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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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...product package may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to set up the ThunderFX with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. • Chapter 6: ... of the standard package. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your system. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that...
...product package may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to set up the ThunderFX with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. • Chapter 6: ... of the standard package. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your system. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that...
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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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... faster video conversion of NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards while retaining the graphics cards' high-end 3D rendering and gaming performance. ThunderFX ThunderFX is a two-sided mini-card that allows you to easily frag your frags comes first. 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 fast computing iGPU (Integrated Graphics Processing Unit). Its 300-ohm amplified headphone and premium Nichicon FG Series capacitors ...
... faster video conversion of NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards while retaining the graphics cards' high-end 3D rendering and gaming performance. ThunderFX ThunderFX is a two-sided mini-card that allows you to easily frag your frags comes first. 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 fast computing iGPU (Integrated Graphics Processing Unit). Its 300-ohm amplified headphone and premium Nichicon FG Series capacitors ...
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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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... input jack Connect the Xbox 360 controller to change the output volume from the external headset and microphone. You can enable ENC function though the ThunderFX utility. Press the knob to select Master, Voice, or Game mode and turn it to control the volume. Chapter 7 8-2 Chapter 7: Intel® technologies PS3 and...
... input jack Connect the Xbox 360 controller to change the output volume from the external headset and microphone. You can enable ENC function though the ThunderFX utility. Press the knob to select Master, Voice, or Game mode and turn it to control the volume. Chapter 7 8-2 Chapter 7: Intel® technologies PS3 and...
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For more details on connecting your devices, refer to connect the ThunderFX with PS3 and Xbox 360 RCA ouput connectors. 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 8.1.2 Rear panel 1 2 1 RCA Audio input Connects with 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. 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 8.1.2 Rear panel 1 2 1 RCA Audio input Connects with your PC, PS3, or Xbox 360 device.
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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 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.
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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. 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. 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
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. 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. 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
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Configuring the PlayStation3™ To configure the sound output: 1. Select OK to Settings> Accessory Settings> Audio Device Settings. 2. Go to continue. Go to Output Device and select ThunderFX. 4. To configure the microphone: 1. Go to Input Device and select ThunderFX. 3. Chapter 7 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 8-7 Select Audio Input Connector/SCART/AV MULTI. 3. Select OK to Settings> Sound Settings> Audio Output Settings. 2. Go to continue.
Configuring the PlayStation3™ To configure the sound output: 1. Select OK to Settings> Accessory Settings> Audio Device Settings. 2. Go to continue. Go to Output Device and select ThunderFX. 4. To configure the microphone: 1. Go to Input Device and select ThunderFX. 3. Chapter 7 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 8-7 Select Audio Input Connector/SCART/AV MULTI. 3. Select OK to Settings> Sound Settings> Audio Output Settings. 2. Go to continue.
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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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... control bar Enable ENC function* Activate DS3D GX** Enable SVN*** Configuration Area Chapter 7 Headphone mode/ Microphone mode Right-click to show the settings menu. 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...
... control bar Enable ENC function* Activate DS3D GX** Enable SVN*** Configuration Area Chapter 7 Headphone mode/ Microphone mode Right-click to show the settings menu. 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...