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Motherboard

CROSSHAIR V

FORMULA-Z

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Page 2: ...respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL and or other Free Open Source Software Licenses Such software in this produ...

Page 3: ... 3 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 8 1 2 4 System memory 1 9 1 2 5 Expansion slots 1 21 1 2 6 Onboard buttons and switches 1 23 1 2 7 Jumpers 1 27 1 2 8 Onboard LEDs 1 28 1 2 9 Internal connectors 1 37 1 2 10 ProbeIt 1 46 Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 1 2 1 Building your PC system 2 1 2 1 1 Motherboard installation 2 1 2 1 2 CPU installation 2 4 2 1 3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2 5 ...

Page 4: ...ation 3 23 3 5 6 CPU Core On Off Function 3 24 3 5 7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3 24 3 5 8 APM 3 26 3 5 9 Network Stack 3 27 3 5 10 iROG Configuration 3 28 3 5 11 ROG Connect 3 28 3 5 12 LED Control 3 29 3 6 Monitor menu 3 30 3 7 Boot menu 3 34 3 8 Tools menu 3 40 3 8 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3 40 3 8 2 ASUS SPD Information 3 40 3 8 3 ASUS O C Profile 3 41 3 8 4 GO Button File 3 42 3 9 Exit me...

Page 5: ... 4 3 16 ASUS Boot Setting 4 31 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 BIOS 5 2 5 1 4 AMD Option ROM utility 5 3 5 2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5 6 5 2 1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5 6 5 2 2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5 6 5 2 3 Installing the RAI...

Page 6: ... 2 NVIDIA SLI technology 6 6 6 2 1 Requirements 6 6 6 2 2 Installing two SLI ready graphics cards 6 6 6 2 3 Installing three SLI ready graphics cards 6 7 6 2 4 Installing the device drivers 6 8 6 2 5 Enabling the NVIDIA SLI technology 6 9 Appendices A 1 Notices A 1 ASUS contact information A 4 ...

Page 7: ...your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product en...

Page 8: ... of the BIOS parameters are also provided Chapter 4 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software Chapter 5 RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations Chapter 6 Multiple GPU support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple AMD CrossFireX and NVIDIA SLI graphics cards Where to fin...

Page 9: ...ete a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Key Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example Enter means that you must press the Enter or Retu...

Page 10: ... total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended Expansion slots 3 x PCI Express 2 0 x16 slots Dual at x16 or x16 x8 x8 mode 1 x PCI Express 2 0 x16 slot red supports x4 mode 2 x PCI Express 2 0 x1 slots Multi GPU support Supports NVIDIA Quad GPU SLI Technology Supports AMD Quad GPU CrossFireX Technology Supports NVIDIA 3 WAY SLI Technology Supports AMD 3 WAY CrossFireX Technology LAN 1 x I...

Page 11: ...ter GPU TweakIt ROG Extreme Engine Digi II 8 2 phase CPU power 2 phase DRAM power UEFI BIOS features ROG BIOS Print GPU DIMM Post GameFirst II iROG Extreme Tweaker Loadline Calibration Overclocking Protection COP EX Component Overheat Protection EX ASUS C P R CPU Parameter Recall Special features ASUS TPU CPU Level Up ASUS Exclusive Features MemOK AI Charger ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fan Xp...

Page 12: ...ATA 6Gb s connectors 2 x CPU fan connectors 4 pin 3 x Optional fan connectors 4 pin 3 x Chassis fan connectors 4 pin 1 x S PDIF Out header 1 x DirectKey button 1 x DRCT header 1 x TPM header 1 x Fast Boot switch 1 x 24 pin EATX power connector 1 x 8 pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x 4 pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x EZ Plug connector 4 pin Molex power connector 1 x Power on button 1 x Reset button...

Page 13: ...s are subject to change without notice Support DVD contents Drivers GameFirst II Kaspersky Anti virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standaard ROG CPU Z ASUS WebStorage ASUS Utilities AI Suite II TurboV EVO ASUS Update Form factor ATX form factor 12 in x 9 6 in 30 5 cm x 24 4 cm ...

Page 14: ...Connect cable 3 x 2 in 1 SATA 6 0 Gb s signal cables 1 x SLI bridge 1 x 3 WAY SLI bridge 1 x CrossFire cable Accessories I O Shield 1 x 12 in 1 ROG cable label 1 x 2 in 1 ASUS Q Connector kit Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer ...

Page 15: ...onents in the table above are not included in the motherboard package 1 bag of screws Philips cross screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3 CPU AMD AM3 compatible CPU Fan DDR3 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive optional Graphics card ...

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Page 17: ...rbo CORE Technology 2 0 to accelerate data transfer rate up to 5200MT s rate via HyperTransport 3 0 based system bus AMD 990FX Chipset AMD 990FX Chipset is designed to support up to 5 2GT s HyperTransport 3 0 HT 3 0 interface speed and dual PCI Express 2 0 x16 graphics It is optimized with AMD AM3 and multi core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities Dual Channe...

Page 18: ...ou to view real time POST code and hardware status readouts on your notebook as well as make on the fly parameter adjustments at a purely hardware level Extreme Engine Digi II The Extreme Engine Digi II has a digital VRM design that allows you to achieve ultimate performance with adjustable CPU and memory power management frequencies iROG The iROG is a special IC that fully maximizes ROG s unique ...

Page 19: ... fine tune your system to optimal performance With Extreme Tweaker you can adjust the system settings such as frequency over voltage memory timing and more COP EX COP EX allows you to increase the chipset voltages without worrying about overheating You can monitor the CPU and save it from overheating allowing your system to achieve its ulitmate performance Loadline Calibration Maintaining ample vo...

Page 20: ...ment across all formats and quality levels DTS Connect combines two enabling technologies DTS Neo PC upmixes stereo sources CDs MP3s WMAs internet radio into as many as 7 1 channels of incredible surround sound Consumers can connect their PC to a home theater system DTS Interactive is capable of performing mult channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers and sending encoded bitstreams...

Page 21: ...touch a safely grounded object or a metal object such as the power supply case to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off...

Page 22: ... Chapter 1 Product introduction 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 1 2 2 Motherboard layout ...

Page 23: ...TART Power on button 1 23 9 Reset button 1 23 10 GO button 1 24 11 Thermal sensor cable connectors 2 pin OPT_TEMP1 3 1 45 12 USB 3 0 connector 20 1 pin USB3_56 1 38 13 AMD Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_1 6 red 1 37 14 ASMedia Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_E12 red 1 38 15 Direct Connector 2 pin DRCT 1 42 16 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL 1 44 17 DirectKey button D...

Page 24: ...also compatible with AMD socket AM3 for AMD Phenom II Athlon II Sempron 100 Series Processors Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM3 AM3 socket The CPU fits in only one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU ...

Page 25: ...mory configurations 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 ...

Page 26: ...32 bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less For effective use of memory we recommend that you do any of the following a Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS b I nstall a 64 bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard c For more details refer to the...

Page 27: ... 9 9 9 24 1 65 Vendors Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 2 4 G SKILL F3 17600CL7D 4GBFLS 4G 2x 2G DS 7 10 10 28 1 65 GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC 4GB 2x 2GB DS 9 10 9 28 1 65 Vendors Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 2 4 A DATA AX3U2133C2G9B 2GB SS 9 11 9 27 1 55 1 75 Apacer 78 BAGE4 AFD0C 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 24...

Page 28: ... 9 28 1 65 Patriot PV736G2000ELK 6GB 3x2GB DS 7 7 7 20 1 65 Patriot PVT36G2000LLK 6GB 3x2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 65 Silicon Power SP002GBLYU200S02 2GB DS Team TXD32048M2000C9 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT 20 9 9 9 24 1 5 Team TXD32048M2000C9 L 2GB DS Team T3D1288LT 20 9 9 9 24 1 5 Team TXD32048M2000C9 L 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT 20 9 9 9 24 1 6 DDR3 2000 MHz capability Vendors Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO T...

Page 29: ...D1869DE1XT0 16FMD 4GB DS 9 9 9 27 1 5 G SKILL F3 14900CL10Q2 64GBZLD 64GB 8x8GB DS 10 11 10 30 1 5 G SKILL F3 14900CL9D 8GBSR 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 10 9 28 1 5 G SKILL F3 14900CL9Q 16GBXL 16GB 4x4GB DS 9 10 9 28 1 5 G SKILL F3 14900CL9Q 16GBZL 16GB 4x4GB DS 9 10 9 28 1 5 G SKILL F3 14900CL9Q 8GBFLD 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 6 Kingston KHX1866C9D3K2 8GX 8GB 2x4GB DS 1 65 Patriot PXD34G1866ELK 4GB 2x2GB SS 9...

Page 30: ...N1C Asint SLB304G08 EGN1B 8GB DS ASint 304G08 GN1B Asint SLZ302G08 EGN1C 2GB SS ASint 302G08 GN1C Asint SLZ3128M8 EGJ1D 2GB DS Asint 3128M8 GJ1D ATP AQ12M64B8BKK0S 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G08460 NO CORSAIR CMG4GX3M2A1600C6 4GB 2x2GB DS 6 6 6 18 1 65 CORSAIR CML16GX3M4X1600C8 Ver 2 12 16GB 4x4GB DS Heat Sink Package 1 5 CORSAIR CMP6GX3M3A1600C8 6GB 3x2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 65 CORSAIR CMP6GX3M3A1600C8 6GB 3x2...

Page 31: ...8GB 2x4GB DS 7 8 7 24 1 6 G SKILL F3 12800CL7Q 16GBXH 16GB 4x4GB DS 7 8 7 24 1 6 G SKILL F3 12800CL8D 8GBECO 8GB 2x4GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 35 G SKILL F3 12800CL9D 4GBNQ 4GB 2x2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 G SKILL F3 12800CL9D 8GBRL 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 G SKILL F3 12800CL9D 8GBSR2 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 25 G SKILL F3 12800CL9Q 16GBXL 16GB 4x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 G Skill F3 12800CL9Q 16GBZL 16GB 4x4GB DS 9 9 9 ...

Page 32: ...5 Kingston KHX1600C9D3K8 32GX 32GB 8x4GB DS 9 9 9 27 1 65 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3LK2 4GX 4GB 2x2GB DS 1 35 Kingston KHX1600C9D3LK2 8GX 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 35 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3P1K2 8G 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 1 5 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1BK3 12GX 12GB 3x4GB DS 9 1 65 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1K3 6GX 6GB 3x2GB DS 9 1 65 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3X2K2 4GX 4GB 2x2GB DS 9 1 65 Kingston KVR16N11 4 4G DS Hynix H5TQ2G83CFRP...

Page 33: ... 65 Patriot PX7312G1600LLK 12GB 3x4GB DS 8 9 8 24 1 65 SanMax SMD 4G68HP 16KZ 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFRPBC 1 5 SanMax SMD 4G68NG 16KK 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BDBG GN F Silicon Power SP002GBLTU160V02 2GB SS S POWER 20YT5NG 9 11 11 28 1 5 Silicon Power SP004GBLTU160V02 4GB DS S POWER 20YT5NG 9 9 9 24 1 5 Team TED34096M1600HC11 4GB DS Team T3D2568ET 16 Team TXD31024M1600C8 D 1GB SS Team T3D1288RT 16 8 8 8 ...

Page 34: ... 9 9 24 1 5 Elixir M2F2G64CB88G7N CG 2GB SS Elxir N2CB2G80GN CG Elixir M2F4G64CB8HD5N CG 4GB DS Elixir M2CB2G80DN CG ELPIDA EBJ41UF8BCF0 DJ F 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BCSE DJ F G SKILL F3 10600CL9D 4GBNT 4GB 2x2GB DS G SKILL D3 128M8CE9 2GB 9 9 9 24 1 5 G SKILL F3 10666CL7D 8GBRH 8GB 2x4GB DS 7 7 7 21 1 5 G SKILL F3 10666CL8D 4GBHK 4GB 2x2GB DS 8 8 8 21 1 5 G SKILL F3 10666CL9D 8GBRL 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 ...

Page 35: ... 4GB DS Elpida J2108ECSE DJ F 9 1 5 KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9 2G 2GB DS Kingston D1288JPNDPLD9U 9 1 5 KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9 2G 2GB DS Elpida J1108BDBG DJ F 1 5 KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9H 8G 8GB DS ELPIDA J4208EASE DJ F 9 9 9 24 1 5 KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9K2 4G 4GB 2x2GB DS KINGSTON D1288JEMFPGD9U 1 5 KINGSTON KVR1333D3S8N9 2G 2GB SS Micron IFD77 D9LGK 1 5 MICRON MT16JTF1G64AZ 1G4D1 8GB DS MICRON D9PCP MICRON MT...

Page 36: ...lack slots as one pair of Dual channel memory configuration We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 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 individual CPUs ...

Page 37: ...power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components Slot No Slot Description 1 PCIe 2 0 x16 slot 2 PCIe 2 0 x1 slot 3 PCIe 2 0 x8 slot 4 PCIe 2 0 x1 slot 5 PCIe 2 0 x16 x8 slot 6 PCIe 2 0 x4 slot ...

Page 38: ...PCIe power supply VGA configuration PCI 2 0 operating mode Single VGA SLI CrossFireX 3 WAY SLI CrossFireX PCIe_x16_1 x16 x16 x16 PCIe_x8_2 x8 PCIe_x16 x8_3 x16 x8 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel 82583V shared ASM1061_1 shared ASM1061_2 shared ASM1042 USB3 0_1 shared ASM1042 USB3 0_2 shared ASM1042 USB3 0_2 shared Onchip SATA Controller shared Onchip USB1 shared Onchip US...

Page 39: ...continually change settings to enhance system performance 1 Power on button The motherboard comes with a power on button that allows you to power up or wake up the system The button also lights up when the system is plugged to a power source indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component 2 Reset button Press the re...

Page 40: ...emporary overclocking when in OS Ensure to set the LN2 Mode jumper to Enable before using the Slow Mode Switch 4 Slow Mode switch Slow Mode switch allows your system to provide better overclocking margins when using the LN2 cooling system When enabled the Slow Mode switch prevents the system from crashing slows down the CPU and the system s tuner will make the adjustments ...

Page 41: ...and conveniently enter the BIOS during boot up When the system is on and you press the DirectKey button your system will shut down Press the DirectKey button again or the Power on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly Turn off your system using the power on button to allow your system to go through POST without entering the BIOS when you reboot your system Refer to section 3 7 Boot Menu for...

Page 42: ...r the OS at its fastest time When you enable the Fast Boot in OS mode your system will only initiate the Fast Boot function after you restart your system When you set the Fast Boot state enable disable state in BIOS Setup or ASUS Boot Setting utility the Fast Boot state that you set via the Fast Boot switch will be replaced Refer to section 3 7 Boot menu for details about setting the Fast Boot fun...

Page 43: ...1 2 7 Jumpers 1 LN2 Mode Jumper 3 pin LN2 When enabled the LN2 Mode jumper allows your system to eliminate the cold bugs in the processor during POST It allows the processor to run at an extremely low temperature and helps the system boot fast ...

Page 44: ...a is being written into or read from the hard disk drive The LED does not light up when there is no hard disk drive connected to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function 2 GO LED Blinking Indicates that MemOK is enabled before POST Lighting Indicates that the system loads the preset profile GO_Button file for temporary overclocking when in OS ...

Page 45: ...power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power on button 3 Q LED Q LEDs check key components CPU DRAM VGA card and booting devices in sequence during the motherboard booting process If an error is found the corresponding LED will continue lighting until the problem is solved This user friendly design provides an i...

Page 46: ...0 Chapter 1 Product introduction Chapter 1 5 Q Code LEDs The Q Code LED design provides you with a 2 digit error code that displays the system status Refer to the Q Code table on the next page for details ...

Page 47: ...ode loading 09 PCH initialization after microcode loading 0B Cache initialization 0C 0D Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes 0E Microcode not found 0F Microcode not loaded 10 PEI Core is started 11 14 Pre memory CPU initialization is started 15 18 Pre memory System Agent initialization is started 19 1C Pre memory PCH initialization is started 2B 2F Memory initialization 30 Reserved for ASL see ...

Page 48: ...alization before microcode loading 04 PCH initialization before microcode loading 06 Microcode loading 07 AP initialization after microcode loading 08 System Agent initialization after microcode loading 09 PCH initialization after microcode loading 0B Cache initialization 0C 0D Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes 0E Microcode not found 0F Microcode not loaded 10 PEI Core is started 11 14 Pre m...

Page 49: ...5C 5F Reserved for future AMI error codes E0 S3 Resume is stared S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL E1 S3 Boot Script execution E2 Video repost E3 OS S3 wake vector call E4 E7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes E8 S3 Resume Failed E9 S3 Resume PPI not Found EA S3 Resume Boot Script Error EB S3 OS Wake Error EC EF Reserved for future AMI error codes F0 Recovery condition triggered by firmwa...

Page 50: ...ule specific 70 PCH DXE initialization is started 71 PCH DXE SMM initialization is started 72 PCH devices initialization 73 77 PCH DXE Initialization PCH module specific 78 ACPI module initialization 79 CSM initialization 7A 7F Reserved for future AMI DXE codes 90 Boot Device Selection BDS phase is started 91 Driver connecting is started 92 PCI Bus initialization is started 93 PCI Bus Hot Plug Con...

Page 51: ...Status Codes section below AB Setup Input Wait AC Reserved for ASL see ASL Status Codes section below AD Ready To Boot event AE Legacy Boot event AF Exit Boot Services event B0 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin B1 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End B2 Legacy Option ROM Initialization B3 System Reset B4 USB hot plug B5 PCI bus hot plug B6 Clean up of NVRAM B7 Configuration Reset reset of NVRAM...

Page 52: ...e is failed DC Reset protocol is not available ACPI ASL Checkpoints Code Description 0x01 System is entering S1 sleep state 0x02 System is entering S2 sleep state 0x03 System is entering S3 sleep state 0x04 System is entering S4 sleep state 0x05 System is entering S5 sleep state 0x10 System is waking up from the S1 sleep state 0x20 System is waking up from the S2 sleep state 0x30 System is waking ...

Page 53: ...t using these connectors set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to RAID Mode Refer to section 3 5 4 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 creating a RAID set set the SATA_5 6 connectors to AHCI Mode or IDE Mode to ensure that the system recognizes your ODD device When using NCQ set th...

Page 54: ...must install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives 3 USB 3 0 connector 20 1 pin USB3_56 This connector is for the additional USB 3 0 ports and complies with the USB 3 0 specificaton that supports up to 5 0 Gbps connection speed If the USB 3 0 front panel cable is available from your system chassis with this USB 3 0 connector you can have a front panel...

Page 55: ...install the Q Connector USB to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports 4 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB910 USB1112 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480 M...

Page 56: ...the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis The S PDIF module is purchased separately 6 TPM connector 20 1 pin TPM This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module TPM system which can securely store keys digital certificates passwords and data A TPM system also helps enhance network security protects digital identities and ensures platform integrity This connector can also ser...

Page 57: ... of the connector DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A 12 W fan power If you install two VGA cards we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard...

Page 58: ... of the motherboard s high definition audio capability If you want to connect a high definition or an AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to HD or AC97 9 Direct Connector 2 pin DRCT This connector is for the chassis mounted button that supports the DirectKey function Connect the button cable that supports DirectKey from the chassis to th...

Page 59: ...devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate If you want to use two or more high end PCI Express x16 cards use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PS...

Page 60: ...stem warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the BIOS settings Pressing the power switc...

Page 61: ...cables to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices which you want to monitor the temperature The optional fan 1 2 3 can work with the temperature sensors for a better cooling effect You must enable the OPT FAN 1 2 3 overheat protection in BIOS if you connect the thermal sensor cables to these connectors The thermal sensor cables are purchased separately ...

Page 62: ... a multimeter to measure the ProbeIt points even during overclocking See the illustration below to locate the respective ProbeIt points Using ProbeIt You may connect the multitester to the motherboard as shown on Figure 1 The photos above are for reference only The actual motherboard layout and measure points location may differ by models Figure 1 ...

Page 63: ... PC system 2 1 1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only The motherboard layout may vary with models but the installation steps are the same for all models 1 Install the ASUS I O Shield to the chassis rear I O panel Chapter 2 Basic Installation ...

Page 64: ...2 2 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 Place the motherboard into the chassis ensuring that its rear I O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I O panel ...

Page 65: ...SUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA Z 2 3 Chapter 2 3 Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis DO NOT overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard ...

Page 66: ...he AMD AM3 socket is compatible with AMD AM3 and AM3 processors Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3 socket The CPU fits in only one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU 1 2 3 ...

Page 67: ... 2 5 Chapter 2 2 1 3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 ...

Page 68: ...2 6 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 69: ...ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA Z 2 7 Chapter 2 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM 2 1 4 DIMM installation B A ...

Page 70: ...2 8 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 5 ATX Power connection 1 2 OR OR ...

Page 71: ...ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA Z 2 9 Chapter 2 2 1 6 SATA device connection 2 OR 1 ...

Page 72: ...2 2 1 7 Front I O Connector To install ASUS Q Connector IDE_LED POWER SW RESET SW IDE_LED IDE_LED PWR Reset Ground Ground 1 2 USB 2 0 AAFP To install USB 2 0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 3 0 To install USB 3 0 connector ...

Page 73: ...ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA Z 2 11 Chapter 2 2 1 8 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards ...

Page 74: ...rt the USB storage device to the ROG Connect port 5 Press the ROG Connect button and release when a flashing light appears which indicates that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled 6 Wait until the light goes out indicating that the BIOS updating process is completed For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup refer to the section 3 10 Updating BIOS in Chapter 3 DO NOT unplug portable disk powe...

Page 75: ...o port definitions Rear panel connectors 1 PS 2 keyboard mouse combo port 7 USB 3 0 ports 1 and 2 2 Clear CMOS switch 8 ROG Connect button 3 USB 3 0 ports 3 and 4 9 USB 2 0 ports 3 4 5 and 6 1 port can be used for ROG Connect 4 LAN RJ 45 port 10 External SATA 6 0 Gb s ports 1 and 2 5 USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 11 USB 2 0 ports 7 and 8 6 Optical S PDIF Out port 12 Audio I O ports ...

Page 76: ...USB 3 0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3 0 devices LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection SPEED LED ACT LINK LED LAN port Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Port 2 channel 4 channel 6 channel 8 chan...

Page 77: ...ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA Z 2 15 Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers 2 3 2 Audio I O connections Audio I O ports ...

Page 78: ...2 16 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 Connect to 4 1 channel Speakers Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers Connect to 2 1 channel Speakers ...

Page 79: ...ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA Z 2 17 Chapter 2 Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers When the DTS UltraPC II and DTS Connect functions are enabled ensure to connect the rear speaker to the gray port ...

Page 80: ...self tests POST While the tests are running the BIOS beeps refer to the BIOS beep codes table or additional messages appear on the screen If you DO NOT see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power the system may have failed a power on test Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick b...

Page 81: ...overclocking settings advanced power management and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS In normal circumstances the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you...

Page 82: ...for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or p...

Page 83: ...nding on the devices you installed to the system The Boot Menu F8 button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes saves the changes and resets the system or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU motherboard temperature CPU 5V 3 3V 12V voltage output CPU chassi...

Page 84: ...menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature power status and changing the fan settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special function...

Page 85: ...oll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or Page Up Page Down keys to display the other items on the screen Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings ...

Page 86: ...croll down to display other BIOS items Load Extreme OC Profile Press Enter and select Yes to load the Extreme OC profile to suit extreme overclocking Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system Manual Allows you to ...

Page 87: ...AMD Turbo CORE technology Auto Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Turbo CORE technology Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled Turbo CORE Ratio Auto This item appears only when you set AMD Turbo CORE technology to Enabled This allows you to increase or decrease the target turbo core speed Use the and keys to adjust the ratio The speeds range from 800MHz to 7000MHz with a 100MHz interval ...

Page 88: ... when you set the EPU Power Saving Mode to Enabled It allows you to set the EPU setting to power saving modes Configuration options Auto Light Power Saving Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max Power Saving Mode Xtreme Tweaking Disabled This item may help improve some benchmarks performance Configuration options Disabled Enabled DRAM Timing Control The sub items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM ...

Page 89: ...ite Latency Auto Configuration options Auto 5 CLK 12 CLK DRAM WRITE Recovery Time Auto Configuration options Auto 5 CLK 6 CLK 7 CLK 8 CLK 10 CLK 12 CLK 14 CLK 16 CLK DRAM REF Cycle Time Auto Configuration options Auto 90ns 110ns 160ns 300ns 350ns DRAM Row Cycle Time Auto Configuration options Auto 10 CLK 56 CLK DRAM READ to WRITE Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 2 CLK 22 CLK DRAM WRITE to REA...

Page 90: ...tion options Auto 0 75x 1x 1 25x 1 5x Processor ODT Auto Configuration options Auto 240 ohms 20 120 ohms 20 80 ohms 20 60 ohms 20 DCT1 Information CKE drive strength Auto Configuration options Auto 1x 1 25x 1 5x 2x CS ODT drive strength Auto Configuration options Auto 1x 1 25x 1 5x 2x ADDR CMD drive strength Auto Configuration options Auto 1x 1 25x 1 5x 2x MEMCLK drive strength Auto Configuration ...

Page 91: ... NOT remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI Power Control related parrameters The thermal conditions should be monitored Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press the Enter key You can also use the and keys to adjust the value To restore the default setting type auto using the keyboard and press the Enter key CPU Power Phase...

Page 92: ...CPU NB Currrent Capability Auto This item provides wider total DRAM controller power range for overclocking A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously Configuration options Auto 100 110 120 130 CPU NB Power Response Control Auto Allows you to control the CPU NB Power Response Configuration options Auto Regular Medium Fast Ultra Fast ...

Page 93: ... Offset Mode and allows you to set the CPU NB Offset voltage The values range from 0 00625V to 0 70000V with a 0 00625V interval CPU Manual Voltage Auto This item appears only when you set the CPU NB Voltage item to Manual Mode and allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage The values range from 0 675V to 2 3V with a 0 00625V interval Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage Settin...

Page 94: ...s you to set the VDDR voltage The values range from 1 20575V to 1 80200V with a 0 01325V interval DRAM VREFDQ Auto Allows you to set the DRAM VREFDQ Voltage The values range from 0 395V to 0 630V with a 0 005V interval DRAM VREFCA Auto Allows you to set the DRAM VREFCA Voltage The values range from 0 395V to 0 630V with a 0 005V interval DRAM VREFCA on CPU Auto Allows you to set the DRAM VREFCA on...

Page 95: ...d security settings Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings If you have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM to clear the BIOS password See section 1 2 6 Onboard buttons and switches for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the def...

Page 96: ...urrent password then press Enter 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press Enter 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the administrator password follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password but press Enter when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Inst...

Page 97: ...ssword when prompted To clear the user password follow the same steps as in changing a user password but press Enter when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed 3 5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices Be cautious when changing the set...

Page 98: ...s Auto Disabled Cool n Quiet Enable This item appears only when you set Enhance Power Down to Auto Configuration options Enabled Disabled C1E Enabled Enable this feature will let your system utilize the AMD specific ACPI states to save power consumption Configuration options Enabled Disabled SVM Enabled Enable AMD virtualization in CPU This secure virtual mode will let you run multiple OS guest on...

Page 99: ...nction Configuration options Enabled Disabled APM Master Mode Auto Allows you to enable or disable Application Power Management APM function Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled IOMMU Disabled Set IOMMU to Enabled to show IOMMU Mode Configuration options Disabled Enabled IOMMU Mode Disabled This item appears only when you set IOMMU item to Enabled IOMMU is supported on LINUX based systems t...

Page 100: ... that allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors Disabled Disables the DRAM ECC mode Enabled Set to Enable to adjust ECC mode automatically Power Down Enable Disabled Enables or disables the DDR power down mode Configuration options Disabled Enabled Memory Hole Remapping Enabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled DCT Unganged Mode Enabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled Ini...

Page 101: ...SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port SB SATA Configuration Options for SATA Configuration OnChip SATA Channel Enabled Enabled Enables the onboard channel SATA port Disabled Disables the onboard channel SATA port The following items appear only when you set the OnChip SATA Channel item to Enabled ...

Page 102: ...OS When the SATA Port1 Port 4 and the SATA Port5 Port6 items are set to AHCI the information of the SATA connectors 1 6 can be seen only under the OS environment or during POST For Windows XP OS you have to install the AHCI driver so that you could use the SATA connectors 1 6 in AHCI mode under the OS environment If you use a SATA optical drive to run the Windows OS installation disk we strongly r...

Page 103: ...y USB3 0 Support Enabled Enabled Enables the support for USB 3 0 devices on legacy operating systems OS Disabled Disables the function EHCI Hand off Disabled Enabled Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand off feature Disabled Disables the function SB USB Configuration USB PORT 1 12 Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable individual USB ports Configuration options ...

Page 104: ...s menu allow you to change the USB related features CPU Core Activation Auto This item allows you to turn off the CPU cores manually Configuration options Auto Manual The number of cores vary with CPU models 3 5 7 Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to view the other BIOS items ...

Page 105: ...r_12 Enabled Enabled Enables the USB 3 0 controller Disabled Disables the controller ASMedia USB 3 0 Controller Front_56 Enabled Enabled Enables the USB 3 0 controller Disabled Disables the controller ASMedia USB 3 0 Controller Rear_34 Enabled Enabled Enables the ASMedia USB 3 0 Controller Disabled Disables the controller ASMedia USB 3 0 Battery Charging Support Disabled Enabled Enables the ASMedi...

Page 106: ... audio SPDIF Out Type SPDIF SPDIF Sets to SPDIF for SPDIF audio output HDMI Sets to HDMI for HDMI audio output 3 5 8 APM ErP Ready Disabled Disabled Disables the Energy Related Products ErP Ready function Enabled Allows BIOS to switch off some power at S5 state to get system ready for the ErP requirement When set to Enabled power for WOL WO_USB audio and onboard LEDs will be switched off at S5 sta...

Page 107: ...ower On By RTC Disabled Disabled Disables RTC to generate a wake event Enabled When set to Enabled the items RTC Alarm Date Days and Hour Minute Second will become user configurable with set values 3 5 9 Network Stack Network stack Disabled This item allows you to enable disable UEFI network stack function Configuration options Disabled Enabled The following item appears only when you set the Netw...

Page 108: ...G Time Keeper operation mode Configuration options Last State Disabled Enabled 3 5 11 ROG Connect ROG Connect Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the ROG Connect function Configuration options Enabled Disabled RC Poster Mode String RC Poster describes what occurs during the POST Configuration options String Code ...

Page 109: ...All LED Control to Enabled SupremeFX III Lighting LED Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the onboard SupremeFX III Lighting LED Configuration options Enabled Disabled 3 5 12 LED Control The LED Control menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for the onboard LEDs Take caution when changing the settings of the LED Control menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to ma...

Page 110: ...cally detects and displays the CPU and motherboard Press Enter and select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures NB Overheat Protection 90ºC The system automatically shuts down when the NB is heated over the set temperature to protect it from damage Configuration options Disabled 70ºC 80ºC 90ºC 100ºC SB Overheat Protection 90ºC The system automatically shuts down when the S...

Page 111: ...ing three items appear when you enable the CPU Fan Control feature CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM Allows you to set the low speed limit of the CPU fan and the system sends warning message when the fan speed drops below the set value Configuration options Ignored 100 RPM 200 RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM Select Fan Type PWM Fan Configuration options PWM Fan DC Fan CPU Fan Profile Standard Al...

Page 112: ...ed Disabled Disables the Chassis Q Fan control feature Enabled Enables the Chassis Q Fan control feature Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed Configuration options Ignore 100 RPM 200 RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM Chassis Fan Profile Standard This item appears...

Page 113: ... the minimum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 60 to 100 When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle OPTFAN 1 3 Control Disabled Allows you to disable or set the optional fans warning speeds Configuration options Disabled Duty Mode User Mode OPTFAN 1 3 Duty 50 Allows you to set the optional fans speed duty percentagea Configuration o...

Page 114: ... Logo Enabled Enabled Enables the full screen logo display feature Disabled Disables the full screen logo display feature Set this item to Enabled to use the ASUS MyLogo 2 feature Post Report 3 sec This item appears only when you set Full Screen Logo to Disabled This allows you to select a desired post epot waiting time The values range from 0 to 10 seconds Wait For F1 If Error Enabled Disabled Di...

Page 115: ...ill only be available when the system boots up or rebooted when the PS 2 devices have not been reconnected or changed If you disconnect or change PS 2 devices before restarting the system PS 2 devices will not be available and BIOS setup program will not be accessible via PS 2 devices Full Initialization For full system control PS 2 devices will be available during POST at any circumstances This p...

Page 116: ...n devices Enabled For better compatibility enable the CSM to fully support the non UEFI driver add on devices or the Windows UEFI mode Disabled Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows Security Update and Security Boot The following four items appear when you set Launch CSM to Enabled Boot Devices Control UEFI and Legacy OpROM Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot up C...

Page 117: ...oad the Secure Boot keys from the BIOS database Custom Allows you to customize the Secure Boot settings and manually load its keys from the BIOS database This item only appears when you set OS Type item to Windows UEFI mode Key Management This item appears only when you set Secure Boot Mode to Custom It allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys Manage the Secure Boot Keys PK KEK db dbx Install Def...

Page 118: ...le Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device Copy KEK to File Allows you to store the KEK to a USB storage device Append KEK from file Allows you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management Delete the KEK Allows you to delete the KEK from your system Configuration options Yes No The KEK file must be formatted as a UEFI varia...

Page 119: ...not be loaded Load dbx from File Allows you to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage device Copy dbx from file Allows you to store the dbx to a USB storage device Append dbx from file Allows you to load the additional dbx from a storage device so that more db s images cannot be loaded Delete the dbx Allows you to delete the dbx file from your system Configuration options Yes No The dbx file m...

Page 120: ...play the submenu 3 8 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 When you press Enter a confirmation message appears Use the left right arrow key to select between Yes or No then press Enter to confirm your choice For more details refer to section 3 10 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3 8 2 ASUS SPD Information Allows you to view the DRAM SPD information ...

Page 121: ...d the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings press Enter and then select Yes DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory CPU configuration and BIOS version The O C Profile Configuration items show Not Install...

Page 122: ...PU VDDA Voltage DRAM Voltage NB Voltage NB HT Voltage NB 1 8V Voltage SB Voltage VDDR Allows you to use the and keys to adjust the values for each item Refer to 3 3 Extreme Tweaker Menu for details Load Default Allows you to load default settings Save Above Settings Allows you to save the adjusted values for specific items as a GO Button file Load from EEPROM setting Allows you to load from EEPROM...

Page 123: ...et Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press F10 a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit Discard Changes Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option or if you press Esc a confirma...

Page 124: ...in Windows environment 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted 4 ASUS BIOS Updater Updates and back ups the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS fil...

Page 125: ...pdating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet 1 From the ASUS Update screen select Update BIOS from Internet and then click Next 2 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic If you want to enable the BIOS downgrade and auto backup functions tick Enable BIOS downgrade and Automatically backup my current BIOS 3 Select the BIOS version that you want ...

Page 126: ...s com for detailed software configuration Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file 1 From the ASUS Update screen select Update BIOS from file and then click Next 2 Locate the BIOS file and click Next 3 You can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to continue 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete...

Page 127: ...k that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 2 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press Enter to enable it 3 Press Tab to switch to the Drive field 4 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS and then press Enter 5 Press Tab to switch to the Folder Info field 6 Press the Up Do...

Page 128: ...r a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website If you want to use the newer BIOS file download the file at support asus com and save it to a USB flash drive Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive or the ...

Page 129: ...om and save them on the USB flash drive NTFS is not supported under DOS environment Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format Do not save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to low disk capacity 3 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives optional Booting the system in DOS environment 1 Insert the USB flash drive with the ...

Page 130: ...ow 3 Press Tab to switch between screen fields and use the Up Down Home End keys to select the BIOS file and press Enter BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update Welcome to FreeDOS http www freedos org C d D D bupdater pc g ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V2 30 2012 06 18 Current ROM Update ROM A Note Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home E...

Page 131: ...oot failure For BIOS Updater version 1 04 or later the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu See Chaper 3 of your motherboard user manual for details Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS fil...

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Page 133: ...of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updates 4 2 1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer Click each menu tab and select the items you want to install The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the...

Page 134: ... Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files 1 Click the Manual tab Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the manual list on the left The screenshots in this section are for reference only The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD vary by models 2 The Manual folder of the support DVD appears Double click the folder of your selected software 3 Some software manuals a...

Page 135: ...nstallation Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows operating system OS The AI Suite II icon appears in the Windows notification area Click the icon to open the AI Suite II main menu bar Click each button to select and launch a utility to monitor the system to update the motherboard BIOS to display the system information and to customize the settings of AI Sui...

Page 136: ...e function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts 4 3 2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO includes TurboV that allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages such as CPU Level Up that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system level up To launch AI Suite II click Tool TurboV EVO on the AI Suite II main menu bar Refer t...

Page 137: ...the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to Auto before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV Refer to the BIOS chapter of your motherboard user manual for details The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU cores which vary with your CPU model Advanced mode Current values Target values Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all the changes Applies all the changes immediately Click to restore all startup set...

Page 138: ...cally overclocks the CPU saves the BIOS settings and restarts the system Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO provides you with these two auto tuning modes for the most flexible auto tuning options The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration We recommend that you set up a better thermal environment to prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard 3 After the system re...

Page 139: ...arted a message appears indicating the current overclocking result To keep the result click Stop 4 If you did not click Stop in the previous step TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and stability test Click Stop if you want to cancel the overclocking process TurboV automatically adjusts and saves the BIOS settings and restarts the system 5 After the system has restarted a messa...

Page 140: ... heat to prolong the component lifespan and minimize power loss To launch DIGI Power Control click Tool Power Control on the AI Suite II main menu bar Function no Function description 1 Smart DIGI Key Quickly delivers an optimized VRM frequency voltage and current for superior CPU DRAM overclocking performance with one click 2 OC Now Adjusts the ratio settings in TurboV 3 Default Sets your CPU DRA...

Page 141: ...gher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal 2 CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for overclocking A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery 3 CPU Voltage Frequency Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal Higher frequency gets quicker transient respon...

Page 142: ...e phase number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency 7 CPU Power Response Control The VRM controller provides a faster and precise power response rate for CPU Apply a higher value for an extreme overclocking 8 CPU Power Thermal Control A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge overclocking potential 9 CPU Power Dut...

Page 143: ...imultaneously 2 DRAM Voltage Frequency Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency for system stability or to increase OC Range 3 DRAM Power Phase Control Select Extreme for full phase mode to increase system performance or select Optimized for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to increase DRAM power efficiency DRAM Power DRAM Power offers precise digital power control for DRAM to enhance ...

Page 144: ...the system automatically changes its power saving mode based on the current system condition You can also configure the system settings such as CPU frequency GPU frequency vCore Voltage and Fan Control to customize a power saving mode Launching EPU To launch EPU click Tool EPU on the AI Suite II main menu bar Shifts between the display of Total and Current CO2 reduced Displays the system propertie...

Page 145: ... AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD launch FAN Xpert by clicking Tool Fan Xpert on the AI Suite II main menu bar Using FAN Xpert Click Fan Name to select a fan and then click Setting to select a preset mode for your selected fan Fan setting Disable disables the Fan Xpert function Standard adjusts fan speed in a moderate pattern Silent minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation Turbo max...

Page 146: ...e AI Suite II main menu bar Configuring Probe II Click the Voltage Temperature Fan Speed tabs to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values The Preference tab allows you to customize the time interval of sensor alerts or change the temperature unit Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration Clic...

Page 147: ...specific time spans on record to keep track of the three system statuses for certain purposes Launching Sensor Recorder To launch Sensor Recorder click Tool Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite II main menu bar Using Sensor Recorder Click on Voltage Temperature Fan Speed tabs for the status you want to monitor Colored lines will automatically appear on the diagram to indicate the immediate changes in t...

Page 148: ...Duration according to need 2 Click Start Recording to start measuring and recording each sensor 3 To stop recording click Recording again 4 To track the recorded contents set Type Date Select display items to display the history details Click on Monitor Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar and a highlight of the system statuses will appear on the right panel ...

Page 149: ...iguring USB 3 0 Boost 1 Connect a USB 3 0 device to the USB 3 0 port USB 3 0 Boost automatically detects the property of the USB 3 0 device and switches to Turbo mode or UASP mode if UASP is supported by the USB 3 0 device 2 You can manually switch the USB 3 0 mode back to Normal mode at any time Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed...

Page 150: ...aster than the standard USB devices Check your manufacturer if your USB device is a Battery Charging Specification 1 1 BC 1 1 compliant or compatible device Actual charging speeds may vary depending on the charging rate and specifications of your USB device To ensure normal charging function disconnect and reconnect your USB device every time you enable or disable Ai Charger ...

Page 151: ... menu bar Using ASUS Update Select any of these options to update the BIOS Update BIOS from Internet Allows you to download the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www asus com and follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS Download BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www asus com and save it for later use Update BIOS from file Use the BIO...

Page 152: ... Update MyLogo on the AI Suite II main menu bar Using MyLogo Select the option that you want to use to update your boot logo click Next and follow the instructions below Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file and update or do not update this BIOS to the motherboard 1 From the BIOS file field click Browse to locate the BIOS file 2 From the Picture File field click Browse the image for your ...

Page 153: ...to reboot the system You will see the new boot logo the next time you start up the system Ensure to enable the Full Screen Logo in BIOS to use this feature 3 Do any of the following Click Auto Tune to adjust the image size or the image resolution Click Booting Preview to preview the boot image 4 Click Next ...

Page 154: ...dule days and select the number of days for your download schedule 2 Click Apply to save the BIOS download schedule Click Cancel to cancel the changes made Downloading the updated BIOS Before you start downloading ensure that you have installed the USB storage device to your computer s USB port 1 Click Check for New BIOS Update to check for the latest BIOS version Current BIOS information Cancels ...

Page 155: ...HAIR V FORMULA Z 4 23 Chapter 4 2 From the Save to dropdown list select the USB storage device that you want to save the BIOS file to then click Download 3 When the download process is completed click OK to exit ...

Page 156: ...s and giving users plug and play convenience Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar Double click on the icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager A Realtek HD Audio Man...

Page 157: ...Reset button About button DTS connect only works when you connect 5 1 and 7 1 channel speakers DTS UltraPC II DTS UltraPC II allows you to enhance the audio output for playing movies music and games Click to select a category to enhance its audio output Control settings Click to reset to its default settings Tick to enable the DTS UltraPC feature and customize the settings ...

Page 158: ...P Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration To play Blu Ray disc make sure to use an HDCP compliant monitor Control settings window Configuration options Information button Exit button Minimize button ...

Page 159: ...ect must work with ROG Connect Plus to avail full function Ensure that you install ROG Connect Plus on your local PC from the provided Support DVD before using ROG Connect 1 Connect the provided ROG Connect cable to the local PC and the remote PC 2 Press the ROG Connect Button and it will light up into a stable glow 3 Double click the RC TweakIt shortcut on the remote PC to activate the function U...

Page 160: ...l system during the POST You can switch the display mode between String and Code RC Remote RC Remote allows you to operate your local system through the ROG Connect cable RC Diagram RC Diagram allows you to monitor and record your local system status 2 Click Function to display more options ...

Page 161: ...nsfers or playing online games It allows you to set programs priorities and increase the bandwidth of your currently running games or programs GameFirst II attaches itself to Windows network stack to perform packet inspection which is useful to online gamers and VOIP users To launch GameFirst click Start All Programs ASUS ROG GameFirst II Using EZ Mode Click to view the programs under these utilit...

Page 162: ... limit Programs Allows you to set priority to the programs Traffic Shaping Allows you to set priority to the network adapter and its protocol to reduce delay during data transfer and speeds up the internet access Adapter Info Allows you to view the information of the adapters in your computer Online Budgets Allows you to set an online budget time to your network adapters Traffic Analysis Allows yo...

Page 163: ...he BIOS to your system Click to enter BIOS Setup directly Click to show Advanced Setup settings Click to enable or disable Fast Boot Click to select a bootup setting Using DirectBIOS button This button allows you to restart your system and enters directly to BIOS Setup without having to press the DEL key during POST Using the DirectBIOS function may result to data loss We recommend to save your da...

Page 164: ...If you want to turn off Fast Boot function click Disabled 3 On the confirmation message click Yes to apply the setting Using Next boot after AC power loss This setting allows you to boot your system in Fast Boot or Normal Boot under Next boot after AC power loss To use Fast Boot under AC power loss 1 Click Advanced Setup to show the boot setup settings 2 In Fast Boot click Enabled 3 In Next boot a...

Page 165: ...ving data access and storage Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup RAID 1 Data mirroring copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to a second drive If one drive fails the disk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive This RAID configuration provides da...

Page 166: ...S Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA HDDs To do this 1 Enter the BIOS Setup during POST 2 Go to Advanced Mode and go to the Advanced menu SATA Configuration SB SATA Configuration and press Enter 3 Set the SATA Mode item to RAID Mode 4 Save your changes and then exit the BIOS Setup Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup Due to chipset limitation whe...

Page 167: ...ration Delete LD Menu deletes a selected RAID set and partition Controller Configuration shows the system resources configuration Press 1 2 3 or 4 to enter the option you need press ESC to exit the utility The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen To create a RAID volume using more than four hard disk drives ensure t...

Page 168: ...ments Port ID Drive Model Capabilities Capacity GB Assignment 01 00 xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxx Y 02 00 xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxx Y 03 00 xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxx N 04 00 xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxx N LD No LD Name RAID Mode Drv LD 1 Logical Drive 1 RAID 0 2 Strip Block 64 KB Fast Init ON Gigabyte Boundary ON Cache Mode WriteThru Please press Ctrl Y key to input the LD Name or press any key to exit If yo...

Page 169: ...AID 0 2 xxxxxx Functional Displaying a RAID set information To display a RAID set information 1 In the Main Menu press 2 to enter the LD View LD Define Menu function 2 Select a RAID item and press Enter to display its information Option ROM Utility c 2009 Advanced Micro Devices Inc Any Key To Continue View LD Defination Menu Drives Assignments Port ID Drive Model Capabilities Capacity GB 01 00 xxx...

Page 170: ... the BIOS setup utility 3 Set the optical drive as the primary boot device 4 Insert the support DVD into the optical drive 5 Save changes and exit BIOS 6 When the Make Disk menu appears press 1 to create a RAID driver disk 7 Insert a formatted floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive then press Enter 8 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process 5 2 2 Creating a RAID driver...

Page 171: ... the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version 4 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation To install the RAID driver for Windows Vista or later OS 1 During the OS installation click Load Driver to allow you to select the installation media containing the RAID driver 2 Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical ...

Page 172: ...drive and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver 2 Right click My Computer on the Windows desktop or start menu and then select Manage from the pop up window 3 Select Device Manager From the Universal Serial Bus controllers right click xxxxxx USB Floppy and then select Properties from the pop up window The name of the USB floppy disk drive varies with different vendors 4 Click Details t...

Page 173: ...g line to the bottom of the two sections id USB VID_xxxx PID_xxxx usbstor 7 Use Notepad to open the file HardwareIds SCSI Napa_i386_ahci8086 id PCI VEN_1002 DEV_4392 CC_0104 ahcix86 id PCI VEN_1002 DEV_4391 CC_0106 ahcix86 id PCI VEN_1002 DEV_4393 CC_0104 ahcix86 id USB VID_03EE PID_6901 usbstor HardwareIds SCSI Napa_amd64_ahci id PCI VEN_1002 DEV_4392 CC_0104 ahcix64 id PCI VEN_1002 DEV_4391 CC_0...

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Page 175: ... can provide at least the minimum power required by your system See Chapter 1 for details We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment Visit the AMD Game website http game amd com for the latest certified graphics card and the supported 3D application list 6 1 2 Before you begin For AMD CrossFireX to work properly you have to uninstall all existing graphics ...

Page 176: ...s 2 Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi graphics card installation 3 Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots 4 Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card Ensure th...

Page 177: ...s If your motherboard has more than three PCIEX16 slots refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi graphics card installation 3 Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots 4 Align and firmly insert the two CrossFireX bridge connectors to the goldfingers on each graphics card Ensure that the connectors are firmly in place 5 Connect...

Page 178: ...FireX technology Download the latest driver from the AMD website www amd com 6 1 6 Enabling the AMD CrossFireX technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers enable the CrossFireX feature through the AMD Vision Engine Control Center in Windows environment Launching the AMD VISION Engine Control Center To launch the AMD VISION Engine Control Center 1 Right click on the Windo...

Page 179: ...al CrossFireX technology 1 In the AMD Vision Engine Control Center window click Performance AMD CrossFireXTM 2 Select Enable CrossFireXTM 3 Select a GPU combination from the drop down list 4 Click Apply to save and activate the GPU settings made 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 180: ...least the minimum power required by your system We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment Visit the NVIDIA zone website http www nzone com for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list 6 2 2 Installing two SLI ready graphics cards The following pictures are for reference only The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may var...

Page 181: ...o the graphics card 6 2 3 Installing three SLI ready graphics cards Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers 1 Prepare three SLI ready graphic a cards 2 Insert the three graphics cards into the PCIEX16 slots If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommen...

Page 182: ...iary power sources from the power supply to the three graphics cards 6 Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card 3 WAY SLI bridge 6 2 4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA...

Page 183: ...ntrol Panel under the Windows 7 operating system Launching the NVIDIA Control Panel You can launch the NVIDIA Control Panel by the following two methods A Right click on the empty space of the Windows desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears See Step B3 B1 If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step A select Screen Resolution ...

Page 184: ...k Advanced settings B3 The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window select Configure SLI Surround PhysX In the Quad SLI enabled click Maximize 3D Performance SLI to set the display for viewing SLI rendered content When done click Apply ...

Page 185: ... may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient o...

Page 186: ...a Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d Industrie Canada Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d interférences et 2 cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence y compris celles susceptibles de prov...

Page 187: ...ipment should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the mercury containing button cell battery in municipal waste This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highes...

Page 188: ...orate Way Fremont CA 94539 USA Telephone 1 812 282 3777 Fax 1 510 608 4555 Web site usa asus com Technical Support Telephone 1 812 282 2787 Support fax 1 812 284 0883 Online support support asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany Fax 49 2102 959911 Web site www asus de Online contact www asus de sales Technical Support Telephone 49 1805 01...

Page 189: ...oduct name Motherboard Model name CROSSHAIR V FORMULA Z conform with the essential requirements of the following directives 2004 108 EC EMC Directive EN 55022 2010 EN 61000 3 2 2006 A1 2009 A2 2009 EN 55013 2001 A1 2003 A2 2006 EN 55024 2010 EN 61000 3 3 2008 EN 55020 2007 A11 2011 1999 5 EC R TTE Directive EN 300 328 V1 7 1 2006 10 EN 300 440 1 V1 6 1 2010 08 EN 300 440 2 V1 4 1 2010 08 EN 301 51...

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