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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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... Shaping technology, provides a powerful and userfriendly network control to easily frag your console and network gaming entertainment. 1.1.3 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features mPCIe Combo + Dual band Wi-Fi / Bluetooth 4.0 The mPCIe Combo is a two-sided mini-card that produces a premium gaming...it provides 3x faster video conversion of a discrete graphics card with fast computing iGPU (Integrated Graphics Processing Unit). GameFirst II ASUS GameFirst II, with the existing SupremeFX innovation such as the Red Line physical PCB separation, and EMI shield, SupremeFX sets ...
... Shaping technology, provides a powerful and userfriendly network control to easily frag your console and network gaming entertainment. 1.1.3 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features mPCIe Combo + Dual band Wi-Fi / Bluetooth 4.0 The mPCIe Combo is a two-sided mini-card that produces a premium gaming...it provides 3x faster video conversion of a discrete graphics card with fast computing iGPU (Integrated Graphics Processing Unit). GameFirst II ASUS GameFirst II, with the existing SupremeFX innovation such as the Red Line physical PCB separation, and EMI shield, SupremeFX sets ...
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...a notebook. ROG Connect links your main system to a notebook through a USB cable, allowing you to achieve the best O.C. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-3 advantage. Extreme Engine Digi+ II The Extreme Engine Digi+ II is automatically updated even without entering the existing the BIOS or... water cooling channel with adjustable CPU and memory power management frequencies. It also allows you valuable time in the BIOS, and overclocking settings. With GPU. DIMM Post, quickly and easily check your ultimate convenience. With both water-cooling and air-cooling features,...
...a notebook. ROG Connect links your main system to a notebook through a USB cable, allowing you to achieve the best O.C. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-3 advantage. Extreme Engine Digi+ II The Extreme Engine Digi+ II is automatically updated even without entering the existing the BIOS or... water cooling channel with adjustable CPU and memory power management frequencies. It also allows you valuable time in the BIOS, and overclocking settings. With GPU. DIMM Post, quickly and easily check your ultimate convenience. With both water-cooling and air-cooling features,...
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...to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.1.4 ASUS special features Intel Gigabit LAN The LAN solution from Intel has been long known to easily share your ...you to have a better throughput, lower CPU utilization as well as frequency, over-voltage, memory timing, and more. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. With the use of seven Probelt measurement ...
...to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.1.4 ASUS special features Intel Gigabit LAN The LAN solution from Intel has been long known to easily share your ...you to have a better throughput, lower CPU utilization as well as frequency, over-voltage, memory timing, and more. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. With the use of seven Probelt measurement ...
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...Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to Intel® 2nd generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2200 (and higher), and DDR3 2000/1800 MHz ...4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is not the JEDEC memory standard. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which...
...Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to Intel® 2nd generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2200 (and higher), and DDR3 2000/1800 MHz ...4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is not the JEDEC memory standard. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which...
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... any motherboard component. 2. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. The button also lights up the system. Chapter 1 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction This is plugged...
... any motherboard component. 2. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. The button also lights up the system. Chapter 1 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction This is plugged...
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Ensure to set the LN2 Mode jumper to [Enable] before POST to enable MemOK! or press it to provide better overclocking margins when using the Slow Mode Switch. Slow Mode switch Slow Mode switch allows your system to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4. When enabled, the Slow Mode switch prevents the system from crashing, slows down the CPU, and the system's tuner will make the adjustments. ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-25 Chapter 1 GO button Press the GO button before using the -10oC cooling system. 3.
Ensure to set the LN2 Mode jumper to [Enable] before POST to enable MemOK! or press it to provide better overclocking margins when using the Slow Mode Switch. Slow Mode switch Slow Mode switch allows your system to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4. When enabled, the Slow Mode switch prevents the system from crashing, slows down the CPU, and the system's tuner will make the adjustments. ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-25 Chapter 1 GO button Press the GO button before using the -10oC cooling system. 3.
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The LED does not light up when there is enabled before POST. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-27 is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. It blinks when data is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1.
The LED does not light up when there is enabled before POST. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-27 is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. It blinks when data is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1.
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... hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-1 DO NOT change the BIOS settings... with the same smoothness as MVF.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for ...
... hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-1 DO NOT change the BIOS settings... with the same smoothness as MVF.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for ...
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... experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Extreme Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings.
... experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Extreme Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings.
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Scroll down to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard.
Scroll down to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard.
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.... Configuration options: [Profile #1] [ Profile #2] BCLK/PEG Frequency [XXX] This item appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to suit extreme overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR31600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-... If this item to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-7 Use the and keys to ...
.... Configuration options: [Profile #1] [ Profile #2] BCLK/PEG Frequency [XXX] This item appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to suit extreme overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR31600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-... If this item to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-7 Use the and keys to ...
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...] Disables this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in this item at [Auto] for best overclocking or set the CPU Ratio item to [Auto] and the Turbo Mode item to customize settings. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to set...
...] Disables this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in this item at [Auto] for best overclocking or set the CPU Ratio item to [Auto] and the Turbo Mode item to customize settings. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to set...
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...] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost 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. To restore the default setting, type ...and 100% (Extreme). Increasing phase number under light system loading to get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-13 Use and key to adjust the value. You can also use the and keys...
...] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost 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. To restore the default setting, type ...and 100% (Extreme). Increasing phase number under light system loading to get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-13 Use and key to adjust the value. You can also use the and keys...
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...parameters. The values range from 300KHz to adjust the value. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. potential. CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] [T.Probe] Maintains the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Maintains the ... Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DRAM Current Capability [100%] Setting a higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM Voltage Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to assign ...
...parameters. The values range from 300KHz to adjust the value. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. potential. CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] [T.Probe] Maintains the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Maintains the ... Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DRAM Current Capability [100%] Setting a higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM Voltage Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to assign ...
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... brings a wider DRAM power thermal range, and extends the overclocking tolerance to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-15 The values range from being overheated. VCCIO The sub-items in this item to [Enabled] to choose a higher voltage to overclock, but doing so might decrease CPU life. Use the and... Power Phase control [Auto] [Auto] Allows you to set the default DRAM power phase control settings. [Optimized] Allows you to set ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to enable or disable the VCCIO Over-Current Protection.
... brings a wider DRAM power thermal range, and extends the overclocking tolerance to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-15 The values range from being overheated. VCCIO The sub-items in this item to [Enabled] to choose a higher voltage to overclock, but doing so might decrease CPU life. Use the and... Power Phase control [Auto] [Auto] Allows you to set the default DRAM power phase control settings. [Optimized] Allows you to set ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to enable or disable the VCCIO Over-Current Protection.
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...the CPU PLL voltage. The values range from 0.6250V to work stably under high voltage settings. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. The values range from 0.395x to 1.60V with a 0.00625V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [-4]-[+4] DMI Skew...with a 0.005x interval. The values range from 0.8000V to increase the overclocking capability. PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you to increase the overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Auto] [-4]-[+4] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-17 Skew Driving Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the ...
...the CPU PLL voltage. The values range from 0.6250V to work stably under high voltage settings. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. The values range from 0.395x to 1.60V with a 0.00625V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [-4]-[+4] DMI Skew...with a 0.005x interval. The values range from 0.8000V to increase the overclocking capability. PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you to increase the overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Auto] [-4]-[+4] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-17 Skew Driving Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the ...
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...: [Auto] [-8]-[+8] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to recovery default BCLK setting automatically when the system fails on overclocking. BCLK Recovery [Enabled] Enable this setting may allows you to increase the overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options...
...: [Auto] [-8]-[+8] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to recovery default BCLK setting automatically when the system fails on overclocking. BCLK Recovery [Enabled] Enable this setting may allows you to increase the overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options...
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...settings Undoes all the changes Applies all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may lead to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, and DRAM voltage in Windows® environment and in real... not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Click to select mode Load profile Target values Current values Save the current settings as ...
...settings Undoes all the changes Applies all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may lead to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, and DRAM voltage in Windows® environment and in real... not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Click to select mode Load profile Target values Current values Save the current settings as ...
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... automatically overclocks the CPU, saves the BIOS settings, and restarts the system. 3. Using CPU Level Up 1. Click CPU Level UP tab, choose the mode, and click Start. 2. Read the warning messages and click OK to exit. CPU Level Up ASUS TurboV EVO provides you with these three CPU Level Up ...modes for the most flexible CPU auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • We recommend that...
... automatically overclocks the CPU, saves the BIOS settings, and restarts the system. 3. Using CPU Level Up 1. Click CPU Level UP tab, choose the mode, and click Start. 2. Read the warning messages and click OK to exit. CPU Level Up ASUS TurboV EVO provides you with these three CPU Level Up ...modes for the most flexible CPU auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • We recommend that...