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Contents

Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii

About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii

CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z specications summary ............................................. x

Package contents ..................................................................................................... xiv

Installation tools and components .......................................................................... xv

Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1

1.1 Special features..........................................................................................1-1

1.1.1 Product highlights........................................................................1-1

1.1.2 ROG unique gaming features ..................................................... 1-2

1.1.3 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features ............... 1-2

1.1.4 ROG-rich bundled software......................................................... 1-3

1.1.5 Other features ............................................................................. 1-4

1.2 Motherboard overview ............................................................................... 1-5

1.2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-5

1.2.2 Motherboard layout ..................................................................... 1-6

1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 1-8

1.2.4 System memory .......................................................................... 1-9

1.2.5 Expansion slots ......................................................................... 1-21

1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches..................................................1-23

1.2.7 Jumpers .................................................................................... 1-27

1.2.8 Onboard LEDs .......................................................................... 1-28

1.2.9 Internal connectors....................................................................1-37

1.2.10 ProbeIt.......................................................................................1-46

Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2-1

2.1 Building your PC system...........................................................................2-1

2.1.1 Motherboard installation .............................................................. 2-1

2.1.2 CPU installation...........................................................................2-4

2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ............................... 2-5

2.1.4 DIMM installation......................................................................... 2-7

2.1.5 ATX Power connection ................................................................ 2-8

2.1.6 SATA device connection ..............................................................2-9

2.1.7 Front I/O Connector .................................................................. 2-10

2.1.8 Expansion Card installation....................................................... 2-11

2.2 BIOS update utility ................................................................................... 2-12

2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections ............................................. 2-13

2.3.1 Rear I/O connection .................................................................. 2-13

2.3.2 Audio I/O connections ............................................................... 2-15