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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 ...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 highlights 1-1 ...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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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 2.3.2 Audio I/O 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...10 iROG Configuration 3-29 3.5.11 ROG Connect 3-29 3.5.12 LED Control 3-30 3.6 Monitor menu 3-31 3.7 Boot menu 3-35 3.8 Tools menu 3-37 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-37 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-37...
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 2.3.2 Audio I/O 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...10 iROG Configuration 3-29 3.5.11 ROG Connect 3-29 3.5.12 LED Control 3-30 3.6 Monitor menu 3-31 3.7 Boot menu 3-35 3.8 Tools menu 3-37 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-37 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-37...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... describes the RAID configurations. • Chapter 6: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the...
... describes the RAID configurations. • Chapter 6: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the...
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CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z specifications summary Support DVD contents Form factor Drivers GameFirst II Kaspersky® Anti-virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standaard ROG CPU-Z ASUS WebStorage ASUS Utilities (AI Suite II/TurboV EVO/ASUS Update) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii x 9.6 in .
CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z specifications summary Support DVD contents Form factor Drivers GameFirst II Kaspersky® Anti-virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standaard ROG CPU-Z ASUS WebStorage ASUS Utilities (AI Suite II/TurboV EVO/ASUS Update) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii x 9.6 in .
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... -the-fly parameter adjustments at a hardware level. Featuring the EZ Mode for beginners' setup and Advanced Mode for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. It greatly increases your notebook, as well as make on your overclocking enjoyment, and offers.... It also allows you to regularly check for professionals' tweaking, your ultimate convenience. 1.1.2 ROG unique gaming features GameFirst II ASUS GameFirst II, with cFOS Traffic Shaping technology, provides a powerful and userfriendly network control to achieve ultimate performance with adjustable CPU ...
... -the-fly parameter adjustments at a hardware level. Featuring the EZ Mode for beginners' setup and Advanced Mode for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. It greatly increases your notebook, as well as make on your overclocking enjoyment, and offers.... It also allows you to regularly check for professionals' tweaking, your ultimate convenience. 1.1.2 ROG unique gaming features GameFirst II ASUS GameFirst II, with cFOS Traffic Shaping technology, provides a powerful and userfriendly network control to achieve ultimate performance with adjustable CPU ...
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...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 AP initialization before microcode loading System Agent initialization before microcode loading PCH initialization before microcode loading Microcode loading AP ...microcode loading PCH initialization after microcode loading Cache initialization Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes Microcode not found or micro-code update is started (continued on . Reset type detection (soft/hard). Q-Code table Code 50 - 53 54 55 56 57...
...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 AP initialization before microcode loading System Agent initialization before microcode loading PCH initialization before microcode loading Microcode loading AP ...microcode loading PCH initialization after microcode loading Cache initialization Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes Microcode not found or micro-code update is started (continued on . Reset type detection (soft/hard). Q-Code table Code 50 - 53 54 55 56 57...
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... Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed Internal CPU error Reset PPI is not available Reserved for future AMI error codes S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called...
... Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed Internal CPU error Reset PPI is not available Reserved for future AMI error codes S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called...
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... Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ACPI/ASL Checkpoints Code 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x05 0x10 0x20 0x30 0x40 0xAC 0xAA Description System is... ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is waking up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-35
... Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ACPI/ASL Checkpoints Code 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x05 0x10 0x20 0x30 0x40 0xAC 0xAA Description System is... ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is waking up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-35
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...in Chapter 3. • DO NOT unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is enabled. 6. Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website 2. In case of the USB flash disk drive. 4. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB... and the BIOS is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to the section 3.10 Updating BIOS in BIOS setup, refer to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to the ROG Connect port. 5. Turn off the ...
...in Chapter 3. • DO NOT unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is enabled. 6. Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website 2. In case of the USB flash disk drive. 4. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB... and the BIOS is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to the section 3.10 Updating BIOS in BIOS setup, refer to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to the ROG Connect port. 5. Turn off the ...
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... circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as C5FZ.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the...
... circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as C5FZ.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the...
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... value. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen...
... value. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen...
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... 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 update the BIOS file only coming from one to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 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 update the BIOS file only coming from one to store or load multiple BIOS settings. The...
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... follow the instructions of this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-41 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. The following ... or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in DOS environment using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you need to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to boot....
... follow the instructions of this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-41 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. The following ... or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in DOS environment using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you need to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to boot....
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... BIOS version that you to download. Quit all Windows® applications before you want to avoid network traffic. If you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2.
... BIOS version that you to download. Quit all Windows® applications before you want to avoid network traffic. If you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2.
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... by models. • Refer to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Chapter... 3 3. You can decide whether to continue. 4. Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. 2. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA...
... by models. • Refer to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Chapter... 3 3. You can decide whether to continue. 4. Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. 2. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA...
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... utility. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Before you to update the BIOS without having to perform the BIOS update process. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Chapter 3 3. Press to... switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to ...
... utility. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Before you to update the BIOS without having to perform the BIOS update process. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Chapter 3 3. Press to... switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to ...
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... 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. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-45 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. •...
... 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. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-45 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. •...
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... the system in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Before updating BIOS 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS... show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk...
... the system in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Before updating BIOS 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS... show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk...
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...C (optical drive) to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2012/06/18] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD: CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z VER: 0214 DATE: 06/18/2012 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: A:\ A: C5F... screen fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to update BIOS? C:\>d: D:\> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. 3. Yes No Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-47 Are you to select the BIOS file...
...C (optical drive) to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2012/06/18] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD: CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z VER: 0214 DATE: 06/18/2012 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: A:\ A: C5F... screen fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to update BIOS? C:\>d: D:\> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. 3. Yes No Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-47 Are you to select the BIOS file...