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... 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 1.2 Package contents 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...
... 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 1.2 Package contents 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...
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... assembly installation 2-34 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-37 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-38 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-40 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-41 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-42 2.3.9 Expension Card installation 2-43 2.3.10 ROG ThunderBolt Installation 2-44 2.3.11 Rear panel connectors 2-46 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections 2-47 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-50 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-51 2.5.1 Using the...
... assembly installation 2-34 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-37 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-38 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-40 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-41 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-42 2.3.9 Expension Card installation 2-43 2.3.10 ROG ThunderBolt Installation 2-44 2.3.11 Rear panel connectors 2-46 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections 2-47 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-50 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-51 2.5.1 Using the...
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... menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-4 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-4 4.2.6 Video menu 4-5 4.2.7 ASUS Contact information 4-5 4.2.8 Other information 4-6 4.3 Software information 4-8 4.3.1 ASUS AI Suite II 4-8 4.3.2 Tool 4-9 4.3.3 DIGI+ VRM 4-14 4.3.4 EPU 4-18 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-19 4.3.6 Probe II 4-20 4.3.7 Sensor Recorder 4-22 4.3.8 ROG Connect 4-25 4.3.9 ROG ThunderBolt LAN 4-28 Contents 3.5.9 ROG Connect 3-26 3.5.10 LED Control 3-27 3.6 Monitor menu 3-29 3.7 Boot menu...
... menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-4 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-4 4.2.6 Video menu 4-5 4.2.7 ASUS Contact information 4-5 4.2.8 Other information 4-6 4.3 Software information 4-8 4.3.1 ASUS AI Suite II 4-8 4.3.2 Tool 4-9 4.3.3 DIGI+ VRM 4-14 4.3.4 EPU 4-18 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-19 4.3.6 Probe II 4-20 4.3.7 Sensor Recorder 4-22 4.3.8 ROG Connect 4-25 4.3.9 ROG ThunderBolt LAN 4-28 Contents 3.5.9 ROG Connect 3-26 3.5.10 LED Control 3-27 3.6 Monitor menu 3-29 3.7 Boot menu...
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... ports 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (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 - O.C. Crosshair V Formula specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I/O ... - Voltiminder LED - Intelligent overclocking tools: - Profile Overclocking Protection: - EX) - ASUS TPU - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) Core Unlocker ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q- RC Remote - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -
... ports 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (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 - O.C. Crosshair V Formula specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I/O ... - Voltiminder LED - Intelligent overclocking tools: - Profile Overclocking Protection: - EX) - ASUS TPU - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) Core Unlocker ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q- RC Remote - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -
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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 ...power connector 1 x 4-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-...
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 ...power connector 1 x 4-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-...
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... - C-Media 6631 audio processor (Max. 192KHz/24-bit) - Line-in 2-Channel High Quality DAC/ADC - USB 2.0 Interface *ROG ThunderBolt is only available on selected model. Advanced Game Detect™ - Online Gaming PC Monitor™ - Fine-tuned Game Genre EQ Profiles... - ROG ThunderBolt specifications summary ThunderBolt LAN/ Audio Combo Card Dedicated Network Processing Unit (NPU) - Output Signal-to -Analog Converter: 120dB (Max. 192kHz/ 24-bit)...
... - C-Media 6631 audio processor (Max. 192KHz/24-bit) - Line-in 2-Channel High Quality DAC/ADC - USB 2.0 Interface *ROG ThunderBolt is only available on selected model. Advanced Game Detect™ - Online Gaming PC Monitor™ - Fine-tuned Game Genre EQ Profiles... - ROG ThunderBolt specifications summary ThunderBolt LAN/ Audio Combo Card Dedicated Network Processing Unit (NPU) - Output Signal-to -Analog Converter: 120dB (Max. 192kHz/ 24-bit)...
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... 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 ROG SATA Cable Label 1 x I/O Shield ROG motherboard support DVD User guide *ROG ThunderBolt Audio Precision Test Report If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Before you for ThunderBolt 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit 1 x 3-Way SLI Bridge 1 x Cable Ties Pack...
... 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 ROG SATA Cable Label 1 x I/O Shield ROG motherboard support DVD User guide *ROG ThunderBolt Audio Precision Test Report If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Before you for ThunderBolt 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit 1 x 3-Way SLI Bridge 1 x Cable Ties Pack...
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..., making it just like another weapon in a gamer's arsenal! The board features SLI/CrossFireX on selected models. The ROG ThunderBolt has been designed from continual feedback from the PC gaming community. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-3 With the ROG ThunderBolt's high sound quality and built-in amp, gamers can have both multi-GPU setups. Whichever path you take, you...
..., making it just like another weapon in a gamer's arsenal! The board features SLI/CrossFireX on selected models. The ROG ThunderBolt has been designed from continual feedback from the PC gaming community. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-3 With the ROG ThunderBolt's high sound quality and built-in amp, gamers can have both multi-GPU setups. Whichever path you take, you...
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...on -the-fly parameter adjustments at any stage! Tweak it offers system maintenance and management with more , and get fragged less. 1.3.3 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features Extreme Engine Digi+ Powerful combination of analog and digital design elements Extreme Engine Digi+ equipped with high performance digital...pwn your main system to the limit, hitting benchmark scores that you can easily achieve the ultimate performance with ROG Connect. Monitor the status of the motherboard at a purely hardware level. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for details...
...on -the-fly parameter adjustments at any stage! Tweak it offers system maintenance and management with more , and get fragged less. 1.3.3 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features Extreme Engine Digi+ Powerful combination of analog and digital design elements Extreme Engine Digi+ equipped with high performance digital...pwn your main system to the limit, hitting benchmark scores that you can easily achieve the ultimate performance with ROG Connect. Monitor the status of the motherboard at a purely hardware level. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for details...
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...to, and the motherboard will do the rest! MemOK! Worry no more expansive CPU? ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-5 See the new CPU speed and enjoy that record-breaking overclock! Rampage III Black Edition features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to others with the press... BIOS! Notice potential problems even before you could have a more , MemOK! With GPU.DIMM Post, quickly and easily check your BIOS settings ROG offers a whole new UEFI BIOS feature to get your system up and running in the form of 8 sets of locating the motherboard's measurement ...
...to, and the motherboard will do the rest! MemOK! Worry no more expansive CPU? ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-5 See the new CPU speed and enjoy that record-breaking overclock! Rampage III Black Edition features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to others with the press... BIOS! Notice potential problems even before you could have a more , MemOK! With GPU.DIMM Post, quickly and easily check your BIOS settings ROG offers a whole new UEFI BIOS feature to get your system up and running in the form of 8 sets of locating the motherboard's measurement ...
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... if you're looking for overclockers. Voltiminder LED Friendly reminder on Voltage Settings. The COP EX allows overclockers to increase chipset voltage without having to ROG die hards. Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for ultra-real cinematic in Play with THX TruStudio Pro, which makes games, music and movies sound way...
... if you're looking for overclockers. Voltiminder LED Friendly reminder on Voltage Settings. The COP EX allows overclockers to increase chipset voltage without having to ROG die hards. Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for ultra-real cinematic in Play with THX TruStudio Pro, which makes games, music and movies sound way...
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.... USB 3.0 Support 10X Faster Date Rates! Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-7 Built to achieve a quiet and cool environment. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer..., while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in diverse situations. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS TPU The Ultimate O.C. Processor Unleash your PC's loading. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring...
.... USB 3.0 Support 10X Faster Date Rates! Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. ROG Crosshair V Formula 1-7 Built to achieve a quiet and cool environment. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer..., while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in diverse situations. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS TPU The Ultimate O.C. Processor Unleash your PC's loading. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring...
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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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... severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from...
... severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from...
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..., and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3; 4-pin OPT_FAN1-3) 4. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. ROG connect switch (3-pin ROG) Page 2-25 2-4 2-22 2-5 2-29 2-23 2-21 2-19 2-20 2-18 2-26 2-20 2-28 2-28 2-30 2-24 2-23 2-... (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 18. Asmedia Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1) 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 17. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-3 Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 7. CPU Level Up switch 16. EZ PLUG 2. Go button 6. Reset switch 14. Power...
..., and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3; 4-pin OPT_FAN1-3) 4. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. ROG connect switch (3-pin ROG) Page 2-25 2-4 2-22 2-5 2-29 2-23 2-21 2-19 2-20 2-18 2-26 2-20 2-28 2-28 2-30 2-24 2-23 2-... (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 18. Asmedia Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1) 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 17. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-3 Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 7. CPU Level Up switch 16. EZ PLUG 2. Go button 6. Reset switch 14. Power...
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A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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... cards. Failure to the chassis with it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Secure the card to do not need to use . 4. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-11
... cards. Failure to the chassis with it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Secure the card to do not need to use . 4. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-11
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... CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. shared - Onchip USB_2 - - PCI Slot - - - - ASM1061 - - - - ASM1403 USB3.0_2 - - shared - - - ASM1403 USB3.0_3 shared - - - - - - - shared ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-13 Onchip SATA Controller - - - PCIE_X16_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIE_X8/X1_2 - - - - See page 3-18 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel 82583V - - - - - ASM1403 USB3.0_1 - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - IRQ assignments for...
... CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. shared - Onchip USB_2 - - PCI Slot - - - - ASM1061 - - - - ASM1403 USB3.0_2 - - shared - - - ASM1403 USB3.0_3 shared - - - - - - - shared ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-13 Onchip SATA Controller - - - PCIE_X16_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIE_X8/X1_2 - - - - See page 3-18 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel 82583V - - - - - ASM1403 USB3.0_1 - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - - IRQ assignments for...
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ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-15 Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. The LED does ...
ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-15 Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. The LED does ...
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The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-17 Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 7.
The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. ROG Crosshair V Formula 2-17 Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 7.