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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: ... 3-27 3.5.9 Network Stack 3-28 3.5.10 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: ... 3-27 3.5.9 Network Stack 3-28 3.5.10 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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... Solution: - GPU TweakIt ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ II - 8+2+2 phase CPU power UEFI BIOS features - CPU Level Up ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS MyLogo3 ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Connector (continued on the next page) xi CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features Special features 3 x ASMedia® USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at mid...
... Solution: - GPU TweakIt ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ II - 8+2+2 phase CPU power UEFI BIOS features - CPU Level Up ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS MyLogo3 ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Connector (continued on the next page) xi CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features Special features 3 x ASMedia® USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at mid...
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CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports [red] 1 ... 6Gb/s connectors 2 x CPU fan connectors (4-pin) 3 x Optional fan connectors (4-pin) 3 x Chassis fan connectors (4-pin) 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x DirectKey button 1 x DRCT header 1 x TPM header 1 x Fast Boot switch 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x 4-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x EZ Plug connector (4-pin Molex power connector) 1 x Power-on...
CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports [red] 1 ... 6Gb/s connectors 2 x CPU fan connectors (4-pin) 3 x Optional fan connectors (4-pin) 3 x Chassis fan connectors (4-pin) 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x DirectKey button 1 x DRCT header 1 x TPM header 1 x Fast Boot switch 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x 4-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x EZ Plug connector (4-pin Molex power connector) 1 x Power-on...
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... protection for malicious program detection rates that allows you to simply press a button to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-3 Loadline Calibration Maintaining ample voltage support for the CPU is the one stop shop to fine-tune your system...
... protection for malicious program detection rates that allows you to simply press a button to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-3 Loadline Calibration Maintaining ample voltage support for the CPU is the one stop shop to fine-tune your system...
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...system. • Refer to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-25 It also allows you press the DirectKey button, your system to go to section 3.7 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function. Ensure to save your data before using the ...power-on button to press the key during boot-up. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your...
...system. • Refer to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-25 It also allows you press the DirectKey button, your system to go to section 3.7 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function. Ensure to save your data before using the ...power-on button to press the key during boot-up. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your...
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LN2 Mode Jumper (3-pin LN2) When enabled, the LN2 Mode jumper allows your system to run at an extremely low temperature and helps the system boot fast. It allows the processor to eliminate the cold bugs in the processor during POST. Chapter 1 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2.7 Jumpers 1.
LN2 Mode Jumper (3-pin LN2) When enabled, the LN2 Mode jumper allows your system to run at an extremely low temperature and helps the system boot fast. It allows the processor to eliminate the cold bugs in the processor during POST. Chapter 1 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2.7 Jumpers 1.
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...a power-on button. This is a reminder that the system is solved. Q LED Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in any motherboard component. Chapter 1 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to indicate that you should shut... down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during the motherboard booting process. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on button that lights up to locate the root problem within seconds...
...a power-on button. This is a reminder that the system is solved. Q LED Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in any motherboard component. Chapter 1 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to indicate that you should shut... down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during the motherboard booting process. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on button that lights up to locate the root problem within seconds...
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... micro-code is not found Recovery firmware image is loaded Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery PPI is called by the DXE IPL) S3 Boot Script execution Video repost OS S3 wake vector call Reserved for future AMI progress codes S3 Resume Failed S3 Resume PPI not Found S3 Resume... Boot Script Error S3 OS Wake Error Reserved for future AMI error codes S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is not available (continued on the ...
... micro-code is not found Recovery firmware image is loaded Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery PPI is called by the DXE IPL) S3 Boot Script execution Video repost OS S3 wake vector call Reserved for future AMI progress codes S3 Resume Failed S3 Resume PPI not Found S3 Resume... Boot Script Error S3 OS Wake Error Reserved for future AMI error codes S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is not available (continued on the ...
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...DXE SMM initialization is started PCH devices initialization PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specific) ACPI module initialization CSM initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration ... 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 -
...DXE SMM initialization is started PCH devices initialization PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specific) ACPI module initialization CSM initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration ... 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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... Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug...
... Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug...
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Out of the Architectural Protocols 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 ... ROM No Console Output Devices are found No Console Input Devices are not available PCI resource allocation error. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-35 System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode.
Out of the Architectural Protocols 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 ... ROM No Console Output Devices are found No Console Input Devices are not available PCI resource allocation error. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-35 System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode.
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... the system stability. • If you are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more high-end...version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Otherwise, the system will not boot. • Connect the 4-pin EZ_PLUG power plugs to ensure sufficient power supply when you install multiple graphics cards. • We ...
... the system stability. • If you are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more high-end...version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Otherwise, the system will not boot. • Connect the 4-pin EZ_PLUG power plugs to ensure sufficient power supply when you install multiple graphics cards. • We ...
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...the root directory of interruption, please follow the steps again. • Updating BIOS may have risks. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website 2. Press the ROG Connect button and release when a flashing light appears, which indicates that the BIOS updating process is enabled. 6.... Copy C5FZ.CAP to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Turn off the system and insert the USB storage device to easily ...
...the root directory of interruption, please follow the steps again. • Updating BIOS may have risks. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website 2. Press the ROG Connect button and release when a flashing light appears, which indicates that the BIOS updating process is enabled. 6.... Copy C5FZ.CAP to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Turn off the system and insert the USB storage device to easily ...
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... short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. Monitor b. Press the power switch for less than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode...
... short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. Monitor b. Press the power switch for less than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode...
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... downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. BIOS setup... 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-1
... downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. BIOS setup... 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-1
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.... You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . See section 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup...
.... You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . See section 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup...
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... Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu (F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-3 The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. 3.2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of...
... Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu (F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-3 The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. 3.2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of...
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...The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. Refer to the following main items: Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the overclocking settings For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the...example of the screen has the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ...
...The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. Refer to the following main items: Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the overclocking settings For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the...example of the screen has the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ...
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...any menu screen means that menu. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-5 Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that do not... keys to select items in the menu and change the value of a field, select it to display the other items (Extreme Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the screen. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program.
...any menu screen means that menu. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-5 Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that do not... keys to select items in the menu and change the value of a field, select it to display the other items (Extreme Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the screen. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program.
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Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] 3.5.3 South Bridge Configuration HPET [Enabled] Allows you to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate...
Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] 3.5.3 South Bridge Configuration HPET [Enabled] Allows you to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate...