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...code. Offer to Provide Source Code of shipment with you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for free by downloading it shipped to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such ... transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any problems in this product. If however you give us a notification to , by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS ...
...code. Offer to Provide Source Code of shipment with you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for free by downloading it shipped to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such ... transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any problems in this product. If however you give us a notification to , by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS ...
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... 4.3.7 Ai Charger 4-17 4.3.8 USB Charger 4-18 4.3.9 Probe II 4-20 4.3.10 Sensor Recorder 4-21 4.3.11 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...
... 4.3.7 Ai Charger 4-17 4.3.8 USB Charger 4-18 4.3.9 Probe II 4-20 4.3.10 Sensor Recorder 4-21 4.3.11 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...
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... through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction ... updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup ...
... through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction ... updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup ...
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...1600 @60Hz Supports HDMI with max. Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/HDMI port Supports DisplayPort 1.1a with max. MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LGA1155 socket for...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...
...1600 @60Hz Supports HDMI with max. Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/HDMI port Supports DisplayPort 1.1a with max. MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LGA1155 socket for...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...
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...MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series specifications summary Storage LAN Wireless Data Network Bluetooth ROG SupremeFX HD Audio USB Intel® Z77 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (red) - 2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (black) - 1 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - 1 x mSATA 3.0 Gb/s slot on Windows® 7 operating system. ** These SATA ports are not supported...- 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 1 port reserved for data hard drives only. Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology and Intel® Smart Connect Technology* ASMedia...
...MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series specifications summary Storage LAN Wireless Data Network Bluetooth ROG SupremeFX HD Audio USB Intel® Z77 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (red) - 2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (black) - 1 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - 1 x mSATA 3.0 Gb/s slot on Windows® 7 operating system. ** These SATA ports are not supported...- 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 1 port reserved for data hard drives only. Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology and Intel® Smart Connect Technology* ASMedia...
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MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series specifications summary Back I/O Ports Internal Connectors Manageability 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x ROG Connect On/Off button 4 x USB 2.0 (1 port for ROG Connect) 1 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s connector 4 x USB 3.0 ports [blue] 1 x Optical S/PDIF IN 1 x Optical S/PDIF OUT 1 x HDMI port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 5 x audio jacks 1 x USB 3.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports) 2 x USB 2.0 connectors (support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports...
MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series specifications summary Back I/O Ports Internal Connectors Manageability 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x ROG Connect On/Off button 4 x USB 2.0 (1 port for ROG Connect) 1 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s connector 4 x USB 3.0 ports [blue] 1 x Optical S/PDIF IN 1 x Optical S/PDIF OUT 1 x HDMI port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 5 x audio jacks 1 x USB 3.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports) 2 x USB 2.0 connectors (support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports...
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... jack 1 x 3.5mm microphone jack 1 x 2.5mm microphone jack for Xbox 360 voice input 191mm x 137.5mm x 37mm (L x W x H) Specifications are subject to 300-ohms headphone ratio support Multi-platform Support: PC, Xbox 360, PS3 Independent master / voice / game volume control (PS3. Xbox 360) Built-in high fidelity headphone amplifier Up to change without notice.
... jack 1 x 3.5mm microphone jack 1 x 2.5mm microphone jack for Xbox 360 voice input 191mm x 137.5mm x 37mm (L x W x H) Specifications are subject to 300-ohms headphone ratio support Multi-platform Support: PC, Xbox 360, PS3 Independent master / voice / game volume control (PS3. Xbox 360) Built-in high fidelity headphone amplifier Up to change without notice.
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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 ...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 damaged or missing, contact your retailer. •...
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 ...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 damaged or missing, contact your retailer. •...
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...that supports the 1155 socket Intel® 2nd/3rd generation Core™ i7/i5/ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed, and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility to join in competitions. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series...your character matches our trait, then join the elite Republic of the best. In the Republic of multiple GPUs, it supports up to support multi-GPU SL/ CrossFireX graphics cards for an unrivaled gaming performance. LGA1155 socket for up to 2-WAY GPU SLI or ...
...that supports the 1155 socket Intel® 2nd/3rd generation Core™ i7/i5/ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed, and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility to join in competitions. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series...your character matches our trait, then join the elite Republic of the best. In the Republic of multiple GPUs, it supports up to support multi-GPU SL/ CrossFireX graphics cards for an unrivaled gaming performance. LGA1155 socket for up to 2-WAY GPU SLI or ...
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...with cFOS Traffic Shaping technology, provides a powerful and userfriendly network control to easily frag your gaming system. GameFirst II ASUS GameFirst II, with the existing SupremeFX innovation such as the Red Line physical PCB separation, and EMI shield, SupremeFX sets... a pure and powerful audio. When the discrete graphics cards are not in headphone amplifier, SupremeFX IV™ provides you with one mSATA port that supports Intel® Smart Response Technology hybrid storage acceleration, and a dual-band 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth v4.0 functions. Chapter 1...
...with cFOS Traffic Shaping technology, provides a powerful and userfriendly network control to easily frag your gaming system. GameFirst II ASUS GameFirst II, with the existing SupremeFX innovation such as the Red Line physical PCB separation, and EMI shield, SupremeFX sets... a pure and powerful audio. When the discrete graphics cards are not in headphone amplifier, SupremeFX IV™ provides you with one mSATA port that supports Intel® Smart Response Technology hybrid storage acceleration, and a dual-band 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth v4.0 functions. Chapter 1...
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... platform controller hub, CPU phase locked loop, input.output, memory, iGPU, and GPU voltages. Loadline Calibration Maintaining ample voltage support for the CPU is renowned for individual users and home offices. The Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy... loading. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. ProbeIt This motherboard consists of a button. With the...
... platform controller hub, CPU phase locked loop, input.output, memory, iGPU, and GPU voltages. Loadline Calibration Maintaining ample voltage support for the CPU is renowned for individual users and home offices. The Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy... loading. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. ProbeIt This motherboard consists of a button. With the...
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...capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-11 Under the default state, some memory modules for single-channel operation. • Due to Intel® 2nd generation processors' ...to section 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu for the dual-channel configuration. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of accessing information from the same vendor. The stability and compatibility of the lower-sized channel for manual memory...
...capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-11 Under the default state, some memory modules for single-channel operation. • Due to Intel® 2nd generation processors' ...to section 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu for the dual-channel configuration. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of accessing information from the same vendor. The stability and compatibility of the lower-sized channel for manual memory...
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...31 - 10-12-12-31 - 9-11-9-28 - 10-11-11-30 - 11-11-11-30 - 11-13-11-30 - - - - - 9-11-9-27 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 1.65 • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • ... 4GB (2x2GB) DS Chip Brand - Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 12 4 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • - • Chapter 1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz ...
...31 - 10-12-12-31 - 9-11-9-28 - 10-11-11-30 - 11-11-11-30 - 11-13-11-30 - - - - - 9-11-9-27 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 1.65 • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • ... 4GB (2x2GB) DS Chip Brand - Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 12 4 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • - • Chapter 1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz ...
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Timing 9-9-924 8-8-824 9-9-928 7-7-724 9-9-928 9-9-928 9 Voltage 1.25 1.35 1.6 1.6 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...• • • 8-GJ1D Asint 302G0 9-9-9- - 8- 27 GG1C • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-17 KINGMAX N/A KINGMAX N/A - - DDR3 1600 MHZ Capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR 8GB (2x4GB) DS ...
Timing 9-9-924 8-8-824 9-9-928 7-7-724 9-9-928 9-9-928 9 Voltage 1.25 1.35 1.6 1.6 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...• • • 8-GJ1D Asint 302G0 9-9-9- - 8- 27 GG1C • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-17 KINGMAX N/A KINGMAX N/A - - DDR3 1600 MHZ Capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR 8GB (2x4GB) DS ...
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... A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the red and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory... configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair of individual CPUs. Chapter 1 1-20 Chapter 1: ...
... A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the red and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory... configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair of individual CPUs. Chapter 1 1-20 Chapter 1: ...
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... CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. • Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0 speed rate. • Intel® 3rd generation Ivy Bridge Core™ processors support x8/x4/x4 mode. • PCIe_x16/x8_1 slot switches to x8 mode when PCIe_x8/x4_2 slot is occupied. •...
... CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. • Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0 speed rate. • Intel® 3rd generation Ivy Bridge Core™ processors support x8/x4/x4 mode. • PCIe_x16/x8_1 slot switches to x8 mode when PCIe_x8/x4_2 slot is occupied. •...
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... bundled in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1.
... bundled in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1.
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... 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_34/5 [black]) These ...Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. • These connectors are using these connectors, set to [AHCI Mode]. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-37 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Windows® XP...
... 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_34/5 [black]) These ...Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. • These connectors are using these connectors, set to [AHCI Mode]. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-37 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Windows® XP...
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USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to a slot opening at USB 3.0 speed rate under Windows® 7 or later versions. 5. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this ... 1 The S/PDIF module is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this connector, then install the module to 480 MBps connection speed. ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-39 4. Due to Intel® limitations, USB3_12 connector ports run at the back of the system chassis. If the USB 3.0 front panel cable...
USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to a slot opening at USB 3.0 speed rate under Windows® 7 or later versions. 5. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this ... 1 The S/PDIF module is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this connector, then install the module to 480 MBps connection speed. ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-39 4. Due to Intel® limitations, USB3_12 connector ports run at the back of the system chassis. If the USB 3.0 front panel cable...
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...system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install... the module to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 6. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Never connect a 1394 cable to 48 MBps connection speed. USB 2.0 ...
...system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install... the module to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 6. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Never connect a 1394 cable to 48 MBps connection speed. USB 2.0 ...