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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 1.1.2 ROG unique gaming features 1-2 1.1.3 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking ...
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 1.1.2 ROG unique gaming features 1-2 1.1.3 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking ...
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...32GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2133(O.C) / 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz, ECC, Non-ECC, un-buffered Memory Dual channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) of AM3+ / AM3 CPU for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon II™ / Sempron™ ...red] with AMD® Socket AM3 for details. ** Due to 5200 MT/s; SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology - 1500 uF Audio power capacitor - CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support LAN Storage Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX series...
...32GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2133(O.C) / 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz, ECC, Non-ECC, un-buffered Memory Dual channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) of AM3+ / AM3 CPU for AMD® Phenom™ II / Athlon II™ / Sempron™ ...red] with AMD® Socket AM3 for details. ** Due to 5200 MT/s; SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology - 1500 uF Audio power capacitor - CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support LAN Storage Audio AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX series...
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GPU.DIMM Post GameFirst II iROG Extreme Tweaker Loadline Calibration Overclocking Protection - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS TPU - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - RC Poster - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS O.C. 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...
GPU.DIMM Post GameFirst II iROG Extreme Tweaker Loadline Calibration Overclocking Protection - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS TPU - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - RC Poster - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS O.C. 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...
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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 x ROG Connect ...
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 x ROG Connect ...
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xiii 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. x 9.6 in .
xiii 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. x 9.6 in .
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xiv Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1 x ROG Connect cable 3 x 2-in-1 SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables 1 x SLI bridge 1 x 3-WAY SLI bridge 1 x CrossFire cable I/O Shield 1 x 12-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit ROG motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
xiv Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1 x ROG Connect cable 3 x 2-in-1 SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables 1 x SLI bridge 1 x 3-WAY SLI bridge 1 x CrossFire cable I/O Shield 1 x 12-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit ROG motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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... rights means everything. It features AMD® Turbo CORE Technology 2.0 to accelerate data transfer rate up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-1 AMD® 990FX Chipset AMD® 990FX Chipset is optimized with AMD® AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to 8-core native CPU cores, and AMD...
... rights means everything. It features AMD® Turbo CORE Technology 2.0 to accelerate data transfer rate up to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-1 AMD® 990FX Chipset AMD® 990FX Chipset is optimized with AMD® AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to 8-core native CPU cores, and AMD...
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.... DAEMON Tools Pro organizes data, music, video, and photo collections on advanced antivirus technologies. With GPU. Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is critical during overclocking. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-3 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...
.... DAEMON Tools Pro organizes data, music, video, and photo collections on advanced antivirus technologies. With GPU. Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is critical during overclocking. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-3 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...
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... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-5
... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-5
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... connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-42 1-8 1-40 1-9 1-24 1-26 1-29 1-23 1-23 1-24 1-44 1-37 1-36 1-37 1-41 1-43 1-25 1-38 1-39 1-39 1-41 Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-7 USB1112) 19. Slow Mode switch 6. GO button 11. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 20. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. ATX power connectors...
... connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-42 1-8 1-40 1-9 1-24 1-26 1-29 1-23 1-23 1-24 1-44 1-37 1-36 1-37 1-41 1-43 1-25 1-38 1-39 1-39 1-41 Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-7 USB1112) 19. Slow Mode switch 6. GO button 11. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 20. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. ATX power connectors...
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A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-9
A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-9
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... - (2x2GB) 4GB DS - - (2x2GB) 64GB DS - - (8x8GB) 16GB DS - - (4x4GB) 8GB DS - - (2x4GB) 16GB DS - - (4x4GB) (continued on the next page) ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z Timing 9-11-9-27 9-9-9-24 Voltage 1.55~1.75 - Size G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL Kingston Patriot Team F3-19200CL10Q-32GBZHD F3-19200CL11Q-16GBZHD F3-19200CL9D-4GBPIS... DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 10-12-12-31 1.65 • DS - - 11-11-11-31 1.65 • DS - - CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
... - (2x2GB) 4GB DS - - (2x2GB) 64GB DS - - (8x8GB) 16GB DS - - (4x4GB) 8GB DS - - (2x4GB) 16GB DS - - (4x4GB) (continued on the next page) ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z Timing 9-11-9-27 9-9-9-24 Voltage 1.55~1.75 - Size G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL Kingston Patriot Team F3-19200CL10Q-32GBZHD F3-19200CL11Q-16GBZHD F3-19200CL9D-4GBPIS... DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 10-12-12-31 1.65 • DS - - 11-11-11-31 1.65 • DS - - CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - (continued on the next page) 9-9-9-24 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 1.6 • • Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-13 G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing 9-11-9-27 9-11-9-27 9-10-9-27 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 24 1....
DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - (continued on the next page) 9-9-9-24 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 1.6 • • Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-13 G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing 9-11-9-27 9-11-9-27 9-10-9-27 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 24 1....
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...; 1.5 • • 1.5 • • - • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • 1.5 • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-17 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x16 slot PCIe 2.0 x1 slot PCIe 2.0 x8 slot PCIe 2.0 x1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16/x8 slot PCIe 2.0 x4 slot ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-21
1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x16 slot PCIe 2.0 x1 slot PCIe 2.0 x8 slot PCIe 2.0 x1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16/x8 slot PCIe 2.0 x4 slot ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-21
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... you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-23 Reset button Press the reset button to enhance system performance. 1. This is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you to fine-tune performance...
... you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-23 Reset button Press the reset button to enhance system performance. 1. This is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you to fine-tune performance...
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... having to go through POST (without entering the BIOS) when you press the DirectKey button, your system to press the key during boot-up. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-25 DirectKey button (DirectKey) This feature allows your system will shut down.
... having to go through POST (without entering the BIOS) when you press the DirectKey button, your system to press the key during boot-up. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-25 DirectKey button (DirectKey) This feature allows your system will shut down.
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Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! The LED does not light up when there is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-27 It blinks when data is enabled before POST. GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1.
Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! The LED does not light up when there is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-27 It blinks when data is enabled before POST. GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1.
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Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-29 5. Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status.
Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-29 5. Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status.