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Contents
About this guide....................................................................................................... viii
Installation tools and components.......................................................................... xv
Chapter 1:
1.1 Special features..........................................................................................1-1
Motherboard overview...............................................................................1-5
Chapter 2:
Building your PC system...........................................................................2-1
BIOS update utility...................................................................................2-12
USB BIOS Flashback.................................................................................2-12
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Starting up for the first time....................................................................2-18
Turning off the computer.........................................................................2-18
Chapter 3:
Knowing BIOS............................................................................................3-1
BIOS setup program..................................................................................3-2
Extreme Tweaker menu .............................................................................3-6
Main menu ................................................................................................3-16
Advanced menu .......................................................................................3-18
Monitor menu ...........................................................................................3-31
Boot menu ................................................................................................3-35
Tools menu ...............................................................................................3-37
Exit menu..................................................................................................3-40
Updating BIOS..........................................................................................3-41
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Chapter 4:
Support DVD information..........................................................................4-1
Software information.................................................................................4-3
Chapter 5:
RAID configurations ..................................................................................5-1
Creating a RAID driver disk.......................................................................5-6
Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®................................................................. 5-6
Chapter 6:
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Safety information
Electrical safety
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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
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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.
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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.
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If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
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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.
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Place the product on a stable surface.
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
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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.
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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.
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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 more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
1.
2.
ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers,
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
Italics
Indicates a menu or an item to select.
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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CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z specifications summary
CPU
AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX series CPU up to 8-core
compatible with AMD® Socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II /
Athlon II™ / Sempron™ 100 series processors
Supports AMD® 140W CPU
AMD® Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology
Supports AM3+ 32nm CPU
Chipset
AMD® 990FX / SB950
System Bus
Memory
Up to 5200 MT/s; HyperTransport™ 3.0
4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2133(O.C) /
1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz, ECC, Non-ECC, un-buffered Memory
Dual channel memory architecture
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Refer to www.asus.com for Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) of
AM3+ / AM3 CPU for details.
** Due to OS limitation, when installing a total memory of 4GB capacity
or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize
less than 3GB. Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is
recommended.
Expansion slots
3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (Dual at x16 or x16/x8/x8 mode)
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [red] (supports x4 mode)
2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots
Multi-GPU support
Supports NVIDIA® 3-WAY SLI™ Technology
Supports AMD® 3-WAY CrossFireX™ Technology
LAN
1 x Intel® Gigabit LAN controller
AMD® SB950 Chipset
Storage
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6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports [red] with RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 support
ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controllers
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2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports [red]
2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports [red]
Audio
SupremeFX III, built-in 8-Channel High Definition Audio
CODEC
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Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jack-
retasking
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SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology
1500 uF Audio power capacitor
Gold-plated jacks
Audio Features:
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Blu-ray audio layer content protection
Optical S/PDIF out ports at rear I/O
DTS UltraPC II
DTS Connect
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3 x ASMedia® USB 3.0 controllers
USB
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2 x USB 3.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support
4 x USB 3.0 ports at rear panel [blue]
AMD® SB950 Chipset
12 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 8 ports at rear panel)
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ROG Exclusive Features
ROG Connect
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RC Diagram
RC Remote
RC Poster
GPU TweakIt
ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ II
8+2+2 phase CPU power
UEFI BIOS features
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ROG BIOS Print
GPU.DIMM Post
GameFirst II
iROG
Extreme Tweaker
Loadline Calibration
Overclocking Protection
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COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX)
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
Special features
ASUS TPU
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CPU Level Up
ASUS Exclusive Features:
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MemOK!
AI Charger+
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:
ASUS Fan Xpert
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ASUS EZ DIY:
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ASUS Q-Shield
ASUS O.C. Profile
ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS MyLogo3
ASUS Q-Design
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ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
ASUS Q-Connector
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Back Panel I/O ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
1 x Optical S/PDIF Output port
2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports [red]
1 x ROG Connect button
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports [blue]
8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (white port for ROG Connect)
6 x 8-channel audio jacks
1 x Clear CMOS button
Internal I/O connectors
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 (4-pin)
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x DirectKey button
1 x DRCT header
1 x TPM header
1 x Fast Boot switch
1 x 24-pin EATX power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector
1 x 4-pin EATX 12V power connector
1 x EZ Plug connector (4-pin Molex power connector)
1 x Power-on button
1 x Reset button
1 x GO button
8 x ProbeIt measurement points
3 x Thermal sensor connectors
Front panel audio connector
System panel (Q-Connector)
BIOS features
Manageability
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS
2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS
WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
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Support DVD contents
Drivers
GameFirst II
Kaspersky® Anti-virus
DAEMON Tools Pro Standaard
ROG CPU-Z
ASUS WebStorage
ASUS Utilities (AI Suite II/TurboV EVO/ASUS Update)
Form factor
ATX form factor: 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard
Cables
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
Accessories
I/O Shield
1 x 12-in-1 ROG cable label
1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit
Application DVD
Documentation
ROG motherboard support DVD
User guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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Installation tools and components
1 bag of screws
Philips (cross) screwdriver
PC chassis
Power supply unit
AMD AM3+ CPU
AMD AM3+ compatible CPU Fan
SATA hard disk drive
Graphics card
DDR3 DIMM
SATA optical disc drive (optional)
The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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Product introduction
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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.
AMD® FX™-Series/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/Sempron™ 100 Series Processors
(socket AM3+/AM3)
This motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with up to 8-core
native CPU cores, and AMD® CPUs in the new 32nm manufacturing process. It provides
better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features AMD® Turbo CORE
Technology 2.0 to accelerate data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s rate via HyperTransport™ 3.0
based system bus.
AMD® 990FX Chipset
AMD® 990FX Chipset is designed to support up to 5.2GT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0)
interface speed and dual PCI Express™ 2.0 x16 graphics. It is optimized with AMD® AM3+
and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities.
Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1800(O.C.) / 1600 /
1333 / 1066 MHz Support
The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that features data transfer
rates of DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1800(O.C.) / 1600/ 1333 / 1066 MHz
to boost the system’s performance, and to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 3D
graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications.
SLI™/CrossFire On-Demand
This motherboard features a unique PCIe 2.0 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.
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1.1.2
ROG unique gaming features
GameFirst II
ASUS GameFirst II, with cFOS Traffic Shaping technology, provides a powerful and user-
friendly network control to easily frag in online multiplayer games. Featuring the EZ Mode for
beginners’ setup and Advanced Mode for professionals’ tweaking, your frags comes first.
SupremeFX III
SupremeFX™ III is an onboard 8-channel audio solution equipped with 1500uF capacitors,
providing you a crisp, warm sound for a better gaming audio experience. Its ASUS-exclusive
SupremeFX Shielding™ technology has a metallic EMI cover and a special PCB layout
design that isolates analog audio signals from digital sources, and a gold-plated jack that
provides rich notes with minimal audio distortion.
1.1.3
ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features
ROG Connect
ROG Connect allows you to monitor the status of your desktop PC and tweak its parameters
in real-time via a notebook. ROG Connect links your main system to a notebook through a
USB cable, allowing you to view real-time POST code and hardware status readouts on your
notebook, as well as make on-the-fly parameter adjustments at a purely hardware level.
Extreme Engine Digi+ II
The Extreme Engine Digi+ II has a digital VRM design that allows you to achieve ultimate
performance with adjustable CPU and memory power management frequencies.
iROG
The iROG is a special IC that fully maximizes ROG’s unique functions, providing you with full
control of your motherboard at any stage. It greatly increases your overclocking enjoyment,
and offers you with advanced system control and management features purely at a hardware
level.
USB BIOS FlashBack
USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for your ultimate convenience.
Simply install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback
button for three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without entering
the existing the BIOS or operating system. It also allows 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.
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GPU.DIMM Post
GPU.DIMM Post enables you to catch potential problems even before you enter the OS,
saving you valuable time in detecting component failure under extreme conditions. With GPU.
DIMM Post, quickly and easily check your graphic cards, memory modules’ statuses in the
BIOS, and overclocking 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 your
BIOS settings to others with the press of a button.
ProbeIt
This motherboard consists of eight Probelt measurement points that helps you detect your
system’s current voltage. With the use of a multimeter device, these points can help measure
your system’s CPU, PLL, VCCSA, PCH, IO, DIMM, and iGPU voltages.
MemOK!
MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to simply press a button to
patch memory issues, ensure memory boot compatibility, determine fail-safe settings, and
dramatically improve the system’s bootup.
Extreme Tweaker
Extreme Tweaker is the one stop shop to fine-tune your system to optimal performance.
With Extreme Tweaker, you can adjust the system settings such as frequency, over-voltage,
memory timing, and more.
COP EX
COP EX allows you to increase the chipset voltages without worrying about overheating.
You can monitor the CPU and save it from overheating, allowing your system to achieve its
ulitmate performance.
Loadline Calibration
Maintaining ample voltage support for the CPU is critical during overclocking. The
Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. It helps
overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores.
1.1.4
ROG-rich bundled software
Kaspersky® Anti-Virus
Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for individual users and
home offices. It is based on advanced antivirus technologies. The product incorporates the
Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine, which is renowned for malicious program detection rates that
are among the industry’s highest.
DAEMON Tools Pro Standard
DAEMON Tools Pro offers essential functionality to backup CD, DVD and Blu-ray discs. It
converts optical media into virtual discs and emulates devices to work with the virtual copies.
DAEMON Tools Pro organizes data, music, video, and photo collections on a PC, notebook,
or netbook.
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ROG CPU-Z
ROG CPU-Z, authorized by Intel’s CPU Identification (CPUID), is a customized ROG utility
that allows you to gather information about your system’s main components. It gives you
the current information and status of your CPU, motherboard, memory, and other main
components. Get that ROG look of reporting your system’s current information with ROG
CPU-Z.
1.1.5
Other features
Intel Gigabit LAN
The LAN solution from Intel has been long known to have a better throughput, lower CPU
utilization as well as better stability. 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 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rates. It also
provides enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus
systems.
DTS Connect
To get the most out of your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS
Connect combines two enabling technologies, DTS Neo:PC™ upmixes stereo sources (CDs,
MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into as many as 7.1 channels of incredible surround sound.
Consumers can connect their PC to a home theater system. DTS Interactive is capable of
performing mult-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, and sending
encoded bitstreams out of a digital audio connection (such as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to
deliver audio to an external decoder.
DTS UltraPC II
DTS UltraPC II delivers an exceptional 7.1 surround experience through the most popular PC
audio setups—your existing stereo speakers or headphones. In addition to virtual surround,
it upgrades the original sound to new levels with Audio Restoration, recreating dynamic
range of audio files. Symmetry mode improves the balance of perceived loudness across
different input sources, and enhances boost audio quality through high hand low frequency
equalization. With these technologies, users experience better home theater audio with ease.
ASUS Fan Xpert
ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds
based on different ambient temperatures, resulting to a quiet and cool computing
environment.
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1.2
Motherboard overview
Before you proceed
1.2.1
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change
any motherboard settings.
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Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded
object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due
to static electricity.
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Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the
bag that came with the component.
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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.
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Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots
Page
1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V_1,
4-pin EATX12V_2, 4 pin EZ_PLUG)
1-42
2. AM3+/ AM3 CPU Socket
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3. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN;
1-40
4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3; 4-pin OPT_FAN1-3)
4. DDR3 DIMM slots
1-9
5. Slow Mode switch
1-24
1-26
1-29
1-23
1-23
1-24
1-44
1-37
1-36
1-37
1-41
1-43
1-25
1-38
1-39
1-39
1-41
6. LN2 Mode Jumper (3 pin LN2)
7. Q_Code LEDs
8. START (Power-on) button
9. Reset button
10. GO button
11. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3)
12. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_56)
13. AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [red])
14. Asmedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12 [red])
15. Direct Connector (2-pin DRCT)
16. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)
17. DirectKey button (DirectKey)
18. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; USB1112)
19. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)
20. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
21. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
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1.2.3
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® Next Generation CPU
up to 8-core, also compatible with AMD® socket AM3 for AMD® Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/
Sempron™ 100 Series Processors.
Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM3+/AM3 socket. The CPU fits in only
one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the
connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!
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1.2.4
System memory
The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules
(DIMM) slots.
A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR
or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
Recommended memory configurations
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Memory configurations
You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB and 16GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into
the DIMM sockets.
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Memory module with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding
timing or the loaded XMP profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. The stability and
compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU’s capabilities and other
installed devices.
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You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps
the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess
memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.
Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimal 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, the actual usable memory for the OS can be
about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the
following:
a) Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS.
b) Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the
motherboard.
c) For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.
com/kb/929605/en-us.
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This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less
(Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB).
The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect
(SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.
Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a
lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at
a higher frequency, refer to section 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu for manual memory
frequency adjustment.
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For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full
memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.
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CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 2400 MHz capability
DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Vendors
Part No.
Size
Chip NO.
Timing
Voltage
2
4
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
F3-19200CL10Q-32GBZHD
F3-19200CL11Q-16GBZHD
32GB
(4x8GB)
DS
DS
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-
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-
10-12-12-31
11-11-11-31
1.65
1.65
•
16GB
(4x4GB)
•
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
F3-19200CL9D-4GBPIS
4G (2x2G)
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
9-11-9-28
1.65
1.65
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•
F3-19200CL9Q-16GBZMD
16GB
(4x4GB)
9-11-11-31
GEIL
GOC316GB2400C10QC
KHX24C11K4/16X
16GB
(4x4GB)
DS
DS
DS
DS
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-
10-11-11-30
11-13-13-30
11-11-11-30
9-9-9-24
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
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Kingston
Patriot
Team
16GB
(4x4GB)
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PXD38G2400C11K
8GB
(2x4GB)
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TXD34096M2400HC9N-L
4GB
SAMSUNG
K4B2G0846D
DDR3 2200 MHz capability
DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Vendors
Part No.
Size
Chip NO.
Timing
Voltage
2
4
G.SKILL
GEIL
F3-17600CL7D-
4GBFLS
4G ( 2x 2G )
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
7-10-10-28
9-10-9-28
1.65
1.65
•
•
GET34GB2200C9DC
4GB ( 2x 2GB )
•
DDR3 2133 MHz capability
DIMM
socket
support
(Optional)
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Vendors
Part No.
Size
Chip NO.
Timing
Voltage
2
•
4
A-DATA
Apacer
AX3U2133C2G9B
78.BAGE4.AFD0C
2GB
SS
DS
-
-
-
-
9-11-9-27
9-9-9-24
1.55~1.75
-
8GB
•
(2x4GB)
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
CMT4GX3M2A2133C9
4GB
(2x2GB)
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9-10-9-24
9-9-9-24
1.65
1.5
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
CMT4GX3M2B2133C9
(Ver7.1)
4GB
(2x2GB)
CMT4GX3M2B2133C9
4GB
(2x2GB)
9-10-9-27
11-11-11-30
9-11-10-28
9-9-9-24
1.5
F3-17000CL11Q2-
64GBZLD
64GB
(8x8GB)
1.5
F3-17000CL9Q-16GBZH
F3-17066CL9D-8GBPID
16GB
(4x4GB)
1.65
1.65
1.65
8GB
(2x4GB)
F3-17066CL9Q-
16GBTDD
16GB
(4x4GB)
9-9-9-24
(continued on the next page)
ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z
1-11
DDR3 2133 MHz capability
DIMM
socket
support
(Optional)
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Vendors
Part No.
Size
Chip NO.
Timing
Voltage
2
4
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KHX2133C11D3K4/16GX
16GB
(4x4GB)
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
11-12-11-30
9-9-9-24
1.65
1.6
•
•
KHX2133C11D3T1K2/
16GX
16GB
(2x8GB)
•
•
OCZ
OCZ3XTEP2133C9LV4GK
PVV34G2133C9K
2GB
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
7-7-7-20
1.65
1.66
•
•
Patriot
4GB
9-11-9-27
•
•
•
(2x2GB)
Patriot
Team
PXD38G2133C11K
8GB
(2x4GB)
DS
DS
-
-
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
1.65
1.65
•
•
TXD34096M2133HC9N-L
4GB
SAMSUNG
K4B2G0846D
DDR3 2000 MHz capability
DIMM
socket
support
(Optional)
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Vendors
Part No.
Size
Chip NO.
Timing
Voltage
2
4
A-DATA
A-DATA
AEXEA
AEXEA
AX3U2000GB2G9B
2GB
4GB
2GB
DS
DS
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9-11-9-27
1.55~1.75
1.55~1.75
1.65
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
AX3U2000GC4G9B
9-11-9-27
AXA3ES2G2000LG28V
AXA3ES4GK2000LG28V
-
-
4GB
(2x2GB)
1.65
Apacer
78.AAGD5.9KD
6GB
(3x2GB)
DS
-
-
9-9-9-27
-
•
Asint
SLA302G08-ML2HB
4GB
DS
DS
Hynix
-
H5TQ2G83BFRH9C
-
9-9-9-27
8-9-8-24
-
•
•
•
•
CORSAIR
CMT6GX3M3A2000C8
6GB
1.65
(3x2GB)
CORSAIR
G.SKILL
GEIL
CMZ4GX3M2A2000C10
(Ver 5.12)
4GB
(2x2GB)
SS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
10-10-10-27
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-28
7-7-7-20
8-8-8-24
-
1.5
•
•
•
•
•
•
F3-16000CL9D-4GBTD
GUP34GB2000C9DC
PV736G2000ELK
4GB
(2x2GB)
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
-
4GB
(2x2GB )
•
•
•
•
Patriot
6GB
(3x2GB)
Patriot
PVT36G2000LLK
6GB
(3x2GB)
Silicon
Power
SP002GBLYU200S02
2GB
Team
Team
Team
TXD32048M2000C9
TXD32048M2000C9-L
TXD32048M2000C9-L
2GB
2GB
2GB
DS
DS
DS
Team
Team
Team
T3D1288RT-20
T3D1288LT-20
T3D1288RT-20
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
1.5
1.5
1.6
•
•
•
•
•
(continued on the next page)
1-12
Chapter 1: Product introduction
DDR3 1866 MHz capability
DIMM
socket
support
(Optional)
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Vendors
Part No.
Size
Chip NO.
Timing
Voltage
2
4
A-DATA
A-DATA
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
Crucial
AX3U1866GC2G9B
AX3U1866GC4G9B
2GB
4GB
SS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
SS
DS
DS
DS
-
-
9-11-9-27
9-11-9-27
9-10-9-27
-
1.55~
1.75
•
•
-
-
1.55~
1.75
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
CMD16GX3M4A1866C9
(Ver4.13)
16GB
(4x4GB)
-
-
1.5
CMD8GX3M2A1866C9
(Ver4.13)
8GB
(2x4GB)
-
-
1.5
CMT32GX3M4X1866C9
(Ver3.23)
32GB
(4x8GB)
-
-
9-10-9-27
9-10-9-27
10-11-10-27
9-10-9-27
9-9-9-27
10-11-10-30
9-10-9-28
9-10-9-28
9-10-9-28
9-9-9-24
-
1.5
CMZ16GX3M4X1866C9R
(Ver8.16)
16GB
(4x4GB)
-
-
1.5
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
CMZ32GX3M4X1866C10
(Ver3.23)
32GB
(4x8GB)
-
-
1.5
CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9
8GB
(2x4GB)
-
-
1.5
BLE4G3D1869DE1XT0.
16FMD
4GB
-
-
1.5
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
Kingston
Patriot
F3-14900CL10Q2-64GBZLD
F3-14900CL9D-8GBSR
F3-14900CL9Q-16GBXL
F3-14900CL9Q-16GBZL
F3-14900CL9Q-8GBFLD
KHX1866C9D3K2/8GX
PXD34G1866ELK
64GB
(8x8GB)
-
-
1.5
8GB
(2x4GB)
-
-
1.5
16GB
(4x4GB)
-
-
1.5
16GB
(4x4GB)
-
-
1.5
8GB
(2x4GB)
-
-
1.6
8GB
(2x4GB)
-
-
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
4GB
(2x2GB)
-
-
9-9-9-24
9-11-9-27
9-11-9-27
9-11-9-27
Patriot
PXD38G1866ELK
8GB
(2x4GB)
-
-
Patriot
PXD38G1866ELK
8GB
(2x4GB)
-
-
Team
TXD34096M1866HC9K-L
4GB
Hynix
H5TC2G83BFRH9A
DDR3 1800 MHz capability
DIMM
socket
support
(Optional)
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Vendors
Part No.
Size
Chip NO.
Timing
Voltage
2
4
G.SKILL
F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL
4GB (2x2GB)
DS
-
-
9-9-9-24
1.6
•
•
(continued on the next page)
1-13
ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z
DDR3 1600 MHz capability
DIMM
socket
support
(Optional)
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Vendors
Part No.
Size
Chip NO.
Timing
Voltage
2
•
4
•
A-DATA
A-DATA
A-DATA
AM2U16BC2P1
AM2U16BC4P2
AX3U1600GC4G9
2GB
4GB
4GB
SS
DS
DS
A-DATA
A-DATA
-
3CCD-1509A
3CCD-1509A
-
-
-
-
-
-
•
•
1.55~
1.75
•
•
A-DATA
AX3U1600PC4G8
4GB
DS
-
-
8-8-8-24
1.55~
1.75
•
•
A-DATA
AMD
AX3U1600XC4G79
AE32G1609U1-U
AP38G1608U2K
4GB
2GB
DS
SS
DS
-
-
7-9-7-21
-
1.65
1.5
•
•
•
•
•
•
AMD
-
23EY4587MB6H
-
AMD
8GB
9-9-9-28
1.65
(2x4GB)
Apacer
Apacer
Asint
78.B1GE3.9L10C
4GB
4GB
4GB
4GB
4GB
8GB
2GB
2GB
4GB
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
SS
DS
DS
DS
Apacer
-
AM5D5908DEQSCK
-
-
1.65
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
AHU04GFA60C9Q1D
SLA302G08-EGG1C
SLA302G08-EGJ1C
SLA302G08-EGN1C
SLB304G08-EGN1B
SLZ302G08-EGN1C
SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D
AQ12M64B8BKK0S
CMG4GX3M2A1600C6
9-9-9-27
1.65
Asint
Asint
ASint
ASint
ASint
Asint
SAMSUNG
-
302G08-GG1C
302G08-GJ1C
302G08-GN1C
304G08-GN1B
302G08-GN1C
3128M8-GJ1D
K4B2G08460
-
9-9-9-27
-
Asint
9-9-9-27
-
Asint
-
-
Asint
-
-
Asint
-
-
Asint
-
-
ATP
-
NO
1.65
CORSAIR
4GB
6-6-6-18
(2x2GB)
CORSAIR
CML16GX3M4X1600C8
(Ver 2.12)
16GB
(4x4GB)
DS
-
-
Heat-
Sink
1.5
•
•
Package
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CMP6GX3M3A1600C8
CMP6GX3M3A1600C8
CMX6GX3M3A1600C9
CMX6GX3M3C1600C7
CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9
6GB
(3x2GB)
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
SS
DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
8-8-8-24
8-8-8-24
9-9-9-24
7-8-7-20
9-9-9-24
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.5
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
6GB
(3x2GB)
6GB
(3x2GB)
6GB
(3x2GB)
16GB
(4x4GB)
CMZ32GX3M4X1600C10
(Ver2.2)
32GB
(4x8GB)
10-10-
10-27
1.5
CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8
CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9
8GB
(2x4GB)
8-8-8-24
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
1.5
8GB
(2x4GB)
1.5
CMZ8GX3M4X1600C9
(Ver 2.12)
8GB
(4x2GB)
1.5
HX3X12G1600C9
12GB
(6x2GB)
1.6
(continued on the next page)
1-14
Chapter 1: Product introduction
DDR3 1600 MHz capability
DIMM
socket
support
(Optional)
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Vendors
Part No.
Size
Chip NO.
Timing
Voltage
2
4
Crucial
Crucial
BL12864BN1608.8FF
BL25664BN1608.16FF
2GB
(2x1GB)
SS
DS
-
-
-
-
8-8-8-24
8-8-8-24
1.65
1.65
•
•
4GB
(2x2GB)
•
•
Crucial
BLT4G3D1608DT1TX0.16FM
EKM324L28BP8-I16
4GB
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
8-8-8-24
9
1.5
-
•
•
•
•
EK Memory
4GB
(2x2GB)
EK Memory
EKM324L28BP8-I16
4GB
(2x2GB)
DS
-
-
9
-
•
•
Elixir
M2X2G64CB88G7N-DG
M2X4G64CB8HG5N-DG
M2X8G64CB8HB5N-DG
F3-12800CL7D-8GBRH
2GB
4GB
8GB
SS
DS
DS
DS
Elixir
Elixir
Elixir
-
N2CB2G80GN-DG
N2CB2G80GN-DG
N2CB4G80BN-DG
-
9-9-9-28
9-9-9-28
9-9-9-28
7-8-7-24
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Elixir
-
Elixir
1.5
1.6
G.SKILL
8GB
(2x4GB)
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.Skill
F3-12800CL7Q-16GBXH
F3-12800CL8D-8GBECO
F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ
F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL
F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR2
F3-12800CL9Q-16GBXL
F3-12800CL9Q-16GBZL
GET316GB1600C9QC
GUP34GB1600C7DC
GVP38GB1600C8QC
16GB
(4x4GB)
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
7-8-7-24
8-8-8-24
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-28
7-7-7-24
8-8-8-28
1.6
1.35
1.5
1.5
1.25
1.5
1.5
1.6
1.6
1.6
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
8GB
(2x4GB)
4GB
(2x2GB)
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
8GB
(2x4GB)
8GB
(2x4GB)
16GB
(4x4GB)
16GB
(4x4GB)
GEIL
16GB
(4x4GB)
GEIL
4GB
(2x2GB)
GEIL
8GB
(4x2GB)
GoodRam
Hynix
GR1600D364L9/2G
HMT351U6CFR8C-PB
HMT41GU6MFR8C-PB
FLGE85F-C8KL9A
FLGF65F-C8KL9A
2GB
4GB
8GB
2GB
4GB
DS
DS
DS
SS
DS
GoodRam
Hynix
GF1008KC-JN
H5TQ2G83CFR
H5TQ4G83MFR
N/A
-
-
-
-
-
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
-
Hynix
Hynix
-
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
9-9-9-28
9-9-9-28
N/A
(continued on the next page)
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ASUS CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z
DDR3 1600 MHz capability
DIMM
socket
support
(Optional)
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Vendors
Part No.
Size
Chip NO.
Timing
Voltage
2
4
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
Kingston
KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX
KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX
KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX
KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX
KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX
KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX
KHX1600C9D3K4/16GX
KHX1600C9D3K6/24GX
KHX1600C9D3K8/32GX
KHX1600C9D3LK2/4GX
KHX1600C9D3LK2/8GX
KHX1600C9D3P1K2/8G
4GB
(2x2GB)
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.35
1.35
1.5
•
•
12GB
(3x4GB)
9
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
12GB
(3x4GB)
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
6GB
(3x2GB)
9
6GB
(3x2GB)
9
6GB
(3x2GB)
9
16GB
(4x4GB)
9-9-9-24
KINGSTON
Kingston
24GB
(6x4GB)
9
32GB
(8x4GB)
9-9-9-27
KINGSTON
Kingston
4GB
(2x2GB)
-
8GB
(2x4GB)
9-9-9-24
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
8GB
(2x4GB)
9
9
9
9
KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/
12GX
12GB
(3x4GB)
1.65
1.65
1.65
KHX1600C9D3T1K3/6GX
KHX1600C9D3X2K2/4GX
6GB
(3x2GB)
•
•
4GB
(2x2GB)
Kingston
KVR16N11/4
4G
DS
DS
DS
Hynix
H5TQ2G83CFRPBC
-
-
1.5
•
•
•
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