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Motherboard Maximus II Formula
Motherboard Maximus II Formula
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... Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x Maximus II Formula specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-4 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.2 SupremeFX-Fi audio card layout 2-4 2.2.3 Layout contents 2-5 2.2.4 Placement direction...
... Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x Maximus II Formula specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-4 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.2 SupremeFX-Fi audio card layout 2-4 2.2.3 Layout contents 2-5 2.2.4 Placement direction...
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...133/100/66 for up to 16 GB system memory *Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). **When installing total memory of less than 3GB. Maximus II Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots CrossFire™ Technology Storage...SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports Dual Gigabit LAN controllers, both featuring AI NET 2 Supports Teaming Technology SupremeFX X-Fi Audio Card - Supports up to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® P45 / ICH10R with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual-channel...
...133/100/66 for up to 16 GB system memory *Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). **When installing total memory of less than 3GB. Maximus II Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots CrossFire™ Technology Storage...SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports Dual Gigabit LAN controllers, both featuring AI NET 2 Supports Teaming Technology SupremeFX X-Fi Audio Card - Supports up to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® P45 / ICH10R with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual-channel...
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... 2-phase power design for Memory iROG Extreme Tweaker Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - one onboard; AI Booster Utility - Maximus II Formula specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking features ROG Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (...one at rear panel) 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports onboard; 6 ports at rear panel) ASUS EPU-Six Engine ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Connector ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 3™ 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x eSATA port 1 x IEEE1394a port 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports 6 ...
... 2-phase power design for Memory iROG Extreme Tweaker Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - one onboard; AI Booster Utility - Maximus II Formula specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking features ROG Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (...one at rear panel) 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports onboard; 6 ports at rear panel) ASUS EPU-Six Engine ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Connector ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 3™ 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x eSATA port 1 x IEEE1394a port 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports 6 ...
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Maximus II Formula specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Software Form Factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two ... drive cable Serial ATA cables Serial ATA power cables 2-port USB2.0 + IEEE 1394a module Q-Shield Cable ties User's manual Support DVD: Drivers and applications ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition Kaspersky® Anti-virus software ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *Specifications...
Maximus II Formula specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Software Form Factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two ... drive cable Serial ATA cables Serial ATA power cables 2-port USB2.0 + IEEE 1394a module Q-Shield Cable ties User's manual Support DVD: Drivers and applications ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition Kaspersky® Anti-virus software ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *Specifications...
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... or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Maximus II Formula motherboard! ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in -1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit Q-Shield Cable ties Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS Maximus II Formula I/O module USB 2.0 + IEEE 1394a...
... or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Maximus II Formula motherboard! ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in -1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit Q-Shield Cable ties Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS Maximus II Formula I/O module USB 2.0 + IEEE 1394a...
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... output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions, and multistreaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to get high quality images. ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-3 ATI CrossFire™ Technology ATI's CrossFire™ boosts image quality along with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI...Easily backup photos, videos and other PC portable devices. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling...
... output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions, and multistreaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to get high quality images. ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-3 ATI CrossFire™ Technology ATI's CrossFire™ boosts image quality along with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI...Easily backup photos, videos and other PC portable devices. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling...
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...loading. The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for details. ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-5 iROG The iROG is the one ROM to increase chipset voltages without the worries of BIOS Flash ROM are present on the motherboard. Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is a special IC which enables several... and it provides system maintenance and management with the current BIOS, or if the current BIOS fails, you full disposal of the motherboard at a hardware level. Component Overheat Protection -EX (COP EX) The COP EX allows overclockers to the other. It can flash...
...loading. The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for details. ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-5 iROG The iROG is the one ROM to increase chipset voltages without the worries of BIOS Flash ROM are present on the motherboard. Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is a special IC which enables several... and it provides system maintenance and management with the current BIOS, or if the current BIOS fails, you full disposal of the motherboard at a hardware level. Component Overheat Protection -EX (COP EX) The COP EX allows overclockers to the other. It can flash...
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... speed to dissipate heat these critical components generate. ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS EPU-6 Engine The new ASUS EPU, the world's first power saving engine,...details. Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is caused by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of critical heat generating components. The motherboard uses a special design on the ...
... speed to dissipate heat these critical components generate. ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS EPU-6 Engine The new ASUS EPU, the world's first power saving engine,...details. Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is caused by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of critical heat generating components. The motherboard uses a special design on the ...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7....C.o.n.n.e.c.to.r.s 2-21 2.8 Installing accessories 2-36 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-39 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-40 ASUS Maximus II Formula
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7....C.o.n.n.e.c.to.r.s 2-21 2.8 Installing accessories 2-36 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-39 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-40 ASUS Maximus II Formula
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... hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-1 you install or remove any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came...
... hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-1 you install or remove any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came...
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...power-on switch that the system is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 5. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch. When you turn on switch. The LED does not light up to boot. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-3 It blinks when data is no hard disk ... before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 4. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on the ATX power supply, the Power LED flashes three times to indicate...
...power-on switch that the system is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 5. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch. When you turn on switch. The LED does not light up to boot. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-3 It blinks when data is no hard disk ... before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 4. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on the ATX power supply, the Power LED flashes three times to indicate...
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... connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. USB1112) 13. Power-on switch 15. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 18. USB910; USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-5 CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1-3; 3-pin PWR_FAN; 3-pin OPT_FAN1-3) 2. 2.2.3 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. LGA775 CPU Socket 4. Floppy disk drive...
... connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. USB1112) 13. Power-on switch 15. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 18. USB910; USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-5 CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1-3; 3-pin PWR_FAN; 3-pin OPT_FAN1-3) 2. 2.2.3 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. LGA775 CPU Socket 4. Floppy disk drive...
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.... • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo... installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. • Due to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-7
.... • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo... installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. • Due to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-7
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... CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that the gold triangle is toxic and inedible. If it gets into the CPU notch. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-9 Some heatsinks come with your skin, ensure to wash it is spread in only one correct orientation. CPU notch Alignment key 6. Gold triangle mark The...
... CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that the gold triangle is toxic and inedible. If it gets into the CPU notch. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-9 Some heatsinks come with your skin, ensure to wash it is spread in only one correct orientation. CPU notch Alignment key 6. Gold triangle mark The...
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... install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A B A A B B A 1 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you purchased... two fasteners at a time in place. If you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. B 2. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-11
... install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A B A A B B A 1 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you purchased... two fasteners at a time in place. If you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. B 2. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-11
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DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-13 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-13 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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... with extra force. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-15 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unlock 1 the DIMM. 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers ...DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips ...
... with extra force. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-15 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unlock 1 the DIMM. 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers ...DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips ...
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... 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE1_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIE1_3 shared - - - - - - - PCIE16_2 shared - - - - - - - LAN (8056) shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - USB controller 6 - - - - - ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-17 PCIE1_2 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - USB controller 1 - - - - - - - USB controller 4 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - PCI_1 shared...
... 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE1_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIE1_3 shared - - - - - - - PCIE16_2 shared - - - - - - - LAN (8056) shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - USB controller 6 - - - - - ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-17 PCIE1_2 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - USB controller 1 - - - - - - - USB controller 4 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - PCI_1 shared...
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... S3 S4 Clearing CMOS ** *G3: Power off with +5VSB power **The system shuts dowm immediately. • The clr CMOS switch will cause system boot failure! ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-19
... S3 S4 Clearing CMOS ** *G3: Power off with +5VSB power **The system shuts dowm immediately. • The clr CMOS switch will cause system boot failure! ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-19
