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Meet the Crosshair V Formula-Z, a motherboard by Asus based on an upgraded 990FX chipset from AMD. This board supports any AMD processor configured for the AM3+ socket like the AM3+ FX, Phenom II, Athlon II, and the Sempron 100 series. Cool 'n' Quiet technology is integrated, and the CPU can have as many as eight cores and up to a 140-watt TDP. This mainboard is designed for a desktop computer. It has an ATX form factor and measures 14.65 inches by 3.58 inches by 11.69 inches.Although they support 32-bit systems, these motherboards are designed to take full advantage of a 64-bit architecture. It uses a dual-channel memory architecture and requires non-ECC, un-buffered DIMM. These DDR3 modules can operate at between 1066 and 1600 MHz and up to 2400 with overclocking. Four DIMM slots hold up to 8GB each for a total possible system memory of 32GB. Storage options are provided via an AMD SB950 controller and a ASMedia ASM1061 controller. The SB950 provides six SATA III connections and supports Raid 0, 1, 5, and 10. The ASM1061 provides two eSATA ports and an additional two SATA II, which deliver a 6GB/s maximum throughout.The Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z board carries the Republic of Gamers branding, which means that it’s designed for performance gaming. The system bus delivers a theoretical throughput of 5.2 GT/s. Onboard expansion slots include three PCIe 2.0 x16, one PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode), and one PCIe 2.0 x1. As a ROG board, there’s also multi-GPU support: AMD 3-Way CrossFire X, NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI, and NVIDIA 3-Way SLI. In a two-GPU configuration, the PCIe slots operate at x16/x16. In a three-GPU setup, they operate at x16/x8/x8. To facilitate a wired Ethernet connection to a local network, this Asus motherboard features one Intel Gigabit LAN controller. An ASMedia USB 3.0 controller provides four USB 3.0/2.0 ports accessible at the rear panel. There are also an additional two onboard USB 3.0/2.0 connections that you can use to wire up front case ports. In addition to two CPU fan headers, cooling is provided via three chassis fan headers and three optional fan headers. Standard power connections include one 24-pin EATX Power, eight 8-pin ATX 12V, and four 4-pin 12V.The Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z ROG motherboard also includes the bells and whistles that enthusiasts expect from a ROG board. In addition to a UEFI BIOS, there’s a modern BIOS UI and handy overclocking tools like BIOS Print and GPU.DIMM. With ROG Connect, you can link your computer to a notebook in order to perform diagnostics on a separate machine. It also features OC safeguard mechanisms, such as component overheat protection and CPU parameter recall.This motherboard also provides rich audio options without the need for a dedicated sound card. SupremeFX III is an integrated audio solution that delivers 8-channel HD sound. Onboard SupremeFX Shielding technology isolates sound signals to deliver exceptional fidelity and clarity. These features work for you whether you’re gaming with headphones or watching a movie through your home theater.

Product Identifiers

BrandASUS

MPNCROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z

UPC0610839188628

ModelCrosshair V Formula-Z Republic of Gamers

eBay Product ID (ePID)127476825

Product Key Features

Socket TypeSocket AM3+

Memory TypeDDR3 SDRAM

Compatible CPU BrandAMD

Form FactorATX

Number of Memory Slots4

Dimensions

Depth9.6in

Width1in

Additional Product Features

Microsoft CertificationsCompatible with Windows 7

Storage ControllerseSATA Port, Serial Ata-600, Serial Ata-600 (Raid)

Chipset TypeAmd 990fx

CPU Socket TypeSocket AM3+

CPU TypeAthlon II X4, Phenom II X2, Athlon II X2, Phenom II X3, Athlon II X3, Phenom II X4, Phenom II X6, Athlon X2, Sempron X2, Sempron

Data Bus Speed2600MHz

Audio Output TypeSound Card

Product TypeMotherboard

Supported RAM Integrity CheckEcc, Non-Ecc

Input/Output PortsUSB 3.0x4, Rj45 Lan Port X 1, eSATA X 2, PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo X 1, USB 2.0x8

Power Connectors24-Pin Main Power Connector, 8-Pin Atx12V Connector, 4-Pin Atx12V Connector

Expansion Slots2 Pci Express 2.0x1, 1 Pci Express 2.0x16 (X4 Mode), 3 Pci Express 2.0x16

Installed Qty (Max Supported)1

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ASUS Crosshair V Formula-Z Republic of Gamers, AM3+, AMD Motherboard