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...code will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of this manual may or may obtain it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for free by the applicable law. E7477 First Edition July 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.... ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...
...code will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of this manual may or may obtain it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for free by the applicable law. E7477 First Edition July 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.... ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...
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... system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control 4-8 4.3.4 EPU 4-12 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-13 4.3.6 Probe II 4-14 4.3.7 Sensor Recorder 4-15 4.3.8 USB 3.0 Boost 4-17 4.3.9 Ai Charger 4-18 4.3.10 ASUS Update 4-19 4.3.11 MyLogo 4-20 4.3.12 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-22...
... system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control 4-8 4.3.4 EPU 4-12 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-13 4.3.6 Probe II 4-14 4.3.7 Sensor Recorder 4-15 4.3.8 USB 3.0 Boost 4-17 4.3.9 Ai Charger 4-18 4.3.10 ASUS Update 4-19 4.3.11 MyLogo 4-20 4.3.12 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-22...
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... a qualified service technician or your area. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you are using the product, ensure all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are not damaged. vii Do not place the product in your retailer. If you encounter technical problems with...
... a qualified service technician or your area. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you are using the product, ensure all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are not damaged. vii Do not place the product in your retailer. If you encounter technical problems with...
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NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you must press the Enter or Return key. Keys enclosed in this manual. If you complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to select. ix Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an ...
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you must press the Enter or Return key. Keys enclosed in this manual. If you complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to select. ix Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an ...
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... address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to section 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of 3GB system memory...
... address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to section 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of 3GB system memory...
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...] or [IDE Mode] to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to ensure that the system recognizes your ODD device. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you are for...
...] or [IDE Mode] to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to ensure that the system recognizes your ODD device. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you are for...
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Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most...CMOS. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as your operating system. DO... device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with UEFI ...
Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most...CMOS. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as your operating system. DO... device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with UEFI ...
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...auto optimized. This allows you to [Manual]. Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to suit extreme overclocking. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Use and keys to adjust the PCIE frequency. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-7 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]... overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. You can also key in the desired...
...auto optimized. This allows you to [Manual]. Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to suit extreme overclocking. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Use and keys to adjust the PCIE frequency. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-7 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]... overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. You can also key in the desired...
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... VRM 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 Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This item appears only when you to set a fixed ...loading to get more transient and better thermal performance. CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DO NOT remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+ Power ...
... VRM 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 Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This item appears only when you to set a fixed ...loading to get more transient and better thermal performance. CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DO NOT remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+ Power ...
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... the voltage by default to [Disabled] by a positive value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU & NB Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU & NB voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you set to protect the CPU from being overheated. ...Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM Voltage Frequency [300KHZ] Allows you to control the CPU/NB Power Response. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-13 Configuration options: [300KHZ] [350KHZ] [400KHZ] [450KHZ] [500KHZ] DRAM Power Phase Control [Optimized] Allows you to set the Offset voltage...
... the voltage by default to [Disabled] by a positive value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU & NB Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU & NB voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you set to protect the CPU from being overheated. ...Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM Voltage Frequency [300KHZ] Allows you to control the CPU/NB Power Response. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-13 Configuration options: [300KHZ] [350KHZ] [400KHZ] [450KHZ] [500KHZ] DRAM Power Phase Control [Optimized] Allows you to set the Offset voltage...
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... 0.00625V to 0.70000V with a 0.00625V interval. The values range from 0.8V to 2V with a 0.00625V interval. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the Northbridge voltage. NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set a fixed CPU... appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Offset Mode] and allows you to set the CPU/NB Offset voltage. CPU/NB Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to...
... 0.00625V to 0.70000V with a 0.00625V interval. The values range from 0.8V to 2V with a 0.00625V interval. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the Northbridge voltage. NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set a fixed CPU... appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Offset Mode] and allows you to set the CPU/NB Offset voltage. CPU/NB Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to...
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CPU Core Activation [Auto] This item allows you to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The number of cores vary with CPU models. 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to view the other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-25 3.5.6 CPU Core On/Off Function The items in this menu allow you to turn off the CPU cores manually.
CPU Core Activation [Auto] This item allows you to change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The number of cores vary with CPU models. 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to view the other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-25 3.5.6 CPU Core On/Off Function The items in this menu allow you to turn off the CPU cores manually.
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...[Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-fan controller. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-fan controller. Fan Speed Control CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to manually adjust the CPU upper/lower temperature, and CPU fan upper/lower duty cycle. Opt1/2/3 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor ...[Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to display more items for you enable the CPU Fan Control feature. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] Allows you to the ...
...[Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-fan controller. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-fan controller. Fan Speed Control CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to manually adjust the CPU upper/lower temperature, and CPU fan upper/lower duty cycle. Opt1/2/3 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor ...[Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to display more items for you enable the CPU Fan Control feature. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] Allows you to the ...
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...Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the chassis fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] ... speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-33 When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty ...
...Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the chassis fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] ... speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-33 When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty ...
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... a utility that allows you need to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB ...using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Save a copy of this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-41 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to...
... a utility that allows you need to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB ...using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Save a copy of this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-41 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to...
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... for reference only. Chapter 3 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to change the boot logo or No to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-43 From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. 2. Click Yes if you want to change the BIOS boot...
... for reference only. Chapter 3 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to change the boot logo or No to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-43 From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. 2. Click Yes if you want to change the BIOS boot...
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... after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Restart your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS...
... after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Restart your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS...
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... if the system detects installed devices. Click an item to install The Make Disk menu contains items to run the DVD. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-1 The Manual menu contains the list of the support DVD to display DVD/ motherboard information Chapter 4 If Autorun is enabled in this chapter... for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The contents of the user manual. Click an icon to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse ...
... if the system detects installed devices. Click an item to install The Make Disk menu contains items to run the DVD. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-1 The Manual menu contains the list of the support DVD to display DVD/ motherboard information Chapter 4 If Autorun is enabled in this chapter... for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The contents of the user manual. Click an icon to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse ...
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...selected software. Chapter 4 3. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Double-click the folder of the support DVD appears. Double-click the language to get the necessary software manuals. The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD vary ...by models. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the manual list on the left. 2. Click the Manual tab. The software manual files are for reference only. The screenshots in this section are in Portable Document Format (PDF). ...
...selected software. Chapter 4 3. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Double-click the folder of the support DVD appears. Double-click the language to get the necessary software manuals. The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD vary ...by models. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the manual list on the left. 2. Click the Manual tab. The software manual files are for reference only. The screenshots in this section are in Portable Document Format (PDF). ...
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...motherboard BIOS • The applications in the Tool menu vary with models. • The screeshots of AI Suite II in this user manual are for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that came with models. • ... installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Chapter 4 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-3 View the online help or readme file that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. The actual screenshots vary with...
...motherboard BIOS • The applications in the Tool menu vary with models. • The screeshots of AI Suite II in this user manual are for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that came with models. • ... installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Chapter 4 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-3 View the online help or readme file that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. The actual screenshots vary with...