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Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...viii MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series specifications summary x ROG ThunderFX specifications summary xv Package contents...xvi Installation tools and components xvii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG unique gaming features 1-2 1.1.3 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features 1-2 1.1.4 ASUS special features 1-4 1.1.5 ROG-rich bundled software 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-6 1.2.2 Motherboard...
Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...viii MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series specifications summary x ROG ThunderFX specifications summary xv Package contents...xvi Installation tools and components xvii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG unique gaming features 1-2 1.1.3 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features 1-2 1.1.4 ASUS special features 1-4 1.1.5 ROG-rich bundled software 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-6 1.2.2 Motherboard...
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...® 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 Technology 7-10 Chapter 8: ThunderFX 8-1 8.1 Hardware introduction 8-1 8.1.1 Front panel 8-1 8.1.2 Rear panel 8-3 8.2 Connecting your devices 8-4 8.2.1 Connecting to PC 8-5 8.2.2 Connecting to PlayStation3 8-6 8.2.3 Connecting to Xbox 360 8-8 8.2.4 Connecting to iPhone/ iPod/ iPad/ MP3...
...® 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 Technology 7-10 Chapter 8: ThunderFX 8-1 8.1 Hardware introduction 8-1 8.1.1 Front panel 8-1 8.1.2 Rear panel 8-3 8.2 Connecting your devices 8-4 8.2.1 Connecting to PC 8-5 8.2.2 Connecting to PlayStation3 8-6 8.2.3 Connecting to Xbox 360 8-8 8.2.4 Connecting to iPhone/ iPod/ iPad/ MP3...
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... for product and software updates. 1. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on...® SLI™ graphics cards. • Chapter 7: Intel® technologies This chapter tells how to install the Intel® 2012 desktop responsiveness technologies. • Chapter 8: ThunderFX This chapter tells how to set up the...
... for product and software updates. 1. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on...® SLI™ graphics cards. • Chapter 7: Intel® technologies This chapter tells how to install the Intel® 2012 desktop responsiveness technologies. • Chapter 8: ThunderFX This chapter tells how to set up the...
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xv Xbox 360) Built-in high fidelity headphone amplifier Up to change without notice. ROG ThunderFX specifications summary Audio Performance Special Features I/O Ports Dimensions Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted): 114dB Digital-to-analog converter: 120dB SNR, 107dB THD+N (Max. 192kHz/...
xv Xbox 360) Built-in high fidelity headphone amplifier Up to change without notice. ROG ThunderFX specifications summary Audio Performance Special Features I/O Ports Dimensions Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted): 114dB Digital-to-analog converter: 120dB SNR, 107dB THD+N (Max. 192kHz/...
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...Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG MAXIMUS V FORMULA ROG ThunderFX* 1 x ROG Connect cable 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables 1 x 2-in-1 SATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables 1 x 2-in-1 RF cables 1 x SLI bridge 1 x Xbox 360 voice input cable (2.5mm)** 1 x Dual-head USB cable** 1 x ThunderFX Xbox 360 AV +3.5mm-to... ROG cable label 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x Diablo III mousepad** 1 x ROG logo sticker** ROG motherboard support DVD User guide • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • *ThunderFX is only available in selected models. ...
...Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG MAXIMUS V FORMULA ROG ThunderFX* 1 x ROG Connect cable 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables 1 x 2-in-1 SATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables 1 x 2-in-1 RF cables 1 x SLI bridge 1 x Xbox 360 voice input cable (2.5mm)** 1 x Dual-head USB cable** 1 x ThunderFX Xbox 360 AV +3.5mm-to... ROG cable label 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x Diablo III mousepad** 1 x ROG logo sticker** ROG motherboard support DVD User guide • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • *ThunderFX is only available in selected models. ...
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...dual-band 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth v4.0 functions. ThunderFX ThunderFX is an audio device that produces a premium gaming audio and easily connects to enjoy a smoother gaming experience. ThunderFX is a supreme sound accessory fit for your gaming system. Chapter 1 1-2 ...Chapter 1: Product introduction GameFirst II ASUS GameFirst II, with fast computing iGPU (Integrated Graphics Processing Unit). This...
...dual-band 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth v4.0 functions. ThunderFX ThunderFX is an audio device that produces a premium gaming audio and easily connects to enjoy a smoother gaming experience. ThunderFX is a supreme sound accessory fit for your gaming system. Chapter 1 1-2 ...Chapter 1: Product introduction GameFirst II ASUS GameFirst II, with fast computing iGPU (Integrated Graphics Processing Unit). This...
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... turned on and connected to a PC, PS3, or Xbox 360. • Before initialization, the LED light does not light up when connecting the ThunderFX to devices for the first time. • The LED light dims out when the PC/PS3/Xbox 360 devices enter Sleep mode. 2 Device mode knob ... cable. • Turn the knob to PS3 or Xbox 360 mode for analog signal output use such as iPhone, iPad, iPod or mp3 player. Chapter 7 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 8-1
... turned on and connected to a PC, PS3, or Xbox 360. • Before initialization, the LED light does not light up when connecting the ThunderFX to devices for the first time. • The LED light dims out when the PC/PS3/Xbox 360 devices enter Sleep mode. 2 Device mode knob ... cable. • Turn the knob to PS3 or Xbox 360 mode for analog signal output use such as iPhone, iPad, iPod or mp3 player. Chapter 7 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 8-1
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...; technologies Press the knob to select Master, Voice, or Game mode and turn it to control the volume. You can enable ENC function though the ThunderFX utility.
...; technologies Press the knob to select Master, Voice, or Game mode and turn it to control the volume. You can enable ENC function though the ThunderFX utility.
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For more details on connecting your devices, refer to connect the ThunderFX with PS3 and Xbox 360 RCA ouput connectors. 8.1.2 Rear panel 1 2 1 RCA Audio input Connects with your PC, PS3, or Xbox 360 device. It also allows you to connect with the bundled ThunderFX Xbox 360 AV +3.5mm to RCA cable for analog input. 2 USB 2.0 port Use the bundled Dual-head.USB cable to section 8.2 Connecting your devices. Chapter 7 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 8-3
For more details on connecting your devices, refer to connect the ThunderFX with PS3 and Xbox 360 RCA ouput connectors. 8.1.2 Rear panel 1 2 1 RCA Audio input Connects with your PC, PS3, or Xbox 360 device. It also allows you to connect with the bundled ThunderFX Xbox 360 AV +3.5mm to RCA cable for analog input. 2 USB 2.0 port Use the bundled Dual-head.USB cable to section 8.2 Connecting your devices. Chapter 7 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 8-3
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8.2 Connecting your devices Switch to the desired mode first before turning on the ThunderFX. Select the correct headphone impedance in the utility before connecting the Dual-head USB cable. Chapter 7 8-4 Chapter 7: Intel® technologies
8.2 Connecting your devices Switch to the desired mode first before turning on the ThunderFX. Select the correct headphone impedance in the utility before connecting the Dual-head USB cable. Chapter 7 8-4 Chapter 7: Intel® technologies
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The single-head end must be connected to your ThunderFX. • For power and signal stability, use the main connecting end of the Dual-head USB cable to your PC/consoles. L R USB 2.0 2 1 Xbox 360 PS3 PC FX THUNDERENC XVbOoICx E36I0N MASTER VOICE GAME 3 3 Chapter 7 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 8-5 8.2.1 Connecting to PC • We recommend that you use both USB connections on the dual-head end for extra power under PC mode.
The single-head end must be connected to your ThunderFX. • For power and signal stability, use the main connecting end of the Dual-head USB cable to your PC/consoles. L R USB 2.0 2 1 Xbox 360 PS3 PC FX THUNDERENC XVbOoICx E36I0N MASTER VOICE GAME 3 3 Chapter 7 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 8-5 8.2.1 Connecting to PC • We recommend that you use both USB connections on the dual-head end for extra power under PC mode.
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Go to Settings> Accessory Settings> Audio Device Settings. 2. Go to Settings> Sound Settings> Audio Output Settings. 2. To configure the microphone: 1. Select OK to Output Device and select ThunderFX. 4. Go to continue. Select OK to Input Device and select ThunderFX. 3. Select Audio Input Connector/SCART/AV MULTI. 3. Go to continue. Configuring the PlayStation3™ To configure the sound output: 1. Chapter 7 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 8-7
Go to Settings> Accessory Settings> Audio Device Settings. 2. Go to Settings> Sound Settings> Audio Output Settings. 2. To configure the microphone: 1. Select OK to Output Device and select ThunderFX. 4. Go to continue. Select OK to Input Device and select ThunderFX. 3. Select Audio Input Connector/SCART/AV MULTI. 3. Go to continue. Configuring the PlayStation3™ To configure the sound output: 1. Chapter 7 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 8-7
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Xbox 360™ connections with HDMI Use the ThunderFX Xbox 360 AV + 3.5mm to RCA cable to connect your Xbox 360 to the ThunderFX. 2 L R USB 2.0 2.5mm Xbox 1 360 voice input cable FX THUNDE R ENC XVbOoICx E36I0N MASTER VOICE GAME 3 Xbox 360 PS3 PC 3 Chapter 7 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 8-9
Xbox 360™ connections with HDMI Use the ThunderFX Xbox 360 AV + 3.5mm to RCA cable to connect your Xbox 360 to the ThunderFX. 2 L R USB 2.0 2.5mm Xbox 1 360 voice input cable FX THUNDE R ENC XVbOoICx E36I0N MASTER VOICE GAME 3 Xbox 360 PS3 PC 3 Chapter 7 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 8-9
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...-head USB cable. Ensure there is stand-by power on your PC. • Use the ThunderFX Xbox AV + 3.5 mm to RCA cable to connect your iPhone/ iPod/ iPad/ MP3 player to the ThunderFX MENU 4 ThunderFX Xbox AV + 3.5mm to your iPhone/ iPod/ iPad/ MP3 player. • Connect the... ThunderFX to RCA cable (RCA connectors) L R USB 2.0 2 1 Xbox 360 PS3 PC FX THUN DER ENC XVbOoICx E36I0N MASTER VOICE GAME 3...
...-head USB cable. Ensure there is stand-by power on your PC. • Use the ThunderFX Xbox AV + 3.5 mm to RCA cable to connect your iPhone/ iPod/ iPad/ MP3 player to the ThunderFX MENU 4 ThunderFX Xbox AV + 3.5mm to your iPhone/ iPod/ iPad/ MP3 player. • Connect the... ThunderFX to RCA cable (RCA connectors) L R USB 2.0 2 1 Xbox 360 PS3 PC FX THUN DER ENC XVbOoICx E36I0N MASTER VOICE GAME 3...
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8.3 Driver Installation Follow the instructions on the driver installation wizard to set up the ASUS ThunderFX Audio utility, then restart your computer before using the utility. Chapter 7 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 8-11
8.3 Driver Installation Follow the instructions on the driver installation wizard to set up the ASUS ThunderFX Audio utility, then restart your computer before using the utility. Chapter 7 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 8-11
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Double-click the ASUS ThunderFX Audio icon on the left of input/output device Switch the display panel Configure the settings Volume control bar Enable ENC function* Activate DS3D GX** ... Panel Link to ROG official website Displays the audio sample rate and sound mode of the Main Control Panel to show the settings options menu. 8.4 ThunderFX Utility Introduction The ASUS ThunderFX Audio utility allows you to avoid large volume fluctuations. 8-12 Chapter 7: Intel® technologies
Double-click the ASUS ThunderFX Audio icon on the left of input/output device Switch the display panel Configure the settings Volume control bar Enable ENC function* Activate DS3D GX** ... Panel Link to ROG official website Displays the audio sample rate and sound mode of the Main Control Panel to show the settings options menu. 8.4 ThunderFX Utility Introduction The ASUS ThunderFX Audio utility allows you to avoid large volume fluctuations. 8-12 Chapter 7: Intel® technologies