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MAXIMUS V
FORMULA
Series
Motherboard
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E7295 First Edition May 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1)
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Contents Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series specifications summary ......................................... x ROG ThunderFX specifications summary .............................................................. xv Package contents ............................
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2.2 BIOS update utility ...................................................................................2-19 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback ................................................................2-19 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections .............................................2-20 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection ..................................................................2-20 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections ...............................................................2-21 2.4 Star
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Chapter 4: Software support 4-1 4.1 Installing an operating system .................................................................4-1 4.2 Support DVD information ..........................................................................4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD ...........................................................4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals..................................................4-2 4.3 Software information ..................................................
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6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards ................................6-2 6.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards ..............................6-3 6.1.5 Installing the device drivers .........................................................6-4 ® 6.1.6 Enabling the AMD CrossFireX™ technology .............................6-4 ® 6.2 NVIDIA SLI™ technology .........................................................................6-6 6.2.1 Requirements .............................
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Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power
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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: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perf
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Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. . NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu o
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MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series specifications summary ® CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 Core™ i5 / ® ® Core™ i3 / Pentium / Celeron Processors Supports 22/32nm CPU ® Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 ® * The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list ® Chipset Intel Z77 Express Chipset Memory 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2800 (O.C.)* / 2600 (O.C.)* / 2400 (O.C.)* / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 18
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MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series specifications summary ® Storage Intel Z77 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (red) - 2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (black) - 1 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - 1 x mSATA 3.0 Gb/s slot on mPCIe Combo™ expansion card ® ® - Supports Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Rapid Start ® Technology and Intel Smart Connect Technology* ® ASMedia SATA 6Gb/s controller* - 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports [red]** ® ® * Supports Intel Core™ processors on Windows 7 op
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MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series specifications summary ROG Exclusive Features mPCIe Combo™ (mPCIe/mSATA combo card) ROG Connect - RC Diagram - RC Remote - RC Poster - GPU TweakIt ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ II - 8-phase CPU power - 4-phase iGPU power - 2-phase DRAM power UEFI BIOS features - ROG BIOS Print - GPU.DIMM Post ROG Extreme OC Kit - LN2 Mode - Slow Mode - EZ Plug CPU Level Up GameFirst II Probelt iROG Extreme Tweaker USB BIOS Flashback Loadline Calibration ROG O.C. Profile Special Features ASUS
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MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series specifications summary Back I/O Ports 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x ROG Connect On/Off button 4 x USB 2.0 (1 port for ROG Connect) 1 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s connector 4 x USB 3.0 ports [blue] 1 x Optical S/PDIF IN 1 x Optical S/PDIF OUT 1 x HDMI port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 5 x audio jacks Internal Connectors 1 x USB 3.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports) 2 x USB 2.0 connectors (support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 3.0 G
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MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series specifications summary BIOS Features 64Mb UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-language BIOS Software Drivers ® Kaspersky Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard GameFirst II ROG CPU-Z Mem TweakIt ASUS AI Suite II ASUS WebStorage ASUS Utilities Form Factor extended ATX Form Factor, 12” x 10.1” (30.5cm x 25.7cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv
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ROG ThunderFX specifications summary Audio Performance Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted): 114dB Digital-to-analog converter: 120dB SNR, 107dB THD+N (Max. 192kHz/24-bit) C-Media 6631 audio processor (Max. 192kHz/ 24-bit) Built-in high fidelity headphone amplifier Up to 300-ohms headphone ratio support Special Features Multi-platform Support: PC, Xbox 360, PS3 Independent master / voice / game volume control (PS3. Xbox 360) Built-in ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation) Technology GameEQ
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ROG MAXIMUS V FORMULA USB external sound card ROG ThunderFX* Cables 1 x ROG Connect cable 2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables 1 x 2-in-1 SATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables 1 x 2-in-1 RF cables 1 x SLI bridge 1 x Xbox 360 voice input cable (2.5mm)** 1 x Dual-head USB cable** 1 x ThunderFX Xbox 360 AV +3.5mm-to-RCA cable** Accessories I/O Shield 1 x mPCIe Combo card with dual band Wi-Fi / Bluetooth module 2 x dual b
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Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA 1155 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xvii
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Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers offers you the best of the best. We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovative ideas, and we welcome the best gamers to join in. In the Republic of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. We believe in making statements and we excel in competitions. If your character matches our trait, then join the eli
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Chapter 1 ® LucidLogix Virtu™ MVP ® ® LucidLogix Virtu™ MVP, with HyperFormance™ Technology, is designed for Intel processor ® graphics chip on Windows 7 and perfectly combines the performance of a discrete graphics card with fast computing iGPU (Integrated Graphics Processing Unit). The newly-designed Virtual VSync eliminates tearing artifacts allowing you to enjoy a smoother gaming experience. ® LucidLogix Virtu™ MVP can also dynamically assign tasks to the best available graphics ® reso
