Asus Crosshair V Formula- manual

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ii E7477 First Edition July 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser[...]

iii Contents Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z specications summary ........................................[...]

iv 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections ............................................................... 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the rst time .................................................................... 2-18 2.5 T urning off the computer ......................................................................... 2-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3-1 3.1 K[...]

v Chapter 4: Software support 4-1 4.1 Installing an operating system ................................................................. 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information .......................................................................... 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD ........................................................... 4-1 4.2.2 Obta[...]

vi 6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards ................................ 6-2 6.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards .............................. 6-3 6.1.5 Installing the device drivers ......................................................... 6-4 6.1.6 Enabling the AMD ® CrossFireX™ technology ........................[...]

vii Safety information Electrical safety T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power [...]

viii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes description of the s[...]

ix Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/W ARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORT ANT : Instruc[...]

x CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU AMD ® Socket AM3+ for AMD ® FX series CPU up to 8-core compatible with AMD ® Socket AM3 for AMD ® Phenom™ II / Athlon II™ / Sempron™ 100 series processors Supports AMD ® 140W CPU AMD ® Cool ‘n’ Quiet T echnology Supports AM3+ 32nm CPU Chipset AMD ® 990[...]

xi CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z specications summary (continued on the next page) USB 3 x ASMedia ® USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 4 x USB 3.0 ports at rear panel [blue] AMD ® SB950 Chipset - 12 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 8 ports at rear panel) ROG Exclusive Features ROG Connect - RC Diagram[...]

xii CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z specications summary Back Panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port 2 x eSA T A 6Gb/s ports [red] 1 x ROG Connect button 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports [blue] 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (white port for ROG Connect) 6 x 8-channel audio jacks 1 x Clear CMOS button Internal I/[...]

xiii CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z specications summary Specications are subject to change without notice. Support DVD contents Drivers GameFirst II Kaspersky ® Anti-virus DAEMON T ools Pro Standaard ROG CPU-Z ASUS WebStorage ASUS Utilities (AI Suite II/T urboV EVO/ASUS Update) Form factor A TX form factor: 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)[...]

xiv Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ROG CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z Cables 1 x ROG Connect cable 3 x 2-in-1 SA T A 6.0 Gb/s signal cables 1 x SLI bridge 1 x 3-W A Y 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 moth[...]

xv Installation tools and components The tools and components 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 SA T A hard disk drive SA T A optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card[...]

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ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers offers you the best of the best. W e offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovative ideas, and we welcome the best gamers to join in. In the Republic of Gamers, me[...]

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.1.2 ROG unique gaming features GameFirst II ASUS GameFirst II, with cFOS T rafc Shaping technology , provides a powerful and user- friendly network control to easily frag in online multiplayer games. Featuring the EZ Mode for beginners’ setup and Advanced Mode for professionals’ tweaking, your [...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-3 Chapter 1 GPU.DIMM Post GPU.DIMM Post enables you to catch potential problems even before you enter the OS, saving you valuable time in detecting component failure under extreme conditions. With GPU. DIMM Post, quickly and easily check your graphic cards, memory modules’ statuses in the BIOS, and overclocking settin[...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 ROG CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z, authorized by Intel’s CPU Identication (CPUID), is a customized ROG utility that allows you to gather information about your system’s main components. It gives you the current information and status of your CPU, motherboard, memory , and other main components. Get that ROG lo[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-5 Chapter 1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed T ake 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 t[...]

1-6 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[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-7 Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots Page 1. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V_1, 4-pin EA TX12V_2, 4 pin EZ_PLUG) 1-42 2. AM3+/ AM3 CPU Socket 1-8 3. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN; 4-pin CPU_OPT ; 4-pin CHA_F AN1-3; 4-pin OPT_FAN1-3) [...]

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD ® Next Generation CPU up to 8-core, 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. T[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-9 Chapter 1 Recommended memory congurations 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.[...]

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Memory congurations Y ou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB and 16GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Memory module with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding timing or the loaded XMP prole is not the JEDEC memory standard. The stability and compatibi[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-1 1 Chapter 1 CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size S S/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 G.SKILL F3-19200CL10Q-32GBZHD 32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 10-12-12-31 1.65 • G.SKILL F3-19200CL1 1Q-16GBZHD 16GB (4x4GB)[...]

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 A-DA TA AX3U2000GB2G9B 2GB DS - - 9-1 1-9-27 1.55~1.75 • • A-DA TA AX3U2000GC4G9B 4GB DS - - 9-1 1-9-27 1.55~1.75 • • AEXEA AXA3ES2G2000LG28V 2GB DS - - - 1.65 • • AEXEA AXA3ES4GK2000LG28V 4[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-13 Chapter 1 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 A-DA TA AX3U1866GC2G9B 2GB SS - - 9-1 1-9-27 1.55~ 1.75 • • A-DA TA AX3U1866GC4G9B 4GB DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.55~ 1.75 • • COR SAIR CMD16GX3M4A1866C9 (V er4.13) 16GB (4x4G B) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • •[...]

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Opti onal) 2 4 A-DA TA AM2U16BC2P1 2GB SS A-DA T A 3CCD-1509A - - • • A-DA TA AM2U16BC4P2 4GB DS A-DA T A 3CCD-1509A - - • • A-DA TA AX3U1600GC4G9 4GB DS - - - 1.55~ 1.75 • • A-DA TA AX3U1600PC4G8 4GB DS -[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-15 Chapter 1 (continued on the next page) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Option al) 2 4 Crucial BL12864BN1608.8FF 2GB (2x1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • Crucial BL25664BN1608.16FF 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • Crucial BL T4G3D1608DT1TX 0.16FM 4GB DS - -[...]

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX 4GB (2x2GB ) DS - - - 1.65 • • KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX 12GB (3x4GB ) DS - - 9 1.65 • KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX 12GB (3x4GB ) DS - - - 1.65 • • KINGSTON KHX1600C[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-17 Chapter 1 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 OCZ OCZ3BE1600C8L V4GK 4GB (2x2GB ) DS - - 8-8-8 1.65 • OCZ OCZ3OB1600L V4GK 4GB (2x2GB ) DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • • Patriot PGD316G1600ELK 16GB (2x8GB ) DS - - - 1.65 • • Patriot PGD38G1600ELK 8GB (2x4G[...]

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 ACTICA ACT1GHU64B8F1333S 1GB SS SA MSUNG K4B1G0846F - - • ACTICA ACT1GHU72C8G1333S 1GB SS SAMSU NG K4B1G0846F(ECC) - - • ACTICA ACT2GHU64B8G1333M 2GB DS Micron D9KPT - - • A-DA TA AD63I1B0823EV 2G[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-19 Chapter 1 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 Hynix HMT125U6TFR8A-H9 2GB DS Hynix H5TC1G83TFR - - • • Hynix HMT325U6BFR8C-H9 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFR - - • KINGMAX FLFD45F-B8KL9 1GB SS KINGMAX KFB8FNLXF- BNF-15A - - • • KINGMAX FLFE85F-B8KL9 2[...]

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory conguration. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. (2) Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the red slots or the black slots as one pair of D[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-21 Chapter 1 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the 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[...]

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 • We recommend that you provide sufcient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_F AN1-3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. When the system is running with four VGA cards, ensure to connect [...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-23 Chapter 1 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on bu[...]

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 3. GO button Press the GO button before POST to enable MemOK! or press it to quickly load the preset prole (GO_Button le) for temporary 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[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-25 Chapter 1 5. DirectKey button (DirectKey) This feature allows your system to go to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. With DirectKey , you can enter the BIOS anytime without having to press the <Del> key during POST . It also allows you to turn on or turn off your system and conveniently enter t[...]

1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 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.[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-27 Chapter 1 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is designed to indicate the hard disk activity . It blinks when data 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 func[...]

1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 4. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on button that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration b[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-29 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.[...]

1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Q-Code table (continued on the next page) Code Description 00 Not used 01 Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard). 02 AP initialization before microcode loading 03 System Agent initialization before microcode loading 04 PCH initialization before microcode loading 06 Microcode loading 07 AP initializ[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-31 Chapter 1 Q-Code table (continued on the next page) Code Description 50 – 53 Memory initialization error . Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed 54 Unspecied memory initialization error 55 Memory not installed 56 Invalid CPU type or Speed 57 CPU mismatch 58 CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache e[...]

1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Code Description 3B – 3E Post-Memory PCH initialization is started 4F DXE IPL is started 50 – 53 Memory initialization error . Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed 54 Unspecied memory initialization error 55 Memory not installed 56 Invalid CPU type or Speed 57 CPU mismatch 58 CPU sel[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-33 Chapter 1 Code Description F9 Recovery capsule is not found F A Invalid recovery capsule FB – FF Reserved for future AMI error codes 60 DXE Core is started 61 NVRAM initialization 62 Installation of the PCH Runtime Services 63 – 67 CPU DXE initialization is started 68 PCI host bridge initialization 69 System Agen[...]

1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Code Description 9C USB Detect 9D USB Enable 9E – 9F Reserved for future AMI codes A0 IDE initialization is started A1 IDE Reset A2 IDE Detect A3 IDE Enable A4 SCSI initialization is started A5 SCSI Reset A6 SCSI Detect A7 SCSI Enable A8 Setup V erifying Password A9 Start of Setup AA Reserved for ASL[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-35 Chapter 1 Code Description D2 PCH initialization error D3 Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available D4 PCI resource allocation error . Out of Resources D5 No Space for Legacy Option ROM D6 No Console Output Devices are found D7 No Console Input Devices are found D8 Invalid password D9 Error loading Boot O[...]

1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. AMD ® Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_1-6 [red]) These connectors are for the Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial A T A hard disk drives and optical disc drives. If you installed Serial A T A hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RA[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-37 Chapter 1 2. Asmedia ® Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_E12 [red]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Y ou must install Windows ® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial A T A hard disk drives. 3. USB 3.0 connec[...]

1-38 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Y ou can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) rst, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. 4. USB 2.0 c[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-39 Chapter 1 5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately . 6.[...]

1-40 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 7. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN; 4-pin CPU_OPT ; 4-pin CHA_F AN1-3; 4-pin OPT_F AN1-3) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector . DO NOT forget to connect the fan cabl[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-41 Chapter 1 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector . • We recommend that you connect a high-denition[...]

1-42 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with A TX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W . • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EA TX12 V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot. • [...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-43 Chapter 1 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-[...]

1-44 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 12. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) These connectors are for temperature monitoring. Connect the thermal sensor 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 [...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-45 Chapter 1 1.2.10 ProbeIt The ROG ProbeIt allows you to detect your system’s current voltage and OC settings. Use a multimeter to measure the ProbeIt points even during overclocking. See the illustration below to locate the respective ProbeIt points. Using ProbeIt Y ou may connect the multitester to the motherboard [...]

1-46 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 2-1 Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 2.1 Building your 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.[...]

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.[...]

ASUS 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.[...]

2-4 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 2.1.2 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors. Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket. The CPU ts 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[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 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 . T o install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1[...]

2-6 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 3 4 5[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 2-7 Chapter 2 1 2 3 T o remove a DIMM 2.1.4 DIMM installation B A[...]

2-8 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 2.1.5 A TX Power connection 1 2 OR OR[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 2-9 Chapter 2 2.1.6 SA T A device connection 2 OR 1[...]

2-10 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector T o install ASUS Q-Connector IDE_LED POWER SW RESET SW IDE_LED- IDE_LED+ PWR Reset Ground Ground 1 2 USB 2.0 AAFP T o install USB 2.0 connector T o install front panel audio connector USB 3.0 T o install USB 3.0 connector[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 2-1 1 Chapter 2 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation T o install PCIe x16 cards T o install PCIe x1 cards[...]

2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port, press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds, and the BIOS is updated automatically . T o[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 2-13 Chapter 2 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection *: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port denitions. 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.[...]

2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. • DO NOT insert a dif ferent connector to the external SA T A port. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows ® OS environment and after the US[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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.[...]

2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Ensure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protec[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-1 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard- only BIOS controls to enable a more exible and convenient mouse input. Y ou can easily navigate the ne[...]

3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS at startup T o enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self T est[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-3 Chapter 3 3.2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority . T o access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode , then select Advanced Mode or press <F7> hot key for the advanced[...]

3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations. T o access the Advanced Mode, click Exit , then select Advanced Mode[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-5 Chapter 3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Extreme T weaker, Advanced, Monitor , Boot, T ool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears wh[...]

3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.3 Extreme T weaker menu The Extreme T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Extreme T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. The conguration options for this section vary depending on the CP[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-7 Chapter 3 Load Extreme OC Prole Press <Enter> and select Y es to load the Extreme OC prole to suit extreme overclocking. Ai Overclock T uner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency . Select any of these preset overclocking conguration option[...]

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU/NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU/NB frequency . Conguration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] [2200MHz] [2400MHz] [2600MHz] [2800MHz] [3000MHz] [3200MHz] [3400MHz] [3600MHz] [3800MHz] [4000MHz] [4200MHz] [4400MHz] [4600MHz] [4800MHz] [5000M[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-9 Chapter 3 Load PSC Chip Settings Allows you to load optimal settings for PSC chip modules. Conguration options: [Y es] [No] Primary Timings DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] – [19 CLK] DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] – [19 CLK] DRAM RAS# PRE Ti[...]

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DRAM Driving Control DRAM ADDR/CMD control override [Audo] Conguration options: [Audo] [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT0 Information: CKE drive strength [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x] CS/ODT drive strength [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x] ADDR/CMD drive st[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-1 1 Chapter 3 ADDR/CMD drive strength [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x] MEMCLK drive strength [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x] Data drive strength [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] DQS drive strength [Auto] Conguration options:[...]

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU/NB Load-Line mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] CPU Currrent Capability [Auto] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking fr[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-13 Chapter 3 CPU Power Duty Control [T .Probe] This item adjusts the current and thermal of every VRM phase component. [T .Probe] Maintains the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Maintains the VRM current balance. CPU Power Response Control [Auto] Allows you to control the CPU Power Response. Conguration options: [Auto] [...]

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Offset V oltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB V oltage item to [Offset Mode] and allows you to set the Offset voltage. The values range from 0.00625V to 0.70000V with a 0.00625V interval. CPU/NB Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] T o offset the voltage by a positive value. [–] T o offse[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-15 Chapter 3 VDDR [Auto] Allows 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 V oltage. The values range from 0.395V to 0.630V with a 0.005V interval. DRAM VREFCA [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM VREFCA V oltage. Th[...]

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the sys[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-17 Chapter 3 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected elds in the BIOS setup program. T o set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Pas[...]

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 T o change a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>. 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>. 4. Conrm the password when prompted. T o cl[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-19 Chapter 3 3.5.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed. Cool‘n’Quiet [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable AMD Cool’n’Quiet function. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabl[...]

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.2 North Bridge Conguration HPC Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable High Performance Computing (HPC) function. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] APM Master Mode [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable Application Power Management (APM) function. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-21 Chapter 3 Memory Conguration Bank Interleaving [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Channel Interleaving [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ECC Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC mode that allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors. [Disabled] Disables the DRAM E[...]

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.4 SA T A Conguration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SA T A devices. The SA T A Port items show Not Present if no SA T A device is installed to the corresponding SA T A port. SB SA T A Conguration Options for SA T A Conguration. OnChip SA T A Channel [Enabled] [E[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-23 Chapter 3 SA T A Port1–Port4 [AHCI] Allows you to set the SA T A conguration. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial A T A hard disk drives as Parallel A T A physical storage devices. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want to create a RAID conguration from the SA T A hard disk drives. [AHCI] Set to [A[...]

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. I[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-25 Chapter 3 3.5.6 CPU Core On/Off Function The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. CPU Core Activation [Auto] This item allows you to turn off the CPU cores manually . Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual] The number of cores vary with CPU models. 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Conguration Scro[...]

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 ASM1061 Storage Controller (Front) [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the controller . [Disabled] Disables the controller . ASM1061 Storage OPROM [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the ASM1061 Storage OptionROM. Conguration options: [Enabl[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-27 Chapter 3 SB HD Azalia Conguration Options for SB HD Azalia. HD Audio Azalia Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the HD Audio controller . Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Azalia Front Panel [HD] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high-den[...]

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Power On By PS/2 Device [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PS/2 devices from generating a wake event. [Enabled] Enables the PS/2 devices to generate a wake event. Power On By PME Device [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the PME devices from generating a wake event. [Enabled] Enables the PME devices to generate a wa[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-29 Chapter 3 3.5.10 iROG Conguration iROG Timer Keeper [Last State] Allows you to set the iROG T ime Keeper operation mode. Conguration options: [Last State] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.1 1 ROG Connect ROG Connect [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ROG Connect function. Conguration options: [Enabled] [D[...]

3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 All LED Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LEDs control. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when you set All LED Control to [Enabled]. SupremeFX III Lighting LED [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard SupremeFX III Lighting LED. [...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-31 Chapter 3 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. V oltage Monitor CPU V oltage; 3.3V V oltage; 5V V oltage; 12V V oltage; VDDA V oltage; CPU/NB V oltage; DRAM V oltage; HT V oltage; NB V oltage; SB V oltage The onboard hardware monito[...]

3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Fan Speed Monitor CPU F AN Speed; CPU OPT Speed; Chassis F AN1/2/3 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A]; Opt1/2/3 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan, chassis fan, and optional fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If any of the [...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-33 Chapter 3 CPU Upper T emperature [70] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 20ºC to 75ºC. CPU Lower T emperature [20] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjus[...]

3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Chassis Upper T emperature [70] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 40ºC to 90ºC. Chassis Lower T emperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature. Chassis Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the <+> and <-> ke[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-35 Chapter 3 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Of f]. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the [...]

3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DirectKey Enabled [Go to BIOS...] [Disabled] Disables the DirectKey function. The system will only power on or of f when you press the DirectKey button. [Go to BIOS Setup] Allows the system to power on and go to BIOS Setup directly when you press the DirectKey button. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-37 Chapter 3 3.8 T ools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation message appears. Use the left/right arro[...]

3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Label Allows you to input the label of the setup proles. Save to Prole Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a prole. Key in a prole number from one to eight, press <Enter>, and then select Y es . Load from Prole Allows you to load the previous BIOS setti[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-39 Chapter 3 3.8.4 GO Button File Allows you to set the GO Button les and load the desired GO Button le. CPU Bus/PEG Frequency; PCIE Frequency; CPU Ratio; CPU V oltage; CPU/NB V oltage; CPU VDDA V oltage; DRAM V oltage; NB V oltage; NB HT V oltage; NB 1.8V V oltage; SB V oltage; VDDR Allows you to use the <+>[...]

3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Y ou can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup [...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-41 Chapter 3 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability , compatibility , or performance. However , BIOS updating is potentially risky . If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS up[...]

3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Launching ASUS Update T o launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar . Quit all Windows ® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility . Updating the BIOS through the Internet T o update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select U[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-43 Chapter 3 • The screenshots in this section are for reference only . The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for detailed software conguration. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le T o update the BIOS through a B[...]

3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility . Before you start using this utility , download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www .asus.com. T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB ash disk th[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-45 Chapter 3 • This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with F A T 32/16 format and single partition only . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability . Select [...]

3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only . The [...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-47 Chapter 3 3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number . 4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press <Enter> to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB ash drive). Updating the BIOS le T o update the BIOS le using BIOS Updat[...]

3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 4. Select Y es and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater . Restart your computer . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later , the utility automatically exits to the DOS p[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-1 Chapter 4 Software support 4 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click the ASSETUP .EXE to run the DVD. 4.1 Installing an operating system • This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/ 64-bit XP/ 7 / 64-bit 7 o[...]

4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the [...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-3 Chapter 4 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integra[...]

4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 T urboV T urboV allows you to overclock the CPU Bus/PEG frequency , CPU voltage, CPU/NB voltage and DRAM voltage in Windows ® environment and takes effect in real-time without exiting and rebooting the OS. Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Setting a high voltage may dama[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-5 Chapter 4 Using Advanced Mode Click on the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings. CPU Ratio Allows you to manually adjust the CPU ratio. 1. Click on the CPU Ratio tab. 2. Drag the adjustment bar upwards or downwards to the desired value. 3. Click Apply to save the changes made. • Set the CPU Rati[...]

4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Fast T uning : fast overclocking for the system Extreme T uning : extreme overclocking for the system Using Fast T uning 1. Click Auto T uning tab > Fast . 2. Read the warning messages and click Start to start the auto-overclocking process. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves the BIOS settings[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-7 Chapter 4 Using Extreme T uning 1. Click Auto T uning tab > Extreme . 2. Read the warning messages and click Start to start the auto-overclocking process. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory , and restarts the system. 3. After the system has restarted, a message appears indicating the current overclo[...]

4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control ASUS DIGI+ Power Control allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliability and stability . It also provides the highest power efciency , generating less heat to prolong the component lifespan and minimize power loss. T o launch DIGI+ Power Control,[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-9 Chapter 4 CPU Power CPU Power offers precise digital power control for CPU and CPU/NB to enhance efciency , stability , and performance for overclocking scenarios. Function no. Function description 1 CPU Load-line Calibration It allows you to adjust the voltage settings and control the system temperature. Higher lo[...]

4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Function no. Function description 4 CPU/NB Load-line Calibration Set to a higher value for system performance, or to a lower value for better thermal solution. 5 CPU/NB Current Capability Setting CPU/NB Current Capability to a higher value increases the overclocking frequency range of the DRAM Controller .[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-1 1 Chapter 4 • The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specication. • Do not remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions must be monitored. Function no. Function description 1 DRAM Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency [...]

4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 • Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has been reduced since you installed EPU. • *Select From the Last Reset to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you click the Clear button . • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www. asus.com for d[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-13 Chapter 4 4.3.5 F AN Xpert Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by dif ferent climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC’s system loading. The built-in variety of useful proles of fer exible cont[...]

4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.6 Probe II Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. With this utility , you are assured that your computer is always at a hea[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-15 Chapter 4 4.3.7 Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder monitors the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed on a timeline. The History Record function allows you to designate specic time spans on record to keep track of the three system statuses for certain purposes. Launching Sensor Recorder T o launch[...]

4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Using History Record 1. Click the History Record tab and adjust the settings on the left for Record Interval and Record Duration according to need. 2. Click Start Recording to start measuring and recording each sensor. 3. T o stop recording, click Recording again. 4. T o track the recorded contents, set T [...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-17 Chapter 4 4.3.8 USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) and automatically increases a USB 3.0 device’s transfer speed up to 170%. Launching USB 3.0 Boost T o launch USB 3.0 Boost, click T ool > USB 3.0 Boost on the AI Suite II main menu bar . Conguring USB 3.0 Bo[...]

4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.9 Ai Charger+ This utility allows you to fast-charge your portable BC 1.1* mobile devices on your computer’s USB port three times faster than the standard USB devices**. • * Check your manufacturer if your USB device is a Battery Charging Specication 1.1 (BC 1.1) compliant or compatible device. [...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-19 Chapter 4 4.3.10 ASUS Update ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. Launching ASUS Update T o launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar . Using ASUS Update Select any of these options to update the B[...]

4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.1 1 MyLogo MyLogo2 allows you to customize the boot logo, which is the image that appears on the screen during the Power On Self T ests (POST). Launching MyLogo T o launch MyLogo2, click Update > MyLogo on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Using MyLogo Select the option that you want to use to update y[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-21 Chapter 4 5. Click Flash to update the boot logo. 6. When prompted, click Y es to reboot the system. Y ou 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[...]

4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.12 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. Just connect the USB storage device containing the BIOS le to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is updated automatically . Scheduling the late[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR 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 le to, then click Download . 3. When the download process is completed, click OK to exit.[...]

4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.13 Audio congurations The Realtek ® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer . The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability . The CODEC also includes the Realtek ® proprietary UAJ ® (Univ[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-25 Chapter 4 DTS Connect DTS Connect allows you to select an audio mode for a digital surround sound media entertainment. Select mode V olume bar 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 playin[...]

4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows ® XP • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www. asus.com for detailed software conguration. • T o play Blu-Ray disc, make sure to use an HDCP compliant monitor. Control settings window Conguration options Informatio[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-27 Chapter 4 4.3.14 ROG Connect ROG Connect allows you to monitor and adjust the local PC through your remote PC. Setting up USB connection between your local and remote PC • Install ROG Connect on the remote PC from the provided Support DVD before using ROG Connect. • ROG Connect must work with ROG Connect Plus to [...]

4-28 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 RC Poster RC Poster shows the status of the local system during the POST . Y ou 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.[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-29 Chapter 4 GPU T weakIt GPU T weakIt allows you to control and monitor the installed GPU on the local system. Use the sliders to adjust the values and click Apply to save your customized settings. 4.3.15 GameFirst II GameFirst II, a trafc shaping solution, improves the Internet latency while maintaining a high tran[...]

4-30 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Using Advanced Mode Select any of the following settings to congure the priorities of your programs and network devices. • Preferences : Allows you to control the network’s trafc to optimize the program’s performance, favor ping time, activate rewall, and avoid packet loss. • Protocols : A[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 5-1 Chapter 5 RAID support 5 5.1 RAID congurations The motherboard comes with the AMD ® SB950 chipset that allows you to congure Serial A T A hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID congurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. • Y ou must install Windows ® XP Service Pa[...]

5-2 Chapter 5: RAID support Chapter 5 5.1.2 Installing Serial A T A hard disks The motherboard supports Serial A T A hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array . T o install the SA T A hard disks for a RAID conguration: 1. Install the SA T A hard disks into the dr[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 5-3 Chapter 5 5.1.4 AMD ® Option ROM utility T o enter the AMD ® Option ROM utility: 1. Turn on the system. 2. During POST , press <Ctrl> + <F> to display the utility main menu. The Main Menu allows you to select an operation to perform. The Main Menu options include: View Drive Assignments: shows the status[...]

5-4 Chapter 5: RAID support Chapter 5 Creating a RAID volume T o create a RAID volume: 1. In the Main Menu, press <2> to enter the LD View / LD Dene Menu function. 2. Press <Ctrl> + <C>, and the following screen appears. 3. Move to the RAID Mode item and press <Space> to select a RAID mode to create. 4. Move to the Assign[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 5-5 Chapter 5 Deleting a RAID conguration T ake caution when deleting a RAID volume. Y ou will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID volume. T o delete a RAID volume: 1. In the Main Menu, press <3> to enter the Delete LD function. 2. Select the RAID item you want to delete and press <Del[...]

5-6 Chapter 5: RAID support Chapter 5 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk A oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows ® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a oppy drive connector . Y ou have to use a USB oppy disk drive when creating a SA T A RAI[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 5-7 Chapter 5 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows ® OS installation If you use a SA T A optical drive to run the Windows OS installation disk, we strongly recommend that you connect the optical drive to the SA T A connectors 5/6 and set them to [IDE] mode. T o install the RAID driver in Windows ® XP: 1. Duri[...]

5-8 Chapter 5: RAID support Chapter 5 5.2.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive Due to OS limitation, Windows ® XP may not recognize the USB oppy disk drive when you install the RAID driver from a oppy disk during the OS installation. T o solve this issue, add the USB oppy disk drive’s V endor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) to the oppy dis[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 5-9 Chapter 5 Add the same line to both sections. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Save and exit the le. 8. Find the [HardwareIds.SCSI.Napa_i386_ahci8086] and [HardwareIds.SCSI. Napa_amd64_ahci] sections in the txtsetup.oem le. 9. Type the following line to the bottom of the two sections: id = “USB[...]

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ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 6-1 Chapter 6 Multiple GPU support 6 6.1 AMD ® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the AMD ® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 6.1.1 Requirements In Dual CrossFireX mode, you should h[...]

6-2 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support Chapter 6 6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards The following pictures are for reference only . The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 6-3 Chapter 6 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately . 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 6.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards 1. Prepare three CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the three graphics card into th[...]

6-4 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support Chapter 6 6.1.5 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 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology . Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 6.1.6 Ena[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 6-5 Chapter 6 1 Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 1. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Performance > AMD CrossFireX TM . 2. Select Enable CrossFireX TM . 3. Select a GPU combination from the drop-down list. 4. Click Apply to save and activate the GPU settings made. 2 3 4[...]

6-6 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support Chapter 6 6.2 NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA ® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 6.2.1 Requirements In SLI mode, you should have two iden[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 6-7 Chapter 6 4. Align and rmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector is rmly in place. 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately . 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. [...]

6-8 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support Chapter 6 4. Align and rmly insert the 3-way SLI bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector is rmly in place. 5. Connect three independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the three graphics cards. 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics car[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 6-9 Chapter 6 6.2.5 Enabling the NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the SLI feature in NVIDIA® Control Panel under the Windows® 7 operating system. Launching the NVIDIA Control Panel Y ou can launch the NVIDIA Control Panel by the following two methods. A. Rig[...]

6-10 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support Chapter 6 B2. From the Screen Resolution window, click Advanced settings . B3. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window , select Congure SLI , Surround , PhysX . In the Quad-SLI enabled , click Maximize 3D Performance SLI to set the display for viewin[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z A-1 Appendices Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause und[...]

A-2 Appendices Appendices IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standar[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z A-3 Appendices REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr .asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has[...]

A-4 Appendices Appendices Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. BSMI: T aiwan Wireless Statement Japan RF Equipment Statement KC[...]

ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z A-5 Appendices ASUS contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 T elephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www .asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone +86-21-3842991 1 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNA TION[...]

A-6 Appendices Appendices DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont , CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z Conforms to the following[...]