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... to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as source code archives, etc. 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 OF... USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. This offer is authorized in this manual may or may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of the...
... to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as source code archives, etc. 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 OF... USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. This offer is authorized in this manual may or may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of the...
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... DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control 4-7 4.3.4 EPU 4-10 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 2 4-11 4.3.6 USB 3.0 Boost 4-16 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...
... DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control 4-7 4.3.4 EPU 4-10 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 2 4-11 4.3.6 USB 3.0 Boost 4-16 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...
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... connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away...
... connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away...
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... guide To ensure that you MUST follow to select. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. . Conventions used throughout this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the...
... guide To ensure that you MUST follow to select. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. . Conventions used throughout this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the...
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... DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of 3GB system memory... a 64-bit Windows OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-11
... DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of 3GB system memory... a 64-bit Windows OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-11
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.../s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [red]) These connectors connect to section 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 BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set to [RAID Mode]. Refer to...
.../s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [red]) These connectors connect to section 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 BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set to [RAID Mode]. Refer to...
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... RAID set , refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-37 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only...
... RAID set , refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-37 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only...
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... you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to XCHI controller structure, we recommend to manually install your USB 3.0 driver twice when installing the operating system from the USB 3.0 optical drive. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Status Description OFF... Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 2-21
... you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to XCHI controller structure, we recommend to manually install your USB 3.0 driver twice when installing the operating system from the USB 3.0 optical drive. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Status Description OFF... Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 2-21
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The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as MVF... error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot...
The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as MVF... error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot...
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... configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. Xtreme Tweaking [Disabled] This item may cause the system to [Manual]. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to suit extreme overclocking. mode supported by your memory module. ...[DDR31600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may help improve some benchmarks performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-7
... configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. Xtreme Tweaking [Disabled] This item may cause the system to [Manual]. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to suit extreme overclocking. mode supported by your memory module. ...[DDR31600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may help improve some benchmarks performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-7
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...: [Auto] [Enabled] The following item appear only when you to [Enabled]. Use the and keys to adjust the value. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use and keys to adjust the value. Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to limit the turbo...
...: [Auto] [Enabled] The following item appear only when you to [Enabled]. Use the and keys to adjust the value. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use and keys to adjust the value. Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to limit the turbo...
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... may vary depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. DIGI+ Power Control DO NOT remove the thermal module while...Manual] CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Phase number is defined by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following items are adjusted by Intel VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA...
... may vary depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. DIGI+ Power Control DO NOT remove the thermal module while...Manual] CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Phase number is defined by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following items are adjusted by Intel VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA...
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...the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. It allows you to a low DRAM frequency for a better system stability. The values range from 130 to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Default] [Higher] CPU Power Thermal Control [130] A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the...to 151. CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides wider total power range for better system stability. Configuration options: [Auto] [manual] DRAM Fixed Frequency Mode This item only appears when you to adjust the value. CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] [T.Probe] ...
...the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. It allows you to a low DRAM frequency for a better system stability. The values range from 130 to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Default] [Higher] CPU Power Thermal Control [130] A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the...to 151. CPU Current Capability [Auto] This item provides wider total power range for better system stability. Configuration options: [Auto] [manual] DRAM Fixed Frequency Mode This item only appears when you to adjust the value. CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] [T.Probe] ...
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... Power Thermal Control [110] A higher temperature brings a wider DRAM power thermal range, and extends the overclocking tolerance to 131. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set to [Disabled] by default to protect...
... Power Thermal Control [110] A higher temperature brings a wider DRAM power thermal range, and extends the overclocking tolerance to 131. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set to [Disabled] by default to protect...
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... OV item is set to [Enabled]. VCCIO Voltage [Auto] Allows you install the DIMMs with a 0.005V interval. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you set the CPU Voltage item to [Offset Mode]. [+] To offset the voltage by a positive...
... OV item is set to [Enabled]. VCCIO Voltage [Auto] Allows you install the DIMMs with a 0.005V interval. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you set the CPU Voltage item to [Offset Mode]. [+] To offset the voltage by a positive...
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... need better cooling system to 2.50V with a 0.005x interval. The values range from 0.8000V to 1.6000V with a 0.00625V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, iGPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA/ IO Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labelled in different colors, indicating the risk levels... for DRAM channel. DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on Channel A/B. The values range from 1.25V to work stably under high voltage settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [-4]-[+4] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-17
... need better cooling system to 2.50V with a 0.005x interval. The values range from 0.8000V to 1.6000V with a 0.00625V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, iGPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA/ IO Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labelled in different colors, indicating the risk levels... for DRAM channel. DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on Channel A/B. The values range from 1.25V to work stably under high voltage settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [-4]-[+4] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-17
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...] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to display more items for you to 75ºC. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle...Q-fan controller. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-fan controller. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-35 The values range from 20% to adjust the upper limit of the CPU fan and the system sends warning message when the fan...
...] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to display more items for you to 75ºC. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle...Q-fan controller. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-fan controller. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-35 The values range from 20% to adjust the upper limit of the CPU fan and the system sends warning message when the fan...
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...] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [Manual]. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will...
...] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [Manual]. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will...
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...requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is potentially risky. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-43 However, BIOS updating is available in DOS environment using a USB flash drive. 3. If there is a utility that ... drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to boot. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file ...
...requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is potentially risky. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-43 However, BIOS updating is available in DOS environment using a USB flash drive. 3. If there is a utility that ... drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to boot. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file ...
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ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-45 Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. From the ASUS Update...
ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-45 Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. From the ASUS Update...