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... DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1800(O.C.) / 1600/ 1333 / 1066 MHz to boost the system's performance, and to 5200MT/s rate via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-1 If your character matches our trait, then join the elite Republic of the best. Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic...
... DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1800(O.C.) / 1600/ 1333 / 1066 MHz to boost the system's performance, and to 5200MT/s rate via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-1 If your character matches our trait, then join the elite Republic of the best. Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic...
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.... ProbeIt This motherboard consists of a button. With Extreme Tweaker, you can monitor the CPU and save it from overheating, allowing your system's current voltage. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-3 With the use of an overclocking experience. MemOK! It is critical during overclocking. DAEMON Tools Pro organizes data, music, video, and photo collections on advanced...
.... ProbeIt This motherboard consists of a button. With Extreme Tweaker, you can monitor the CPU and save it from overheating, allowing your system's current voltage. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-3 With the use of an overclocking experience. MemOK! It is critical during overclocking. DAEMON Tools Pro organizes data, music, video, and photo collections on advanced...
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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 you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power ...
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 you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power ...
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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 Q_Code LEDs 8. GO button 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 21. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3; 4-pin OPT_FAN1...
... 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 Q_Code LEDs 8. GO button 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 21. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3; 4-pin OPT_FAN1...
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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. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-9
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...28 1.65 • DDR3 2133 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Chip NO. - Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip 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 10...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 G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL Kingston Patriot Team F3-19200CL10Q-32GBZHD F3-19200CL11Q-16GBZHD F3-...
...28 1.65 • DDR3 2133 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Chip NO. - Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip 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 10...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 G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL Kingston Patriot Team F3-19200CL10Q-32GBZHD F3-19200CL11Q-16GBZHD F3-...
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... Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. 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 Timing 9-11-9-27 9-11-9-27 9-10-9-27 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 24 1.55~ • • 1.75 1.55~ • • 1.75 1.5 • • - 1.5 •...
... Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. 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 Timing 9-11-9-27 9-11-9-27 9-10-9-27 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 24 1.55~ • • 1.75 1.55~ • • 1.75 1.5 • • - 1.5 •...
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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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... working on a bare or open-case system. Reset button Press the reset button to enhance system performance. 1. The button also lights up the system. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-23 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you to a power source indicating that you to power up or wake up when the...
... working on a bare or open-case system. Reset button Press the reset button to enhance system performance. 1. The button also lights up the system. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-23 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you to a power source indicating that you to power up or wake up when the...
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... POST (without entering the BIOS) when you can enter the BIOS anytime without having to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-25 5. It also allows you press the DirectKey button, your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. Ensure to save your data before using...
... POST (without entering the BIOS) when you can enter the BIOS anytime without having to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-25 5. It also allows you press the DirectKey button, your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. Ensure to save your data before using...
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It blinks when data is enabled before POST. 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. 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 Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! The LED does not light up when there is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2.
It blinks when data is enabled before POST. 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. 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 Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! The LED does not light up when there is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2.
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Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-29 5. Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status.
Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-29 5. Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status.
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... 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...
... 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...
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... 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
... 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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Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-35 Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. Out of the Architectural Protocols are found No Console Input Devices are not available PCI resource allocation error. Q-...
Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-35 Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. Out of the Architectural Protocols are found No Console Input Devices are not available PCI resource allocation error. Q-...
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... the USB 3.0 front panel cable is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-37 2.
... the USB 3.0 front panel cable is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-37 2.
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Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-39 TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can also serve for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/...
Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-39 TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can also serve for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/...
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... cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports the DirectKey function. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-41 Chapter 1 Ensure that supports the DirectKey feature. 8. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to the...
... cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports the DirectKey function. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-41 Chapter 1 Ensure that supports the DirectKey feature. 8. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to the...
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... connector is for the system power LED. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-43 Chapter 1 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is...
... connector is for the system power LED. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-43 Chapter 1 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is...