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... X-Fi Audio Card - ADI 2000B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - 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 / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual...and 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 1600/1333/1066...
... X-Fi Audio Card - ADI 2000B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - 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 / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual...and 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 1600/1333/1066...
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... - 2-phase power design for Memory iROG Extreme Tweaker Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI Booster Utility - O.C. 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...
... - 2-phase power design for Memory iROG Extreme Tweaker Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI Booster Utility - O.C. 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...
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... 3-12 for details. This design allows advanced user control and management to increase chipset voltages without the worries of the motherboard at a hardware level. It can flash back to the other. ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-5 When you are unhappy with saved parameters, BIOS Flashback allows you can also be processed at any stage! Loadline ...Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for CPU, NB, SB, and Memory in a separated ROM. You may choose either BIOS as the "red zone" of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is the one ROM to an earlier stored version...
... 3-12 for details. This design allows advanced user control and management to increase chipset voltages without the worries of the motherboard at a hardware level. It can flash back to the other. ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-5 When you are unhappy with saved parameters, BIOS Flashback allows you can also be processed at any stage! Loadline ...Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for CPU, NB, SB, and Memory in a separated ROM. You may choose either BIOS as the "red zone" of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is the one ROM to an earlier stored version...
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...voltage displays: CPU Voltage and CPU PLL Voltage; ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-1 CPU Voltage CPU PLL Voltage Normal (green)... switch for LED definition. you can select the voltage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. For more information about voltage adjustment,...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... and the table below for power status. Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove...
...voltage displays: CPU Voltage and CPU PLL Voltage; ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-1 CPU Voltage CPU PLL Voltage Normal (green)... switch for LED definition. you can select the voltage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. For more information about voltage adjustment,...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... and the table below for power status. Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove...
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ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-7 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-core / Celeron® dual-core / Celeron®... does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage ...
ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-7 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-core / Celeron® dual-core / Celeron®... does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage ...
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-8 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-11 3.4 Main menu 3-20 3.5 Advanced menu 3-25 3.6 Power menu 3-33 3.7 Boot menu 3-38 3.8 Tools menu 3-43 3.9 Exit menu 3-46 ASUS Maximus II Formula
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-8 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-11 3.4 Main menu 3-20 3.5 Advanced menu 3-25 3.6 Power menu 3-33 3.7 Boot menu 3-38 3.8 Tools menu 3-43 3.9 Exit menu 3-46 ASUS Maximus II Formula
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ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-9 Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for special ...items Navigation keys 3.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system... particular menu. Use the navigation keys to configure system Time. 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Extreme Tweaker Main Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot General help Tools Exit System Time [10:55:25...
ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-9 Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for special ...items Navigation keys 3.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system... particular menu. Use the navigation keys to configure system Time. 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Extreme Tweaker Main Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot General help Tools Exit System Time [10:55:25...
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...3rd Information : 13-5-1-6-6 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] DRAM Read Training [Auto] MEM. Scroll down to malfunction. ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-11 Select Screen Select Item +- Extreme Tweaker Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings CPU Level Up [Auto] Ai Overclock ...Ai Overclock Tuner to Manual after you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to see more items. Ai Clock Twister Ai Transaction ...
...3rd Information : 13-5-1-6-6 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] DRAM Read Training [Auto] MEM. Scroll down to malfunction. ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-11 Select Screen Select Item +- Extreme Tweaker Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings CPU Level Up [Auto] Ai Overclock ...Ai Overclock Tuner to Manual after you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to see more items. Ai Clock Twister Ai Transaction ...
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... Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Check Marvell LAN cable [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Extreme Tweaker Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit AI NET 2 Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP LCD Poster and LED Control Other... Cable Status Select Screen Select Item +- Check Marvell LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-25
... Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Check Marvell LAN cable [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Extreme Tweaker Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit AI NET 2 Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP LCD Poster and LED Control Other... Cable Status Select Screen Select Item +- Check Marvell LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-25
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Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY �M�a�i�n A�d�v�a�n��c�e�d� Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend ...Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Specifies the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) version supported. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-33 Select an item then press to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). 3.6 Power menu The...
Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY �M�a�i�n A�d�v�a�n��c�e�d� Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend ...Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Specifies the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) version supported. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-33 Select an item then press to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). 3.6 Power menu The...
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Extreme Tweaker Main ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. When you to run the utility to [Always], BIOS checks for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: Maximus-II Formula VER: 0114 DATE: 05/09/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: ...PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-43 Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for user password when accessing the Setup...
Extreme Tweaker Main ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. When you to run the utility to [Always], BIOS checks for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: Maximus-II Formula VER: 0114 DATE: 05/09/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: ...PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-43 Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for user password when accessing the Setup...