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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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...10 Marvell® 88SE6121 controller: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for up to 16 GB system memory *Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel® P45 / ICH10R with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1600/1333... (black) is recommended. 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (single max. @ x16 speed; ADI 2000B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - X-Fi interface - Maximus II Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots CrossFire™ Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme...
...10 Marvell® 88SE6121 controller: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for up to 16 GB system memory *Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel® P45 / ICH10R with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1600/1333... (black) is recommended. 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (single max. @ x16 speed; ADI 2000B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - X-Fi interface - Maximus II Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots CrossFire™ Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme...
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... Tweaker Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - AI Booster Utility - one onboard; 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 ...
... Tweaker Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - AI Booster Utility - one onboard; 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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... new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS Maximus II Formula I/O module USB 2.0 + IEEE 1394a module Cables Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Serial ATA cables Serial ATA power...
... new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS Maximus II Formula I/O module USB 2.0 + IEEE 1394a module Cables Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Serial ATA cables Serial ATA power...
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..., eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to external devices. Easily backup photos, videos and other PC portable devices. ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-3 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. See pages 2-22, 2-25...
..., eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to external devices. Easily backup photos, videos and other PC portable devices. ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-3 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. See pages 2-22, 2-25...
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... for the CPU is a special IC which enables several ROG highlighted functions that give you are all here! It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. See page 3-12 for details. See pages 2-1 and 2-2 for details. iROG The iROG is ...advanced user control and management to be used to the other. The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-5 Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is the one ROM to monitor and save the entire BIOS in a intuitive color-coded fashion. More ...
... for the CPU is a special IC which enables several ROG highlighted functions that give you are all here! It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. See page 3-12 for details. See pages 2-1 and 2-2 for details. iROG The iROG is ...advanced user control and management to be used to the other. The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-5 Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is the one ROM to monitor and save the entire BIOS in a intuitive color-coded fashion. More ...
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... page 4-28 for details. To wake the system and return to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 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. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to different ambient temperature, which includes the...
... page 4-28 for details. To wake the system and return to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 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. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to different ambient temperature, which includes 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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...memory, northbridge, and southbridge. Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. CPU Voltage CPU PLL Voltage Normal (green) 0.85000-1.50000 1.50000-1.61925 High (yellow) 1.50625-1.69375 1.63250-1.81800 Crazy (red) 1.70000- 1.83125- ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-1 There are also an LED for hard ...displays: CPU Voltage and CPU PLL Voltage; 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded...
...memory, northbridge, and southbridge. Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. CPU Voltage CPU PLL Voltage Normal (green) 0.85000-1.50000 1.50000-1.61925 High (yellow) 1.50625-1.69375 1.63250-1.81800 Crazy (red) 1.70000- 1.83125- ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-1 There are also an LED for hard ...displays: CPU Voltage and CPU PLL Voltage; 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded...
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...indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on the ATX power supply, the Power LED flashes three times to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 5. The illustration ...below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch. This is a reminder that the system is ready to indicate the hard disk activity. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-3 It blinks when data ...
...indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on the ATX power supply, the Power LED flashes three times to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 5. The illustration ...below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch. This is a reminder that the system is ready to indicate the hard disk activity. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-3 It blinks when data ...
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... OPT_FAN1-3) 2. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) 11. USB1112) 13. ICH10R Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA1-6 [blue]) 9. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; Reset switch 16. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-5 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 6. DDR2 DIMM slots 5. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 17. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 18. ROG connector...
... OPT_FAN1-3) 2. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) 11. USB1112) 13. ICH10R Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA1-6 [blue]) 9. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; Reset switch 16. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-5 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 6. DDR2 DIMM slots 5. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 17. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 18. ROG connector...
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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 / Pentium® dual-... LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-7 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. ...
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 / Pentium® dual-... LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-7 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. ...
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... corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-9 Apply several drops of the CPU that the heatsink will be in only one correct orientation. If it gets into your eyes or touches your...
... corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-9 Apply several drops of the CPU that the heatsink will be in only one correct orientation. If it gets into your eyes or touches your...
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... 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 chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed...comes in place. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-11 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.
... 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 chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed...comes in place. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-11 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.
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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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... so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. To install a DIMM 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the 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 extra force.
... so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. To install a DIMM 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the 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 extra force.
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... - - - shared - - - - IEEE 1394 shared - - - - - - USB controller 5 shared - - - - - - - SATA controller 2 - - - ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-17 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Marvell 6121 shared - - - - - - - shared - -...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_2 shared - - - - - - - PCIE16_2 shared - -...
... - - - shared - - - - IEEE 1394 shared - - - - - - USB controller 5 shared - - - - - - - SATA controller 2 - - - ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-17 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Marvell 6121 shared - - - - - - - shared - -...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_2 shared - - - - - - - PCIE16_2 shared - -...
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... CMOS switch helps you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-19 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. If the system hangs due to overclocking of date, time, and system setup parameters by...
... CMOS switch helps you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-19 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. If the system hangs due to overclocking of date, time, and system setup parameters by...