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... 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-5 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-6 4.2.6 Video menu 4-6 4.2.7 ASUS Contact information 4-7 4.2.8 Other information 4-7 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 4-9 4.3.2 AI NET 2 4-11 4.3.3 Sound Blaster X-Fi audio utility 4-12 4.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 4-16 4.3.5 ASUS EPU-Six Engine 4-22 4.3.6 ASUS AI Suite 4-26 4.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 4-28 4.3.8 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-29 4.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 4-31 4.3.10...
... 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-5 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-6 4.2.6 Video menu 4-6 4.2.7 ASUS Contact information 4-7 4.2.8 Other information 4-7 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 4-9 4.3.2 AI NET 2 4-11 4.3.3 Sound Blaster X-Fi audio utility 4-12 4.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 4-16 4.3.5 ASUS EPU-Six Engine 4-22 4.3.6 ASUS AI Suite 4-26 4.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 4-28 4.3.8 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-29 4.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 4-31 4.3.10...
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... ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS ...to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-1 The ASUS Update utility allows you ...
... ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS ...to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-1 The ASUS Update utility allows you ...
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... versions before installing the drivers for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to run the DVD. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® X��P�... The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your computer. ASUS Maximus II Formula 4-1 Refer to avail all motherboard features. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in ...
... versions before installing the drivers for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to run the DVD. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® X��P�... The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your computer. ASUS Maximus II Formula 4-1 Refer to avail all motherboard features. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in ...
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... it on. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you of the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Because PC Probe II is always at a healthy operating condition. With this icon to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer...
... it on. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you of the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Because PC Probe II is always at a healthy operating condition. With this icon to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer...
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... will have the system shift modes automatically according to current system status. 4.3.5 ASUS EPU-Six Engine ASUS EPU-Six Engine is an energy-efficient tool that you to run Calibration first.... You can select to complete installation. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-Six Engine. 3. Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties...Six Engine by configuring settings like CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Follow the screen instructions to enhance system ...
... will have the system shift modes automatically according to current system status. 4.3.5 ASUS EPU-Six Engine ASUS EPU-Six Engine is an energy-efficient tool that you to run Calibration first.... You can select to complete installation. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-Six Engine. 3. Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties...Six Engine by configuring settings like CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Follow the screen instructions to enhance system ...
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The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. 4.3.6 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch EPU-Six Engine, AI Booster, �F�a�n��X�p�e��rt�,�C��P... to restore the system to normal state. Launching AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Click this icon to complete installation. Using...
The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. 4.3.6 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch EPU-Six Engine, AI Booster, �F�a�n��X�p�e��rt�,�C��P... to restore the system to normal state. Launching AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Click this icon to complete installation. Using...
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...8226; Before using the Speeding HDD function, ensure that you have installed the Marvell 61xx driver to the system. • When the Speeding HDD mode in BIOS setup is configured ... on the front panel flashes. Installing Serial ATA hard drives To use Speeding HDD in Windows® operating system, we recommend that you prepare three hard disks: one end of... Backup and Super Speed. Refer to the SPEEDING HDD1 and SPEEDING HDD2 connectors on the motherboard. Install two SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. 4.3.11 ROG Speeding HDD... or hot-plug function. ASUS Maximus II Formula 4-33
...8226; Before using the Speeding HDD function, ensure that you have installed the Marvell 61xx driver to the system. • When the Speeding HDD mode in BIOS setup is configured ... on the front panel flashes. Installing Serial ATA hard drives To use Speeding HDD in Windows® operating system, we recommend that you prepare three hard disks: one end of... Backup and Super Speed. Refer to the SPEEDING HDD1 and SPEEDING HDD2 connectors on the motherboard. Install two SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. 4.3.11 ROG Speeding HDD... or hot-plug function. ASUS Maximus II Formula 4-33
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...drive or a USB flash disk drive. 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. For Windows Vista user, you are using Windows Vista OS. 5. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy drive then press . 9. Follow succeeding...can create a RAID driver disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP/Vista and later operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows®: 1. When the menu appears, press to avoid computer virus infection. ASUS Maximus II Formula 4-49 Go to ...
...drive or a USB flash disk drive. 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. For Windows Vista user, you are using Windows Vista OS. 5. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy drive then press . 9. Follow succeeding...can create a RAID driver disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP/Vista and later operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows®: 1. When the menu appears, press to avoid computer virus infection. ASUS Maximus II Formula 4-49 Go to ...
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... the installation. 4-50 Chapter 4: Software support Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. To install the RAID driver in Windows XP: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to install, make sure you to press the ...the installation. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. During the OS installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 3. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you select Intel...
... the installation. 4-50 Chapter 4: Software support Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. To install the RAID driver in Windows XP: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to install, make sure you to press the ...the installation. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. During the OS installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 3. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you select Intel...
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... documentation, or visit the related website, to update the BIOS file. ASUS Maximus II Formula A-1 Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on devices, if any. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2.... EIST support • Operating system with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® Vista 64-bit Edition or Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition). 3. Using the Intel® EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature...
... documentation, or visit the related website, to update the BIOS file. ASUS Maximus II Formula A-1 Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on devices, if any. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2.... EIST support • Operating system with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® Vista 64-bit Edition or Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition). 3. Using the Intel® EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature...