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... 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 1.2 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...
... 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 1.2 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...
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... 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 2.5.1 Using the...
... 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 2.5.1 Using the...
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... 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 3.6 Monitor menu 3-29 3.7 Boot menu...
... 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 3.6 Monitor menu 3-29 3.7 Boot menu...
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... Recall) Core Unlocker ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q- COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - Voltiminder LED - Intelligent overclocking tools: - Profile Overclocking Protection: - ASUS TPU - GPU TweakIt GPU.DIMM Post BIOS Print GameFirst Extreme Tweaker ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ - 8+2 phase CPU power design CPU Level Up MemOK! RC Diagram - Crosshair V Formula specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features...
... Recall) Core Unlocker ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q- COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - Voltiminder LED - Intelligent overclocking tools: - Profile Overclocking Protection: - ASUS TPU - GPU TweakIt GPU.DIMM Post BIOS Print GameFirst Extreme Tweaker ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ - 8+2 phase CPU power design CPU Level Up MemOK! RC Diagram - Crosshair V Formula specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features...
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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 ...power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x EZ Plug connector (4-pin Molex Power connector) 1 x En/Dis-able Clr CMOS header 1 x CPU Level Up button 1 x ROG Connect switch 1 x START (Power on) button 1 x RESET button 1 x Go button 1 x Audio front panel (AAFP) header 1 x System panel connector Drivers Sound Blaster® X-Fi...
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 ...power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x EZ Plug connector (4-pin Molex Power connector) 1 x En/Dis-able Clr CMOS header 1 x CPU Level Up button 1 x ROG Connect switch 1 x START (Power on) button 1 x RESET button 1 x Go button 1 x Audio front panel (AAFP) header 1 x System panel connector Drivers Sound Blaster® X-Fi...
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.... 192KHz/24-bit) - Xear™ SingFX - Equalizer, Environment Effects, FlexBass, Smart Volume, Virtual Speaker Shifter - DS3D GX 1.0 OpenAL - xviii USB 2.0 Interface *ROG ThunderBolt is only available on selected model. ROG ThunderBolt specifications summary ThunderBolt LAN/ Audio Combo Card Dedicated Network Processing Unit (NPU) - Advanced Game Detect™ - Application Blocking - Bandwidth Tester - Output Signal-to -Analog...
.... 192KHz/24-bit) - Xear™ SingFX - Equalizer, Environment Effects, FlexBass, Smart Volume, Virtual Speaker Shifter - DS3D GX 1.0 OpenAL - xviii USB 2.0 Interface *ROG ThunderBolt is only available on selected model. ROG ThunderBolt specifications summary ThunderBolt LAN/ Audio Combo Card Dedicated Network Processing Unit (NPU) - Advanced Game Detect™ - Application Blocking - Bandwidth Tester - Output Signal-to -Analog...
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... 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 cables *1 x USB to USB cable for buying an ROG Crosshair V Formula motherboard! 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 the long line of the above...
... 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 cables *1 x USB to USB cable for buying an ROG Crosshair V Formula motherboard! 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 the long line of the above...
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... which enhances system performance. 1.3.2 ROG ThunderBolt LAN/Audio Combo Built-in Headphone Amp. Fret no longer because with a high-end CPU and GPU, FPS and MMORPGs can still become a laggy mess if the LAN performance sucks. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-3 SLI/CrossFireX On-Demand Why... choose when you can have both multi-GPU setups. Sound GREATER The ROG ThunderBolt is about to bring the best in a gamer's arsenal! The ROG ThunderBolt has been designed from continual feedback from the...
... which enhances system performance. 1.3.2 ROG ThunderBolt LAN/Audio Combo Built-in Headphone Amp. Fret no longer because with a high-end CPU and GPU, FPS and MMORPGs can still become a laggy mess if the LAN performance sucks. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-3 SLI/CrossFireX On-Demand Why... choose when you can have both multi-GPU setups. Sound GREATER The ROG ThunderBolt is about to bring the best in a gamer's arsenal! The ROG ThunderBolt has been designed from continual feedback from the...
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... online music, download and upload files, and engage in real-time via a notebook-just like a race car engineer-with ROG Connect. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for PC enthusiasts and it the hardcore way!. iROG Intelligent multiple control at a purely hardware ... . Now you'll be processed purely at any stage! GameFirst The speed you need for voltage and the desire for details. 1.3.3 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features Extreme Engine Digi+ Powerful combination of your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in Internet chats without sacrificing the...
... online music, download and upload files, and engage in real-time via a notebook-just like a race car engineer-with ROG Connect. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for PC enthusiasts and it the hardcore way!. iROG Intelligent multiple control at a purely hardware ... . Now you'll be processed purely at any stage! GameFirst The speed you need for voltage and the desire for details. 1.3.3 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features Extreme Engine Digi+ Powerful combination of your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in Internet chats without sacrificing the...
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...a whole new UEFI BIOS feature to handle the demands of detection points so you enter the OS! The technology is A-OK!. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-5 CPU Level Up A simple click for instant upgrade!. With GPU.DIMM Post, quickly and easily check your graphics cards and ...multitester. MemOK! Notice potential problems even before you 'll know exactly where to take BIOS screenshot are over. ProbeIt Get all hands-on with ROG's CPU Level Up! is the fastest memory booting solution today. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of a button. Ever...
...a whole new UEFI BIOS feature to handle the demands of detection points so you enter the OS! The technology is A-OK!. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-5 CPU Level Up A simple click for instant upgrade!. With GPU.DIMM Post, quickly and easily check your graphics cards and ...multitester. MemOK! Notice potential problems even before you 'll know exactly where to take BIOS screenshot are over. ProbeIt Get all hands-on with ROG's CPU Level Up! is the fastest memory booting solution today. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of a button. Ever...
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... ultra-real cinematic in -game audio. Maintaining ample voltage support for extreme CPU overclocking! COP EX Maximum OC with confidence with burn proof protection to ROG die hards. SupremeFX X-Fi 2 delivers incredible gaming audio experiences to chipsets and GPU! Acting as the "red zone" of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical...
... ultra-real cinematic in -game audio. Maintaining ample voltage support for extreme CPU overclocking! COP EX Maximum OC with confidence with burn proof protection to ROG die hards. SupremeFX X-Fi 2 delivers incredible gaming audio experiences to chipsets and GPU! Acting as the "red zone" of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical...
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... the industry's highest. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, 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 connect easily with next ... of useful profiles offer flexible controls of Storage! Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-7 Built to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your ...
... the industry's highest. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, 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 connect easily with next ... of useful profiles offer flexible controls of Storage! Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-7 Built to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your ...
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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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... you 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 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...
... you 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 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...
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... fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3; 4-pin OPT_FAN1-3) 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 18. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-3 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. CPU Level Up switch 16. ROG connect switch (3-pin ROG) Page 2-25 2-4 2-22 2-5 2-29 2-23 2-21 2-19 2-20 2-18 2-26 2-20 2-28 2-28 2-30 2-24 2-23...
... fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3; 4-pin OPT_FAN1-3) 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 18. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-3 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. CPU Level Up switch 16. ROG connect switch (3-pin ROG) Page 2-25 2-4 2-22 2-5 2-29 2-23 2-21 2-19 2-20 2-18 2-26 2-20 2-28 2-28 2-30 2-24 2-23...
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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... To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you may cause you intend to the table on the slot. 5. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-11 2.2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Align the card connector with it and make the necessary...
... To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you may cause you intend to the table on the slot. 5. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-11 2.2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Align the card connector with it and make the necessary...
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ASM1403 USB3.0_2 - - Onchip SATA Controller - - - shared - - - - - PCI Slot - - - - shared - - - shared ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-13 shared - - - ASM1403 USB3.0_3 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - PCIE_X16/X8_3 shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - ASM1061 - - - - ASM1403 USB3.0_1 - - - shared - - - - PCIE_X16_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - PCIE_X8/X1_2 - - - - PCIE_X1_1 - - - - - - - shared - - - - • In ...
ASM1403 USB3.0_2 - - Onchip SATA Controller - - - shared - - - - - PCI Slot - - - - shared - - - shared ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-13 shared - - - ASM1403 USB3.0_3 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - PCIE_X16/X8_3 shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - ASM1061 - - - - ASM1403 USB3.0_1 - - - shared - - - - PCIE_X16_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - PCIE_X8/X1_2 - - - - PCIE_X1_1 - - - - - - - shared - - - - • In ...
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ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-15 Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. It blinks when data is designed ...
ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-15 Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. It blinks when data is designed ...
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7. This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-17 Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch that lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode.
7. This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-17 Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch that lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode.
