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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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... 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. GameFirst II ASUS GameFirst II, with the existing SupremeFX innovation such as the Red Line physical PCB separation, and EMI shield, SupremeFX sets an unrivaled ...audio standard for professionals' tweaking, 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 an audio device that allows you to your gaming ...
... 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. GameFirst II ASUS GameFirst II, with the existing SupremeFX innovation such as the Red Line physical PCB separation, and EMI shield, SupremeFX sets an unrivaled ...audio standard for professionals' tweaking, 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 an audio device that allows you to your gaming ...
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...BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. It also allows you want to overclock to achieve the best O.C. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-3 CPU Level Up With ROG's CPU Level Up, overclocking has never been so easy, or cost-free. Simply install a USB storage device ... and management features purely at a purely hardware level. DIMM Post, quickly and easily check your overclocking enjoyment, and offers you valuable time in the BIOS, and overclocking settings. advantage. With GPU. Extreme Engine Digi+ II The Extreme Engine Digi+ II is equipped...
...BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. It also allows you want to overclock to achieve the best O.C. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-3 CPU Level Up With ROG's CPU Level Up, overclocking has never been so easy, or cost-free. Simply install a USB storage device ... and management features purely at a purely hardware level. DIMM Post, quickly and easily check your overclocking enjoyment, and offers you valuable time in the BIOS, and overclocking settings. advantage. With GPU. Extreme Engine Digi+ II The Extreme Engine Digi+ II is equipped...
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... Maintaining ample voltage support for the CPU is based on advanced antivirus technologies. 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 others...offices. BIOS Print ROG offers a whole new UEFI BIOS feature to optimal performance. ProbeIt This motherboard consists of an overclocking experience. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. With Extreme Tweaker, you...
... Maintaining ample voltage support for the CPU is based on advanced antivirus technologies. 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 others...offices. BIOS Print ROG offers a whole new UEFI BIOS feature to optimal performance. ProbeIt This motherboard consists of an overclocking experience. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. With Extreme Tweaker, you...
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... memory operation frequency is the standard way of DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz. • According to section 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the motherboard. c) For...frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-11 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of 3GB system memory if you do any of the following: ...
... memory operation frequency is the standard way of DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz. • According to section 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the motherboard. c) For...frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-11 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of 3GB system memory if you do any of the following: ...
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... Chapter 1: Product introduction 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. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on button that you should shut down...
... Chapter 1: Product introduction 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. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on button that you should shut down...
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Slow Mode switch Slow Mode switch allows your system to [Enable] before POST to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4. Ensure to set the LN2 Mode jumper to provide better overclocking margins when using the Slow Mode Switch. 3. 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 or press it to enable MemOK! GO button Press the GO button before using the -10oC cooling system.
Slow Mode switch Slow Mode switch allows your system to [Enable] before POST to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4. Ensure to set the LN2 Mode jumper to provide better overclocking margins when using the Slow Mode Switch. 3. 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 or press it to enable MemOK! GO button Press the GO button before using the -10oC cooling system.
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1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. 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 enabled before POST. The LED does not light up when there is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-27
1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. 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 enabled before POST. The LED does not light up when there is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-27
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...boot failure. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a... ensure optimal performance. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness 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 ...
...boot failure. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a... ensure optimal performance. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness 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 ...
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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. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides...
... 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. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides...
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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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... This item appears only when you to [X.M.P.] and allows you set the memory operating frequency. Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to select the X.M.P. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-7 Configuration options: [Profile #1] [ Profile #2] BCLK/PEG Frequency [XXX] This item appears only when you set...
... This item appears only when you to [X.M.P.] and allows you set the memory operating frequency. Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to select the X.M.P. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-7 Configuration options: [Profile #1] [ Profile #2] BCLK/PEG Frequency [XXX] This item appears only when you set...
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.... The valid value ranges vary according to your core processor's speed to run faster than the marked frequency in this item at [Auto] for best overclocking or set the Turbo Mode to [Enabled]. Leave this menu display the status of the installed VGA cards and memory. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Allows...
.... The valid value ranges vary according to your core processor's speed to run faster than the marked frequency in this item at [Auto] for best overclocking or set the Turbo Mode to [Enabled]. Leave this menu display the status of the installed VGA cards and memory. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Allows...
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...High), 75% (Ultra High) and 100% (Extreme). CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Higher frequency gets a quicker transient response. Reducing phase number under heavy system loading to ... Control related parameters . You can also use the and keys to adjust the value at 0.125A increment. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-13 Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for Internal Graphics cores. The CPU...
...High), 75% (Ultra High) and 100% (Extreme). CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Higher frequency gets a quicker transient response. Reducing phase number under heavy system loading to ... Control related parameters . You can also use the and keys to adjust the value at 0.125A increment. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-13 Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for Internal Graphics cores. The CPU...
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... Frequency Mode This item only appears when you to set the DRAM Voltage Frequency to increase O.C range or a lower DRAM frequency for overclocking. potential. DO NOT remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+ VRM related parameters. It allows you to 500KHz. CPU Power Duty...Configuration options: [Default] [Higher] CPU Power Thermal Control [130] A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to adjust the value. Use the and keys to enlarge the O.C. The values range from 300KHz to adjust the DRAM switching frequency....
... Frequency Mode This item only appears when you to set the DRAM Voltage Frequency to increase O.C range or a lower DRAM frequency for overclocking. potential. DO NOT remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+ VRM related parameters. It allows you to 500KHz. CPU Power Duty...Configuration options: [Default] [Higher] CPU Power Thermal Control [130] A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to adjust the value. Use the and keys to enlarge the O.C. The values range from 300KHz to adjust the DRAM switching frequency....
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...thermal conditions must be monitored. VCCIO The sub-items in this item to [Enabled] to choose a higher voltage to overclock, but doing so might decrease CPU life. DO NOT remove the thermal module. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [...ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-15 VCCIO Switching Freq [Auto] Allows you to switch the VCCIO frequency Configuration options: [Auto] [1X] [1.65X] VCCIO Full Phase Control [Enabled] Allows you to set the Full phase mode. DRAM Power Thermal Control [110] A higher temperature brings a wider DRAM power thermal range, and extends the overclocking...
...thermal conditions must be monitored. VCCIO The sub-items in this item to [Enabled] to choose a higher voltage to overclock, but doing so might decrease CPU life. DO NOT remove the thermal module. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [...ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-15 VCCIO Switching Freq [Auto] Allows you to switch the VCCIO frequency Configuration options: [Auto] [1X] [1.65X] VCCIO Full Phase Control [Enabled] Allows you to set the Full phase mode. DRAM Power Thermal Control [110] A higher temperature brings a wider DRAM power thermal range, and extends the overclocking...
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... the Platform Controller Hub voltage. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [-12]-[+12] CPU I/O Skew [Auto] Adjust this setting may allows you to increase the overclocking capability. The values range from 0.6250V to set the CPU...[Auto] Allows you to increase the overclocking capability. The values range from 1.25V to 2.50V with a 0.00625V interval. 2nd VCCIO Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 1.60V with a 0.00625V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [-4]-[+4] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-17 The values range from ...
... the Platform Controller Hub voltage. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [-12]-[+12] CPU I/O Skew [Auto] Adjust this setting may allows you to increase the overclocking capability. The values range from 0.6250V to set the CPU...[Auto] Allows you to increase the overclocking capability. The values range from 1.25V to 2.50V with a 0.00625V interval. 2nd VCCIO Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 1.60V with a 0.00625V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [-4]-[+4] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 3-17 The values range from ...
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... Driving [Auto] Adjust this setting may allows you to increase the overclocking capability. 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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup PLL...
... Driving [Auto] Adjust this setting may allows you to increase the overclocking capability. 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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup PLL...
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...in TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO allows you to an unstable system. To launch TurboV EVO, click Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot. Click ...to select mode Load profile Target values Current values Save the current settings as CPU Level Up that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system boost performance. For system stability, all the changes immediately Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Refer to the CPU documentation before ...
...in TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO allows you to an unstable system. To launch TurboV EVO, click Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot. Click ...to select mode Load profile Target values Current values Save the current settings as CPU Level Up that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system boost performance. For system stability, all the changes immediately Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Refer to the CPU documentation before ...
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... Up modes depend upon the CPU installed in your system. 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... Start. 2. Read the warning messages and click OK to start the autooverclocking process. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating successful overclocking. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves the BIOS settings, and restarts the system. 3.
... Up modes depend upon the CPU installed in your system. 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... Start. 2. Read the warning messages and click OK to start the autooverclocking process. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating successful overclocking. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves the BIOS settings, and restarts the system. 3.