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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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...® technologies This chapter tells how to install the Intel® 2012 desktop responsiveness technologies. • Chapter 8: ThunderFX This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures...
...® technologies This chapter tells how to install the Intel® 2012 desktop responsiveness technologies. • Chapter 8: ThunderFX This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures...
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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/...
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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xvi Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard USB external sound card 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 ... dual band Wi-Fi / Bluetooth module 2 x dual band Wi-Fi Ring Moving Antenna 1 x 12-in-1 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...
xvi Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard USB external sound card 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 ... dual band Wi-Fi / Bluetooth module 2 x dual band Wi-Fi Ring Moving Antenna 1 x 12-in-1 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...
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... When the discrete graphics cards are not in headphone amplifier, SupremeFX IV™ provides you with better gaming audio experience. GameFirst II ASUS GameFirst II, with cFOS Traffic Shaping technology, provides a powerful and userfriendly network control to easily frag your frags comes first. This ...device comes with one mSATA port that produce a crisp, warm sound. ThunderFX ThunderFX is an audio device that allows you to install an extra mSATA SSD and a Wi-Fi module into the motherboard. With the bundled...
... When the discrete graphics cards are not in headphone amplifier, SupremeFX IV™ provides you with better gaming audio experience. GameFirst II ASUS GameFirst II, with cFOS Traffic Shaping technology, provides a powerful and userfriendly network control to easily frag your frags comes first. This ...device comes with one mSATA port that produce a crisp, warm sound. ThunderFX ThunderFX is an audio device that allows you to install an extra mSATA SSD and a Wi-Fi module into the motherboard. With the bundled...
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Chapter 7 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 8-1 ThunderFX 8.1 Hardware introduction 8.1.1 Front panel 8 12 3 4 5 6 78 1 Power LED Indicates that the ThunderFX is 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...
Chapter 7 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 8-1 ThunderFX 8.1 Hardware introduction 8.1.1 Front panel 8 12 3 4 5 6 78 1 Power LED Indicates that the ThunderFX is 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...
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... volume. 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.
... volume. 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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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 PC, PS3, or Xbox 360 device. For more details on connecting your devices, refer to connect the ThunderFX with PS3 and Xbox 360 RCA ouput connectors. Chapter 7 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 8-3 8.1.2 Rear panel 1 2 1 RCA Audio input Connects with your devices.
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 PC, PS3, or Xbox 360 device. For more details on connecting your devices, refer to connect the ThunderFX with PS3 and Xbox 360 RCA ouput connectors. Chapter 7 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 8-3 8.1.2 Rear panel 1 2 1 RCA Audio input Connects with your devices.
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Select the correct headphone impedance in the utility before connecting the Dual-head USB cable. 8.2 Connecting your devices Switch to the desired mode first before turning on the ThunderFX. Chapter 7 8-4 Chapter 7: Intel® technologies
Select the correct headphone impedance in the utility before connecting the Dual-head USB cable. 8.2 Connecting your devices Switch to the desired mode first before turning on the ThunderFX. Chapter 7 8-4 Chapter 7: Intel® technologies
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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. 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.
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Go to Settings> Accessory Settings> Audio Device Settings. 2. Select Audio Input Connector/SCART/AV MULTI. 3. Go to Settings> Sound Settings> Audio Output Settings. 2. Chapter 7 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 8-7 Go to Input Device and select ThunderFX. 3. Go to Output Device and select ThunderFX. 4. Select OK to continue. Select OK to continue. To configure the microphone: 1. Configuring the PlayStation3™ To configure the sound output: 1.
Go to Settings> Accessory Settings> Audio Device Settings. 2. Select Audio Input Connector/SCART/AV MULTI. 3. Go to Settings> Sound Settings> Audio Output Settings. 2. Chapter 7 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 8-7 Go to Input Device and select ThunderFX. 3. Go to Output Device and select ThunderFX. 4. Select OK to continue. Select OK to continue. To configure the microphone: 1. Configuring the PlayStation3™ To configure the sound output: 1.
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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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Ensure there is stand-by power on your PC. • Use the ThunderFX Xbox AV + 3.5 mm to RCA cable 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 3 ... iPhone/ iPod/ iPad/ MP3 player • Switch to PS3 or Xbox 360 mode before connecting your iPhone/ iPod/ iPad/ MP3 player. • Connect the ThunderFX to your iPhone/ iPod/ iPad/ MP3 player to the ThunderFX MENU 4 ThunderFX Xbox AV + 3.5mm to connect your PC for power supply using the Dual-head USB cable.
Ensure there is stand-by power on your PC. • Use the ThunderFX Xbox AV + 3.5 mm to RCA cable 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 3 ... iPhone/ iPod/ iPad/ MP3 player • Switch to PS3 or Xbox 360 mode before connecting your iPhone/ iPod/ iPad/ MP3 player. • Connect the ThunderFX to your iPhone/ iPod/ iPad/ MP3 player to the ThunderFX MENU 4 ThunderFX Xbox AV + 3.5mm to connect your PC for power supply using the Dual-head USB cable.
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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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8.4 ThunderFX Utility Introduction The ASUS ThunderFX Audio utility allows you to avoid large volume fluctuations. 8-12 Chapter 7: Intel® technologies Left-click to display the control screen. * ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation) ...) Enable this function to adjust the settings for the headphone volume, sound equalizer, surround sound effect, and various micro-audio reception functions. 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...
8.4 ThunderFX Utility Introduction The ASUS ThunderFX Audio utility allows you to avoid large volume fluctuations. 8-12 Chapter 7: Intel® technologies Left-click to display the control screen. * ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation) ...) Enable this function to adjust the settings for the headphone volume, sound equalizer, surround sound effect, and various micro-audio reception functions. 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...