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... any problems in it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for the cost of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that we would be registered trademarks or copyrights of shipment with you wish to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. or (2) the serial number of these licenses are included in this manual...
... any problems in it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for the cost of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that we would be registered trademarks or copyrights of shipment with you wish to the source code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. or (2) the serial number of these licenses are included in this manual...
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... ASUS Update 4-23 4.3.12 MyLogo2 4-24 4.3.13 Audio configurations 4-25 4.3.14 ROG Connect 4-28 4.3.15 GameFirst II 4-30 4.3.16 MemTweakIt 4-32 Chapter 5: RAID support 5-1 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-8 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-8 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-8 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows...
... ASUS Update 4-23 4.3.12 MyLogo2 4-24 4.3.13 Audio configurations 4-25 4.3.14 ROG Connect 4-28 4.3.15 GameFirst II 4-30 4.3.16 MemTweakIt 4-32 Chapter 5: RAID support 5-1 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-8 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-8 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-8 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows...
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...® SLI™ technology 6-6 6.2.1 Requirements 6-6 6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 6-6 6.2.3 Installing the device drivers 6-7 6.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 6-8 6.3 LucidLogix Virtu MVP 6-10 6.3.1 Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP 6-10 6.3.2 Setting up your display 6-11 6.3.3 Configuring LucidLogix Virtu MVP 6-12 Chapter 7: Intel® technologies 7-1 7.1 Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies 7-1 7.1.1 Intel® Smart Response Technology 7-3 7.1.2 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 7-4 7.1.3 Intel® Smart Connect...
...® SLI™ technology 6-6 6.2.1 Requirements 6-6 6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 6-6 6.2.3 Installing the device drivers 6-7 6.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 6-8 6.3 LucidLogix Virtu MVP 6-10 6.3.1 Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP 6-10 6.3.2 Setting up your display 6-11 6.3.3 Configuring LucidLogix Virtu MVP 6-12 Chapter 7: Intel® technologies 7-1 7.1 Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies 7-1 7.1.1 Intel® Smart Response Technology 7-3 7.1.2 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 7-4 7.1.3 Intel® Smart Connect...
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... of individual CPUs. MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® Processors Supports 22/32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® Z77 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3...
... of individual CPUs. MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® Processors Supports 22/32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® Z77 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3...
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... supports four USB 3.0 ports for up to optimize the PCIe allocation of Gamers, mercy rules are only for an unrivaled gaming performance. With the Intel Z77 platform to 2-WAY GPU SLI or 3-WAY GPU CrossFireX configuration. LGA1155 socket for Intel® integrated graphics performance. PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a single-chipset that provides twice the performance and speed of PCIe 2.0. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-1 It utilizes the serial...
... supports four USB 3.0 ports for up to optimize the PCIe allocation of Gamers, mercy rules are only for an unrivaled gaming performance. With the Intel Z77 platform to 2-WAY GPU SLI or 3-WAY GPU CrossFireX configuration. LGA1155 socket for Intel® integrated graphics performance. PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a single-chipset that provides twice the performance and speed of PCIe 2.0. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-1 It utilizes the serial...
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USB BIOS FlashBack USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for your graphic cards, memory modules' statuses in the BIOS, and overclocking settings. It also allows you to monitor the status of your overclocking enjoyment, and offers you with full control of your notebook, as well as make on to achieve the best O.C. Simply install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. CPU Level...
USB BIOS FlashBack USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for your graphic cards, memory modules' statuses in the BIOS, and overclocking settings. It also allows you to monitor the status of your overclocking enjoyment, and offers you with full control of your notebook, as well as make on to achieve the best O.C. Simply install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. CPU Level...
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... USB Enable Reserved for future AMI codes IDE initialization is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series...
... USB Enable Reserved for future AMI codes IDE initialization is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series...
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... DB DC Description Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not...
... DB DC Description Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not...
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... are no devices installed on the slots. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to enable your CPU model. Leave this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in a specific condition. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to [Enabled]. Use and keys to your core processor's speed to [Enabled]. Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Allows you...
... are no devices installed on the slots. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to enable your CPU model. Leave this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in a specific condition. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to [Enabled]. Use and keys to your core processor's speed to [Enabled]. Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Allows you...
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... CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C1E [Auto] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Use and keys to your CPU model. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the ratio. CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to zero (0). CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to set the processor cores to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables...
... CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C1E [Auto] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Use and keys to your CPU model. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the ratio. CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to zero (0). CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to set the processor cores to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables...
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... you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] or [RAID], and allow you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] External SATA [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the support of the iGPU/PCIE Graphics device should be the Primary Display. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] [160M] [192M] [224M] [256M] [288M][320M] [352M] [384M] [416M] [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M] ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-27...
... you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] or [RAID], and allow you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] External SATA [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the support of the iGPU/PCIE Graphics device should be the Primary Display. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] [160M] [192M] [224M] [256M] [288M][320M] [352M] [384M] [416M] [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M] ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-27...
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... motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. If there is available in case you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. The following utilities allow you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is no problem using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update...
... motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. If there is available in case you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. The following utilities allow you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is no problem using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update...
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... BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to a USB flash drive. The system requires you press to the USB port. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-47 If you to restore the BIOS file when it to recover the BIOS setting. Turn on the ASUS official website. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file...
... BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to a USB flash drive. The system requires you press to the USB port. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-47 If you to restore the BIOS file when it to recover the BIOS setting. Turn on the ASUS official website. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file...
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... http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to low disk capacity. 3. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults Chapter 3 3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Before updating BIOS 1. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. The succeeding utility screens...
... http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to low disk capacity. 3. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults Chapter 3 3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Before updating BIOS 1. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. The succeeding utility screens...
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... motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 4-1 The Make Disk menu contains items to run the DVD. Click the Contact tab to use the devices. Install...
... motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 4-1 The Make Disk menu contains items to run the DVD. Click the Contact tab to use the devices. Install...
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... Connect a SATA power cable to the Advanced menu > SATA Configuration, and then press . 3. Go to the power connector on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set to [RAID Mode]. 4. Chapter 5 5-2 Chapter 5: RAID configurations Refer to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Set the SATA Mode...
... Connect a SATA power cable to the Advanced menu > SATA Configuration, and then press . 3. Go to the power connector on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set to [RAID Mode]. 4. Chapter 5 5-2 Chapter 5: RAID configurations Refer to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Set the SATA Mode...
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... USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to create a RAID driver disk. 7. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 5. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to complete the process. Boot your computer. 2. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Write-protect the floppy disk to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Press during POST to avoid a computer virus infection. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Start Windows...
... USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to create a RAID driver disk. 7. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 5. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to complete the process. Boot your computer. 2. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Write-protect the floppy disk to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Press during POST to avoid a computer virus infection. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Start Windows...
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...: 1. Chapter 5 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 5-9 When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to the USB flash drive. To install the RAID driver for Windows® 7 or later OS: 1. Click OK. 4. During the OS installation, the system prompts you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to install, select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you to press the key to...
...: 1. Chapter 5 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 5-9 When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to the USB flash drive. To install the RAID driver for Windows® 7 or later OS: 1. Click OK. 4. During the OS installation, the system prompts you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to install, select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you to press the key to...
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...-up window. Double-click the file. or 3. Chapter 5 5. From the Universal Serial Bus controllers, right-click xxxxxx USB Floppy, and then select Properties from the pop-up window. 5.2.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive Due to OS limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive when you to select the program for opening the oem file. 5-10 Chapter 5: RAID configurations Using another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2.
...-up window. Double-click the file. or 3. Chapter 5 5. From the Universal Serial Bus controllers, right-click xxxxxx USB Floppy, and then select Properties from the pop-up window. 5.2.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive Due to OS limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive when you to select the program for opening the oem file. 5-10 Chapter 5: RAID configurations Using another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2.
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...). Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Download the latest driver from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately. 6. 4. Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the graphics card. Chapter 6 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 6-7 Ensure that your graphics card package to the documentation that came with your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place. 5. SLI bridge Goldfingers 6.2.3 Installing the device drivers Refer...
...). Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Download the latest driver from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately. 6. 4. Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the graphics card. Chapter 6 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 6-7 Ensure that your graphics card package to the documentation that came with your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place. 5. SLI bridge Goldfingers 6.2.3 Installing the device drivers Refer...