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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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...; SLI™ graphics cards. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists...
...; SLI™ graphics cards. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists...
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... level. Simply select the processor that allows you a crisp, warm sound for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. Featuring the EZ Mode for beginners' setup and Advanced Mode for your ultimate ...BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for professionals' tweaking, your frags comes first. iROG The iROG is a special IC that provides rich notes with minimal audio distortion. 1.1.3 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features ROG Connect ROG Connect allows you with advanced system control and management features purely at any stage. Its ASUS...
... level. Simply select the processor that allows you a crisp, warm sound for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. Featuring the EZ Mode for beginners' setup and Advanced Mode for your ultimate ...BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for professionals' tweaking, your frags comes first. iROG The iROG is a special IC that provides rich notes with minimal audio distortion. 1.1.3 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features ROG Connect ROG Connect allows you with advanced system control and management features purely at any stage. Its ASUS...
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... the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is updated automatically. Copy C5FZ.CAP to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a USB storage device to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to the root directory of...
... the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is updated automatically. Copy C5FZ.CAP to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a USB storage device to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to the root directory of...
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... for system startup in this motherboard. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-1 When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced...
... for system startup in this motherboard. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-1 When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced...
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...in this section are for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to turn the system off then back on how ...to the default value. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear...
...in this section are for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to turn the system off then back on how ...to the default value. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear...
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... select Yes. Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Key in the BIOS Flash. Save to Profile Allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. The ...O.C. Load from Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.8.3 ASUS...
... select Yes. Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Key in the BIOS Flash. Save to Profile Allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. The ...O.C. Load from Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.8.3 ASUS...
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... gets corrupted. 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. If there is potentially risky. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to update your BIOS if necessary. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-41 The following utilities allow you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an...
... gets corrupted. 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. If there is potentially risky. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to update your BIOS if necessary. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-41 The following utilities allow you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an...
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... functions, tick Enable BIOS downgrade and Automatically backup my current BIOS. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using this utility. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet...
... functions, tick Enable BIOS downgrade and Automatically backup my current BIOS. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using this utility. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet...
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Locate the BIOS file and click Next. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-43 Click Yes if you want to change the BIOS boot logo. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 4. You can decide whether to the software manual in this section...
Locate the BIOS file and click Next. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-43 Click Yes if you want to change the BIOS boot logo. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, and then click Next. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 4. You can decide whether to the software manual in this section...
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... Info field. 6. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the USB port. 2. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that ..., and then press to enable it. Before you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the...
... Info field. 6. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the USB port. 2. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that ..., and then press to enable it. Before you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the...
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... press to a USB 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 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. The system requires you to...
... press to a USB 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 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. The system requires you to...
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... not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. 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. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Please select boot device...
... not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. 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. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Please select boot device...
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...pressing the item number. 4. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Are you to confirm BIOS update. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Yes No Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-47 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press .... At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to update BIOS? BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to Drive...
...pressing the item number. 4. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Are you to confirm BIOS update. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Yes No Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-47 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press .... At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to update BIOS? BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to Drive...
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... reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to exit BIOS Updater. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Select Yes and press . When BIOS update is done, press to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have...
... reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to exit BIOS Updater. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Select Yes and press . When BIOS update is done, press to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have...
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... enter the Windows® operating system (OS). 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 customize the settings of AI Suite II in the support DVD or visit the... the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the Windows® notification area. Chapter 4 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-3 Click the icon to update the motherboard BIOS • The applications in -one interface that came with models. • The screeshots of AI Suite II.
... enter the Windows® operating system (OS). 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 customize the settings of AI Suite II in the support DVD or visit the... the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the Windows® notification area. Chapter 4 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-3 Click the icon to update the motherboard BIOS • The applications in -one interface that came with models. • The screeshots of AI Suite II.
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.... Using ASUS Update Select any of these options to update the BIOS: • Update BIOS from Internet Allows you to download the latest BIOS version from file Use the BIOS file that allows you had downloaded and saved to update the system BIOS. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Chapter 4 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-19 4.3.10 ASUS Update ASUS Update is a utility...
.... Using ASUS Update Select any of these options to update the BIOS: • Update BIOS from Internet Allows you to download the latest BIOS version from file Use the BIOS file that allows you had downloaded and saved to update the system BIOS. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Chapter 4 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-19 4.3.10 ASUS Update ASUS Update is a utility...
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... update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. Click Check for New BIOS Update to check for download Current BIOS information Cancels all the changes Applies all the changes Scheduling the latest BIOS download 1. Sets the schedule for BIOS Update download Click to check for an update BIOS firmware available for the latest BIOS version. 4.3.12 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard USB BIOS...
... update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. Click Check for New BIOS Update to check for download Current BIOS information Cancels all the changes Applies all the changes Scheduling the latest BIOS download 1. Sets the schedule for BIOS Update download Click to check for an update BIOS firmware available for the latest BIOS version. 4.3.12 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard USB BIOS...