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...Post GameFirst II iROG Extreme Tweaker Loadline Calibration Overclocking Protection - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS TPU - MemOK! - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - CPU Level Up ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Connector (continued on the next page) xi Profile - ASUS MyLogo3 ASUS Q-Design - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - ASUS O.C. ASUS... RC Poster - AI Charger+ ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ROG BIOS Print - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive ...
...Post GameFirst II iROG Extreme Tweaker Loadline Calibration Overclocking Protection - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS TPU - MemOK! - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - CPU Level Up ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Connector (continued on the next page) xi Profile - ASUS MyLogo3 ASUS Q-Design - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - ASUS O.C. ASUS... RC Poster - AI Charger+ ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ROG BIOS Print - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive ...
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...parameter adjustments at a purely hardware level. Featuring the EZ Mode for beginners' setup and Advanced Mode for a better gaming audio experience. Its ASUS-exclusive SupremeFX Shielding™ technology has a metallic EMI cover and a special PCB layout design that isolates analog audio signals from digital sources, and...-plated jack that allows you to monitor the status of your frags comes first. It also allows you to view real-time POST code and hardware status readouts on your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in online multiplayer games. Simply select the processor that ...
...parameter adjustments at a purely hardware level. Featuring the EZ Mode for beginners' setup and Advanced Mode for a better gaming audio experience. Its ASUS-exclusive SupremeFX Shielding™ technology has a metallic EMI cover and a special PCB layout design that isolates analog audio signals from digital sources, and...-plated jack that allows you to monitor the status of your frags comes first. It also allows you to view real-time POST code and hardware status readouts on your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in online multiplayer games. Simply select the processor that ...
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... you to catch potential problems even before you enter the OS, saving you to increase the chipset voltages without worrying about overheating. DIMM Post, quickly and easily check your BIOS settings to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. ... conditions. It is critical during overclocking. It converts optical media into virtual discs and emulates devices to backup CD, DVD and Blu-ray discs. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-3
... you to catch potential problems even before you enter the OS, saving you to increase the chipset voltages without worrying about overheating. DIMM Post, quickly and easily check your BIOS settings to patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and dramatically improve the system's bootup. ... conditions. It is critical during overclocking. It converts optical media into virtual discs and emulates devices to backup CD, DVD and Blu-ray discs. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-3
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GO button Press the GO button before using the LN2 cooling system. 3. Ensure to set the LN2 Mode jumper to provide better overclocking margins when using the Slow Mode Switch. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Slow Mode switch Slow Mode switch allows your system to [Enable] before POST to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4. When enabled, the Slow Mode switch prevents the system from crashing, slows down the CPU, and the system's tuner will make the adjustments. or press it to enable MemOK!
GO button Press the GO button before using the LN2 cooling system. 3. Ensure to set the LN2 Mode jumper to provide better overclocking margins when using the Slow Mode Switch. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Slow Mode switch Slow Mode switch allows your system to [Enable] before POST to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4. When enabled, the Slow Mode switch prevents the system from crashing, slows down the CPU, and the system's tuner will make the adjustments. or press it to enable MemOK!
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... and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system to go through POST (without having to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-25 It also allows you reboot...
... and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system to go through POST (without having to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-25 It also allows you reboot...
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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. Chapter 1 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction It allows the processor to eliminate the cold bugs in the processor during POST.
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. Chapter 1 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction It allows the processor to eliminate the cold bugs in the processor during POST.
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Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-27 is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. It blinks when data is enabled before POST. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. The LED does not light up when there is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1.
Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-27 is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. It blinks when data is enabled before POST. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. The LED does not light up when there is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1.
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... 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 . Reset type detection (soft/hard).
... 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 . Reset type detection (soft/hard).
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... 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 failed Not used Power on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-31 Q-Code table Code 50 - 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 00 01 02 03 04...
... 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 failed Not used Power on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-31 Q-Code table Code 50 - 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 00 01 02 03 04...
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F7 F8 Description Post-Memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type ...
F7 F8 Description Post-Memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type ...
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..., the system may light up or change from the time you press the ATX power button. The system then runs the power-on self tests (POST). Chapter 2 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation If you DO NOT see anything within 30 seconds from orange to green after the system LED turns on. BIOS...
..., the system may light up or change from the time you press the ATX power button. The system then runs the power-on self tests (POST). Chapter 2 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation If you DO NOT see anything within 30 seconds from orange to green after the system LED turns on. BIOS...
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Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear ... BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to your motherboard if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. If you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. •...
Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear ... BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to your motherboard if you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. If you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. •...
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... time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1/2 MEMCLK DELAY] [1 MEMCLK DELAY] CKE fine delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0/64 MEMCLK DELAY] - [31/64 MEMCLK DELAY] GPU.DIMM Post The sub-items in this menu display the status of the installed VGA cards and memory. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-11
... time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1/2 MEMCLK DELAY] [1 MEMCLK DELAY] CKE fine delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0/64 MEMCLK DELAY] - [31/64 MEMCLK DELAY] GPU.DIMM Post The sub-items in this menu display the status of the installed VGA cards and memory. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-11
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... AHCI mode under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to use a SATA optical drive to run the Windows OS installation disk, we strongly recommend that increases storage performance on PORT6 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-23 If you install the optical drive...
... AHCI mode under the OS environment or during POST. • For Windows® XP OS, you have to use a SATA optical drive to run the Windows OS installation disk, we strongly recommend that increases storage performance on PORT6 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-23 If you install the optical drive...
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Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] RC Poster Mode [String] RC Poster describes what occurs during the POST. Configuration options: [String] [Code] ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-29 Chapter 3 3.5.10 iROG Configuration iROG Timer Keeper [Last State] Allows you to set the iROG Time Keeper operation mode. Configuration options: [Last State] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.11 ROG Connect ROG Connect [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ROG Connect function.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] RC Poster Mode [String] RC Poster describes what occurs during the POST. Configuration options: [String] [Code] ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-29 Chapter 3 3.5.10 iROG Configuration iROG Timer Keeper [Last State] Allows you to set the iROG Time Keeper operation mode. Configuration options: [Last State] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.11 ROG Connect ROG Connect [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ROG Connect function.
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...the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. The values range from 1 to be pressed when error occurs. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-35 Chapter 3 Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this item to [Enabled] to [Off]. Scroll down to display... waits for the key to 10 seconds. 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to select a desired post epot waiting time. This allows you to [Disabled]. Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when you set Full Screen Logo to change the system boot options.
...the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. The values range from 1 to be pressed when error occurs. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-35 Chapter 3 Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this item to [Enabled] to [Off]. Scroll down to display... waits for the key to 10 seconds. 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to select a desired post epot waiting time. This allows you to [Disabled]. Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when you set Full Screen Logo to change the system boot options.
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.... The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of the following: • Press after POST. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. Boot Override These items display the available devices. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Option ROM Messages [Force...
.... The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of the following: • Press after POST. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. Boot Override These items display the available devices. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Option ROM Messages [Force...
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... the BIOS file. 2. Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Launching MyLogo To launch MyLogo2, click Update > MyLogo on the screen during the Power On Self Tests (POST). From the BIOS file field, click Browse to the motherboard 1. 4.3.11 MyLogo MyLogo2 allows you to customize the boot logo, which is the image that...
... the BIOS file. 2. Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Launching MyLogo To launch MyLogo2, click Update > MyLogo on the screen during the Power On Self Tests (POST). From the BIOS file field, click Browse to the motherboard 1. 4.3.11 MyLogo MyLogo2 allows you to customize the boot logo, which is the image that...
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Click Function to monitor and record your local system through the ROG Connect cable. RC Diagram RC Diagram allows you to operate your local system status. RC Remote RC Remote allows you to display more options. Chapter 4 4-28 Chapter 4: Software support You can switch the display mode between String and Code. 2. RC Poster RC Poster shows the status of the local system during the POST.
Click Function to monitor and record your local system through the ROG Connect cable. RC Diagram RC Diagram allows you to operate your local system status. RC Remote RC Remote allows you to display more options. Chapter 4 4-28 Chapter 4: Software support You can switch the display mode between String and Code. 2. RC Poster RC Poster shows the status of the local system during the POST.
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... item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA HDDs. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Save your ODD device. Chapter 5 5-2 Chapter 5: RAID support Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. To do this: 1. Go to Advanced Mode and go to [RAID Mode...
... item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA HDDs. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Save your ODD device. Chapter 5 5-2 Chapter 5: RAID support Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. To do this: 1. Go to Advanced Mode and go to [RAID Mode...