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...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 features 1-2 1.1.4 ROG-rich bundled software 1-3 1.1.5 Other features 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard... Installation 2-1 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU installation 2-4 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and...
...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 features 1-2 1.1.4 ROG-rich bundled software 1-3 1.1.5 Other features 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard... Installation 2-1 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU installation 2-4 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and...
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...or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your area. vii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you are connected. ...voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you add a device. • Before connecting ...
...or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your area. vii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you are connected. ...voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you add a device. • Before connecting ...
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... of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you... BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the standard package. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. About this...
... of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you... BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the standard package. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. About this...
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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. xiv
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Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DDR3 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. xv
Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DDR3 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. xv
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...everything. Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1800(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. In the ...is optimized with less power consumption. SLI™/CrossFire On-Demand This motherboard features a unique PCIe 2.0 bridge chip to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-1 Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights Republic of...
...everything. Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1800(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. In the ...is optimized with less power consumption. SLI™/CrossFire On-Demand This motherboard features a unique PCIe 2.0 bridge chip to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-1 Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights Republic of...
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... on your main system to a notebook through a USB cable, allowing you to achieve ultimate performance with full control of your motherboard at a hardware level. Simply select the processor that fully maximizes ROG's unique functions, providing you with adjustable CPU and memory power...SupremeFX™ III is an onboard 8-channel audio solution equipped with advanced system control and management features purely at any stage. Its ASUS-exclusive SupremeFX Shielding™ technology has a metallic EMI cover and a special PCB layout design that isolates analog audio signals from digital...
... on your main system to a notebook through a USB cable, allowing you to achieve ultimate performance with full control of your motherboard at a hardware level. Simply select the processor that fully maximizes ROG's unique functions, providing you with adjustable CPU and memory power...SupremeFX™ III is an onboard 8-channel audio solution equipped with advanced system control and management features purely at any stage. Its ASUS-exclusive SupremeFX Shielding™ technology has a metallic EMI cover and a special PCB layout design that isolates analog audio signals from digital...
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...to work with the press of eight Probelt measurement points that helps you detect your system to optimal performance. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-3 With GPU. MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to increase the chipset voltages without worrying about ...cards, memory modules' statuses in detecting component failure under heavy loading. The motherboard features ROG BIOS Print that are among the industry's highest. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.1.4 ROG-rich bundled software Kaspersky®...
...to work with the press of eight Probelt measurement points that helps you detect your system to optimal performance. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-3 With GPU. MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to increase the chipset voltages without worrying about ...cards, memory modules' statuses in detecting component failure under heavy loading. The motherboard features ROG BIOS Print that are among the industry's highest. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.1.4 ROG-rich bundled software Kaspersky®...
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.... SATA 6.0 Gb/s support With AMD® SB950 Southbridge natively support for the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to a home theater system. DTS Interactive is a customized ROG utility that ROG look of reporting your system's current information with... Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you the current information and status of your audio entertainment across different input sources, and enhances boost audio quality through the most out of your CPU, motherboard, memory, and other main components. ROG CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z, authorized by ...
.... SATA 6.0 Gb/s support With AMD® SB950 Southbridge natively support for the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to a home theater system. DTS Interactive is a customized ROG utility that ROG look of reporting your system's current information with... Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you the current information and status of your audio entertainment across different input sources, and enhances boost audio quality through the most out of your CPU, motherboard, memory, and other main components. ROG CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z, authorized by ...
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... you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist ...such as 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 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any ...
... you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist ...such as 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 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any ...
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1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... designed for AMD® Next Generation CPU up to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with AMD® socket AM3 for the AM3+/AM3 socket. Chapter 1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure that...
... designed for AMD® Next Generation CPU up to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with AMD® socket AM3 for the AM3+/AM3 socket. Chapter 1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure that...
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Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-9 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. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-9 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. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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...DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Memory module with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Chapter 1 1-10 .... c) For more details, refer to install 4GB or more memory on its corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. •...
...DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Memory module with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Chapter 1 1-10 .... c) For more details, refer to install 4GB or more memory on its corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. •...
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CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL Kingston Patriot Team F3-19200CL10Q-32GBZHD F3-19200CL11Q-... DS - - (2x2GB) 4GB DS - - (2x2GB) 4GB DS - - (2x2GB) 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 - Size SS/ Chip DS Brand G.SKILL GEIL F3-17600CL7D4GBFLS GET34GB2200C9DC 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS - 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS...
CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL Kingston Patriot Team F3-19200CL10Q-32GBZHD F3-19200CL11Q-... DS - - (2x2GB) 4GB DS - - (2x2GB) 4GB DS - - (2x2GB) 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 - Size SS/ Chip DS Brand G.SKILL GEIL F3-17600CL7D4GBFLS GET34GB2200C9DC 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS - 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS...
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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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... - - - - - x8 x16 x8 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running with four VGA cards, ensure to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-3 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard Intel 82583V A B C D E F G H - - - - - - When the system is running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to connect the...
... - - - - - x8 x16 x8 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running with four VGA cards, ensure to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-3 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard Intel 82583V A B C D E F G H - - - - - - When the system is running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to connect the...
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... with a power-on button that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-23 The button also lights up the system. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you to power up or wake up when ...
... with a power-on button that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-23 The button also lights up the system. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you to power up or wake up when ...
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Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-27 GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. It blinks when data is enabled before POST. 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! Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity.
Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-27 GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. It blinks when data is enabled before POST. 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! Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity.