Asus Maximus V Formula User manual

Motherboard
MAXIMUS V
FORMULA
Series

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E7295
First Edition
May 2012
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Contents
Safety information..................................................................................................... vii
About this guide....................................................................................................... viii
MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series specications summary ......................................... x
ROG ThunderFX specications summary .............................................................. xv
Package contents..................................................................................................... xvi
Installation tools and components........................................................................ xvii
Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1
1.1 Special features.......................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1 Product highlights........................................................................ 1-1
1.1.2 ROG unique gaming features ..................................................... 1-2
1.1.3 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features............... 1-2
1.1.4 ASUS special features ................................................................ 1-4
1.1.5 ROG-rich bundled software......................................................... 1-4
1.2 Motherboard overview............................................................................... 1-6
1.2.1 Before you proceed..................................................................... 1-6
1.2.2 Motherboard layout ..................................................................... 1-7
1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 1-9
1.2.4 System memory ........................................................................ 1-10
1.2.5 Expansion slots ......................................................................... 1-21
1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches.................................................. 1-24
1.2.7 Jumpers .................................................................................... 1-26
1.2.8 Onboard LEDs .......................................................................... 1-27
1.2.9 Internal connectors.................................................................... 1-36
1.2.10 Fusion Thermo .......................................................................... 1-47
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
2.1.4 DIMM installation......................................................................... 2-7
2.1.5 ATX Power connection................................................................ 2-8
2.1.6 SATA device connection.............................................................. 2-9
2.1.7 Front I/O Connector .................................................................. 2-10
2.1.8 Expansion Card installation....................................................... 2-11
2.1.9 mPCIe Combo installation......................................................... 2-12

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2.2 BIOS update utility................................................................................... 2-19
2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback................................................................ 2-19
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections ............................................. 2-20
2.3.1 Rear I/O connection .................................................................. 2-20
2.3.2 Audio I/O connections............................................................... 2-21
2.4 Starting up for the rst time.................................................................... 2-25
2.5 Turning off the computer......................................................................... 2-25
Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3-1
3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................ 3-1
3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................................. 3-2
3.2.1 EZ Mode...................................................................................... 3-3
3.2.2 Advanced Mode .......................................................................... 3-4
3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu .............................................................................3-6
3.4 Main menu ................................................................................................3-19
3.5 Advanced menu ....................................................................................... 3-22
3.5.1 CPU Conguration .................................................................... 3-23
3.5.2 PCH Conguration .................................................................... 3-25
3.5.3 SATA Conguration................................................................... 3-26
3.5.4 System Agent Conguration...................................................... 3-27
3.5.5 USB Conguration .................................................................... 3-28
3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration................................................ 3-30
3.5.7 APM .......................................................................................... 3-32
3.5.8 Network Stack ........................................................................... 3-33
3.6 Monitor menu ........................................................................................... 3-34
3.7 Boot menu ................................................................................................3-37
3.8 Tools menu ............................................................................................... 3-39
3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ............................................................ 3-39
3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Prole..................................................................... 3-39
3.8.3 ASUS SPD Information............................................................. 3-40
3.8.4 GO Button File .......................................................................... 3-41
3.9 Exit menu.................................................................................................. 3-42
3.10 Updating BIOS.......................................................................................... 3-43
3.10.1 ASUS Update............................................................................ 3-43
3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2...................................................................... 3-46
3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3.......................................................... 3-47
3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater................................................................. 3-48

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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 Obtaining the software manuals.................................................. 4-2
4.3 Software information ................................................................................. 4-3
4.3.1 AI Suite II..................................................................................... 4-3
4.3.2 TurboV EVO ................................................................................ 4-4
4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control...................................................................4-7
4.3.4 EPU........................................................................................... 4-10
4.3.5 FAN Xpert 2............................................................................... 4-11
4.3.6 USB 3.0 Boost........................................................................... 4-16
4.3.7 Ai Charger+............................................................................... 4-17
4.3.8 USB Charger+........................................................................... 4-18
4.3.9 Probe II...................................................................................... 4-20
4.3.10 Sensor Recorder ....................................................................... 4-21
4.3.11 ASUS Update............................................................................ 4-23
4.3.12 MyLogo2 ................................................................................... 4-24
4.3.13 Audio congurations.................................................................. 4-25
4.3.14 ROG Connect............................................................................ 4-28
4.3.15 GameFirst II .............................................................................. 4-30
4.3.16 MemTweakIt.............................................................................. 4-32
Chapter 5: RAID support 5-1
5.1 RAID congurations .................................................................................. 5-1
5.1.1 RAID denitions .......................................................................... 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 Intel®Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility .................. 5-3
5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk....................................................................... 5-8
5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.................. 5-8
5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®.................................... 5-8
5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows®OS installation ........ 5-9
5.2.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive................................................... 5-10
Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support 6-1
6.1 AMD®CrossFireX™ technology ............................................................... 6-1
6.1.1 Requirements.............................................................................. 6-1
6.1.2 Before you begin......................................................................... 6-1

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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............................. 6-4
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 the device drivers......................................................... 6-7
6.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA®SLI™ technology ..................................... 6-8
6.3 LucidLogix Virtu MVP.............................................................................. 6-10
6.3.1 Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP................................................. 6-10
6.3.2 Setting up your display.............................................................. 6-11
6.3.3 Conguring LucidLogix Virtu MVP ............................................ 6-12
Chapter 7: Intel®technologies 7-1
7.1 Intel®2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies................................. 7-1
7.1.1 Intel®Smart Response Technology............................................. 7-3
7.1.2 Intel®Rapid Start Technology...................................................... 7-4
7.1.3 Intel®Smart Connect Technology.............................................. 7-10
Chapter 8: ThunderFX 8-1
8.1 Hardware introduction............................................................................... 8-1
8.1.1 Front panel .................................................................................. 8-1
8.1.2 Rear panel................................................................................... 8-3
8.2 Connecting your devices .......................................................................... 8-4
8.2.1 Connecting to PC........................................................................ 8-5
8.2.2 Connecting to PlayStation3™ ..................................................... 8-6
8.2.3 Connecting to Xbox 360™ .......................................................... 8-8
8.2.4 Connecting to iPhone/ iPod/ iPad/ MP3 player ......................... 8-10
8.3 Driver Installation..................................................................................... 8-11
8.4 ThunderFX Utility Introduction ...............................................................8-12
Appendices A-1
Notices .................................................................................................................... A-1
ASUS contact information...................................................................................... A-5

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Safety information
Electrical safety
To 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 cables from the existing system before you add a device.
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in 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 x it by yourself. Contact a qualied 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, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.
Place the product on a stable surface.
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
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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 switches, jumpers, and connectors on the
motherboard.
• Chapter 2: Basic Installation
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing system components.
• Chapter 3: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions 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 congurations.
• Chapter 6: Multiple GPU technology support
This chapter describes how to install and congure multiple ATI®CrossFireX™ and
NVIDIA®SLI™ graphics cards.
• Chapter 7: Intel®technologies
This chapter tells how to install the Intel®2012 desktop responsiveness technologies.
• Chapter 8: ThunderFX
This chapter tells how to set up the ThunderFX with your system.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.

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Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: 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
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
Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).

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MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series specications summary
(continued on the next page)
CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel®3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 Core™ i5 /
Core™ i3 / Pentium®/ Celeron®Processors
Supports 22/32nm CPU
Supports Intel®Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
* The Intel®Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU
types.
** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list
Chipset Intel®Z77 Express Chipset
Memory 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2800 (O.C.)* / 2600 (O.C.)* / 2400
(O.C.)* / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 /
1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of
individual CPUs. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors List)
for details.
Expansion slots 3 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slots [red] (support x16, or dual at
x8/x8 mode, 3-way CFX at x8/x4/x4** native from CPU)
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x4 slot [black]
3 x PCI Express 2.0 slots
1 x mini-PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot*** on mPCIe Combo™ expansion
card
* Intel®3rd generation Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0.
** Intel®3rd generation Core™ processors supports x8/x4/x4 mode.
*** The mini-PCIe slot is pre-installed with a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module.
VGA Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel®HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/HDMI port
Supports DisplayPort 1.1a with max. resolution of 2560 x 1600
@60Hz
Supports HDMI with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
Supports Intel®InTru™ 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD
Technology/Insider™
Multi-GPU support Supports NVIDIA®SLI™/AMD CrossFireX™ Technology
Supports AMD®3-WAY CrossFireX™ Technology
Supports Lucidlogix Virtu MVP Technology*
*LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports Windows®7 operating system.

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MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series specications summary
(continued on the next page)
Storage Intel®Z77 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support
- 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (red)
- 2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (black)
- 1 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s ports
- 1 x mSATA 3.0 Gb/s slot on mPCIe Combo™ expansion card
- Supports Intel®Smart Response Technology, Intel®Rapid Start
Technology and Intel®Smart Connect Technology*
ASMedia®SATA 6Gb/s controller*
- 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports [red]**
* Supports Intel®Core™ processors on Windows®7 operating system.
** These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. ATAPI devices are not
supported.
LAN 1 x Intel®Gigabit LAN Controller
Wireless Data Network Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz on
mPCIe Combo™ expansion card
Bluetooth Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS
* The module is pre-installed on the mPCIe Combo™
ROG SupremeFX HD
Audio
SupremeFX IV, built-in 7.1 Channel High Denition
Audo CODEC
High delity headphone amplier
Texas Instruments (120dB SNR, -117dB THD+N at VCC+-12V,
RL=600 Ω, f=1KHz)
SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology
ELNA Premium Audio Capacitors
1500 uF Audio Power Capacitor
Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted): 110dB
Output THD+N at 1KHz: 95dB
Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack-retasking
Blu-ray audio layer content protection
Optical S/PDIF input and output ports at back panel
Audio Features:
DTS Ultra PC II
DTS Connect
USB Intel®Z77 Express Chipset
- 4 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board [red]*, 2 ports at back
panel [blue])
- 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 1 port reserved for
ROG Connect [white], 3 ports at back panel)
ASMedia®USB 3.0 controller
- 2 x USB 3.0 ports at back panel (blue)
* UASP standard on the Intel®native USB 3.0 only supports Windows®8.

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MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series specications summary
(continued on the next page)
ROG Exclusive Features mPCIe Combo™ (mPCIe/mSATA combo card)
ROG Connect
- RC Diagram
- RC Remote
- RC Poster
- GPU TweakIt
ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ II
- 8-phase CPU power
- 4-phase iGPU power
- 2-phase DRAM power
UEFI BIOS features
- ROG BIOS Print
- GPU.DIMM Post
ROG Extreme OC Kit
- LN2 Mode
- Slow Mode
- EZ Plug
CPU Level Up
GameFirst II
Probelt
iROG
Extreme Tweaker
USB BIOS Flashback
Loadline Calibration
ROG O.C. Prole
Special Features ASUS EPU Engine
ASUS Wi-Fi GO!
ASUS Exclusive Features
- AI Suite II
- TurboV EVO
- USB 3.0 Boost
- Fan Xpert2
- AI Charger+
- USB Charger+
- Disk Unlocker
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
ASUS Q-Design
- ASUS Q-Code
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-Connector
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM

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MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series specications summary
(continued on the next page)
Back I/O Ports 1 x Clear CMOS button
1 x ROG Connect On/Off button
4 x USB 2.0 (1 port for ROG Connect)
1 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s connector
4 x USB 3.0 ports [blue]
1 x Optical S/PDIF IN
1 x Optical S/PDIF OUT
1 x HDMI port
1 x DisplayPort
1 x LAN (RJ45) port
5 x audio jacks
Internal Connectors 1 x USB 3.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports)
2 x USB 2.0 connectors (support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors
2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors
2 x CPU fan connectors
3 x Chassis fan connectors
3 x Optional fan connectors
3 x Thermal sensor connectors
1 x 24-pin EATX power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector
1 x 4-pin EATX 12V power connector
8 x Probelt measurement points
1 x EZ Plug connector
1 x LN2 Mode header
1 x Slow mode switch
1 s START (Power-on) button
1 x RESET button
1 x GO button
1 x S/PDIF OUT header
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x System panel connector
1 x mPCIe Combo™ header
Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, PXE

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MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series specications summary
BIOS Features 64Mb UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5,
ACPI2.0a Multi-language BIOS
Software Drivers
Kaspersky®Anti-Virus
DAEMON Tools Pro Standard
GameFirst II
ROG CPU-Z
Mem TweakIt
ASUS AI Suite II
ASUS WebStorage
ASUS Utilities
Form Factor extended ATX Form Factor, 12” x 10.1” (30.5cm x 25.7cm)
Specications are subject to change without notice.

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ROG ThunderFX specications summary
Audio Performance Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted): 114dB
Digital-to-analog converter: 120dB SNR, 107dB THD+N (Max.
192kHz/24-bit)
C-Media 6631 audio processor (Max. 192kHz/ 24-bit)
Built-in high delity headphone amplier
Up to 300-ohms headphone ratio support
Special Features Multi-platform Support: PC, Xbox 360, PS3
Independent master / voice / game volume control (PS3. Xbox 360)
Built-in ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation) Technology
GameEQ: 3 preset EQ proles with graphical audio effect tuning
hints
Xear™ Surround headphone
Xear™ SingFX
FlexBass™, Smart Volume Normalize™
DS3D GX 1.0, OpenAL
I/O Ports 2 x RCA audio input
1 x USB 2.0 connector
1 x 3.5mm headphone jack
1 x 3.5mm microphone jack
1 x 2.5mm microphone jack for Xbox 360 voice input
Dimensions 191mm x 137.5mm x 37mm (L x W x H)
Specications are subject to change without notice.

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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard ROG MAXIMUS V FORMULA
USB external sound card ROG ThunderFX*
Cables 1 x ROG Connect cable
2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables
1 x 2-in-1 SATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables
1 x 2-in-1 RF cables
1 x SLI bridge
1 x Xbox 360 voice input cable (2.5mm)**
1 x Dual-head USB cable**
1 x ThunderFX Xbox 360 AV +3.5mm-to-RCA cable**
Accessories I/O Shield
1 x mPCIe Combo card with dual band Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
module
2 x dual band Wi-Fi Ring Moving Antenna
1 x 12-in-1 ROG cable label
1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit
1 x Diablo III mousepad**
1 x ROG logo sticker**
Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD
Documentation User guide
• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
• *ThunderFX is only available in selected models.
• ** These items are bundled with ThunderFX.

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Installation tools and components
1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver
PC chassis Power supply unit
Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA 1155 compatible CPU Fan
DIMM SATA hard disk drive
SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional)
The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.

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ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series 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. We 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, mercy rules are only for the weak, and bragging
rights means everything. We believe in making statements and we excel in competitions.
If your character matches our trait, then join the elite Republic of Gamers and make your
presence felt.
LGA1155 socket for Intel®2nd/3rd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™
i3, Pentium®, and Celeron®Processors
This motherboard supports Intel 2nd/3rd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3, Pentium, and Celeron
processors in the LGA1155 package. It provides great graphics and system performance with
its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots, and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots.
Intel®Z77 Express Chipset
Intel®Z77 Express Chipset is a single-chipset that supports the 1155 socket Intel®2nd/3rd
generation Core™ i7/i5/ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. It utilizes the serial point-to-
point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system’s performance. It natively
supports four USB 3.0 ports for up to ten times faster transfer rate than USB 2.0, and enables
the iGPU function for Intel®integrated graphics performance.
PCI Express®3.0
PCI Express®3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the PCI Express bus standard that provides twice the
performance and speed of PCIe 2.0. It provides an optimal graphics performance,
unprecedented data speed, and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility
to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices.
* Intel®3rd generation Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0.
SLI/CrossFire On-Demand
This motherboard features a unique PCIe 3.0 bridge chip to support multi-GPU SL/
CrossFireX graphics cards for an unrivaled gaming performance. With the Intel Z77 platform
to optimize the PCIe allocation of multiple GPUs, it supports up to 2-WAY GPU SLI or 3-WAY
GPU CrossFireX conguration.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1
LucidLogix®Virtu™MVP
LucidLogix®Virtu™ MVP, with HyperFormance™ Technology, is designed for Intel®processor
graphics chip on Windows®7 and perfectly combines the performance of a discrete graphics
card with fast computing iGPU (Integrated Graphics Processing Unit). The newly-designed
Virtual VSync eliminates tearing artifacts allowing you to enjoy a smoother gaming
experience.
LucidLogix®Virtu™ MVP can also dynamically assign tasks to the best available graphics
resource based on power, performance, and system load. With Intel®Quick Sync Video 2.0
technology, it provides 3x faster video conversion of NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards while
retaining the graphics cards’ high-end 3D rendering and gaming performance. When the
discrete graphics cards are not in use, it drastically reduces the power usage, making the
system more environmentally friendly.
* LucidLogix®Virtu™ MVP supports Windows®7 operating system.
** Intel®Quick Sync Video feature is supported by 2nd/3rd generation Intel®Core™ processor family.
1.1.2 ROG unique gaming features
SupremeFX IV
The SupremeFX IV™ onboard audio solution is a set of audio capacitors that produce a
crisp, warm sound. With the bundled 300-ohm built-in headphone amplier, SupremeFX IV™
provides you with better gaming audio experience. Combined with the existing SupremeFX
innovation such as the Red Line physical PCB separation, and EMI shield, SupremeFX sets
an unrivaled audio standard for PC gamers.
GameFirst II
ASUS GameFirst II, with cFOS Trafc Shaping technology, provides a powerful and user-
friendly network control to easily frag your gaming system. Featuring the EZ Mode for
beginners’ setup and Advanced Mode for professionals’ tweaking, your frags comes rst.
ThunderFX
ThunderFX is an audio device that produces a premium gaming audio and easily connects
to your favorite PC headphones on any PC, laptop or console. Its Environmental Noise
Cancellation (ENC) technology reduces the gaming background noise and GamEQ provides
a 3-preset gaming audio genre and four audio effect hints for a quick and easy tuning. Its
300-ohm amplied headphone and premium Nichicon FG Series capacitors provide a pure
and powerful audio. ThunderFX is a supreme sound accessory t for your console and
network gaming entertainment.
1.1.3 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features
mPCIe Combo + Dual band Wi-Fi / Bluetooth 4.0
The mPCIe Combo is a two-sided mini-card that allows you to install an extra mSATA SSD
and a Wi-Fi module into the motherboard. This device comes with one mSATA port that
supports Intel®Smart Response Technology hybrid storage acceleration, and a dual-band
2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth v4.0 functions.