BIOS
BIOS memory size |
32 MB |
BIOS type |
UEFI |
ACPI version |
2.0a |
Internal I/O
S/PDIF out connector |
Y |
USB 2.0 connectors |
2 |
ATX Power connector (24-pin) |
Y |
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors |
1 |
CPU fan connector |
Y |
Number of SATA III connectors |
7 |
Front panel audio connector |
Y |
Number of EATX power connectors |
2 |
Number of chassis fan connectors |
3 |
Other features
Controller (2nd) interface type |
ASMedia ASM1061 |
Controller interface type |
AMD SB950 |
Graphics
On-board graphics adapter |
N |
Performance
Motherboard southbridge |
AMD SB950 |
Motherboard chipset family |
AMD |
Audio system |
SupremeFX X-Fi 2 |
Component for |
PC |
Memory
Non-ECC |
Y |
ECC |
Y |
Supported memory types |
DDR3-SDRAM |
Memory channels |
Dual |
Number of memory slots |
4 |
Maximum internal memory |
32 GB |
Expansion slots
PCI Express x16 slots |
4 |
PCI slots |
1 |
PCI Express slots version |
2.0 |
PCI Express x1 slots |
1 |
Packaging content
Drivers included |
Y |
Quick installation guide |
Y |
Back panel I/O ports
PS/2 ports quantity |
1 |
Headphone outputs |
1 |
eSATA ports quantity |
1 |
S/PDIF out port |
Y |
Microphone in |
Y |
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
4 |
Additionally
Chipset |
AMD 990FX |
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
Crosshair V Formula - AMD AM3+ FX/Phenom II/Athlon II/Sempron 100, AMD 990FX/SB950, 4 x DIMM Max. 32GB DDR3 2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1800(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 Hz ECC/Non-ECC, 3 x PCIe 2.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4), 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1, 1 x PCI, SATA 6Gb/s, Gigabit LAN, SupremeFX X-Fi 2, ATX
<b>FX™/Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors (AM3+ CPU)</b>
This motherboard supports latest AMD Socket AM3+ multi-core processors with up to 8 native CPU cores and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features AMD Turbo CORE Technology 2.0 and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport™ 3.0 based system bus. This motherboard also supports AMD CPUs in the new 32nm manufacturing process.
<b>AMD 990FX Chipset</b>
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 latest AM3+ and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities.
<b>SLI/CrossFireX On-Demand</b>
Why choose when you can have both?
SLI or CrossFireX? Fret no longer because with the ROG Crosshair V Formula, you´ll be able to run both multi-GPU setups. The board features SLI/CrossFireX on Demand technology, supporting SLI or CrossFireX configuration. Whichever path you take, you can be assured of jaw-dropping graphics at a level previously unseen.
<b>DDR3 2133(O.C.) Support</b>
This motherboard supports DDR3 2133(O.C.) that provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwith to increase memory computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications.
<b>SupremeFX X-Fi 2</b>
Play with ultra-real cinematic in-game surround sound!
SupremeFX X-Fi 2 delivers incredible gaming audio experiences to ROG die hards. It features EAX 5.0 and OpenAL for ultra-real cinematic in-game audio. It even comes with THX TruStudio PRO branding, which makes games, music and movies sound way better! SupremeFX X-Fi 2 also implements gold-plated jacks and high quality capacitors to ensure high definition adventures in audio.
<b>Extreme Engine Digi+</b>
Powerful combination of analog and digital design elements
Extreme Engine Digi+ equipped with high performance digital VRM design can easily achieve the ultimate performance with adjustable CPU PWM frequency. It expedites heat dissipation and achieves better electric conduction keeping critical components reliable. Now you'll be able to push your spanking new CPU to the limit, hitting benchmark scores that others only dream of. Extreme Engine Digi+ balances the need for voltage and the desire for rock solid performance to bring the ultimate user experience.
<b>ROG Connect</b>
Plug and Overclock - Tweak it the hardcore way!
Monitor the status of your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in real-time via a notebook—just like a race car engineer—with ROG Connect. 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.
<b>GameFirst</b>
The speed you need to pwn
Low Internet latency allows you to frag more, and get fragged less. That's why ROG has introduced GameFirst, a feature that manages the flow of traffic according to your needs so that you can still listen to online music, download and upload files, and engage in Internet chats without sacrificing the low ping times you need to pwn your opponents.
<b>CPU Level Up</b>
A simple click for instant upgrade!
Ever wish that you could have a more expansive CPU? Upgrade your CPU at no additional cost with ROG's CPU Level Up! Simply pick the processor you wanted to OC to, and the motherboard will do the rest! See the new CPU speed and enjoy that performance instantly. Overclocking is never as easy as this.
<b>GPU.DIMM Post</b>
Easily check the status of your graphics cards and memory in the BIOS!
Notice potential problems even before you enter the OS! Overclockers can save valuable minutes in detecting component failure under extreme conditions. With GPU.DIMM Post, quickly and easily check your graphics cards and memory DIMMs status in the BIOS, potentially keeping that record-breaking overclock!
<b>BIOS Print</b>
One click, easily share your BIOS settings
ROG offers a whole new EFI BIOS feature to handle the demands of an overclocking experience. Crosshair V Formula features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to others with the press of a button. The days of using a camera to take BIOS screenshot are over.
<b>ROG CPU-Z</b>
Whole new design of CPU-Z
ROG CPU-Z is a customized ROG version authorized by CPUID. It has the same functionality and credibility as the original version, with a unique design. Use the whole new look of ROG CPU-Z to truly report your CPU related information and your uniqueness.
<b>Kaspersky® Anti-Virus</b>
The best protection from viruses and spyware
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.
<b>DAEMON Tools Pro Standard</b>
The real tool for optical and virtual discs
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.
<b>Intel Gigabit LAN</b>
Experience the fast network connectivity!
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 solution onboard, the ultimate network experience can therefore be delivered to its users like never before.