Asus CROSSHAIR V FORMULA User manual

Motherboard
Crosshair V
Formula Series

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E6693
Second Edition
July 2011
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Contents
Notices........................................................................................................ vii
FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement .............. vii
Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC)................ viii
CE Marking ..................................................................................... viii
Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains ..........................ix
France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands..................................ix
IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada...................................x
Safety information ...................................................................................... xi
About this guide ....................................................................................... xiii
Crosshair V Formula specications summary ....................................... xv
ROG ThunderBolt specications summary ......................................... xviii
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents......................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Special features............................................................................ 1-2
1.3.1 Product highlights ........................................................... 1-2
1.3.2 ROG ThunderBolt LAN/Audio Combo ........................... 1-3
1.3.3 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-4
1.3.4 ASUS special features .................................................... 1-7
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview................................................................. 2-2
2.2.1 Motherboard layout ......................................................... 2-2
2.2.2 Layout contents............................................................... 2-3
2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ....................................... 2-4
2.2.4 System memory .............................................................. 2-5
2.2.5 Expansion slots............................................................. 2-12
2.2.6 Onboard LEDs .............................................................. 2-15
2.2.7 Jumpers ........................................................................ 2-19
2.2.8 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-20
2.2.9 Onboard switches ......................................................... 2-29
2.2.10 ProbeIt .......................................................................... 2-32
2.3 Building your computer system ............................................... 2-33
2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 2-33

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2.3.2 CPU installation ............................................................ 2-34
2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation................. 2-35
2.3.4 DIMM installation .......................................................... 2-38
2.3.5 Motherboard installation................................................ 2-39
2.3.6 ATX Power connection.................................................. 2-41
2.3.7 SATA device connection................................................ 2-42
2.3.8 Front I/O Connector ...................................................... 2-43
2.3.9 Expension Card installation .......................................... 2-44
2.3.10 ROG ThunderBolt Installation ....................................... 2-45
2.3.11 Rear panel connectors.................................................. 2-47
2.3.12 Audio I/O connections................................................... 2-48
2.4 Starting up for the rst time...................................................... 2-51
2.5 Turning off the computer........................................................... 2-52
2.5.1 Using the OS shut down function.................................. 2-52
2.5.2 Using the dual function power switch............................ 2-52
Chapter 3: BIOS setup
3.1 Knowing BIOS .............................................................................. 3-1
3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 3-1
3.2.1 EZ Mode ......................................................................... 3-2
3.2.2 Advanced Mode .............................................................. 3-3
3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu ............................................................... 3-5
3.4 Main menu .................................................................................. 3-12
3.4.1 System Language [English] .......................................... 3-12
3.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]....................................... 3-12
3.4.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ................................................. 3-12
3.4.4 Security ......................................................................... 3-13
3.5 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 3-15
3.5.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 3-16
3.5.2 North Bridge Conguration ........................................... 3-17
3.5.3 SATA Conguration ....................................................... 3-18
3.5.4 USB Conguration ........................................................ 3-20
3.5.5 CPU Core On/ Off Function .......................................... 3-22
3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration.................................... 3-23
3.5.7 APM .............................................................................. 3-25
3.5.8 iROG Conguration....................................................... 3-26

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3.5.9 ROG Connect ............................................................... 3-26
3.5.10 LED Control .................................................................. 3-27
3.6 Monitor menu ............................................................................. 3-29
3.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 3-33
3.8 Tools menu ................................................................................. 3-35
3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ................................................ 3-35
3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information................................................. 3-35
3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Prole......................................................... 3-36
3.8.4 GO Button File .............................................................. 3-37
3.9 Exit menu.................................................................................... 3-38
3.10 Updating BIOS............................................................................ 3-39
3.10.1 ASUS Update utility ...................................................... 3-40
3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ................................................ 3-43
3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater..................................................... 3-45
Chapter 4: Software support
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 Drivers menu................................................................... 4-2
4.2.3 Utilities menu .................................................................. 4-3
4.2.4 Make disk menu.............................................................. 4-4
4.2.5 Manual menu .................................................................. 4-4
4.2.6 Video menu..................................................................... 4-5
4.2.7 ASUS Contact information .............................................. 4-5
4.2.8 Other information ............................................................ 4-6
4.3 Software information ................................................................... 4-8
4.3.1 ASUS AI Suite II.............................................................. 4-8
4.3.2 Tool ................................................................................. 4-9
4.3.3 DIGI+ VRM.................................................................... 4-14
4.3.4 EPU............................................................................... 4-18
4.3.5 FAN Xpert ..................................................................... 4-19
4.3.6 Probe II ......................................................................... 4-20
4.3.7 Sensor Recorder........................................................... 4-22
4.3.8 ROG Connect ............................................................... 4-25
4.3.9 ROG ThunderBolt LAN ................................................. 4-28