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......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 layout 1-7 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
......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 layout 1-7 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
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...3.8.4 GO Button File 3-41 3.9 Exit menu 3-42 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-43 3.10.1 ASUS Update 3-43 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-46 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-47 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-48 iv 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-19 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback 2-19 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-20 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-20 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-21 ...3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-28 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-30 3.5.7 APM 3-32 3.5.8 Network Stack 3-33 3.6 Monitor menu 3-34 3.7 Boot menu 3-37 3.8 Tools menu 3-39 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-39...
...3.8.4 GO Button File 3-41 3.9 Exit menu 3-42 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-43 3.10.1 ASUS Update 3-43 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-46 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-47 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-48 iv 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-19 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback 2-19 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-20 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-20 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-21 ...3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-28 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-30 3.5.7 APM 3-32 3.5.8 Network Stack 3-33 3.6 Monitor menu 3-34 3.7 Boot menu 3-37 3.8 Tools menu 3-39 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-39...
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... package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is ... in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the...
... package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is ... in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the...
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... 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you...
... 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you...
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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 ...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 damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ...
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 ...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 damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ...
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xvii Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA 1155 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
xvii Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA 1155 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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...engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovative ideas, and we excel in the LGA1155 package. LGA1155 socket for an unrivaled gaming performance. It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots, and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 ...™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® Processors This motherboard supports Intel 2nd/3rd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3, Pentium, and Celeron processors in competitions. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-1 PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a single...
...engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovative ideas, and we excel in the LGA1155 package. LGA1155 socket for an unrivaled gaming performance. It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots, and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 ...™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® Processors This motherboard supports Intel 2nd/3rd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3, Pentium, and Celeron processors in competitions. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-1 PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a single...
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...bundled 300-ohm built-in use, it provides 3x faster video conversion of NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards while retaining the graphics cards' high-end 3D rendering and gaming performance. Its Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) technology reduces the gaming background noise and GamEQ provides a 3-preset gaming...gaming audio experience. The newly-designed Virtual VSync eliminates tearing artifacts allowing you to install an extra mSATA SSD and a Wi-Fi module into the motherboard... assign tasks to enjoy a smoother gaming experience. GameFirst II ASUS GameFirst II, with fast computing iGPU...
...bundled 300-ohm built-in use, it provides 3x faster video conversion of NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards while retaining the graphics cards' high-end 3D rendering and gaming performance. Its Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) technology reduces the gaming background noise and GamEQ provides a 3-preset gaming...gaming audio experience. The newly-designed Virtual VSync eliminates tearing artifacts allowing you to install an extra mSATA SSD and a Wi-Fi module into the motherboard... assign tasks to enjoy a smoother gaming experience. GameFirst II ASUS GameFirst II, with fast computing iGPU...
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... adjustments at a purely hardware level. advantage. ROG Connect ROG Connect allows you with full control of your motherboard at a hardware level. Simply select the processor that fully maximizes ROG's unique functions, providing you to monitor...nickel barbs, and anodized aluminum finned air-cooler. It greatly increases your main system to , and the motherboard will do the rest. USB BIOS FlashBack USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for three seconds...GPU. DIMM Post, quickly and easily check your ultimate convenience. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-3
... adjustments at a purely hardware level. advantage. ROG Connect ROG Connect allows you with full control of your motherboard at a hardware level. Simply select the processor that fully maximizes ROG's unique functions, providing you to monitor...nickel barbs, and anodized aluminum finned air-cooler. It greatly increases your main system to , and the motherboard will do the rest. USB BIOS FlashBack USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for three seconds...GPU. DIMM Post, quickly and easily check your ultimate convenience. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-3
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...Loadline Calibration Maintaining ample voltage support for individual users and home offices. 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 fine-tune your.... It automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for any user interaction. 1.1.5 ROG-rich bundled software Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for the CPU is renowned for malicious...
...Loadline Calibration Maintaining ample voltage support for individual users and home offices. 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 fine-tune your.... It automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for any user interaction. 1.1.5 ROG-rich bundled software Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for the CPU is renowned for malicious...
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ROG CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z, authorized by Intel's CPU Identification (CPUID), is a customized ROG utility that ROG look of your CPU, motherboard, memory, and other main components. DAEMON Tools Pro organizes data, music, video, and photo collections on a PC, notebook, or ...of reporting your system's main components. It gives you to gather information about your system's current information with the virtual copies. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-5 It converts optical media into virtual discs and emulates devices to backup CD, DVD and Blu-ray discs. DAEMON Tools Pro ...
ROG CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z, authorized by Intel's CPU Identification (CPUID), is a customized ROG utility that ROG look of your CPU, motherboard, memory, and other main components. DAEMON Tools Pro organizes data, music, video, and photo collections on a PC, notebook, or ...of reporting your system's main components. It gives you to gather information about your system's current information with the virtual copies. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-5 It converts optical media into virtual discs and emulates devices to backup CD, DVD and Blu-ray discs. DAEMON Tools Pro ...
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... you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a ...or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, ...
... you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a ...or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, ...
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1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-7
1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-7
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ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing ... your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the LGA1155 socket. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-9
ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing ... your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the LGA1155 socket. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-9
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Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and ... 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-11 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a ...Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard.
com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and ... 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-11 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the following: a) Use a ...Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard.
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... 4 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • - • Chapter 1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Kingmax N/A 7-1010-28 9-10-9-28 9-11-9-28 - MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capability Vendors Part No. CORSAIR CMGTX8(XMP) CORSAIR CMGTX3(XMP) G.SKILL F3-19200CL11Q16GBZHD (XMP) G.SKILL F3-19200CL11Q16GBZHD (XMP...
... 4 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • - • Chapter 1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Kingmax N/A 7-1010-28 9-10-9-28 9-11-9-28 - MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capability Vendors Part No. CORSAIR CMGTX8(XMP) CORSAIR CMGTX3(XMP) G.SKILL F3-19200CL11Q16GBZHD (XMP) G.SKILL F3-19200CL11Q16GBZHD (XMP...
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Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x4_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16/x8_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x8/x4_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot PCIe 2.0 x4/x1_3 slot ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-21 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x4_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16/x8_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x8/x4_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot PCIe 2.0 x4/x1_3 slot ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 1-21 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... (3-WAY CFX recommended) • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. • Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0 speed rate. •...
... (3-WAY CFX recommended) • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. • Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0 speed rate. •...