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Motherboard CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 2
applicable license entitles you to the source code of such software and/or other additional data, you may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for the cost of reproduction and - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 3
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 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 USB BIOS Flashback 2-12 2.3 Motherboard - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 4
3.5.12 LED Control 3-30 3.6 Monitor menu 3-31 3.7 Boot menu 3-35 3.8 Tools menu 3-37 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-37 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-37 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-38 3.8.4 GO Button File 3-39 3.9 Exit menu 3-40 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-41 3.10.1 ASUS Update 3-41 3.10 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 5
4-18 4.3.10 ASUS Update 4-19 4.3.11 MyLogo 4-20 4.3.12 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-22 4.3.13 Audio configurations 4-24 4.3.14 ROG Connect 4-27 4.3.15 GameFirst II 4-29 Chapter 5: RAID support 5-1 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 6
™ 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 three - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 7
are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 8
comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. • Chapter 6: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple AMD® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. Where to find - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 9
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 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 10
CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support LAN Storage Audio 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 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 11
CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features Special features 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 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 12
audio jacks 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector (supports additional 2 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 ports) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors (support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports) 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2 x CPU fan connectors (4-pin) 3 x Optional fan connectors (4-pin) 3 x Chassis fan connectors - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 13
CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z specifications summary Support DVD contents Form factor Drivers GameFirst II Kaspersky® Anti-virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standaard ROG CPU-Z ASUS WebStorage ASUS Utilities (AI Suite II/TurboV EVO/ASUS Update) ATX form factor: 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 14
Application DVD Documentation ROG CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1 x ROG Connect cable 3 x 2-in-1 SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables 1 x SLI bridge 1 x 3-WAY SLI bridge 1 x CrossFire cable I/O Shield 1 x 12-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit ROG motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 15
1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM3+ CPU AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan DDR3 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xv - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 16
xvi - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 17
bridge chip to support multi-GPU SLI™/ CrossFireX™ graphics cards for an unrivaled gaming performance. With the AMD® 990FX platform to optimize the PCIe allocation of multiple GPUs, it supports up to 3-WAY GPU SLI™ or 3-WAY GPU CrossFireX™ configuration. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-1 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 18
you to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. CPU Level Up With ROG's CPU Level Up, overclocking has never been so easy, or cost-free. Simply select the processor that you want to overclock to, and the motherboard will do the rest. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 19
. DIMM Post, quickly and easily check your graphic cards, memory modules' statuses in the BIOS, and overclocking settings. BIOS Print ROG offers a whole new UEFI BIOS feature to handle the demands of an overclocking experience. The motherboard features ROG BIOS Print that allows you to easily share - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 20
. With the Intel Gigabit LAN solutions onboard, the ultimate network experience can therefore be delivered to its users like never before. SATA 6.0 Gb/s support With AMD® SB950 Southbridge natively support for the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 21
with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-5 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 22
1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 23
/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V_1, 4-pin EATX12V_2, 4 pin EZ_PLUG) 2. AM3+/ AM3 CPU Socket 3. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3; 4-pin OPT_FAN1-3) 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Slow Mode - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 24
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 all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. Ensure that - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 25
The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 26
compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 27
CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 MHz - (2x4GB) 16GB DS - - (4x4GB) (continued on the next page) ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z Timing 9-11-9-27 9-9-9-24 Voltage 1.55~1.75 - DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • 9-10-9-24 1.65 • • 9-9-9-24 1.5 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 28
20 1.65 9-11-9-27 1.66 DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846D 9-9-9-24 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • Power Team Team Team SP002GBLYU200S02 TXD32048M2000C9 TXD32048M2000C9-L TXD32048M2000C9-L Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 29
8GB DS - - (2x4GB) 4GB DS - - Timing 9-11-9-27 9-11-9-27 9-10-9-27 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 24 1.55~ • • 1.75 1.55~ • • 1.75 1.5 • • - 1.5 • • 9-10 9-9-9-24 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 1.6 • • Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-13 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 30
DS 4GB DS 4GB DS (2x2GB) 16GB DS (4x4GB) AMD - Apacer Asint Asint ASint ASint ASint Asint SAMSUNG - - 65 NO 1.65 1.5 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.6 DIMM socket support (Optional) 24 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 31
Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16 4GB DS - - (2x2GB) EK Memory (continued on the next page) Timing 8-8-8-24 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 24 1.65 • • 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • • - - - - - - 9-9-9-28 - 9-9-9-28 - • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-15 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 32
4GB DS (2x2GB) 6GB DS (3x2GB) MICRON MICRON - - Chip NO. - Timing - Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 1.65 • • - 9 1.65 • - - 1.65 • • - 9 1.65 • • - 9 1.65 • • - 9 1.65 • • - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • - 9 1.65 • • - 9-9-9-27 1.65 • • - - 1.35 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 33
support (Optional) 24 1.65 • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • 1.7 • • 1.7 • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • 1.65 • • 1.5 • • - • • 1.5 • • 1.5 • • - • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • 1.5 • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 34
1.25~ 1.35 1.5 DIMM socket support (Optional) 24 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1.5 • - • • - • • - • • 1.5 • • 1.5 • • 1.5 • • 1.5 • • 1.5 • • 1.5 • • 1.5 • • 1.5 • • 1.3 • • 1.3 • • 1.5 • • 1.5 • • 1.5 • • Chapter - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 35
) 2 4 • • • • • - • • - • • - • • - • - • • - • • - • • 1.5 • • 1.5 • • 1.5 • • 1.5 • • 1.5 • • 1.5 • • - • • - • • 1.65 • 1.65 • • 1.65 • 1.65 • - • • - • • - • • - • • - • • Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-19 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 36
suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the red and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 37
removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x16 slot PCIe 2.0 x1 slot PCIe 2.0 x8 slot PCIe 2.0 x1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16/x8 slot PCIe 2.0 x4 slot ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-21 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 38
mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. When the system is running with four VGA cards, ensure to connect the EZ PLUG_1/2 for extra PCIe power supply - - - Onchip SATA Controller - - - shared - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 39
The button also lights up when the system is plugged to a power source indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. Reset button Press the reset button to reboot the system. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 40
(GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4. Slow Mode switch Slow Mode switch allows your system to provide better overclocking margins when using the LN2 cooling system. When enabled, the Slow Mode switch prevents the system from crashing, slows down the CPU, and the system's tuner - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 41
the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system using the power-on button to allow your system to go through POST (without entering the BIOS) when you reboot your system. • Refer to section 3.7 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-25 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 42
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. Chapter 1 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 43
to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2. GO LED Blinking: Indicates that MemOK! is enabled before POST. Lighting: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-27 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 44
(CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in sequence during the motherboard booting process. If an error is found , the corresponding LED will continue lighting until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to locate the root problem within seconds. 4. Power LED - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 45
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. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-29 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 46
error codes Microcode not found Microcode not loaded PEI Core is started Pre-memory CPU initialization is started Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Memory Installed - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 47
is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-31 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 48
Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed Internal CPU - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 49
90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 9A 9B Description Recovery capsule is not found Invalid recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services CPU DXE initialization is started PCI host bridge initialization System Agent - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 50
Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 51
sleep state System is waking up from the S3 sleep state System is waking up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-35 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 52
using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When creating a RAID set, set the SATA_5 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 53
USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to 5.0 Gbps connection speed. If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is available from your system chassis, with this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-37 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 54
to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Chapter 1 1-38 Chapter 1: Product - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 55
then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 6. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a integrity. This connector can also serve for G.P. Diagnosis card installation. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-39 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 56
not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, CHA_FAN3 for better - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 57
the button cable that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to this connector on the motherboard. Ensure that your chassis comes with the button cable that supports the DirectKey feature. Refer to the technical documentation that came with the chassis for details. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-41 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 58
later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot. • Connect the 4-pin EZ_PLUG power plugs to ensure sufficient power supply when you install multiple graphics cards. • We recommend that you use - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 59
on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-43 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 60
ends to the devices which you want to monitor the temperature. The optional fan 1/2/3 can work with the temperature sensors for a better cooling effect. You must enable the OPT FAN 1/2/3 overheat protection in BIOS if you connect the thermal sensor cables to these connectors. The thermal sensor - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 61
the respective ProbeIt points. Using ProbeIt You may connect the multitester to the motherboard as shown on Figure 1. Figure 1 The photos above are for reference only. The actual motherboard layout and measure points location may differ by models. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 1-45 Chapter 1 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 62
Chapter 1 1-46 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 63
2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. 1. Install the ASUS I/O Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. Chapter 2 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 2-1 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 64
2. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis' rear I/O panel. Chapter 2 2-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 65
3. Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 2-3 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 66
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 fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1 2 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 67
2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 Chapter 2 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 2-5 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 68
Chapter 2 2 3 4 2-6 5 Chapter 2: Basic Installation - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 69
2.1.4 1 DIMM installation 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 2-7 Chapter 2 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 70
2.1.5 1 ATX Power connection 2 OR OR Chapter 2 2-8 Chapter 2: Basic Installation - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 71
2.1.6 1 SATA device connection OR 2 Chapter 2 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 2-9 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 72
2.1.7 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 connector USB 3.0 2-10 AAFP Chapter 2: Basic Installation - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 73
2.1.8 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards Chapter 2 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 2-11 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 74
button while BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted. In case of interruption, please follow the steps again. • Updating BIOS may have risks. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 75
8. ROG Connect button 9. USB 2.0 ports 3, 4, 5 and 6 (1 port can be used for ROG Connect) 10. External SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports 1 and 2 11. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8 12. Audio I/O ports* *: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 2-13 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 76
the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 77
2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Chapter 2 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 2-15 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 78
Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic Installation - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 79
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. Chapter 2 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 2-17 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 80
Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is ON, press the power button for - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 81
BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as C5FZ.CAP for this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 82
the motherboard to the default value. See section 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 83
selected mode on the right hand side Loads optimized default settings ASUS Optimal mode • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu (F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 84
Tool Exit For changing the overclocking settings For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 85
, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a of the selected item. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device. Configuration 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-5 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 86
of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 87
options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR31600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] Chapter 3 Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-7 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 88
] Enhances CPU bus frequency overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the PCIe overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 89
: [Auto] [2 CLK] - [11 CLK] DRAM Refresh Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Every 7.8ms] [Every 3.9ms] DRAM Command Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-9 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 90
DRAM Driving Control DRAM ADDR/CMD control override [Audo] Configuration options: [Audo] [Disabled] [Enabled] DCT0 Information: CKE drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: CS/ODT drive strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x] Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 91
installed VGA cards and memory. The fields show N/A if there are no devices installed on the slots. DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by AMD VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. The CPU on your CPU specifiation. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-11 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 92
VRM efficiency [Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto] Switching frequency will - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 93
. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Offset Mode]. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-13 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 94
0.70000V with a 0.00625V interval. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. The values range from range from 1.11300V to 1.80200V with a 0.005V interval. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 95
range from 0.395V to 0.630V with a 0.005V interval. DRAM VREFCA on CPU [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM VREFCA on CPU Voltage. The values range from 0.395V to 0.630V with a 0.005V NB 1.8V voltage frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [1X] [2X] Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-15 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 96
BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default [Not Installed - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 97
BIOS clear Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 98
when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 99
AMD specific ACPI states to save power consumption. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SVM [Enabled] Enable AMD virtualization in CPU. This secure virtual mode ] Allows you to reduce the CPU's power consumption. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-19 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 100
: [Enabled] [Disabled] APM Master Mode [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable Application Power Management (APM) function. Configuration options: Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IOMMU Mode [Disabled] This item appears only when you set IOMMU item to [Enabled]. IOMMU is supported on - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 101
] Allows you to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] 3.5.3 South Bridge Configuration HPET [Enabled] Allows you to set the HPET timer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-21 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 102
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port. SB SATA Configuration Options for SATA Configuration. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 103
options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA ESP on PORT4 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA ESP on PORT5 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA ESP on PORT6 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-23 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 104
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. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 105
features. CPU Core Activation [Auto] This item allows you to turn off the CPU cores manually. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The number of cores vary with CPU models. 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to view the other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-25 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 106
Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support fuction. [Disabled] Disables the fuction. S3 Video Repost [Disabled] Allows you to set the S3 Video Repost. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel 82583 LAN [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Intel 82583 LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 107
an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system will reboot after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 108
a wake event. [Enabled] Enables the PME devices to generate a wake event. Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. to [Enabled]. Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE boot option. Configuration options: [Disabled] - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 109
3.5.11 ROG Connect ROG Connect [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ROG Connect function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] RC Poster Mode [String] RC Poster describes what occurs during the POST. Configuration options: [String] [Code] ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-29 Chapter 3 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 110
Control menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. All LED Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LEDs control [Disabled] The following items appear only when you set All LED Control to [Enabled]. SupremeFX III Lighting LED [Enabled] Allows you to - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 111
set the temperature over which the system automatically shuts down when any of the thermal sensor cables connected to the motherboard detects device overheat to protect the device from damage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [70ºC] [80ºC] [90ºC] [100ºC] ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-31 Chapter 3 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 112
per minute (RPM). If any of the fans is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. These items are not user‑configurable. Press and select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. Fan Speed Control CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 113
quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-33 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 114
When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. OPTFAN 1-3 Control [Disabled] Allows you to disable or set the optional fans' warning speeds. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Duty Mode] [User Mode] OPTFAN 1-3 Duty Allows you to set the optional - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 115
]. This allows you to select a desired post epot waiting time. The values range from 1 to 10 seconds. Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] The system waits for the key to be pressed when error occurs. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-35 Chapter 3 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 116
the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: • Press after POST. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. Boot Override These items display the available devices - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 117
the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your choice. For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information Allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-37 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 118
your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 119
to set the GO Button files and load the desired GO Button file. CPU Bus/PEG Frequency; PCIE Frequency; CPU Ratio; CPU Voltage; CPU/NB Voltage; CPU VDDA Voltage; DRAM Voltage GO Button file. Load from EEPROM setting Allows you to load from EEPROM setting. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-39 Chapter 3 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 120
optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load . Select Yes to discard changes and exit. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 121
and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-41 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 122
ASUS Update To 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 To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 123
to complete the update process. • 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 configuration. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-43 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 124
. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 125
enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-45 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 126
screen displays may not be same as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save them on the USB flash drive - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 127
] Exit 3. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to select the BIOS file and press . BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update. Are you sure to update BIOS? Yes No Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 3-47 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 128
updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See Chaper 3 of your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 129
you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 130
support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Click the Manual tab. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 131
Click to update the motherboard BIOS • The applications in the Tool menu vary with models. • The screeshots of AI Suite II in this user manual are for reference only. The actual screenshots vary with models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 132
AI Suite II main menu bar. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. TurboV TurboV allows you to overclock the CPU Bus/PEG frequency, CPU voltage, CPU/NB voltage and DRAM voltage in Windows® environment and takes - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 133
• Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. Refer to the BIOS chapter of your motherboard user manual for details. • The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-5 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 134
ASUS TurboV EVO provides you with these two auto-tuning modes for the most flexible autotuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • We recommend that you set up a better thermal environment to prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 135
if you want to cancel the overclocking process. TurboV automatically adjusts and saves the BIOS settings and restarts the system. 5. After the system has restarted, a message appears indicating that the auto-tuning process is successful. Click OK to exit. Chapter 4 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-7 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 136
To launch DIGI+ Power Control, click Tool > Power Control on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Smart DIGI+ Key 1 2 3 Function no. 1 2 3 Function description Smart DIGI+ Key Quickly delivers an optimized VRM frequency, voltage, and current for superior CPU/DRAM overclocking performance with one click - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 137
total power range for overclocking. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery. CPU Voltage Frequency Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Chapter 4 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-9 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 138
Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal of every phase component. CPU/NB Power Response Control The CPU/NB controller provides a faster and precise power response rate for CPU&DRAM. Apply a higher value for an extreme overclocking. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 139
or select Optimized for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to increase DRAM power efficiency. • The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions must be monitored. Chapter 4 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-11 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 140
of each mode • 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 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 141
loading. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Launching FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by clicking Tool > Fan Xpert on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Using - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 142
, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. With Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www. asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-14 Chapter - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 143
changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed on a timeline. The History Record function Fan Speed tabs for the status you want to monitor. Colored lines will automatically appear on the diagram to indicate the immediate changes in the system status. Chapter 4 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 144
> Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar and a highlight of the system statuses will appear on the right panel. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 145
to Normal mode at any time. Chapter 4 • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www. asus.com for detailed software configuration. • Use the USB 3.0 devices for high performance. The data transfer speed varies with USB devices. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-17 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 146
times faster than the standard USB devices**. • * Check your manufacturer if your USB device is a Battery Charging Specification 1.1 (BC 1.1) compliant or compatible device. • ** Actual charging speeds may vary depending on the charging rate and specifications of your USB device. • To ensure normal - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 147
instructions to update the BIOS. • Download BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com and save it for later use. • Update BIOS from file Use the BIOS file that you had downloaded and saved to update the system BIOS. Chapter 4 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 148
that you want to use to update your boot logo, click Next and follow the instructions below. Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file and update (or do not update) this BIOS to the motherboard 1. From the BIOS file field, click Browse to locate the BIOS file. 2. From the Picture File field - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 149
the boot image. 4. Click Next. 5. Click Flash to update the boot logo. 6. When prompted, click Yes to reboot the system. You will see the new boot logo the next time you start up the system. Ensure to enable the Full Screen Logo in BIOS to use this feature. Chapter 4 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 150
updated BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that you have installed the USB storage device to your computer's USB port. 1. Click Check for New BIOS Update to check for the latest BIOS version. Wait for the system to check the latest BIOS firmware. Chapter 4 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 151
2. From the Save to dropdown list, select the USB storage device that you want to save the BIOS file to, then click Download. 3. When the download process is completed, click OK to exit. Chapter 4 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-23 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 152
for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors, and giving users plug and play convenience. Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. If the Realtek® audio software is correctly installed, you will - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 153
allows you to enhance the audio output for playing movies, music, and games. Tick to enable the DTS UltraPC feature and customize the settings. Click to select a category to enhance its audio output Control settings Click to reset to its default settings Chapter 4 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-25 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 154
B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows® XP Configuration options Control settings window Exit button Minimize button Information button • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www. asus.com for detailed software configuration. • To play Blu-Ray disc, make - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 155
the ROG Connect Button and it will light up into a stable glow. 3. Double-click the RC TweakIt shortcut on the remote PC to activate the function Using RC TweakIt To use the RC TweakIt 1. Use the sliders and buttons to monitor or adjust your local PC. Chapter 4 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-27 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 156
to display more options. RC Poster RC Poster shows the status of the local system during the POST. You can switch the display mode between String and Code. RC Remote RC Remote allows you to operate your local system through the ROG Connect cable. RC Diagram RC Diagram allows you to monitor - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 157
II. Using EZ Mode Click to open the Advanced Mode Network adapter information Click to view the programs under these utilities Click to delete the program from the list Adjust the slider to set the priority Current connection and bandwidth usage status ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 4-29 Chapter - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 158
II is powered by cFosSpeed software. • cFosSpeed prioritizes the programs listed in GameFirst II. Using Advanced Mode Chapter 4 Select any of the following settings to configure the priorities of your programs and network devices. • Preferences: Allows you to control Software support - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 159
RAID support 5 5.1 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the AMD® SB950 chipset that allows you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. • You must install Windows® XP Service - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 160
Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 161
. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. To create a RAID volume using more than four hard disk drives, ensure that the SATA connectors 5-6 are set to [RAID] mode. Chapter 5 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 5-3 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 162
No LD Name RAID Mode Drv LD 1 Logical Drive 1 RAID 0 2 Strip Block 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary ON Fast Init ON Cache Mode WriteThru Port:ID 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 Drive Model xxxxxxxxx array capacity, or press any key to use the maximum capacity. Chapter 5 5-4 Chapter 5: RAID support - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 163
RAID Mode Drv Capacity(GB) LD 1 xxxxx RAID 0 2 157.99 Strip Block 64 KB Cache Mode WriteThru Port:ID 01:00 02:00 Drive Model xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx [ Drives Assignments ] Capabilities Capacity(GB) xxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxx Any Key To Continue....... ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 164
floppy disk. 3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click AMD AHCI/RAID 32/64bit xxxx Driver to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Select USB floppy disk drive as the destination disk. 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 165
OS version. Click OK. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive. Chapter 5 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 5-7 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 166
install the RAID driver from a floppy disk during the OS installation . To solve this issue, add the USB floppy disk drive's Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) to the floppy disk containing the RAID driver the RAID driver. Serial Bus controllers, right- of the RAID driver disk to - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 167
= "USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901", "usbstor" Add the same line to both sections. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Save and exit the file. ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 5-9 Chapter 5 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 168
Chapter 5 5-10 Chapter 5: RAID support - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 169
that your graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireX technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. See Chapter 1 for details. • We recommend that you install - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 170
Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Ensure that the - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 171
the goldfingers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connectors are firmly in place. 5. Connect three independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the three graphics cards separately. 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. Chapter 6 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 6-3 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 172
graphics card driver supports the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 6.1.6 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the AMD Catalyst™ Control - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 173
CrossFireX technology 1. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Performance > AMD CrossFireXTM. 2. Select Enable CrossFireXTM. 3. Select a GPU combination from the drop-down list. 4. Click Apply to save and activate the GPU settings made. 2 1 3 4 Chapter 6 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 6-5 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 174
your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website at www.nvidia.com. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. • We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 175
the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 1 in this user manual for locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots. Chapter 6 ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z 6-7 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 176
the power supply to the three graphics cards. 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 6.2.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 177
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 You can launch the NVIDIA Control Panel by the following two methods. A. - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 178
window appears. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Configure SLI, Surround, PhysX. In the Quad-SLI enabled, click Maximize 3D Performance SLI to set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. When done, click Apply. Chapter 6 6-10 Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 179
of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Appendices ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z A-1 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 180
IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. 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 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 181
solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions. Appendices ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z A-3 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 182
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 - Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z | Crosshair V Formula-Z User's Manual - Page 183
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