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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
•
•
•
•
•
KINGTIGER
MICRON
KTG2G1600PG3
2GB
4GB
-
-
-
-
MT16KTF51264AZ-1G6M1
MICRON
D9PFJ
11-11-
11-28
MICRON
MICRON
Mushkin
MT16KTF51264AZ-1G6M1
MT8KTF25664AZ-1G6M1
996805
4GB
2GB
DS
SS
DS
MICRON
MICRON
-
D9PFJ
D9PFJ
-
-
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
-
-
4GB
(2x2GB)
6-8-6-24
1.65
Mushkin
998805
6GB
(3x2GB)
DS
-
-
6-8-6-24
1.65
•
•
(continued on the next page)
1-16
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
OCZ
OCZ3BE1600C8LV4GK
OCZ3OB1600LV4GK
PGD316G1600ELK
PGD38G1600ELK
PGS34G1600LLKA
PGS34G1600LLKA2
PVV38G1600LLK
4GB
(2x2GB)
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
8-8-8
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.7
•
OCZ
4GB
(2x2GB)
9-9-9
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Patriot
Patriot
Patriot
Patriot
Patriot
Patriot
Patriot
16GB
(2x8GB)
-
8GB
(2x4GB)
9-9-9-24
7-7-7-20
8-8-8-24
8-9-8-24
8-9-8-24
8-9-8-24
4GB
(2x2GB)
4GB
(2x2GB)
1.7
8GB
(2x4GB)
1.65
1.65
1.65
PX538G1600LLK
8GB
(2x4GB)
PX7312G1600LLK
12GB
•
(3x4GB)
SanMax
SMD-4G68HP-16KZ
SMD-4G68NG-16KK
SP002GBLTU160V02
4GB
4GB
2GB
DS
DS
SS
Hynix
H5TQ2G83BFRPBC
J2108BDBG-GN-F
20YT5NG
-
-
1.5
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
SanMax
ELPIDA
S-POWER
Silicon Power
9-11-
11-28
1.5
Silicon Power
Team
SP004GBLTU160V02
TED34096M1600HC11
TXD31024M1600C8-D
TXD32048M1600C7-L
TXD32048M1600C8-D
TXD32048M1600HC8-D
TXD34096M1600HC9-D
4GB
4GB
1GB
2GB
2GB
2GB
4GB
DS
DS
SS
DS
DS
DS
DS
S-POWER
Team
20YT5NG
9-9-9-24
-
1.5
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
T3D2568ET-16
T3D1288RT-16
T3D1288LT-16
T3D1288RT-16
T3D1288RT-16
H5TC2G83BFRH9A
-
Team
Team
8-8-8-24
7-7-7-24
8-8-8-24
8-8-8-24
9-9-9-24
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.5
Team
Team
Team
Team
•
•
•
Team
Team
Team
Hynix
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DDR3 1600 MHz capability
DIMM
socket
support
(Optional)
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Vendors
Part No.
Size
Chip NO.
Timing
Voltage
2
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
4
ACTICA
ACTICA
ACTICA
A-DATA
A-DATA
A-DATA
A-DATA
A-DATA
ACT1GHU64B8F1333S
ACT1GHU72C8G1333S
ACT2GHU64B8G1333M
AD63I1B0823EV
1GB
1GB
2GB
2GB
4GB
2GB
4GB
2GB
SS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
Micron
K4B1G0846F
K4B1G0846F(ECC)
D9KPT
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
A-DATA
A-DATA
A-DATA
A-DATA
-
3CCA-1509A
3CCA-1509A
3CCD-1509A
3CCD-1509A
-
-
•
•
•
•
•
AD63I1C1624EV
-
AM2U139C2P1
-
AM2U139C4P2
-
AXDU1333GC2G9
9-9-9-24
1.25~
1.35
A-DATA
Apacer
SU3U1333W8G9
78.A1GC6.9L1
8GB
2GB
4GB
DS
DS
DS
DS
ELPIDA
Apacer
Apacer
-
J4208BASE-DJ-F
AM5D5808FEQSBG
AM5D5908CEHSBG
-
-
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
9
-
Apacer
78.B1GDE.9L10C
CMX8GX3M2A1333C9
9
-
CORSAIR
8GB
9-9-9-24
1.5
(2x4GB)
CORSAIR
TW3X4G1333C9A
4GB
(2x2GB)
DS
-
-
9-9-9-24
1.5
•
Elixir
M2F2G64CB88G7N-CG
M2F4G64CB8HD5N-CG
EBJ41UF8BCF0-DJ-F
F3-10600CL9D-4GBNT
2GB
4GB
4GB
SS
DS
DS
DS
Elxir
N2CB2G80GN-CG
M2CB2G80DN-CG
J2108BCSE-DJ-F
D3 128M8CE9 2GB
-
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Elixir
Elixir
-
-
ELPIDA
G.SKILL
ELPIDA
G.SKILL
-
-
4GB
9-9-9-24
1.5
(2x2GB)
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
GEIL
F3-10666CL7D-8GBRH
F3-10666CL8D-4GBHK
F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL
F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL
F3-10666CL9D-8GBXL
GB34GB1333C7DC
8GB
(2x4GB)
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
-
-
7-7-7-21
8-8-8-21
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
7-7-7-24
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
7-7-7-24
9-9-9-24
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.3
1.3
1.5
1.5
1.5
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
4GB
(2x2GB)
-
-
8GB
(2x4GB)
-
-
8GB
(2x4GB)
-
-
8GB (
x2x4GB)
-
-
4GB
(2x2GB)
GEIL
GL1L128M88BA15FW
GEIL
GET316GB1333C9QC
GG34GB1333C9DC
GG34GB1333C9DC
GVP34GB1333C9DC
GVP38GB1333C7QC
GVP38GB1333C9DC
16GB
(4x4GB)
-
-
GEIL
4GB
(2x2GB)
GEIL
GL1L128M88BA115FW
GEIL
4GB
(2x2GB)
GEIL
GL1L128M88BA15B
GEIL
4GB
(2x2GB)
-
-
-
-
-
-
GEIL
8GB
(4x2GB)
GEIL
8GB
(2x4GB)
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DDR3 1600 MHz capability
DIMM
socket
support
(Optional)
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Vendors
Part No.
Size
Chip NO.
Timing
Voltage
2
4
•
Hynix
HMT125U6TFR8A-H9
HMT325U6BFR8C-H9
FLFD45F-B8KL9
2GB
2GB
1GB
DS
SS
SS
Hynix
H5TC1G83TFR
H5TQ2G83BFR
-
-
-
-
-
-
•
Hynix
Hynix
•
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
KFB8FNLXF-
BNF-15A
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
FLFE85F-B8KL9
FLFE85F-C8KL9
FLFE85F-C8KL9
FLFE85F-C8KM9
FLFF65F-C8KL9
FLFF65F-C8KL9
FLFF65F-C8KM9
2GB
2GB
2GB
2GB
4GB
4GB
4GB
DS
SS
SS
SS
DS
DS
DS
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
Kingmax
KFB8FNLXL-
BNF-15A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
•
•
•
KFC8FNLBF-
GXX-12A
KFC8FNLXF-
DXX-15A
KFC8FNMXF-
BXX-15A
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
Kingmax
KFC8FNLBF-
GXX-12A
•
•
•
KFC8FNLXF-
DXX-15A
KFC8FNMXF-
BXX-15A
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KVR1333D3E9S/4G
KVR1333D3N9/2G
KVR1333D3N9/2G
KVR1333D3N9H/8G
KVR1333D3N9K2/4G
4GB
2GB
2GB
8GB
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
Elpida
J2108ECSE-DJ-F
D1288JPNDPLD9U
J1108BDBG-DJ-F
J4208EASE-DJ-F
D1288JEMFPGD9U
9
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Kingston
Elpida
9
-
ELPIDA
KINGSTON
9-9-9-24
-
4GB
(2x2GB)
KINGSTON
MICRON
KVR1333D3S8N9/2G
2GB
8GB
SS
DS
Micron
IFD77 D9LGK
D9PCP
-
-
1.5
-
•
•
•
•
MT16JTF1G64AZ-
1G4D1
MICRON
MICRON
OCZ
MT8JTF25664AZ-
1G4M1
2GB
SS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
MICRON
D9PFJ
-
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
OCZ3G1333LV4GK
OCZ3G1333LV8GK
OCZ3G1333LV8GK
OCZ3RPR1333C9LV8GK
M378B1G73AH0-CH9
4GB
(2x2GB)
-
-
-
-
-
9-9-9
9-9-9
9-9-9
9-9-9
-
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
-
OCZ
8GB
(2x4GB)
-
•
OCZ
8GB
(2x4GB)
-
OCZ
8GB
(2x4GB)
-
SAMSUNG
8GB
SAMSUNG
K4B4G0846A-
HCH9
•
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
M378B5273CH0-CH9
M378B5273DH0-CH9
M378B5673FH0-CH9
M378B5773DH0-CH9
4GB
4GB
2GB
2GB
DS
DS
DS
SS
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
K4B2G0846C
K4B2G08460
K4B1G0846F
K4B2G08460
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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•
•
•
•
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Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support:
(1) Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory
configuration. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot.
(2) Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the red slots or the black slots as one
pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. We 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 the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Load
the D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support.
•
Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.
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1.2.5
Expansion slots
Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may
cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
Slot No. Slot Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
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
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PCI 2.0 operating mode
VGA
configuration
Single VGA
SLI/CrossFireX™ 3-WAY SLI/CrossFireX™
PCIe_x16_1
PCIe_x8_2
x16
–
x16
–
x16
x8
PCIe_x16/x8_3
–
x16
x8
•
We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™
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.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Intel 82583V
–
–
–
–
–
–
shared
–
ASM1061_1
–
–
–
–
shared
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
ASM1061_2
–
–
–
–
–
–
shared
ASM1042 USB3.0_1
ASM1042 USB3.0_2
ASM1042 USB3.0_2
Onchip SATA Controller
Onchip USB1
Onchip USB2
Onchip USB3
Onchip Azaliz
PCIE_X16_1
–
–
–
shared
–
–
–
–
–
shared
–
–
–
–
shared
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shared
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shared
–
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–
–
shared
–
–
shared
shared
–
–
–
shared
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–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
PCIE_X8_2
shared
–
PCIE_X16/X8_3
PCIE_X4_4
shared
shared
–
–
–
–
shared
–
–
–
PCIEX1_1
PCIEX1_2
–
shared
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1.2.6
Onboard buttons and switches
Onboard switches and buttons allow you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or
open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings
to enhance system performance.
1.
Power-on button
The motherboard comes with a power-on button that allows you to power up or wake
up the system. 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.
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3.
GO button
Press the GO button before POST to enable MemOK! or press it to quickly load the
preset profile (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 will make the
adjustments.
Ensure to set the LN2 Mode jumper to [Enable] before using the Slow Mode Switch.
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5.
DirectKey button (DirectKey)
This feature allows your system to go to the BIOS Setup program with the press of
a button. With DirectKey, you can enter the BIOS anytime without having to press
the <Del> key during POST. It also allows you to turn on or turn off your system and
conveniently enter the BIOS during boot-up.
Ensure to save your data before using the DirectKey button.
•
When the system is on and you press the DirectKey button, your system will shut
down. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button to reboot and enter
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.
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1.2.8
Onboard LEDs
1.
Hard Disk LED
The hard disk LED is designed to indicate the hard disk activity. It blinks when data
is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. The LED does not light up when
there is no hard disk drive connected to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive
does not 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.
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3.
Q LED
Q LEDs check key components (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
The motherboard comes with a power-on button that lights up to indicate that the
system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should
shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any
motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard
power-on button.
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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.
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Q-Code table
Code
00
Description
Not used
01
Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard).
AP initialization before microcode loading
System Agent initialization before microcode loading
PCH initialization before microcode loading
Microcode loading
02
03
04
06
07
AP initialization after microcode loading
System Agent initialization after microcode loading
PCH initialization after microcode loading
Cache initialization
08
09
0B
0C – 0D
0E
Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes
Microcode not found
0F
Microcode not loaded
10
PEI Core is started
11 – 14
15 – 18
19 – 1C
2B – 2F
30
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
31
32 – 36
37 – 3A
3B – 3E
4F
CPU post-memory initialization
Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started
Post-Memory PCH initialization is started
DXE IPL is started
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Q-Code table
Code
Description
Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory
speed
50 – 53
54
Unspecified memory initialization error
Memory not installed
55
56
Invalid CPU type or Speed
57
CPU mismatch
58
CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error
CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed
Not used
59
00
01
Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard).
AP initialization before microcode loading
System Agent initialization before microcode loading
PCH initialization before microcode loading
Microcode loading
02
03
04
06
07
AP initialization after microcode loading
System Agent initialization after microcode loading
PCH initialization after microcode loading
Cache initialization
08
09
0B
0C – 0D
0E
Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes
Microcode not found
0F
Microcode not loaded
10
PEI Core is started
11 – 14
15 – 18
19 – 1C
2B – 2F
30
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
31
32 – 36
37 – 3A
CPU post-memory initialization
Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started
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Q-Code table
Code
3B – 3E
4F
Description
Post-Memory PCH initialization is started
DXE IPL is started
Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory
speed
50 – 53
54
Unspecified memory initialization error
Memory not installed
55
56
Invalid CPU type or Speed
57
CPU mismatch
58
CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error
CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed
Internal CPU error
59
5A
5B
Reset PPI is not available
5C – 5F
E0
Reserved for future AMI error codes
S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL)
S3 Boot Script execution
E1
E2
Video repost
E3
OS S3 wake vector call
E4 – E7
E8
Reserved for future AMI progress codes
S3 Resume Failed
E9
S3 Resume PPI not Found
EA
S3 Resume Boot Script Error
EB
S3 OS Wake Error
EC – EF
F0
Reserved for future AMI error codes
Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery)
Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery)
Recovery process started
F1
F2
F3
Recovery firmware image is found
Recovery firmware image is loaded
Reserved for future AMI progress codes
Recovery PPI is not available
F4
F5 – F7
F8
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Q-Code table
Code
F9
Description
Recovery capsule is not found
Invalid recovery capsule
FA
FB – FF
60
Reserved for future AMI error codes
DXE Core is started
61
NVRAM initialization
62
Installation of the PCH Runtime Services
CPU DXE initialization is started
PCI host bridge initialization
63 – 67
68
69
System Agent DXE initialization is started
System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started
System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific)
PCH DXE initialization is started
PCH DXE SMM initialization is started
PCH devices initialization
6A
6B – 6F
70
71
72
73 – 77
78
PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specific)
ACPI module initialization
79
CSM initialization
7A – 7F
90
Reserved for future AMI DXE codes
Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started
Driver connecting is started
91
92
PCI Bus initialization is started
PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization
PCI Bus Enumeration
93
94
95
PCI Bus Request Resources
PCI Bus Assign Resources
96
97
Console Output devices connect
Console input devices connect
Super IO Initialization
98
99
9A
USB initialization is started
9B
USB Reset
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Q-Code table
Code
9C
Description
USB Detect
9D
USB Enable
9E – 9F
A0
Reserved for future AMI codes
IDE initialization is started
IDE Reset
A1
A2
IDE Detect
A3
IDE Enable
A4
SCSI initialization is started
SCSI Reset
A5
A6
SCSI Detect
A7
SCSI Enable
A8
Setup Verifying Password
Start of Setup
A9
AA
AB
AC
AD
AE
AF
Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
Setup Input Wait
Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
Ready To Boot event
Legacy Boot event
Exit Boot Services event
Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin
Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End
Legacy Option ROM Initialization
System Reset
B0
B1
B2
B3
B4
USB hot plug
B5
PCI bus hot plug
B6
Clean-up of NVRAM
B7
Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings)
Reserved for future AMI codes
CPU initialization error
System Agent initialization error
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B8– BF
D0
D1
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Q-Code table
Code
D2
Description
PCH initialization error
D3
Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available
PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources
No Space for Legacy Option ROM
No Console Output Devices are found
No Console Input Devices are found
Invalid password
D4
D5
D6
D7
D8
D9
Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error)
Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error)
Flash update is failed
DA
DB
DC
Reset protocol is not available
ACPI/ASL Checkpoints
Code
0x01
0x02
0x03
0x04
0x05
0x10
0x20
0x30
0x40
0xAC
0xAA
Description
System is entering S1 sleep state
System is entering S2 sleep state
System is entering S3 sleep state
System is entering S4 sleep state
System is entering S5 sleep state
System is waking up from the S1 sleep state
System is waking up from the S2 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.
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1.
Internal connectors
AMD® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [red])
These connectors are for the Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk
drives and optical disc drives.
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5,
or RAID 10 configuration through the onboard AMD® SB950 controller.
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These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you intend to create a Serial
ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID
Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details.
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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_5-6 connectors to [AHCI Mode] or [IDE
Mode] to ensure that the system recognizes your ODD device.
When using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section
3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details.
You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial
ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using
Windows® XP SP3 or later versions.
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Asmedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12 [red])
These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0
Gb/s signal cables.
You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA
hard disk drives.
3.
USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_56)
This connector is for the additional 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.
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USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; USB1112)
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of
these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system
chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to
480 Mbps connection speed.
Never connect a 1394 cable 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.
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5.
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect
the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot
opening at the back of the system chassis.
The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.
6.
TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)
This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely
store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance
network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. This
connector can also serve for G.P. Diagnosis card installation.
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CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3; 4-pin OPT_FAN1-3)
Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the
black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside
the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not
place jumper caps on the fan connectors!
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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
thermal environment.
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Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports
either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel
audio I/O module cable to this connector.
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We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this
connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.
If you want to connect a high-definition or an AC’97 front panel audio module to this
connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD] or [AC97].
9.
Direct Connector (2-pin DRCT)
This connector is for the chassis-mounted button that supports the DirectKey function.
Connect 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.
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10. ATX power connectors
(24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V_1; 4-pin EATX12V_2; 4-pin EZ_PLUG)
These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are
designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and
push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
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For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit
(PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a
minimum power of 350 W.
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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 a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a
system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or
may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
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If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with
1000W power or above to ensure the system stability.
If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system,
refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.
com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.
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11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
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System power LED (2-pin PLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED
cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system
power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED)
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable
to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to
the HDD.
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System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker
allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns
the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS
settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON
turns the system OFF.
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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.
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12. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3)
These connectors are for temperature monitoring. Connect the thermal sensor cables
to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices which you want to monitor
the temperature. The optional fan 1/2/3 can work with the temperature sensors 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 cables are purchased separately.
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1.2.10
ProbeIt
The ROG ProbeIt allows you to detect your system’s current voltage and OC settings. Use a
multimeter to measure the ProbeIt points even during overclocking.
See the illustration below to locate the respective ProbeIt points.
Using ProbeIt
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.
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2
2.1
Building your PC system
Motherboard installation
2.1.1
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.
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Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to
the chassis’ rear I/O panel.
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Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the
chassis.
DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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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!
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2.2
BIOS update utility
USB BIOS Flashback
USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing
BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port, press the
USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds, and the BIOS is updated automatically.
To use USB BIOS Flashback:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website
Extract and rename the BIOS image file to C5FZ.CAP.
Copy C5FZ.CAP to the root directory of the USB flash disk drive.
Turn off the system and insert the USB storage device to the ROG Connect port.
Press the ROG Connect button and release when a flashing light appears, which
indicates that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled.
6.
Wait until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS updating process is completed.
ROG Connect button
USB BIOS Flashback port
For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section 3.10 Updating BIOS in
Chapter 3.
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DO NOT unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS 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
Center.
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Motherboard rear and audio connections
Rear I/O connection
2.3.1
Rear panel connectors
1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
7. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2
8. ROG Connect button
2. Clear CMOS switch
9. USB 2.0 ports 3, 4, 5 and 6 (1 port can
be used for ROG Connect)
3. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4
4. LAN (RJ-45) port*
10. External SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports 1 and 2
11. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8
5. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2
6. Optical S/PDIF Out port
12. Audio I/O ports*
*: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions.
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Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system
hangs due to overclocking.
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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 installation.
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USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.
We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster
and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.
* LAN ports LED indications
Activity Link LED
ACT/LINK SPEED
LED LED
Speed LED
Status
Status
Description
No link
Description
OFF
OFF
10 Mbps connection
100 Mbps connection
1 Gbps connection
ORANGE
BLINKING
Linked
ORANGE
GREEN
LAN port
Data activity
** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration
Port
2-channel 4-channel
Line In
6-channel
8-channel
Light Blue Line In
Line In
Line In
Lime
Line Out
Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Front Speaker Out
Mic In
Pink
Mic In
Mic In
Mic In
Orange
Black
Gray
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–
–
–
Center/Subwoofer
Rear Speaker Out
–
Center/Subwoofer
Rear Speaker Out
Side Speaker Out
Rear Speaker Out
–
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Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers
Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers
Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers
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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.
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Starting up for the first time
After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.
Ensure that all switches are off.
2.
3.
Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.
Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.
Turn on the devices in the following order:
4.
5.
a. Monitor
b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)
c. System power
6.
After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up.
For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the
ATX power button. If your monitor complies with the “green” standards or if it has a
“power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or change from orange to green
after the system LED turns on.
The system then runs the power-on self tests (POST). While the tests are running, the
BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on
the screen. If you DO NOT see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on
the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and
connections or call your retailer for assistance.
BIOS Beep
Description
One short beep
VGA detected
Quick boot set to disabled
No keyboard detected
One continuous beep followed by two
short beeps then a pause (repeated)
No memory detected
One continuous beep followed by three
short beeps
No VGA detected
One continuous beep followed by four
short beeps
Hardware component failure
7.
At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the
instructions in Chapter 3.
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Turning off the computer
While the system is ON, press the power button for less than four seconds to put the system
on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Press the power switch
for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS
setting.
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3
3.1
Knowing BIOS
The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI
architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-
only BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily
navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system. The
term “BIOS” in this user manual refers to “UEFI BIOS” unless otherwise specified.
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage
device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot
device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. In
normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure
optimal performance. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following
circumstances:
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An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to
run the BIOS Setup.
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You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or
update.
Inappropriate 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.
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BIOS setup program
Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screen
include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup
program.
Entering BIOS at startup
To enter BIOS Setup at startup:
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Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press <Delete>,
POST continues with its routines.
Entering BIOS Setup after POST
To enter BIOS Setup after POST:
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Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete> simultaneously.
Press the reset button on the system chassis.
Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Do this option only if you
failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options.
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The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and
may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the
mouse to control the BIOS setup program.
If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default
settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized
Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey <F5>. See section 3.9 Exit Menu
for details.
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If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and
reset 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 and Advanced Mode.
You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode screen.
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EZ Mode
The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to
select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. To access
the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press <F7>
hot key for the advanced BIOS settings.
The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the
Setup Mode item in section 3.7 Boot menu for details.
Selects the display language of the
BIOS setup program
Click to display all fan
speeds if available
Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature,
CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis/
power fan speed
Exits the BIOS setup program without saving
the changes, saves the changes and resets the
system, or enters the Advanced Mode
Selects the Advanced
Mode functions
Power Saving mode
Normal mode
Loads optimized default
settings
Displays the Advanced
mode menus
Selects the boot device priority
ASUS Optimal mode
Displays the system properties of the
selected mode on the right hand side
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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.
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Advanced Mode
The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure
the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the
following sections for the detailed configurations.
To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey.
Menu items
Menu bar
Configuration fields
General help
Pop-up window
Submenu item
Scroll bar
Navigation keys
Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings
Main
For changing the basic system configuration
Advanced
For changing the advanced system settings
For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing
the fan settings.
Monitor
Boot
Tool
Exit
For changing the system boot configuration
For configuring options for special functions
For selecting the exit options and loading default settings
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Menu items
The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example,
selecting Main shows the Main menu items.
The other items (Extreme Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar
have their respective menu items.
Back button
This button appears when entering a submenu. Press <Esc> or use the USB mouse to click
this button to return to the previous menu screen.
Submenu items
A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a
submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>.
Pop-up window
Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration
options for that item.
Scroll bar
A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on
the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to display the
other items on the screen.
Navigation keys
At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup
program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.
General help
At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Use
<F12> key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device.
Configuration fields
These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can
change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not
user-configurable.
A configurable field is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it and
press <Enter> to display a list of options.
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Extreme Tweaker menu
The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items.
Be cautious when changing the settings 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.
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Load Extreme OC Profile
Press <Enter> and select Yes to load the Extreme OC profile to suit extreme overclocking.
Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]
Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal
frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options:
[Auto]
Loads the optimal settings for the system.
[Manual]
[D.O.C.P.]
Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.
CPU Bus, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized.
The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual].
CPU Bus Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the CPU and VGA frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the
PCIE frequency. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The
values range from 100 to 600.
PCIE Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the
PCIE frequency. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The
values range from 100 to 150.
CPU Level Up [CANCEL]
Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted
according to the selected CPU level.
Configuration options: [CANCEL] [CPU LEVEL UP 1] [CPU LEVEL UP 2]
CPU Ratio [Auto]
Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use <+> and <-> keys to
adjust the value. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model.
AMD Turbo CORE technology [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Turbo CORE technology.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
Turbo CORE Ratio [Auto]
This item appears only when you set AMD Turbo CORE technology to [Enabled]. This
allows you to increase or decrease the target turbo core speed. Use the <+> and <->
keys to adjust the ratio. The speeds range from 800MHz to 7000MHz with a 100MHz
interval.
Memory Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the memory operating frequency.
Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-
1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz]
Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this
happens, revert to the default setting.
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CPU/NB Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to select the CPU/NB frequency.
Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz]
[1800MHz] [2000MHz] [2200MHz] [2400MHz] [2600MHz] [2800MHz] [3000MHz] [3200MHz]
[3400MHz] [3600MHz] [3800MHz] [4000MHz] [4200MHz] [4400MHz] [4600MHz] [4800MHz]
[5000MHz] [5200MHz] [5400MHz] [5600MHz] [5800MHz] [6000MHz] [6200MHz]
HT Link Speed [Auto]
Allows you to select the HyperTransport link speed.
Configuration options: [Auto] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz]
[1800MHz] [2000MHz] [2200MHz] [2400MHz] [2600MHz]
CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]
[Auto]
Automatic configuration.
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Enhances CPU bus frequency overclocking ability.
Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control.
PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto]
[Auto]
Automatic configuration.
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Enhances the PCIe overclocking ability.
Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control.
EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
EPU Setting [Auto]
This item only appears when you set the EPU Power Saving Mode to [Enabled]. It
allows you to set the EPU setting to power saving modes.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode]
[Max Power Saving Mode]
Xtreme Tweaking [Disabled]
This item may help improve some benchmarks performance.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
DRAM Timing Control
The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+>
and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard
and press the <Enter> key.
Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this
happens, revert to the default settings.
Load 4GB Settings
Allows you to load optimal settings for 4GB DRAM modules.
Configuration options: [Yes] [No]
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Load PSC Chip Settings
Allows you to load optimal settings for PSC chip modules.
Configuration options: [Yes] [No]
Primary Timings
DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] – [19 CLK]
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] – [19 CLK]
DRAM RAS# PRE Time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] – [19 CLK]
DRAM RAS# ACT Time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [8 CLK] – [40 CLK]
DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] – [10 CLK]
DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] – [9 CLK]
DRAM WRITE to READ Delay [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [4 CLK] – [9 CLK]
DRAM CAS# write Latency [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] – [12 CLK]
DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK] [8 CLK] [10 CLK] [12 CLK]
[14 CLK] [16 CLK]
DRAM REF Cycle Time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [90ns] [110ns] [160ns] [300ns] [350ns]
DRAM Row Cycle Time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [10 CLK] – [56 CLK]
DRAM READ to WRITE Delay [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] – [22 CLK]
DRAM WRITE to READ Delay(DD) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] – [11 CLK]
DRAM WRITE to WRITE Timing [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] – [11 CLK]
DRAM READ to READ Timing [Auto]
Configuration options: [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]
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DRAM Driving Control
DRAM ADDR/CMD control override [Audo]
Configuration options: [Audo] [Disabled] [Enabled]
DCT0 Information:
CKE drive strength [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x]
CS/ODT drive strength [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x]
ADDR/CMD drive strength [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x]
MEMCLK drive strength [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x]
Data drive strength [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x]
DQS drive strength [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x]
Processor ODT [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [240 ohms +/- 20%] [120 ohms +/- 20%]
[80 ohms +/- 20%] [60 ohms +/- 20%]
address/command setup time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1/2 MEMCLK DELAY(1 1/2 MEMCLK DELAY for 2T
timing)] [1 MEMCLK DELAY(2 MEMCLK DELAY for 2T timing)]
address/command fine delay [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0/64 MEMCLK DELAY] – [31/64 MEMCLK DELAY]
CS/ODT setup time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1/2 MEMCLK DELAY] [1 MEMCLK DELAY]
CS/ODT fine delay [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0/64 MEMCLK DELAY] – [31/64 MEMCLK DELAY]
CKE setup time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1/2 MEMCLK DELAY] [1 MEMCLK DELAY]
CKE fine delay [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0/64 MEMCLK DELAY] – [31/64 MEMCLK DELAY]
DCT1 Information:
CKE drive strength [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x]
CS/ODT drive strength [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x]
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ADDR/CMD drive strength [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x]
MEMCLK drive strength [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x] [2x]
Data drive strength [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x]
DQS drive strength [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0.75x] [1x] [1.25x] [1.5x]
Processor ODT [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [240 ohms +/- 20%] [120 ohms +/- 20%]
[80 ohms +/- 20%] [60 ohms +/- 20%]
address/command setup time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1/2 MEMCLK DELAY(1 1/2 MEMCLK DELAY for 2T
timing)] [1 MEMCLK DELAY(2 MEMCLK DELAY for 2T timing)]
address/command fine delay [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0/64 MEMCLK DELAY] – [31/64 MEMCLK DELAY]
CS/ODT setup time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1/2 MEMCLK DELAY] [1 MEMCLK DELAY]
CS/ODT fine delay [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0/64 MEMCLK DELAY] – [31/64 MEMCLK DELAY]
CKE setup time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1/2 MEMCLK DELAY] [1 MEMCLK DELAY]
CKE fine delay [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0/64 MEMCLK DELAY] – [31/64 MEMCLK DELAY]
GPU.DIMM Post
The sub-items in this menu display the status of the 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 working voltage
will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher load-line calibration would get higher
voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. This
item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following percentages to boost the
system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High) and 100%
(Extreme).
Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme]
The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specifiation.
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CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto]
Allows you to select the CPU/NB Load-Line mode.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme]
CPU Currrent Capability [Auto]
This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. A higher value brings a wider
total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously.
Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%]
DO NOT remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+ Power Control related
parrameters . The thermal conditions should be monitored.
Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric
keypad and press the <Enter> key. You can also use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the
value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the <Enter>
key.
CPU/NB Currrent Capability [Auto]
This item provides wider total DRAM controller power range for overclocking. A higher
value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range
simultaneously.
Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%]
CPU Power Phase Control [Standard]
Phase number is the number of woorking VRM phase. Increasing phase number under
heavy system loading to get more transient and better thermal performance. Reducing phase
number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency
[Standard]
Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading.
Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile.
Proceeds the full phase mode.
[Optimized]
[Extreme]
[Manual Adjustment]
Allows manual adjustment.
CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto]
Switching frequency will affects the VRM transient response and component thermal. Higher
frequency gets quicker transient response.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
VRM Fixed Frequency Mode
This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to [Manual]. It allows
you to set a fixed frequency range for the VRM. The values range from 300KHz to
550KHz with a 10KHz interval.
VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled]
This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to [Auto]. It allows
you to enable the spread spectrum to enhance system stability.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe]
This item adjusts the current and thermal of every VRM phase component.
[T.Probe]
[Extreme]
Maintains the VRM thermal balance.
Maintains the VRM current balance.
CPU Power Response Control [Auto]
Allows you to control the CPU Power Response.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [Fast] [Ultra Fast]
CPU/NB Power Response Control [Auto]
Allows you to control the CPU/NB Power Response.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [Fast] [Ultra Fast]
CPU Power Thermal Control [130]
Allows you to control the CPU Power thermal value.
Configuration options: [130] ~ [151]
DRAM Current Capability [100%]
Allows you to set the DRAM current capability.
Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%]
DRAM Voltage Frequency [300KHZ]
Allows you to set the DRAM voltage frequency.
Configuration options: [300KHZ] [350KHZ] [400KHZ] [450KHZ] [500KHZ]
DRAM Power Phase Control [Optimized]
Allows you to set the DRAM power phase control.
Configuration options: [Optimized] [Extreme]
Extreme OV [Disabled]
This item is set to [Disabled] by default to protect the CPU from being overheated. Set this
item to [Enabled] to choose a higher voltage to overclock, but doing so might decrease CPU
life.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU & NB Voltage [Offset Mode]
[Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU & NB voltage.
[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.
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CPU Offset Voltage [Auto]
This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Offset Mode] and
allows you to set the Offset voltage. The values range from 0.00625V to 0.70000V with
a 0.00625V interval.
CPU/NB Offset Mode Sign [+]
[+]
[–]
To offset the voltage by a positive value.
To offset the voltage by a negative value.
CPU/NB Offset Voltage [Auto]
This item appears only when you set the CPU & NB Voltage item to [Offset Mode]
and allows you to set the CPU/NB Offset voltage. The values range from 0.00625V to
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 0.675V to 2.3V with
a 0.00625V interval.
Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Setting a high voltage
may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system
unstable.
CPU/NB 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/NB voltage. The values range from 0.5V to 1.9V with
a 0.00625V interval.
CPU VDDA Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the CPU VDDA voltage. The values range from 2.20000V to 3.187500V
with a 0.00625V interval.
DRAM Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 0.86V to 2.135V with a 0.005V
interval.
NB Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the Northbridge voltage. The values range from 0.8V to 2V with a 0.00625V
interval.
NB HT Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the HyperTransport voltage. The values range from 0.8V to 2V with a
0.00625V interval.
NB 1.8V Voltage [Auto]
The values range from 1.80V to 3.00775V with a 0.005V interval.
SB Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the Southbridge voltage. The values range from 1.11300V to 1.80200V with
a 0.005V interval.
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VDDR [Auto]
Allows you to set the VDDR voltage. The values range from 1.20575V to 1.80200V with a
0.01325V interval.
DRAM VREFDQ [Auto]
Allows you to set the DRAM VREFDQ Voltage. The values range from 0.395V to 0.630V with
a 0.005V interval.
DRAM VREFCA [Auto]
Allows you to set the DRAM VREFCA Voltage. The values 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 interval.
NB Voltage Switching Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to switch NB voltage frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [1X] [2X]
NB 1.8V Switching Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to switch NB 1.8V voltage frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [1X] [2X]
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3.4
Main menu
The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup
program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and
allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings.
Security
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.
•
•
If you have forgotten your 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]. After you set a password, these items show [Installed].
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Administrator Password
If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator
password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only
selected fields in the BIOS setup program.
To set an administrator password:
1.
2.
3.
Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.
Confirm the password when prompted.
To change an administrator password:
1.
2.
Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press
<Enter>.
3.
From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.
4.
Confirm the password when prompted.
To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator
password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear
the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.
User Password
If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system.
The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a
password, this item shows Installed.
To set a user password:
1.
2.
3.
Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.
Confirm the password when prompted.
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To change a user password:
1.
2.
Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press
<Enter>.
3.
From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.
4.
Confirm the password when prompted.
To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press
<Enter> 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 of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values
can cause the system to malfunction.
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3.5.1
CPU Configuration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically
detects.
The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed.
Cool‘n’Quiet [Enable]
Allows you to enable or disable AMD Cool’n’Quiet function.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
C1E [Enabled]
Enable this feature will let your system utilize the AMD specific ACPI states to save power
consumption. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
SVM [Enabled]
Enable AMD virtualization in CPU. This secure virtual mode will let you run multiple OS
(guest) on the same physical hardware by decoupling OS and physical hardware with the
hypervisor layer.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Core C6 State [Enabled]
Allows you to reduce the CPU’s power consumption.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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HPC Mode [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable High Performance Computing (HPC) function.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
APM Master Mode [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable Application Power Management (APM) function.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
3.5.2
North Bridge Configuration
IOMMU [Disabled]
Set IOMMU to Enabled to show IOMMU Mode.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
IOMMU Mode [Disabled]
This item appears only when you set IOMMU item to [Enabled]. IOMMU is supported
on LINUX based systems to convert 32bit I/O to 64bit MMIO.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [64MB]
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