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Contents Safety information...vii About 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 ...
Contents Safety information...vii About 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 ...
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... 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 4.3.13 Audio configurations 4-24 4.3.14 ROG Connect 4-27 4.3.15 GameFirst II 4-29 Chapter 5: RAID support 5-1 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS...
... 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 4.3.13 Audio configurations 4-24 4.3.14 ROG Connect 4-27 4.3.15 GameFirst II 4-29 Chapter 5: RAID support 5-1 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS...
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6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 6-2 6.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards 6-3 6.1.5 Installing the device drivers 6-4 6.1.6 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 6-4 6.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 6-6 6.2.1 Requirements 6-6 6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 6-6 6.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards 6-7 6.2.4 Installing the device drivers 6-8 6.2.5 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 6-9 Appendices A-1 Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 vi
6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 6-2 6.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards 6-3 6.1.5 Installing the device drivers 6-4 6.1.6 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 6-4 6.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 6-6 6.2.1 Requirements 6-6 6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 6-6 6.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards 6-7 6.2.4 Installing the device drivers 6-8 6.2.5 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 6-9 Appendices A-1 Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 vi
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... are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Do not place the product in your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and...
... are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Do not place the product in your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and...
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.... Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. Optional ...This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software...
.... Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. Optional ...This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software...
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...-ray audio layer content protection - DTS Connect (continued on the next page) Hence, a total installed memory of AM3+ / AM3 CPU for details. ** Due to 5200 MT/s; Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jackretasking - CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support LAN Storage Audio...3.0 4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2133(O.C) / 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz, ECC, Non-ECC, un-buffered Memory Dual channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) of less than 3GB.
...-ray audio layer content protection - DTS Connect (continued on the next page) Hence, a total installed memory of AM3+ / AM3 CPU for details. ** Due to 5200 MT/s; Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jackretasking - CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support LAN Storage Audio...3.0 4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2133(O.C) / 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz, ECC, Non-ECC, un-buffered Memory Dual channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) of less than 3GB.
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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 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.
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... ROG Connect ROG Connect allows you to monitor the status of your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in online multiplayer games. Simply install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically.... 1.1.2 ROG unique gaming features GameFirst II ASUS GameFirst II, with advanced system control and management features purely at a hardware level. Featuring the EZ Mode for beginners' setup and ...
... ROG Connect ROG Connect allows you to monitor the status of your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in online multiplayer games. Simply install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically.... 1.1.2 ROG unique gaming features GameFirst II ASUS GameFirst II, with advanced system control and management features purely at a hardware level. Featuring the EZ Mode for beginners' setup and ...
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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 cord from the power supply. 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 component...
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 cord from the power supply. 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 component...
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... up to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Chapter 1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM3+/AM3 socket. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
... up to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Chapter 1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM3+/AM3 socket. 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
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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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...(D/C) from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • You may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency 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. • Due to section 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu for the dual-channel configuration....
...(D/C) from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • You may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency 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. • Due to section 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu for the dual-channel configuration....
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...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. Chapter 1 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. (2) Supports two (2) modules... slots as one (1) module inserted into both the red and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Side(s): SS - Load the D.O.C.P.
...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. Chapter 1 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. (2) Supports two (2) modules... slots as one (1) module inserted into both the red and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Side(s): SS - Load the D.O.C.P.
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1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. This is plugged to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings ... enhance system performance. 1. The button also lights up the system. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-23 Reset button Press the reset button to reboot the system.
1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. This is plugged to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings ... enhance system performance. 1. The button also lights up the system. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-23 Reset button Press the reset button to reboot the system.
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... 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 started (continued on .
... 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 started (continued on .
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Reset type detection (soft/hard). 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 CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found Microcode ... error codes Microcode not found or micro-code update 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 failed Not used Power on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-31
Reset type detection (soft/hard). 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 CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found Microcode ... error codes Microcode not found or micro-code update 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 failed Not used Power on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-31
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... condition triggered by user (Forced recovery) Recovery process started Memory initialization error. 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 CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found Recovery firmware image...
... condition triggered by user (Forced recovery) Recovery process started Memory initialization error. 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 CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found Recovery firmware image...
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... 98 99 9A 9B Description Recovery capsule is not found Invalid recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services CPU DXE initialization is started PCI host bridge initialization System Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization... 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 Q-Code table Code F9 FA FB -
... 98 99 9A 9B Description Recovery capsule is not found Invalid recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services CPU DXE initialization is started PCI host bridge initialization System Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization... 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 Q-Code table Code F9 FA FB -
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... (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [red]) These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to [RAID Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are for the Serial ...RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 controller. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, set to ensure that the system recognizes your ODD device. • When using ...
... (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [red]) These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to [RAID Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are for the Serial ...RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 controller. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, set to ensure that the system recognizes your ODD device. • When using ...
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... USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 3. 2. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-37 Asmedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12 [red]) These connectors connect to 5.0 Gbps connection speed...
... USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 3. 2. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-37 Asmedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12 [red]) These connectors connect to 5.0 Gbps connection speed...