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...Bands ix IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada x Safety information xi About this guide xiii Crosshair V Formula specifications summary xv ROG ThunderBolt specifications summary xviii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 ...1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG ThunderBolt LAN/Audio Combo 1-3 1.3.3 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 ...
...Bands ix IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada x Safety information xi About this guide xiii Crosshair V Formula specifications summary xv ROG ThunderBolt specifications summary xviii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 ...1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG ThunderBolt LAN/Audio Combo 1-3 1.3.3 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 ...
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C.)/1800(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 MHz, ECC and nonECC, un-buffered memory *Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for AM3+ FX™/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors Supports 32nm CPU, up to 8 cores ... Jack-Retasking (continued on the next page) xv EAX® Advanced™ HD 5.0 - X-Fi® Xtreme Fidelity™ - Supports Blu-ray audio layer content protection - Crosshair V Formula specifications summary CPU. Creative® ALchemy -
C.)/1800(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 MHz, ECC and nonECC, un-buffered memory *Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for AM3+ FX™/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors Supports 32nm CPU, up to 8 cores ... Jack-Retasking (continued on the next page) xv EAX® Advanced™ HD 5.0 - X-Fi® Xtreme Fidelity™ - Supports Blu-ray audio layer content protection - Crosshair V Formula specifications summary CPU. Creative® ALchemy -
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... Digi+ - 8+2 phase CPU power design CPU Level Up MemOK! LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LEDs) Ai Charger+ ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 3 32Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS WOL by PME, ... (1 port can be switched to ROG Connect) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical) 8-channel Audio I /O, black+white, 4 ports at mid-board) ROG Connect - Crosshair V Formula specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports xvi ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller - 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 at...
... Digi+ - 8+2 phase CPU power design CPU Level Up MemOK! LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LEDs) Ai Charger+ ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 3 32Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS WOL by PME, ... (1 port can be switched to ROG Connect) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical) 8-channel Audio I /O, black+white, 4 ports at mid-board) ROG Connect - Crosshair V Formula specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports xvi ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller - 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 at...
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xvii Crosshair V Formula specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Software Form Factor 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 7 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (Red) 8 x Fan connectors: 2 x ... button 1 x Audio front panel (AAFP) header 1 x System panel connector Drivers Sound Blaster® X-Fi 2 Utility Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ROG CPU-Z ASUS Utilities ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xvii Crosshair V Formula specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Software Form Factor 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 7 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (Red) 8 x Fan connectors: 2 x ... button 1 x Audio front panel (AAFP) header 1 x System panel connector Drivers Sound Blaster® X-Fi 2 Utility Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ROG CPU-Z ASUS Utilities ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Before you for ThunderBolt 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit 1 x 3-Way SLI Bridge 1 x Cable Ties Pack 1 x ROG Theme Label 1 x 12-in-1 ROG SATA Cable Label 1 x I/O Shield ROG motherboard support DVD User guide *... a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Card Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG Crosshair V Formula *ROG ThunderBolt 1 x ROG Connect cable 1 x CrossFire Cable 1 x SLI Cable 3 x 2-in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. *The ThunderBolt is ...
Before you for ThunderBolt 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit 1 x 3-Way SLI Bridge 1 x Cable Ties Pack 1 x ROG Theme Label 1 x 12-in-1 ROG SATA Cable Label 1 x I/O Shield ROG motherboard support DVD User guide *... a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Card Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG Crosshair V Formula *ROG ThunderBolt 1 x ROG Connect cable 1 x CrossFire Cable 1 x SLI Cable 3 x 2-in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. *The ThunderBolt is ...
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... chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of Storage! ... X-Fi 2 delivers incredible gaming audio experiences to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for ultra-real cinematic in audio. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS TPU The Ultimate O.C. SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of current bus systems. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-7
... chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of Storage! ... X-Fi 2 delivers incredible gaming audio experiences to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for ultra-real cinematic in audio. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS TPU The Ultimate O.C. SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of current bus systems. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-7
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... following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-3 Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help...
... following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-3 Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help...
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...+ VRM related parrameters . To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-9 Some of woorking VRM phase. Reducing phase number under heavy system loading to adjust the value. The values range from 300k... number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency [Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment VRM Over Temperature Protection [Enabled]...
...+ VRM related parrameters . To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-9 Some of woorking VRM phase. Reducing phase number under heavy system loading to adjust the value. The values range from 300k... number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency [Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment VRM Over Temperature Protection [Enabled]...
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When you press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-35 Select an item then press to display the submenu. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to start the application. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to get DRAM SPD information. For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility. 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information Allows you to configure options for special functions.
When you press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-35 Select an item then press to display the submenu. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to start the application. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to get DRAM SPD information. For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility. 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information Allows you to configure options for special functions.
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... Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to boot. If there is potentially risky. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ...the system's failure to download the latest BIOS file for details on system stability, compatibility, or performance. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-39 However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the current version of this motherboard. Inappropriate ...
... Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to boot. If there is potentially risky. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ...the system's failure to download the latest BIOS file for details on system stability, compatibility, or performance. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-39 However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the current version of this motherboard. Inappropriate ...
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...; Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Before you to update the BIOS without having to enable it. 3. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-43 To update the ...BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 Utility: 1....
...; Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Before you to update the BIOS without having to enable it. 3. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-43 To update the ...BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 Utility: 1....
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... BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI...the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Boot your computer. 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to boot using defaults 3. This utility also allows you can use as a ...the current BIOS file that you to low disk capacity. 3. C:\>d: D:\> ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-45
... BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI...the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Boot your computer. 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to boot using defaults 3. This utility also allows you can use as a ...the current BIOS file that you to low disk capacity. 3. C:\>d: D:\> ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-45
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...65533;g��s�y��s�te��m�s� (OS). The contents of the support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to maximize the features of your OS documentation for detailed information. ... Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-1 Click ...
...65533;g��s�y��s�te��m�s� (OS). The contents of the support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to maximize the features of your OS documentation for detailed information. ... Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-1 Click ...
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... OverDrive Utility (AOD) Installs the AMD® OverDrive utility. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ASUS ROG Connect Plus Installs the ASUS ROG Connect Plus utility. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-3 Sound Blaster X-Fi MB 2 Installs the Sound Blaster X-Fi MB 2 utility. View the online help for detailed information...
... OverDrive Utility (AOD) Installs the AMD® OverDrive utility. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ASUS ROG Connect Plus Installs the ASUS ROG Connect Plus utility. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-3 Sound Blaster X-Fi MB 2 Installs the Sound Blaster X-Fi MB 2 utility. View the online help for detailed information...
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ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-5 4.2.6 Video menu Click the Video tab to display the ASUS contact information. Click the video titles to watch ROG users' outstanding performances with ROG motherboards. 4.2.7 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display a list of video clips.
ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-5 4.2.6 Video menu Click the Video tab to display the ASUS contact information. Click the video titles to watch ROG users' outstanding performances with ROG motherboards. 4.2.7 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display a list of video clips.
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...asus.com for detailed software configuration. Auto Tuning Mode Manual Mode Load profile Target values Current values Click to show / hide more settings Click to restore all start-up settings Save the current settings as Auto Tuning function that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level up. ROG Crosshair V Formula...rebooting the OS. Use the Save Profile function to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. 4.3.2 Tool TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces Manual Mode that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus ...
...asus.com for detailed software configuration. Auto Tuning Mode Manual Mode Load profile Target values Current values Click to show / hide more settings Click to restore all start-up settings Save the current settings as Auto Tuning function that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level up. ROG Crosshair V Formula...rebooting the OS. Use the Save Profile function to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. 4.3.2 Tool TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces Manual Mode that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus ...
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Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with your motherboard user manual for ... item in BIOS to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. CPU Ratio Adjustment bar Click to restore all start auto-overclocking. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-11 Refer to Chapter 3 of your CPU model.
Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with your motherboard user manual for ... item in BIOS to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. CPU Ratio Adjustment bar Click to restore all start auto-overclocking. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-11 Refer to Chapter 3 of your CPU model.
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... phase number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency. • Standard: Phase control based on CPU command. • Optimized: ASUS optimized phase tuning profile • Extreme: Full phase mode • Manual Adjustment: Phase number adjusted by current (A) step Do not remove... CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal of working VRM phase. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-17 Reduce phase number under heavy system loading to Extreme and Manual mode. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The thermal conditions ...
... phase number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency. • Standard: Phase control based on CPU command. • Optimized: ASUS optimized phase tuning profile • Extreme: Full phase mode • Manual Adjustment: Phase number adjusted by current (A) step Do not remove... CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal of working VRM phase. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-17 Reduce phase number under heavy system loading to Extreme and Manual mode. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The thermal conditions ...
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... (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : CROSSHAIR V FORMULA Conforms to the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive EN 55022:2006+A1:2007 EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1...PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : CROSSHAIR V FORMULA conform with the essential requirements of the following specifications: FCC Part 15, ...
... (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : CROSSHAIR V FORMULA Conforms to the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive EN 55022:2006+A1:2007 EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1...PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : CROSSHAIR V FORMULA conform with the essential requirements of the following specifications: FCC Part 15, ...