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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 ... assembly installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-7 2.1.5 ATX Power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 USB BIOS Flashback 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 iii
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 ... assembly installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-7 2.1.5 ATX Power connection 2-8 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 USB BIOS Flashback 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 iii
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... connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-18 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3-1 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-6 3.4 Main menu ... 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 3.10.1 ASUS Update 3-41 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-44 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-45 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-46 iv
... connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-18 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3-1 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-6 3.4 Main menu ... 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 3.10.1 ASUS Update 3-41 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-44 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-45 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-46 iv
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... 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 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 5-2 5.1.4 AMD® Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-6 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS...
... 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 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 5-2 5.1.4 AMD® Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-6 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS...
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...Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii It includes description of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide ...is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. How this...
...Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii It includes description of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide ...is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. How this...
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...has a digital VRM design that fully maximizes ROG's unique functions, providing you a crisp, warm sound for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. SupremeFX III SupremeFX™ III is an onboard 8-channel audio solution equipped with 1500uF capacitors, providing you ...easy, or cost-free. iROG The iROG is automatically updated even without entering the existing the BIOS or operating system. It greatly increases your ultimate convenience. 1.1.2 ROG unique gaming features GameFirst II ASUS GameFirst II, with adjustable CPU and memory power management ...
...has a digital VRM design that fully maximizes ROG's unique functions, providing you a crisp, warm sound for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. SupremeFX III SupremeFX™ III is an onboard 8-channel audio solution equipped with 1500uF capacitors, providing you ...easy, or cost-free. iROG The iROG is automatically updated even without entering the existing the BIOS or operating system. It greatly increases your ultimate convenience. 1.1.2 ROG unique gaming features GameFirst II ASUS GameFirst II, with adjustable CPU and memory power management ...
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... that the BIOS updating process is enabled. 6. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website 2. ROG Connect button USB BIOS Flashback port For more BIOS update utilities in Chapter 3. • DO NOT unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is updated automatically. Simply insert a USB storage device to the section 3.10 Updating BIOS in BIOS setup...
... that the BIOS updating process is enabled. 6. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website 2. ROG Connect button USB BIOS Flashback port For more BIOS update utilities in Chapter 3. • DO NOT unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is updated automatically. Simply insert a USB storage device to the section 3.10 Updating BIOS in BIOS setup...
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... UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-1 When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as C5FZ.CAP for system startup in the following circumstances...
... UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-1 When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as C5FZ.CAP for system startup in the following circumstances...
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...press , POST continues with its parameters. Do this section are for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for reference purposes ... if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to the default value. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
...press , POST continues with its parameters. Do this section are for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for reference purposes ... if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to the default value. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to update the BIOS or configure its routines.
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... Not Installed if no profile is created. Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save the... current BIOS settings to eight, press , and then select Yes. Save to store or load multiple BIOS settings. The O.C. Profile This item allows you to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. 3.8.3 ASUS O.C.
... Not Installed if no profile is created. Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save the... current BIOS settings to eight, press , and then select Yes. Save to store or load multiple BIOS settings. The O.C. Profile This item allows you to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. 3.8.3 ASUS O.C.
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... in case you to update your BIOS if necessary. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-41 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows...
... in case you to update your BIOS if necessary. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-41 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows...
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... backup functions, tick Enable BIOS downgrade and Automatically backup my current BIOS. 3. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. If you want to avoid network traffic. Chapter 3 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite...
... backup functions, tick Enable BIOS downgrade and Automatically backup my current BIOS. 3. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. If you want to avoid network traffic. Chapter 3 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite...
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... boot logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file and click Next. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-43 From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. 2. Chapter...
... boot logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file and click Next. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-43 From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. 2. Chapter...
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... having to enable it. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3. Press to switch to the Drive field.... 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www...
... having to enable it. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3. Press to switch to the Drive field.... 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www...
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... flash drive. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-45 You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn on the ASUS official website. DO NOT...
... flash drive. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-45 You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn on the ASUS official website. DO NOT...
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... in DOS environment 1. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults Chapter 3 3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as the boot device. This utility also allows you to copy the current...
... in DOS environment 1. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults Chapter 3 3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as the boot device. This utility also allows you to copy the current...
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... you to confirm BIOS update. C:\>d: D:\> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to select the BIOS file and press . At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Yes No Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-47 When the...
... you to confirm BIOS update. C:\>d: D:\> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to select the BIOS file and press . At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Yes No Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-47 When the...
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... disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Chapter 3 3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or...
... disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Chapter 3 3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or...
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... when you through the installation. Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to the optical drive. Chapter 4 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-3 Place the support DVD to customize the settings of AI Suite II. Follow the onscreen instructions to open the...
... when you through the installation. Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to the optical drive. Chapter 4 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-3 Place the support DVD to customize the settings of AI Suite II. Follow the onscreen instructions to open the...
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... the ASUS website at www.asus.com and save , and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Chapter 4 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-19 Using ASUS Update Select any of these options to update the BIOS: • Update BIOS from Internet Allows you to manage, save it for later use. • Update BIOS from file Use the BIOS file that allows you to update the system BIOS. 4.3.10 ASUS Update ASUS Update is...
... the ASUS website at www.asus.com and save , and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Chapter 4 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-19 Using ASUS Update Select any of these options to update the BIOS: • Update BIOS from Internet Allows you to manage, save it for later use. • Update BIOS from file Use the BIOS file that allows you to update the system BIOS. 4.3.10 ASUS Update ASUS Update is...
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... computer's USB port. 1. Sets the schedule for BIOS Update download Click to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. Click Apply to cancel the changes made. Downloading the updated BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that you to check for an update BIOS firmware available for the latest BIOS version. Chapter 4 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Just...
... computer's USB port. 1. Sets the schedule for BIOS Update download Click to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. Click Apply to cancel the changes made. Downloading the updated BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that you to check for an update BIOS firmware available for the latest BIOS version. Chapter 4 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Just...