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... 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 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 layout 1-6 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.2.4 System memory 1-9 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-21...
... 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 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 layout 1-6 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.2.4 System memory 1-9 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-21...
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... MHz, ECC, Non-ECC, un-buffered Memory Dual channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (Dual at rear I/O - CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus...
... MHz, ECC, Non-ECC, un-buffered Memory Dual channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (Dual at rear I/O - CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus...
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... 990FX platform to optimize the PCIe allocation of Gamers, mercy rules are only for an unrivaled gaming performance. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-1 We believe in making statements and we welcome the best gamers to 5200MT/s rate via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based...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. Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights Republic...
... 990FX platform to optimize the PCIe allocation of Gamers, mercy rules are only for an unrivaled gaming performance. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-1 We believe in making statements and we welcome the best gamers to 5200MT/s rate via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based...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. Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights Republic...
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iROG The iROG is an onboard 8-channel audio solution equipped with adjustable CPU and memory power management frequencies. It also allows you to monitor the status of your overclocking enjoyment, and offers you to , and the motherboard will do ... to view real-time POST code and hardware status readouts on -the-fly parameter adjustments at a purely hardware level. 1.1.2 ROG unique gaming features GameFirst II ASUS GameFirst II, with advanced system control and management features purely at a hardware level. ROG Connect links your main system to a notebook through a USB cable, ...
iROG The iROG is an onboard 8-channel audio solution equipped with adjustable CPU and memory power management frequencies. It also allows you to monitor the status of your overclocking enjoyment, and offers you to , and the motherboard will do ... to view real-time POST code and hardware status readouts on -the-fly parameter adjustments at a purely hardware level. 1.1.2 ROG unique gaming features GameFirst II ASUS GameFirst II, with advanced system control and management features purely at a hardware level. ROG Connect links your main system to a notebook through a USB cable, ...
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... points that are among the industry's highest. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-3 BIOS Print ROG offers a whole new UEFI BIOS feature to others with the virtual copies. MemOK! You can monitor the CPU and save it from overheating, allowing your system to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve...
... points that are among the industry's highest. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-3 BIOS Print ROG offers a whole new UEFI BIOS feature to others with the virtual copies. MemOK! You can monitor the CPU and save it from overheating, allowing your system to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve...
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... stereo sources (CDs, MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into as many as 7.1 channels of incredible surround sound. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you the current information and status of reporting your CPU, motherboard, memory, and other main components. DTS Interactive is a customized ROG utility that ROG look of your system's current...
... stereo sources (CDs, MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into as many as 7.1 channels of incredible surround sound. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you the current information and status of reporting your CPU, motherboard, memory, and other main components. DTS Interactive is a customized ROG utility that ROG look of your system's current...
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Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-9 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. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-9 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. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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...its corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is dependent on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. Check with ... (SPD), which is then mapped for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Any excess memory from a memory module. Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB and 16GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into ...
...its corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is dependent on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. Check with ... (SPD), which is then mapped for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Any excess memory from a memory module. Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB and 16GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into ...
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... BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support... is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - Chapter 1 1-20 Chapter 1: ...
... BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support... is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - Chapter 1 1-20 Chapter 1: ...
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... not loaded PEI Core is started Pre-memory CPU initialization is started Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started Post-Memory PCH initialization is started DXE IPL is...
... not loaded PEI Core is started Pre-memory CPU initialization is started Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started Post-Memory PCH initialization is started DXE IPL is...
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... Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization Post-Memory System Agent initialization is failed Not used Power on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-31 Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or...
... Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization Post-Memory System Agent initialization is failed Not used Power on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-31 Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or...
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... 59 5A 5B 5C - 5F E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 - F7 F8 Description Post-Memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization error. EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 - Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible...
... 59 5A 5B 5C - 5F E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 - F7 F8 Description Post-Memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization error. EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 - Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible...
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..., the BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. The system then runs the power-on the chain) c. Follow the instructions in the following order: a.
..., the BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. The system then runs the power-on the chain) c. Follow the instructions in the following order: a.
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...! Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR31600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] Chapter 3 Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to adjust the PCIE frequency. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-7 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to [Manual]. The values range from 100 to your CPU model. The valid value...
...! Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR31600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] Chapter 3 Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to adjust the PCIE frequency. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-7 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to [Manual]. The values range from 100 to your CPU model. The valid value...
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...] [0/64 MEMCLK DELAY] - [31/64 MEMCLK DELAY] GPU.DIMM Post The sub-items in this menu display the status of the installed VGA cards and memory. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High) and 100% (Extreme). This item... spec and affects CPU voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on the slots. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-11
...] [0/64 MEMCLK DELAY] - [31/64 MEMCLK DELAY] GPU.DIMM Post The sub-items in this menu display the status of the installed VGA cards and memory. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High) and 100% (Extreme). This item... spec and affects CPU voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on the slots. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-11
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... 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: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate...
... 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: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate...
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... profile number that you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Load from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Label Allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes. Profile This item allows you... the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. The O.C. Save to Profile Allows you to input the label of the setup profiles. Key in the BIOS Flash. 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile Configuration items show Not Installed if no profile is created.
... profile number that you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Load from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Label Allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes. Profile This item allows you... the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. The O.C. Save to Profile Allows you to input the label of the setup profiles. Key in the BIOS Flash. 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile Configuration items show Not Installed if no profile is created.
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Click Auto Tuning tab > Extreme. 2. After the system has restarted, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. Chapter 4 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-7 To keep the result, click Stop. 4. If you want to cancel the overclocking process. Click OK to start the auto-overclocking ...After the system has restarted, a message appears indicating that the auto-tuning process is successful. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory, and restarts the system. 3. TurboV automatically adjusts and saves the BIOS settings and restarts the system. 5. Using Extreme Tuning 1.
Click Auto Tuning tab > Extreme. 2. After the system has restarted, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. Chapter 4 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-7 To keep the result, click Stop. 4. If you want to cancel the overclocking process. Click OK to start the auto-overclocking ...After the system has restarted, a message appears indicating that the auto-tuning process is successful. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory, and restarts the system. 3. TurboV automatically adjusts and saves the BIOS settings and restarts the system. 5. Using Extreme Tuning 1.