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...contact details so that is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL"), under the same license as stated in this information. 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... the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of the product, either (1) for free by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE ...
...contact details so that is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL"), under the same license as stated in this information. 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... the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of the product, either (1) for free by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE ...
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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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... and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that all power cables from the existing system before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that...
... and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that all power cables from the existing system before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that...
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... item to complete a task. If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Keys enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to select. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task...
... item to complete a task. If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Keys enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to select. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task...
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... the lower-sized channel for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped 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...
... the lower-sized channel for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped 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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... disk drives, you are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When creating a RAID set, set the SATA_5-6 connectors to [AHCI Mode] or [IDE Mode] to ensure that the...
... disk drives, you are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When creating a RAID set, set the SATA_5-6 connectors to [AHCI Mode] or [IDE Mode] to ensure that the...
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... device configuration that you to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to instability or boot failure. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error...bootup and requests you change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as C5FZ.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. When ...
... device configuration that you to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to instability or boot failure. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error...bootup and requests you change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as C5FZ.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. When ...
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... model. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the PCIE frequency. The speeds range from 100 to 7000MHz with a 100MHz interval. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-7 The values range from 800MHz to 600. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The values range ...This allows you to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to increase or decrease the target turbo core speed. Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to [Manual]. Load Extreme OC Profile Press and select Yes to load the Extreme OC profile to 150. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ...
... model. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the PCIE frequency. The speeds range from 100 to 7000MHz with a 100MHz interval. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-7 The values range from 800MHz to 600. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The values range ...This allows you to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to increase or decrease the target turbo core speed. Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to [Manual]. Load Extreme OC Profile Press and select Yes to load the Extreme OC profile to 150. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ...
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...[Auto] This item provides wider total power range for the VRM. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] VRM Fixed Frequency Mode This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to [Auto]. VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This... 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. It allows you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to [Manual]. CPU/NB Currrent Capability [Auto] This item provides wider ...
...[Auto] This item provides wider total power range for the VRM. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] VRM Fixed Frequency Mode This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to [Auto]. VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This... 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. It allows you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to [Manual]. CPU/NB Currrent Capability [Auto] This item provides wider ...
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... CPU life. Configuration options: [130] ~ [151] DRAM Current Capability [100%] Allows you to protect the CPU from being overheated. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU & NB Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU & NB voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set to [Disabled] by a positive value...
... CPU life. Configuration options: [130] ~ [151] DRAM Current Capability [100%] Allows you to protect the CPU from being overheated. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU & NB Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU & NB voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set to [Disabled] by a positive value...
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...with a 0.00625V interval. NB HT Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. 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 HyperTransport voltage. The values range from 1.80V to 3.00775V with a... by a negative value. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. CPU/NB Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the Offset voltage. DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to the CPU documentation before setting the...
...with a 0.00625V interval. NB HT Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. 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 HyperTransport voltage. The values range from 1.80V to 3.00775V with a... by a negative value. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. CPU/NB Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the Offset voltage. DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to the CPU documentation before setting the...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The number of cores vary with CPU models. 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to change the USB-related features. 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 view the other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-25
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The number of cores vary with CPU models. 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to change the USB-related features. 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 view the other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-25
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These items are not user‑configurable. Press and select [Ignore] if you to manually adjust the CPU upper/lower temperature, and CPU fan upper/lower duty cycle. Configuration options: [Ignored] [100 RPM] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 .... [Silent] Sets to [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 set CPU Fan Profile to enable or disable the CPU fan controller. [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-fan controller...
These items are not user‑configurable. Press and select [Ignore] if you to manually adjust the CPU upper/lower temperature, and CPU fan upper/lower duty cycle. Configuration options: [Ignored] [100 RPM] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 .... [Silent] Sets to [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 set CPU Fan Profile to enable or disable the CPU fan controller. [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-fan controller...
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... Fan Min. Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-33 Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to 100%. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to 100%. Chassis Fan Speed Low ... temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. The values range from 20ºC to [Manual]. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 0% to...
... Fan Min. Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-33 Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to 100%. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to 100%. Chassis Fan Speed Low ... temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. The values range from 20ºC to [Manual]. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 0% to...
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... risky. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in DOS environment using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package...necessary. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-41 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, or performance. However, BIOS updating is available in case ...
... risky. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in DOS environment using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package...necessary. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-41 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, or performance. However, BIOS updating is available in case ...
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...8226; Refer to continue. 4. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-43 Locate the BIOS file and click Next. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to the software manual in this section are for detailed... software configuration. Follow the onscreen instructions to change the BIOS boot logo. Chapter 3 3. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. 2....
...8226; Refer to continue. 4. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-43 Locate the BIOS file and click Next. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to the software manual in this section are for detailed... software configuration. Follow the onscreen instructions to change the BIOS boot logo. Chapter 3 3. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. 2....
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... if you have disconnected them. Chapter 3 3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Restart your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to exit BIOS Updater. Select Yes and press .
... if you have disconnected them. Chapter 3 3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Restart your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to exit BIOS Updater. Select Yes and press .
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... to display DVD/ motherboard information Chapter 4 If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for detailed information. • Ensure that the motherboard supports. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-1 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4 • This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ 7 / 64-bit... settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click the Contact tab to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to use the...
... to display DVD/ motherboard information Chapter 4 If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for detailed information. • Ensure that the motherboard supports. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-1 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4 • This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ 7 / 64-bit... settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click the Contact tab to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to use the...
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.... Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the manual list on the left. 2. Some software manuals are provided in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. The Manual folder of your selected software. Chapter 4 3. Double-click the language to get the necessary software...
.... Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the manual list on the left. 2. Some software manuals are provided in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. The Manual folder of your selected software. Chapter 4 3. Double-click the language to get the necessary software...
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... more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface 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 reference only. Click Utilities tab > AI Suite II. 3. Click the icon to customize the.... 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). Chapter 4 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-3 The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1.
... more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface 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 reference only. Click Utilities tab > AI Suite II. 3. Click the icon to customize the.... 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). Chapter 4 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-3 The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1.