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... 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-42 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-43 2.3.9 Expension Card installation 2-44 2.3.10 ROG ThunderBolt Installation 2-45 2.3.11 Rear panel connectors 2-47 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections 2-48 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-51 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-52 2.5.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-52 2.5.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-52...
... 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-42 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-43 2.3.9 Expension Card installation 2-44 2.3.10 ROG ThunderBolt Installation 2-45 2.3.11 Rear panel connectors 2-47 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections 2-48 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-51 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-52 2.5.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-52 2.5.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-52...
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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 ...pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x EZ Plug connector (4-pin Molex Power connector) 1 x En/Dis-able Clr CMOS header 1 x CPU Level Up button 1 x ROG Connect switch 1 x START (Power on) button 1 x RESET button 1 x Go button 1 x Audio front panel (AAFP) header 1 x System panel connector Drivers Sound Blaster® X-Fi 2 Utility Kaspersky® ...
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 ...pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x EZ Plug connector (4-pin Molex Power connector) 1 x En/Dis-able Clr CMOS header 1 x CPU Level Up button 1 x ROG Connect switch 1 x START (Power on) button 1 x RESET button 1 x Go button 1 x Audio front panel (AAFP) header 1 x System panel connector Drivers Sound Blaster® X-Fi 2 Utility Kaspersky® ...
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Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on selected models. 1.1 Welcome! ROG 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 ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard...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-1 SATA 6G cables *1 ...
Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on selected models. 1.1 Welcome! ROG 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 ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard...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-1 SATA 6G cables *1 ...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Building your computer system 2-32 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-50 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-51 ROG Crosshair V Formula
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Building your computer system 2-32 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-50 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-51 ROG Crosshair V Formula
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...self tests or POST. After applying power, the system power LED on test. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-51 Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on the chain) c. BIOS Beep Description ...One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. 2.4 Starting up . Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) No...
...self tests or POST. After applying power, the system power LED on test. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-51 Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on the chain) c. BIOS Beep Description ...One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. 2.4 Starting up . Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) No...
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... the system is ON, pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down . Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off after Windows®...-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. 2-52 Chapter 2: Hardware information Click the Start button then select Shut Down. 2. If you are using Windows® Vista™/ Windows® 7: 1.
... the system is ON, pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down . Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off after Windows®...-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. 2-52 Chapter 2: Hardware information Click the Start button then select Shut Down. 2. If you are using Windows® Vista™/ Windows® 7: 1.
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... change the BIOS settings only with the help of the BIOS may not exactly match what you with its test routines. When you start up the computer, the system provides you see on to the default value. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to ...item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to ensure system compatibility and stability. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-1 Otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to ensure optimum performance. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for reference purposes only, and may result to ...
... change the BIOS settings only with the help of the BIOS may not exactly match what you with its test routines. When you start up the computer, the system provides you see on to the default value. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to ...item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to ensure system compatibility and stability. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-1 Otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to ensure optimum performance. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for reference purposes only, and may result to ...
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... the BIOS setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for the key to display during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages...the full screen logo display feature. Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] [Enabled]: Allows option ROMs to trap Int 19. [Disabled]: Stops option ROMs to start booting from the available devices. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the selected device. 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ...
... the BIOS setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for the key to display during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages...the full screen logo display feature. Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] [Enabled]: Allows option ROMs to trap Int 19. [Disabled]: Stops option ROMs to start booting from the available devices. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the selected device. 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ...
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For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility. 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information Allows you press to start the application. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-35 When you to get DRAM SPD information. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to configure options for special functions.
For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility. 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information Allows you press to start the application. ROG Crosshair V Formula 3-35 When you to get DRAM SPD information. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to configure options for special functions.
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...start using EZ Flash 2 Utility: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press � to perform the BIOS update process. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. ROG Crosshair V Formula...65533;r�o�g�r�a�m��.�G��o�t�o��th�e� Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Reboot the system when...
...start using EZ Flash 2 Utility: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press � to perform the BIOS update process. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. ROG Crosshair V Formula...65533;r�o�g�r�a�m��.�G��o�t�o��th�e� Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Reboot the system when...
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...settings. Launching AI Suite II You can launch AI Suite II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II v1.xx.xx. The screenshots of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that... vary with the software application for regerence only. View the online help or readme file that will conveniently guide you to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 4.3 Software information Most of AI Suite II in the Windows® notification area...
...settings. Launching AI Suite II You can launch AI Suite II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II v1.xx.xx. The screenshots of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that... vary with the software application for regerence only. View the online help or readme file that will conveniently guide you to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 4.3 Software information Most of AI Suite II in the Windows® notification area...
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...ASUS TurboV EVO introduces Manual Mode that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level up. Manual Mode Manual Mode allows you to restore all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-9 Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts... to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages as well as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all start-up settings Save the current settings as Auto Tuning function that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage...
...ASUS TurboV EVO introduces Manual Mode that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level up. Manual Mode Manual Mode allows you to restore all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-9 Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts... to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages as well as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all start-up settings Save the current settings as Auto Tuning function that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage...
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... then click the CPU Ratio tab. 2. You will requested to manually adjust the CPU ratio. 1. Advanced mode Target values Current values Click to restore all start-up settings Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes immediately CPU Ratio Allows you to restart the system. Drag the adjustment...
... then click the CPU Ratio tab. 2. You will requested to manually adjust the CPU ratio. 1. Advanced mode Target values Current values Click to restore all start-up settings Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes immediately CPU Ratio Allows you to restart the system. Drag the adjustment...
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Read through the warning messages and click OK to start -up settings Applies all changes immediately Undoes all start auto-overclocking. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with your... restore all changes without applying • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-11
Read through the warning messages and click OK to start -up settings Applies all changes immediately Undoes all start auto-overclocking. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with your... restore all changes without applying • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-11
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3. To keep the result, click Stop. 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Read through the warning messages and click OK to exit. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. Using Extreme Tuning 1. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. Click OK to start auto-overclocking. 3. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result.
3. To keep the result, click Stop. 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Read through the warning messages and click OK to exit. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. Using Extreme Tuning 1. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. Click OK to start auto-overclocking. 3. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result.
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If you want to exit. Click Stop if you did not click Stop in the previous step, TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and stability test. An animation appears indicating the overclocking process. TurboV automatically adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-13 After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. 4. Click OK to cancel the Overclocking process. 5.
If you want to exit. Click Stop if you did not click Stop in the previous step, TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and stability test. An animation appears indicating the overclocking process. TurboV automatically adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-13 After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. 4. Click OK to cancel the Overclocking process. 5.
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... components, and detects and alerts you turn it on. Because Probe II is always at a healthy operating condition. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can start monitoring your computer is software-based, you can adjust the sensor threshold value in the monitor panel by clicking Tool > Probe II on the top...
... components, and detects and alerts you turn it on. Because Probe II is always at a healthy operating condition. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can start monitoring your computer is software-based, you can adjust the sensor threshold value in the monitor panel by clicking Tool > Probe II on the top...
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Select the record interval and duration. 3. To stop, click Recording while the recording is in the system. Click Start recording. History Record The History Record tab allows you want to record the changes in progress. To edit the recorded history • Select a date to view a certain recorded history. • If you to record. 2. To use the recording function 1. Select the sensor type, and then select the sensors whose changes you want to delete a recorded history, click beside the date of the selected recorded history to clear it. 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support
Select the record interval and duration. 3. To stop, click Recording while the recording is in the system. Click Start recording. History Record The History Record tab allows you want to record the changes in progress. To edit the recorded history • Select a date to view a certain recorded history. • If you to record. 2. To use the recording function 1. Select the sensor type, and then select the sensors whose changes you want to delete a recorded history, click beside the date of the selected recorded history to clear it. 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support
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Ensure that you have connected to the internet and click Start to configure your network settings. ROG ThunderBolt is only available on the left to perform the bandwidth test. Network Click the Network tab on selected model. 4-28 Chapter 4: Software support Double-click Bigfoot Killer Network Manager on the desktop. 2. 4.3.9 ROG ThunderBolt LAN Bigfoot Killer Network Manager 1.
Ensure that you have connected to the internet and click Start to configure your network settings. ROG ThunderBolt is only available on the left to perform the bandwidth test. Network Click the Network tab on selected model. 4-28 Chapter 4: Software support Double-click Bigfoot Killer Network Manager on the desktop. 2. 4.3.9 ROG ThunderBolt LAN Bigfoot Killer Network Manager 1.
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Ensure to start activation. Ensure that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations. Click Activate to download and install the latest Windows Media Player before first use. 1. ... 2 successfully, you have connected to activate this utility online before installing Sound Blaster X-Fi MB 2. This installation requires that you need to the Internet. 2. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-35 4.3.11 Sound Blaster X-Fi MB 2 This application is available only under Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating system.
Ensure to start activation. Ensure that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations. Click Activate to download and install the latest Windows Media Player before first use. 1. ... 2 successfully, you have connected to activate this utility online before installing Sound Blaster X-Fi MB 2. This installation requires that you need to the Internet. 2. ROG Crosshair V Formula 4-35 4.3.11 Sound Blaster X-Fi MB 2 This application is available only under Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating system.