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... 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-25 3.5.8 APM 3-27 3.5.9 Network Stack 3-28 3.5.10 iROG Configuration 3-29 3.5.11 ROG Connect 3-29 3.5.12 LED Control 3-30 3.6 Monitor menu 3-31 3.7 Boot menu 3-35 3.8 Tools menu 3-37 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-37 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-37 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-38 3.8.4 GO Button File 3-39 3.9 Exit menu 3-40 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-41 3.10...
... 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-25 3.5.8 APM 3-27 3.5.9 Network Stack 3-28 3.5.10 iROG Configuration 3-29 3.5.11 ROG Connect 3-29 3.5.12 LED Control 3-30 3.6 Monitor menu 3-31 3.7 Boot menu 3-35 3.8 Tools menu 3-37 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-37 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-37 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-38 3.8.4 GO Button File 3-39 3.9 Exit menu 3-40 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-41 3.10...
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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 mid-board for front panel support - 4 x USB 3.0 ports at rear panel [blue] AMD® SB950 Chipset - 12 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 8 ports at rear panel) ROG Connect - RC Poster - AI Charger+ ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution...
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 mid-board for front panel support - 4 x USB 3.0 ports at rear panel [blue] AMD® SB950 Chipset - 12 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 8 ports at rear panel) ROG Connect - RC Poster - AI Charger+ ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution...
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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 ... 6Gb/s connectors 2 x CPU fan connectors (4-pin) 3 x Optional fan connectors (4-pin) 3 x Chassis fan connectors (4-pin) 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x DirectKey button 1 x DRCT header 1 x TPM header 1 x Fast Boot switch 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x 4-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x EZ Plug connector (4-pin Molex power connector) 1 x Power-on...
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 ... 6Gb/s connectors 2 x CPU fan connectors (4-pin) 3 x Optional fan connectors (4-pin) 3 x Chassis fan connectors (4-pin) 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x DirectKey button 1 x DRCT header 1 x TPM header 1 x Fast Boot switch 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x 4-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x EZ Plug connector (4-pin Molex power connector) 1 x Power-on...
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... potential problems even before you enter the OS, saving you to simply press a button to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you valuable... and iGPU voltages. Loadline Calibration Maintaining ample voltage support for the CPU is renowned for individual users and home offices. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-3 MemOK! It is the one stop shop to fine-tune your BIOS settings to increase the chipset voltages without worrying about ...
... potential problems even before you enter the OS, saving you to simply press a button to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you valuable... and iGPU voltages. Loadline Calibration Maintaining ample voltage support for the CPU is renowned for individual users and home offices. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-3 MemOK! It is the one stop shop to fine-tune your BIOS settings to increase the chipset voltages without worrying about ...
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Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-25 Ensure to save your data before using the power-on button to allow your system to go to press the key during boot-up. DirectKey button (DirectKey) This feature allows your system will shut down. With DirectKey, you can enter the BIOS anytime without entering the BIOS) when ... your system. • Refer to turn on and you reboot your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. It also allows you to section 3.7 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function. 5.
Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-25 Ensure to save your data before using the power-on button to allow your system to go to press the key during boot-up. DirectKey button (DirectKey) This feature allows your system will shut down. With DirectKey, you can enter the BIOS anytime without entering the BIOS) when ... your system. • Refer to turn on and you reboot your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. It also allows you to section 3.7 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function. 5.
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Chapter 1 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. It allows the processor to eliminate the cold bugs in the processor during POST. LN2 Mode Jumper (3-pin LN2) When enabled, the LN2 Mode jumper allows your system to run at an extremely low temperature and helps the system boot fast.
Chapter 1 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. It allows the processor to eliminate the cold bugs in the processor during POST. LN2 Mode Jumper (3-pin LN2) When enabled, the LN2 Mode jumper allows your system to run at an extremely low temperature and helps the system boot fast.
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... intuitive way to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during the motherboard booting process. Q LED Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in any motherboard component. 3. Chapter 1 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... intuitive way to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during the motherboard booting process. Q LED Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in any motherboard component. 3. Chapter 1 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... micro-code is not found Recovery firmware image is loaded Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery PPI is called by the DXE IPL) S3 Boot Script execution Video repost OS S3 wake vector call Reserved for future AMI progress codes S3 Resume Failed S3 Resume PPI not Found S3 Resume... Boot Script Error S3 OS Wake Error Reserved for future AMI error codes Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery) Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced ...
... micro-code is not found Recovery firmware image is loaded Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery PPI is called by the DXE IPL) S3 Boot Script execution Video repost OS S3 wake vector call Reserved for future AMI progress codes S3 Resume Failed S3 Resume PPI not Found S3 Resume... Boot Script Error S3 OS Wake Error Reserved for future AMI error codes Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery) Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced ...
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... DXE SMM initialization is started PCH devices initialization PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specific) ACPI module initialization CSM initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI... Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-33
... DXE SMM initialization is started PCH devices initialization PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specific) ACPI module initialization CSM initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI... Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-33
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... Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug...
... Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug...
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Out of the Architectural Protocols are found No Console Input Devices are not available PCI resource allocation error. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-35 System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. Q-... error Some of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ACPI/ASL Checkpoints Code ...
Out of the Architectural Protocols are found No Console Input Devices are not available PCI resource allocation error. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-35 System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. Q-... error Some of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ACPI/ASL Checkpoints Code ...
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...we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you want to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to...If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. 1-42 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Otherwise, the system will not boot. • Connect the 4-pin EZ_PLUG power plugs to ensure sufficient power supply when you install multiple graphics cards. • We recommend that...
...we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you want to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to...If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. 1-42 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Otherwise, the system will not boot. • Connect the 4-pin EZ_PLUG power plugs to ensure sufficient power supply when you install multiple graphics cards. • We recommend that...
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... BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to the ROG Connect port. 5. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website 2. Wait until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled. 6. To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Turn... update will be interrupted. ROG Connect button USB BIOS Flashback port For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to the root directory of interruption, please follow the steps again. ...
... BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to the ROG Connect port. 5. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website 2. Wait until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled. 6. To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Turn... update will be interrupted. ROG Connect button USB BIOS Flashback port For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to the root directory of interruption, please follow the steps again. ...
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... short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. Turn on the system front panel case lights up when you DO NOT...
... short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. Turn on the system front panel case lights up when you DO NOT...
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...storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI...beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to instability or boot failure. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-1
...storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI...beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to instability or boot failure. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-1
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... only if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. See section 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on . You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Entering BIOS Setup...
... only if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. See section 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on . You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Entering BIOS Setup...
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... system information, and allows you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu (F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-3 3.2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the Selects the boot device priority selected mode on the right hand side Loads optimized default...
... system information, and allows you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu (F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-3 3.2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the Selects the boot device priority selected mode on the right hand side Loads optimized default...
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For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields... the detailed configurations. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the overclocking settings For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power...
For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields... the detailed configurations. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the overclocking settings For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power...
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... for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can change the settings. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-5 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display the other items (Extreme Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the screen. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to...
... for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can change the settings. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-5 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display the other items (Extreme Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the screen. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to...
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Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] 3.5.3 South Bridge Configuration HPET [Enabled] Allows you to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Enabled] Configuration options: [...Disables the DRAM ECC mode. [Enabled] Set to [Enable] to set the HPET timer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-21 Power Down Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables the DDR power down mode.
Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] 3.5.3 South Bridge Configuration HPET [Enabled] Allows you to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Enabled] Configuration options: [...Disables the DRAM ECC mode. [Enabled] Set to [Enable] to set the HPET timer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-21 Power Down Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables the DDR power down mode.