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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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...dual @ x8 speed) 3 x PCIe x1 (PCIEX1_1 (black) is recommended. 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (single max. @ x16 speed; 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... dual-core / Celeron® dualcore / Celeron® processors Intel® EM64T / EIST / Hyper-Threading Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® P45 / ICH10R with the ��a�u�d��io��s�lo...
...dual @ x8 speed) 3 x PCIe x1 (PCIEX1_1 (black) is recommended. 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (single max. @ x16 speed; 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... dual-core / Celeron® dualcore / Celeron® processors Intel® EM64T / EIST / Hyper-Threading Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® P45 / ICH10R with the ��a�u�d��io��s�lo...
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O.C. 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 ...Level Up - one onboard; AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Speeding HDD Pin-Fin Thermal Module BIOS Flashback LCD Poster Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr...
O.C. 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 ...Level Up - one onboard; AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Speeding HDD Pin-Fin Thermal Module BIOS Flashback LCD Poster Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr...
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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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... features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Maximus II Formula motherboard! 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...
... features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Maximus II Formula motherboard! 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...
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...allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. 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. Easily backup photos, videos and ... interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as a network gateway for high-speed data retrieval and saves. 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 ...
...allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. 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. Easily backup photos, videos and ... interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as a network gateway for high-speed data retrieval and saves. 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 ...
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...ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. It can flash back to an earlier stored version. ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-5 No matter if you can also be processed at any stage! Voltiminder LED...BIOS1 BIOS2 BIOS Flashback Two sets of BIOS Flash ROM are unhappy with saved parameters, BIOS Flashback allows you full disposal of the motherboard at a hardware level. You may choose either BIOS as the "red zone" of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is a special ...
...ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. It can flash back to an earlier stored version. ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-5 No matter if you can also be processed at any stage! Voltiminder LED...BIOS1 BIOS2 BIOS Flashback Two sets of BIOS Flash ROM are unhappy with saved parameters, BIOS Flashback allows you full disposal of the motherboard at a hardware level. You may choose either BIOS as the "red zone" of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is a special ...
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...OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 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. Built-in real-time. See page 4-22 for details. See page 4-28 for details. ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-7
...OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 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. Built-in real-time. See page 4-22 for details. See page 4-28 for details. ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-7
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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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...an LED for 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 wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded...display in the bag that came with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-1 Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you uninstall any component, ensurethat the ATX power supply is switched off or...
...an LED for 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 wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded...display in the bag that came with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-1 Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you uninstall any component, ensurethat the ATX power supply is switched off or...
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ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-3 When you press the power-on switch. It blinks when data is designed to boot. This is a reminder ... the location of the onboard power-on switch. The LED does not light up to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 5. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that lights up when there is ON, in sleep mode,... or in any motherboard component. Wait till the flash stops before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. Hard Disk LED ...
ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-3 When you press the power-on switch. It blinks when data is designed to boot. This is a reminder ... the location of the onboard power-on switch. The LED does not light up to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 5. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that lights up when there is ON, in sleep mode,... or in any motherboard component. Wait till the flash stops before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. Hard Disk LED ...
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...; ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 3. DDR2 DIMM slots 5. SIL5723 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SPEEDING HDD1/2 [black]) 10. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 8. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-5 LGA775 CPU Socket 4. USB910; IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 18.
...; ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 3. DDR2 DIMM slots 5. SIL5723 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SPEEDING HDD1/2 [black]) 10. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 8. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-5 LGA775 CPU Socket 4. USB910; IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 18.
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...connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. • Due to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the chipset ... resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-7
...connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. • Due to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the chipset ... resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-7
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... with your skin, ensure to wash it gets into your eyes or touches your finger directly. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notch. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-9 Gold triangle mark The Thermal Interface Material is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the...
... with your skin, ensure to wash it gets into your eyes or touches your finger directly. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notch. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-9 Gold triangle mark The Thermal Interface Material is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the...
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... and fan assembly comes in place. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. If you install... the CPU heatsink or CPU before you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-11 Make sure that the CPU fan cable is properly applied to the CPU fan connector. A B A A B B A 1 1 Orient the heatsink...
... and fan assembly comes in place. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. If you install... the CPU heatsink or CPU before you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-11 Make sure that the CPU fan cable is properly applied to the CPU fan connector. A B A A B B A 1 1 Orient the heatsink...
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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. 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 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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. 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 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. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system ...a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Locked Retaining Clip 2.5.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 2 1. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-15 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and...
Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system ...a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Locked Retaining Clip 2.5.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM 2 1. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-15 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and...
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... - - USB controller 3 - - SATA controller 2 - - - USB controller 5 shared - - - - - - - USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - Audio Azalia - - - - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-17 PCIE16_2 shared - - - - - - - shared USB controller 2 - - - shared - - - - shared USB 2.0 controller 2 - - LAN (8056) shared - - - - - - - PCI_1 shared - - - - - - - USB... available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE1_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - -
... - - USB controller 3 - - SATA controller 2 - - - USB controller 5 shared - - - - - - - USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - Audio Azalia - - - - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-17 PCIE16_2 shared - - - - - - - shared USB controller 2 - - - shared - - - - shared USB 2.0 controller 2 - - LAN (8056) shared - - - - - - - PCI_1 shared - - - - - - - USB... available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE1_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - -
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... and turn ON the computer. 4. 2.6 Jumpers 1. The clr CMOS switch helps you to re-enter data. S5: Power off without +5VSB power (AC power loss); ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-19
... and turn ON the computer. 4. 2.6 Jumpers 1. The clr CMOS switch helps you to re-enter data. S5: Power off without +5VSB power (AC power loss); ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-19