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... 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-25 3.5.8 APM 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 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...
... 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-25 3.5.8 APM 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 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...
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CPU Level Up ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Q-Connector (continued on the next page) xi ASUS Q-Shield - RC Diagram - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS TPU - CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features Special features 3 x ASMedia... panel) ROG Connect - ASUS O.C. RC Remote - ROG BIOS Print - GPU.DIMM Post GameFirst II iROG Extreme Tweaker Loadline Calibration Overclocking Protection - MemOK! - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS MyLogo3 ASUS Q-Design - GPU TweakIt ...
CPU Level Up ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Q-Connector (continued on the next page) xi ASUS Q-Shield - RC Diagram - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS TPU - CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features Special features 3 x ASMedia... panel) ROG Connect - ASUS O.C. RC Remote - ROG BIOS Print - GPU.DIMM Post GameFirst II iROG Extreme Tweaker Loadline Calibration Overclocking Protection - MemOK! - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS MyLogo3 ASUS Q-Design - GPU TweakIt ...
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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 helps you detect your BIOS settings to others with the virtual copies. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-3 Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is renowned for individual users and home offices. DAEMON Tools Pro Standard DAEMON Tools Pro... consists of a button. MemOK! With Extreme Tweaker, 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. It converts optical media into virtual discs and emulates ...
...protection for malicious program detection rates that helps you detect your BIOS settings to others with the virtual copies. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-3 Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is renowned for individual users and home offices. DAEMON Tools Pro Standard DAEMON Tools Pro... consists of a button. MemOK! With Extreme Tweaker, 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. It converts optical media into virtual discs and emulates ...
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...the BIOS anytime without entering the BIOS) when you reboot your system. • Refer to press the key during boot-up. DirectKey button (DirectKey) This feature allows your system will shut down. It also allows you press the ...DirectKey button, your system to go through POST (without having to section 3.7 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to... on button to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-25 5.
...the BIOS anytime without entering the BIOS) when you reboot your system. • Refer to press the key during boot-up. DirectKey button (DirectKey) This feature allows your system will shut down. It also allows you press the ...DirectKey button, your system to go through POST (without having to section 3.7 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to... on button to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-25 5.
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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. 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.
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Q LED Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in any motherboard component. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in ... onboard power-on button that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during the motherboard booting process. This is solved. 3. If an error is found , the corresponding LED will continue lighting until the problem is a reminder that lights up to locate...
Q LED Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in any motherboard component. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in ... onboard power-on button that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during the motherboard booting process. This is solved. 3. If an error is found , the corresponding LED will continue lighting until the problem is a reminder that lights up to locate...
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... Reset PPI is not available Reserved for future AMI error codes S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume 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 Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery) Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced ...
... Reset PPI is not available Reserved for future AMI error codes S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume 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 Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery) Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced ...
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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 PCI... 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
... 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 PCI... 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
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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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... Description PCH initialization error Some of Resources No Space for Legacy 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... found No Console Input Devices are not available PCI resource allocation error. System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-35
... Description PCH initialization error Some of Resources No Space for Legacy 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... found No Console Input Devices are not available PCI resource allocation error. 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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...consuming devices. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. 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... forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. 10. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your ... connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.
...consuming devices. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. 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... forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. 10. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your ... connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.
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... button and release when a flashing light appears, which indicates that the BIOS updating process is enabled. 6. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website 2. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to the ROG Connect port. 5. Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Wait until the ...BIOS Flashback function is completed. If the BIOS program is ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted. Copy C5FZ.CAP to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. ROG Connect button USB BIOS Flashback port For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the...
... button and release when a flashing light appears, which indicates that the BIOS updating process is enabled. 6. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website 2. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to the ROG Connect port. 5. Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Wait until the ...BIOS Flashback function is completed. If the BIOS program is ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted. Copy C5FZ.CAP to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. ROG Connect button USB BIOS Flashback port For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the...
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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 the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. Press the power switch for less than four seconds to green after the...
... 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 the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. Press the power switch for less than four seconds to green after the...
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...further BIOS settings or update. We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-1 When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same .... BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS.
...further BIOS settings or update. We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-1 When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same .... BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS.
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.... • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. See section 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for information on...
.... • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. See section 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for information on...
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The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-3 Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Click to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/... Displays the Advanced mode menus 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. 3.2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the Selects the...
The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-3 Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Click to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/... Displays the Advanced mode menus 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. 3.2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the Selects the...
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... configurations. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey. 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 Menu ... Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users 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...
... configurations. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey. 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 Menu ... Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users 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...
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...to select items in the menu and change the settings. Use the navigation keys to display the other items (Extreme Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. To change the value of the field opposite...the menu screen are items that do not fit on any menu screen means that menu. You cannot select an item that item. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-5 To display the submenu, select the item and press . Configuration fields These fields show the values for that is highlighted when selected. ...
...to select items in the menu and change the settings. Use the navigation keys to display the other items (Extreme Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. To change the value of the field opposite...the menu screen are items that do not fit on any menu screen means that menu. You cannot select an item that item. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-5 To display the submenu, select the item and press . Configuration fields These fields show the values for that is highlighted when selected. ...
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...] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] 3.5.3 South Bridge Configuration HPET [Enabled] Allows you to select which graphics controller to set the HPET timer. Power... and correct memory errors. [Disabled] Disables the DRAM ECC mode. [Enabled] Set to [Enable] to adjust ECC mode automatically. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-21
...] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] 3.5.3 South Bridge Configuration HPET [Enabled] Allows you to select which graphics controller to set the HPET timer. Power... and correct memory errors. [Disabled] Disables the DRAM ECC mode. [Enabled] Set to [Enable] to adjust ECC mode automatically. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-21