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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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...® Advanced™ HD 5.0 - Supports Blu-ray audio layer content protection - 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..., DDR3 2133(O.C.)/2000(O. Supports 1 Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O - Supports Jack-sensing, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking (continued on the next page) xv Crosshair V Formula specifications summary CPU.
...® Advanced™ HD 5.0 - Supports Blu-ray audio layer content protection - 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..., DDR3 2133(O.C.)/2000(O. Supports 1 Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O - Supports Jack-sensing, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking (continued on the next page) xv Crosshair V Formula specifications summary CPU.
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... Print GameFirst Extreme Tweaker ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ - 8+2 phase CPU power design CPU Level Up MemOK! ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) Core Unlocker ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q- O.C. Profile Overclocking Protection: - RC Poster - RC Diagram - RC Remote - Crosshair V Formula specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports...
... Print GameFirst Extreme Tweaker ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ - 8+2 phase CPU power design CPU Level Up MemOK! ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) Core Unlocker ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q- O.C. Profile Overclocking Protection: - RC Poster - RC Diagram - RC Remote - Crosshair V Formula specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports...
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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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...Crosshair V Formula 1-1 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 the long line 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...1 x SLI Cable 3 x 2-in-1 SATA 6G cables *1 x USB to USB cable for buying an ROG Crosshair V Formula motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ROG SATA Cable Label...
...Crosshair V Formula 1-1 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 the long line 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...1 x SLI Cable 3 x 2-in-1 SATA 6G cables *1 x USB to USB cable for buying an ROG Crosshair V Formula motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ROG SATA Cable Label...
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...surround sound! Processor Unleash your performance with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. 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... in -game audio. SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of current bus systems. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-7 SupremeFX X-Fi 2 Built-in Play with ultra-real cinematic in audio. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS TPU The Ultimate O.C. USB 3.0 Support 10X Faster Date Rates!
...surround sound! Processor Unleash your performance with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. 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... in -game audio. SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of current bus systems. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-7 SupremeFX X-Fi 2 Built-in Play with ultra-real cinematic in audio. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS TPU The Ultimate O.C. USB 3.0 Support 10X Faster Date Rates!
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To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-3 Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot...
To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-3 Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot...
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...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... the number of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-9 CPU Voltage Over-Current Protection [Auto] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. The values range from...
...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... the number of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-9 CPU Voltage Over-Current Protection [Auto] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. The values range from...
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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 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 run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to start the application. When you press to configure options for special functions.
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 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 run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to start the application. When you press to configure options for special functions.
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...problem using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to boot. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-39 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system's failure to download the ... BIOS. The following utilities allow you need to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup ...
...problem using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to boot. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-39 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system's failure to download the ... BIOS. The following utilities allow you need to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup ...
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... field. 4. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the... Flash 2 Utility and press to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-43 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 Utility: 1. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Before you to ...
... field. 4. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the... Flash 2 Utility and press to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-43 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 Utility: 1. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Before you to ...
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... them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as the boot device. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA...to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive). C:\>d: D:\> ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-45 Boot your computer. ...
... them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as the boot device. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA...to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive). C:\>d: D:\> ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-45 Boot your computer. ...
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Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to change at any time without notice. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-1 The contents of your computer. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® X��P�/�6�4��-b��it�X...
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to change at any time without notice. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-1 The contents of your computer. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® X��P�/�6�4��-b��it�X...
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... other software that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS ROG Connect Plus Installs the ASUS ROG Connect Plus utility. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses...Adobe Reader 9 Installs the Adobe® Reader that the motherboard supports. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-3 ASUS AI Suite II Installs the ASUS AI Suite II. ASUS ROG Connect Installs the ASUS ROG Connect utility. ASUS ROG GameFirst Installs the ASUS ROG GameFirst utility. View the online help for detailed information.
... other software that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS ROG Connect Plus Installs the ASUS ROG Connect Plus utility. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses...Adobe Reader 9 Installs the Adobe® Reader that the motherboard supports. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-3 ASUS AI Suite II Installs the ASUS AI Suite II. ASUS ROG Connect Installs the ASUS ROG Connect utility. ASUS ROG GameFirst Installs the ASUS ROG GameFirst 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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... more detailed adjustments in TurboV will not be saved to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-9 Use the Save Profile function to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3.2 Tool TurboV ...EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces Manual Mode that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level up settings Save the current settings as Auto Tuning function...
... more detailed adjustments in TurboV will not be saved to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-9 Use the Save Profile function to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3.2 Tool TurboV ...EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces Manual Mode that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level up settings Save the current settings as Auto Tuning function...
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... to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in BIOS to start -up settings Applies all changes immediately Undoes all start auto-overclocking. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-11 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...
... to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in BIOS to start -up settings Applies all changes immediately Undoes all start auto-overclocking. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-11 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...
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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... maintain VRM current balance. • T.Probe: Thermal balance • Extreme: Current balance Do not remove the thermal module. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-17 Select the [T.Probe] option to maintain VRM thermal balance or the [Extreme] option to get more transient and better thermal performance...
... 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... maintain VRM current balance. • T.Probe: Thermal balance • Extreme: Current balance Do not remove the thermal module. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-17 Select the [T.Probe] option to maintain VRM thermal balance or the [Extreme] option to get more transient and better thermal performance...
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...110101 EC Declaration of the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : CROSSHAIR V FORMULA conform with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: ...and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : CROSSHAIR V FORMULA Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators ...
...110101 EC Declaration of the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : CROSSHAIR V FORMULA conform with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: ...and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : CROSSHAIR V FORMULA Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators ...