vendor. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may operate...
... you obtain memory modules from a memory module. For more details, refer to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of accessing information from the same vendor. • When overclocking, some memory modules for overclocking may operate...
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... fan to the PCIe x8/x1_2 slot, the three PCIe x16 slots will work at x16, x16, x1 link as the default. • You may manually reassign the link width of PCIe x8/x1_2 and PCIe x16/ x8_3 slots in BIOS settings. ASM1403 USB3.0_1 - - - Onchip Azaliz shared - - - - - - -... connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. shared - - - - ASM1061 - - - - shared - - - shared - shared ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-13 See page 3-18 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel 82583V - - - - - shared - - - - -
... fan to the PCIe x8/x1_2 slot, the three PCIe x16 slots will work at x16, x16, x1 link as the default. • You may manually reassign the link width of PCIe x8/x1_2 and PCIe x16/ x8_3 slots in BIOS settings. ASM1403 USB3.0_1 - - - Onchip Azaliz shared - - - - - - -... connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. shared - - - - ASM1061 - - - - shared - - - shared - shared ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-13 See page 3-18 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel 82583V - - - - - shared - - - - -
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... set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Port1-4 item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-19 AMD • These connectors are set...
... set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Port1-4 item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-19 AMD • These connectors are set...
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...Clock and the CPU Bus frequency. OC Tuner [CANCEL] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [D.O.C.P.] Loads the optimal settings for the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] [2200MHz] [2400MHz] [2600MHz] ...1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to the default setting. Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-CPB CPU ratio. Use and keys to your CPU model. The valid value ranges vary according ...
...Clock and the CPU Bus frequency. OC Tuner [CANCEL] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [D.O.C.P.] Loads the optimal settings for the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] [2200MHz] [2400MHz] [2600MHz] ...1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to the default setting. Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-CPB CPU ratio. Use and keys to your CPU model. The valid value ranges vary according ...
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...efficiency [Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment VRM Over Temperature Protection [Enabled] CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto] Allows you to...the CPU Voltage Frequency item to [Manual] and allows you to get more transient and better thermal performance. CPU PWM mode [Extreme] [T.Probe] Maintains the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Maintains the VRM current balance. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-9 A higher value brings a ...
...efficiency [Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment VRM Over Temperature Protection [Enabled] CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto] Allows you to...the CPU Voltage Frequency item to [Manual] and allows you to get more transient and better thermal performance. CPU PWM mode [Extreme] [T.Probe] Maintains the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Maintains the VRM current balance. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-9 A higher value brings a ...
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...CPU. Extreme OV [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the Extreme OV function. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to 3.18750V with a 0.0025V interval. 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ...with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. CPU & CPU/NB Voltage mode [Manual Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the CPU VDDA voltage. We recommend you install...
...CPU. Extreme OV [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the Extreme OV function. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to 3.18750V with a 0.0025V interval. 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ...with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. CPU & CPU/NB Voltage mode [Manual Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the CPU VDDA voltage. We recommend you install...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Core Activation [Auto] Allows you to enable ASUS Core Unlocker to get full computing power of processor.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] System might become unstable due to manually turn off the second or the third core. 3.5.5 CPU Core Configuration ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] Allows you to different CPU margins.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Core Activation [Auto] Allows you to enable ASUS Core Unlocker to get full computing power of processor.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] System might become unstable due to manually turn off the second or the third core. 3.5.5 CPU Core Configuration ASUS Core Unlocker [Disabled] Allows you to different CPU margins.
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... minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] S ets to [Manual] to display more items for you to manually adjust the CPU upper/lower temperature, and CPU fan upper/ lower duty cycle. Chassis FAN1/2/3 Speed; If any of the fans... is heated over the set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The following four items appear only when you to set the temperature over which the system automatically shuts down when the...
... minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] S ets to [Manual] to display more items for you to manually adjust the CPU upper/lower temperature, and CPU fan upper/ lower duty cycle. Chassis FAN1/2/3 Speed; If any of the fans... is heated over the set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The following four items appear only when you to set the temperature over which the system automatically shuts down when the...
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...to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [Manual]. The values range from 60% to 100%. The values range from 40ºC to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%)...will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-31 CPU Fan Max. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the Maximum CPU fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [20...
...to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [Manual]. The values range from 60% to 100%. The values range from 40ºC to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%)...will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-31 CPU Fan Max. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the Maximum CPU fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [20...
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...motherboard. Refer to boot. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the future. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest...is potentially risky. The following utilities allow you need to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-39 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to update your BIOS if necessary. However, BIOS updating is no problem using ...
...motherboard. Refer to boot. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the future. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest...is potentially risky. The following utilities allow you need to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-39 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to update your BIOS if necessary. However, BIOS updating is no problem using ...
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... to change the BIOS boot logo. Click Yes if you want to continue. 4. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The actual...
... to change the BIOS boot logo. Click Yes if you want to continue. 4. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The actual...
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...Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to ensure system compatibility and stability. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2011/04/08] Current ROM BOARD: Crosshair V Formula VER: 0204 DATE: 08/04/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: ...BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-47 See Chaper 3 of your computer. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Press to switch between screen fields and use the...
...Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to ensure system compatibility and stability. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2011/04/08] Current ROM BOARD: Crosshair V Formula VER: 0204 DATE: 08/04/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: ...BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-47 See Chaper 3 of your computer. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Press to switch between screen fields and use the...
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Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). AMD AHCI/RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create an Intel® AHCI/RAID driver disk. 4.2.5 Manual menu The Manuals menu contains a list of the user manual. Click an item to create the AMD AHCI/RAID 32/64bit driver disk. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to open the folder of supplementary user manuals.
Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). AMD AHCI/RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create an Intel® AHCI/RAID driver disk. 4.2.5 Manual menu The Manuals menu contains a list of the user manual. Click an item to create the AMD AHCI/RAID 32/64bit driver disk. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to open the folder of supplementary user manuals.
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...2. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. 4.3 Software information Most of AI Suite II in this user manual are for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS AI Suite II ASUS AI Suite II allows you through the installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Follow the ... came with models. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support View the online help or readme file that will conveniently guide you to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Place the support DVD to complete installation. The AI Suite II main window appears. The screenshots of the applications in...
...2. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. 4.3 Software information Most of AI Suite II in this user manual are for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS AI Suite II ASUS AI Suite II allows you through the installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Follow the ... came with models. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support View the online help or readme file that will conveniently guide you to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Place the support DVD to complete installation. The AI Suite II main window appears. The screenshots of the applications in...