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Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...viii CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z specifications summary x Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG unique gaming features 1-2 1.1.3 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking ...
Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...viii CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z specifications summary x Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG unique gaming features 1-2 1.1.3 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking ...
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Gold-plated jacks Audio Features: - CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support LAN Storage Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX series CPU ...™ 3.0 4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2133(O.C) / 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz, ECC, Non-ECC, un-buffered Memory Dual channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) of AM3+ / AM3 CPU for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon II™ / Sempron™ 100 series processors...
Gold-plated jacks Audio Features: - CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support LAN Storage Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX series CPU ...™ 3.0 4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2133(O.C) / 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz, ECC, Non-ECC, un-buffered Memory Dual channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) of AM3+ / AM3 CPU for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon II™ / Sempron™ 100 series processors...
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... Device LED) - GPU TweakIt ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ II - 8+2+2 phase CPU power UEFI BIOS features - CPU Level Up ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Q-Shield - ROG BIOS Print - CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features Special features 3 x ASMedia® USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at ...8 ports at rear panel) ROG Connect - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - RC Diagram - MemOK! - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - RC Remote - GPU.DIMM Post GameFirst II iROG Extreme Tweaker Loadline Calibration Overclocking Protection - AI Charger...
... Device LED) - GPU TweakIt ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ II - 8+2+2 phase CPU power UEFI BIOS features - CPU Level Up ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Q-Shield - ROG BIOS Print - CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features Special features 3 x ASMedia® USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at ...8 ports at rear panel) ROG Connect - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - RC Diagram - MemOK! - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - RC Remote - GPU.DIMM Post GameFirst II iROG Extreme Tweaker Loadline Calibration Overclocking Protection - AI Charger...
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CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports [red] 1 x ROG Connect ...
CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports [red] 1 x ROG Connect ...
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x 9.6 in . xiii CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z specifications summary Support DVD contents Form factor Drivers GameFirst II Kaspersky® Anti-virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standaard ROG CPU-Z ASUS WebStorage ASUS Utilities (AI Suite II/TurboV EVO/ASUS Update) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
x 9.6 in . xiii CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z specifications summary Support DVD contents Form factor Drivers GameFirst II Kaspersky® Anti-virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standaard ROG CPU-Z ASUS WebStorage ASUS Utilities (AI Suite II/TurboV EVO/ASUS Update) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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xiv Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1 x ROG Connect cable 3 x 2-in-1 SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables 1 x SLI bridge 1 x 3-WAY SLI bridge 1 x CrossFire cable I/O Shield 1 x 12-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit ROG motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
xiv Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1 x ROG Connect cable 3 x 2-in-1 SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables 1 x SLI bridge 1 x 3-WAY SLI bridge 1 x CrossFire cable I/O Shield 1 x 12-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit ROG motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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... 8-core native CPU cores, and AMD® CPUs in the new 32nm manufacturing process. In the Republic of 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-1 AMD® FX™-Series/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors (socket AM3+/AM3) This motherboard supports AMD® Socket...
... 8-core native CPU cores, and AMD® CPUs in the new 32nm manufacturing process. In the Republic of 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-1 AMD® FX™-Series/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors (socket AM3+/AM3) This motherboard supports AMD® Socket...
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... motherboard features ROG BIOS Print that allows you to easily share your graphic cards, memory modules' statuses in detecting component failure under heavy loading. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-3 DIMM Post, quickly and easily check your BIOS settings to others with the virtual copies. ProbeIt This motherboard consists of a button. It helps overclockers enjoy...
... motherboard features ROG BIOS Print that allows you to easily share your graphic cards, memory modules' statuses in detecting component failure under heavy loading. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-3 DIMM Post, quickly and easily check your BIOS settings to others with the virtual copies. ProbeIt This motherboard consists of a button. It helps overclockers enjoy...
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... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-5 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply...
... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-5 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply...
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... connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-42 1-8 1-40 1-9 1-24 1-26 1-29 1-23 1-23 1-24 1-44 1-37 1-36 1-37 1-41 1-43 1-25 1-38 1-39 1-39 1-41 Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-7 LN2 Mode Jumper (3 pin LN2) 7. Reset button 10. Direct Connector (2-pin DRCT) 16. DirectKey button (DirectKey) 18. Slow Mode switch 6. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons...
... connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-42 1-8 1-40 1-9 1-24 1-26 1-29 1-23 1-23 1-24 1-44 1-37 1-36 1-37 1-41 1-43 1-25 1-38 1-39 1-39 1-41 Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-7 LN2 Mode Jumper (3 pin LN2) 7. Reset button 10. Direct Connector (2-pin DRCT) 16. DirectKey button (DirectKey) 18. Slow Mode switch 6. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons...
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1.2.4 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. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-9 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
1.2.4 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. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-9 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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...) 64GB DS - - (8x8GB) 16GB DS - - (4x4GB) 8GB DS - - (2x4GB) 16GB DS - - (4x4GB) (continued on the next page) ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z Timing 9-11-9-27 9-9-9-24 Voltage 1.55~1.75 - Chip NO. - Timing 7-10-10-28 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 1.65 • •...; 9-10-9-28 1.65 • DDR3 2133 MHz capability Vendors Part No. CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4...
...) 64GB DS - - (8x8GB) 16GB DS - - (4x4GB) 8GB DS - - (2x4GB) 16GB DS - - (4x4GB) (continued on the next page) ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z Timing 9-11-9-27 9-9-9-24 Voltage 1.55~1.75 - Chip NO. - Timing 7-10-10-28 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 1.65 • •...; 9-10-9-28 1.65 • DDR3 2133 MHz capability Vendors Part No. CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4...
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... DS - - (4x8GB) 8GB DS - - (2x4GB) 4GB DS - - Timing 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - (continued on the next page) 9-9-9-24 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 1.6 • • Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-13 DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
... DS - - (4x8GB) 8GB DS - - (2x4GB) 4GB DS - - Timing 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - (continued on the next page) 9-9-9-24 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 1.6 • • Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-13 DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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...; 1.5 • • 1.5 • • - • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • 1.5 • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-17 OCZ OCZ3BE1600C8LV4GK OCZ OCZ3OB1600LV4GK Patriot PGD316G1600ELK Patriot PGD38G1600ELK Patriot PGS34G1600LLKA Patriot PGS34G1600LLKA2 Patriot PVV38G1600LLK Patriot PX538G1600LLK Patriot PX7312G1600LLK SanMax SMD-4G68HP-16KZ SanMax SMD...
...; 1.5 • • 1.5 • • - • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • 1.5 • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-17 OCZ OCZ3BE1600C8LV4GK OCZ OCZ3OB1600LV4GK Patriot PGD316G1600ELK Patriot PGD38G1600ELK Patriot PGS34G1600LLKA Patriot PGS34G1600LLKA2 Patriot PVV38G1600LLK Patriot PX538G1600LLK Patriot PX7312G1600LLK SanMax SMD-4G68HP-16KZ SanMax SMD...
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Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x16 slot PCIe 2.0 x1 slot PCIe 2.0 x8 slot PCIe 2.0 x1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16/x8 slot PCIe 2.0 x4 slot ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-21 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x16 slot PCIe 2.0 x1 slot PCIe 2.0 x8 slot PCIe 2.0 x1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16/x8 slot PCIe 2.0 x4 slot ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-21 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. This is plugged to reboot the system. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-23
... should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. This is plugged to reboot the system. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-23
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5. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-25 It also allows you can enter the BIOS anytime without entering the BIOS) when you press the DirectKey button, your system. • Refer to ...
5. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-25 It also allows you can enter the BIOS anytime without entering the BIOS) when you press the DirectKey button, your system. • Refer to ...
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Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. The LED does not light up when there is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2. Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-27 It blinks when data is enabled before POST. is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1.
Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. The LED does not light up when there is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2. Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-27 It blinks when data is enabled before POST. is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1.
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Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-29 5.
Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-29 5.