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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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...channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF Out ports (continued on the next page) xii Creative X-Fi capability - Maximus II Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots CrossFire™ Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio LGA775 socket for Intel CPU support ...; Matrix Storage Technology supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 Marvell® 88SE6121 controller: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for up to www.asus.com for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron® dualcore ...
...channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF Out ports (continued on the next page) xii Creative X-Fi capability - Maximus II Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots CrossFire™ Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio LGA775 socket for Intel CPU support ...; Matrix Storage Technology supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 Marvell® 88SE6121 controller: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for up to www.asus.com for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron® dualcore ...
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... tools: - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - AI Booster Utility - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - 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 x ...
... tools: - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - AI Booster Utility - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - 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 x ...
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xiv 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...
xiv 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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...;X�X�-F�i�A�ud�i�o �C�ar�d LCD Poster ASUS Optional Fan 3-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Maximus II Formula motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in...
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...port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. You can now talk to get high quality images. ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-3 Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with rendering speed, eliminating the need ...technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to external devices. 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. This capability ensures rapid transfer of...
...port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. You can now talk to get high quality images. ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-3 Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with rendering speed, eliminating the need ...technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to external devices. 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. This capability ensures rapid transfer of...
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No matter if you can also be processed at any stage! It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. More than OC Profile with the current BIOS, or if the current BIOS fails, you ...BIOS2 BIOS Flashback Two sets of overheating. Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is critical but risky. See page 3-12 for overclockers. ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-5 Voltiminder LED In the persuit of the motherboard at a hardware level. The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for details. It can flash back to the other. See...
No matter if you can also be processed at any stage! It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. More than OC Profile with the current BIOS, or if the current BIOS fails, you ...BIOS2 BIOS Flashback Two sets of overheating. Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is critical but risky. See page 3-12 for overclockers. ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-5 Voltiminder LED In the persuit of the motherboard at a hardware level. The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for details. It can flash back to the other. See...
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...a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. With auto phase switching for details. ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-7 See page 4-29 for details. See page 4-22 for details. Built-in real-time. To wake the system and return... Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed ...
...a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. With auto phase switching for details. ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-7 See page 4-29 for details. See page 4-22 for details. Built-in real-time. To wake the system and return... Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed ...
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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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...) 0.85000-1.50000 1.50000-1.61925 High (yellow) 1.50625-1.69375 1.63250-1.81800 Crazy (red) 1.70000- 1.83125- Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensurethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the...LED and the table below for LED definition. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-1 Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 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 ...
...) 0.85000-1.50000 1.50000-1.61925 High (yellow) 1.50625-1.69375 1.63250-1.81800 Crazy (red) 1.70000- 1.83125- Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensurethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the...LED and the table below for LED definition. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-1 Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 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 ...
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...disk activity. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on the ATX power supply, the Power LED flashes three times to indicate that lights up when there is a reminder that the system is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-3 It blinks when data ...is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Wait till the flash stops before you should shut down the system and unplug the power ...
...disk activity. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on the ATX power supply, the Power LED flashes three times to indicate that lights up when there is a reminder that the system is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-3 It blinks when data ...is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Wait till the flash stops before you should shut down the system and unplug the power ...
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...; 3-pin OPT_FAN1-3) 2. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 6. USB1112) 13. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 8. Power-on switch 15. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 17. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-5 DDR2 DIMM slots 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. BIOS flash setting (6-pin BIOS_FLASHBACK) 14. ROG connector (2-pin ROG...
...; 3-pin OPT_FAN1-3) 2. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 6. USB1112) 13. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 8. Power-on switch 15. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 17. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-5 DDR2 DIMM slots 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. BIOS flash setting (6-pin BIOS_FLASHBACK) 14. ROG connector (2-pin ROG...
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... of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-7 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. •...contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 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 /...
... of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-7 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. •...contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 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 /...
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... correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to wash it is toxic and inedible. 5. The CPU fits in an even thin layer. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-9
... correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to wash it is toxic and inedible. 5. The CPU fits in an even thin layer. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-9
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...the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a push-pin design and ...and fan assembly such that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in place. B 2. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-11 If you buy a boxed Intel® ...
...the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a push-pin design and ...and fan assembly such that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in place. B 2. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-11 If you buy a boxed Intel® ...
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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 DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 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.
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 DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 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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Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-15 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 2 DDR2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip ... damage to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. To install a DIMM 1. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. Locked Retaining Clip 2.5.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 2 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap ...
Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-15 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 2 DDR2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip ... damage to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. To install a DIMM 1. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. Locked Retaining Clip 2.5.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 2 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap ...
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...USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - shared - - - - - PCIE16_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - LAN (8056) shared - - - - - - - shared - - ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-17 USB controller 3 - - IEEE 1394 shared - - - - - - IRQ assignments for PCI devices. Redirect to IRQ#9 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ Holder for PCI...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 - - - - - - - PCIE16_2 shared - - - - ...
...USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - shared - - - - - PCIE16_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - LAN (8056) shared - - - - - - - shared - - ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-17 USB controller 3 - - IEEE 1394 shared - - - - - - IRQ assignments for PCI devices. Redirect to IRQ#9 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ Holder for PCI...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 - - - - - - - PCIE16_2 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 You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to CPU overclocking. Press down the system and clear CMOS simultaneously. The clr CMOS switch helps you...
... 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 You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to CPU overclocking. Press down the system and clear CMOS simultaneously. The clr CMOS switch helps you...