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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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... Protection -EX) - Voltiminder LED - Profile Overclocking protection: - 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...
... Protection -EX) - Voltiminder LED - Profile Overclocking protection: - 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...
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... and special multi-phase design for details. See pages 2-26, 3-28, and 4-33 for northbridge to , and the motherboard will do the rest for details. Overclocking is the most efficient thermal system on their hard drive transfer rates, making sure that you could have a more expansive CPU...fin heatpipe solution, the new-generation pin-fin thermal design results in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to secure data on the motherboard. Extreme Engine only adopts the best quality components to stress for operating gaming stability and...
... and special multi-phase design for details. See pages 2-26, 3-28, and 4-33 for northbridge to , and the motherboard will do the rest for details. Overclocking is the most efficient thermal system on their hard drive transfer rates, making sure that you could have a more expansive CPU...fin heatpipe solution, the new-generation pin-fin thermal design results in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to secure data on the motherboard. Extreme Engine only adopts the best quality components to stress for operating gaming stability and...
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...is critical but risky. ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-5 iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking. No matter if you full disposal of the motherboard at a hardware level. The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and... you are looking for details. More than OC Profile with saved parameters, BIOS Flashback allows you are present on the motherboard. See pages 2-20 and 3-45 for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are all ...
...is critical but risky. ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-5 iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking. No matter if you full disposal of the motherboard at a hardware level. The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and... you are looking for details. More than OC Profile with saved parameters, BIOS Flashback allows you are present on the motherboard. See pages 2-20 and 3-45 for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are all ...
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...to short the pins or moving jumpers. See page 4-31 for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is required before using C.P.R. When system malfunction occurs, the LCD Poster automatically detects device failure and translates the errors on...sound quality experience. Onboard Switches With an easy press during POST. See page 2-35 for details. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in an ever friendly and flexible external display. function. 1.3.3 ROG unique features Supreme FX X-Fi ...
...to short the pins or moving jumpers. See page 4-31 for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is required before using C.P.R. When system malfunction occurs, the LCD Poster automatically detects device failure and translates the errors on...sound quality experience. Onboard Switches With an easy press during POST. See page 2-35 for details. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in an ever friendly and flexible external display. function. 1.3.3 ROG unique features Supreme FX X-Fi ...
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...Built-in real-time. To wake the system and return to dissipate heat these critical components generate. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to the OS environment, simply click the ... most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking, helping save power and money. 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. ASUS EPU-6 Engine The new ASUS EPU, the world's first power saving engine,...
...Built-in real-time. To wake the system and return to dissipate heat these critical components generate. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to the OS environment, simply click the ... most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking, helping save power and money. 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. ASUS EPU-6 Engine The new ASUS EPU, the world's first power saving engine,...
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...Windows® Vista x64 Edition • The default memory operation frequency is recommended to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is...memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may only recognize less than 3GB because the address space is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 16 GB on the operating systems listed below. You may install varying memory sizes in...
...Windows® Vista x64 Edition • The default memory operation frequency is recommended to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is...memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may only recognize less than 3GB because the address space is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 16 GB on the operating systems listed below. You may install varying memory sizes in...
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... to default values. 2.6 Jumpers 1. You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-19 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of memory timing or chipset...the power button fails to clear the system setup information such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This jumper allows you to CPU overclocking. The clr CMOS switch helps you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to...
... to default values. 2.6 Jumpers 1. You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-19 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of memory timing or chipset...the power button fails to clear the system setup information such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This jumper allows you to CPU overclocking. The clr CMOS switch helps you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to...
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.... 15. This port connects a microphone. 8. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 12. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port connects to overclocking. 17. 5. External SATA port. DO NOT insert a SATA connector into this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of...
.... 15. This port connects a microphone. 8. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 12. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port connects to overclocking. 17. 5. External SATA port. DO NOT insert a SATA connector into this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of...
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This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-35 Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on switch Press the power-on switch to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. 2.7.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to wake/power up the system. 2.
This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-35 Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on switch Press the power-on switch to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. 2.7.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to wake/power up the system. 2.
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... 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 settings Power For changing the advanced power management...Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-9 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Extreme Tweaker Main Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot General help Tools...
... 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 settings Power For changing the advanced power management...Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-9 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Extreme Tweaker Main Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot General help Tools...
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ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-11 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you select a CPU level. If you ...v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down to see more details, set 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 ...BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings CPU Level Up [Auto] Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto] FSB Strap to malfunction.
ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-11 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you select a CPU level. If you ...v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down to see more details, set 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 ...BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings CPU Level Up [Auto] Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto] FSB Strap to malfunction.
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... want to manually configure the settings in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual], the FSB Frequency and DRAM Frequency items will be adjusted automatically. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto CPU Level Up Allows you to adjust...adjusted according to the selected CPU level. Refer to [Manual]. The following item appears when you set overclocking parameters. Use the and keys to individually set Ai Overclock Tuner to the table below for the system. Loads the standard settings for the correct Front Side ...
... want to manually configure the settings in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual], the FSB Frequency and DRAM Frequency items will be adjusted automatically. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto CPU Level Up Allows you to adjust...adjusted according to the selected CPU level. Refer to [Manual]. The following item appears when you set overclocking parameters. Use the and keys to individually set Ai Overclock Tuner to the table below for the system. Loads the standard settings for the correct Front Side ...
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...] [4 DRAM Clocks]�-�[1�8��D�R��A�M��C��lo�c�k�s�] ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [1N] [2N] DRAM CLK Skew on the CPU level you set the DDR2 operating ...DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items become unstable! If this happens, revert to enhance DRAM overclocking ability. select [2N] to the default setting. DRAM Command Rate [Auto] Select [1N] to set DRAM Timing Control to [Manual]....
...] [4 DRAM Clocks]�-�[1�8��D�R��A�M��C��lo�c�k�s�] ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [1N] [2N] DRAM CLK Skew on the CPU level you set the DDR2 operating ...DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items become unstable! If this happens, revert to enhance DRAM overclocking ability. select [2N] to the default setting. DRAM Command Rate [Auto] Select [1N] to set DRAM Timing Control to [Manual]....
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Pull-In of phases is auto-detected) Set this item to 180. Use the and keys to 4. ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-15 Setting this item to adjust the value or type the desired value using the numeric keypad. The number of CHA/B PH1... keys to a higher level for better compatibility or a lower level for better performance. This item appears when you set Ai Transaction Booster to increase DRAM overclockability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong] [Stronger] Ai Transaction Booster [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] C/P : A1 A2 A3 A4 ...
Pull-In of phases is auto-detected) Set this item to 180. Use the and keys to 4. ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-15 Setting this item to adjust the value or type the desired value using the numeric keypad. The number of CHA/B PH1... keys to a higher level for better compatibility or a lower level for better performance. This item appears when you set Ai Transaction Booster to increase DRAM overclockability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong] [Stronger] Ai Transaction Booster [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] C/P : A1 A2 A3 A4 ...
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...1.5], the onboard southbridge LED displays southbridge 1.5V voltage condition. Refer to page 2-2 for southbridge LED definition. Different ratio might enhance memory overclocking ability. The values range from 1.10V to 1.40V with a 0.10V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [+10mV] [+20mV]-[+140mV]...Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to [Auto] for the safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-17 The values range from 1.10V to 1.40V with a 0.10V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [+12.5mV] [+25.0mV] ...
...1.5], the onboard southbridge LED displays southbridge 1.5V voltage condition. Refer to page 2-2 for southbridge LED definition. Different ratio might enhance memory overclocking ability. The values range from 1.10V to 1.40V with a 0.10V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [+10mV] [+20mV]-[+140mV]...Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to [Auto] for the safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-17 The values range from 1.10V to 1.40V with a 0.10V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [+12.5mV] [+25.0mV] ...
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... or disable the Intel® C-STATE Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to [Auto]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] Allows you set the CPU Ratio Control item to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control.
... or disable the Intel® C-STATE Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to [Auto]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] Allows you set the CPU Ratio Control item to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control.
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... for the configuration options in each mode. Configuration Turbo Mode options CPU Frequency vCore Voltage Downgrade Chipset Voltage Downgrade Turn Off hard disks CPU Loadline Overclocking +1% to +30% N/A N/A Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours N/A Fan Control N/A AI Nap Idle Time Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours High Performance Mode N/A N/A N/A Never/After 3 mins-After... Bios Setting/Slow Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Light/Medium/ Heavy Keep Bios Setting/Quiet Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours ASUS Maximus II Formula 4-25
... for the configuration options in each mode. Configuration Turbo Mode options CPU Frequency vCore Voltage Downgrade Chipset Voltage Downgrade Turn Off hard disks CPU Loadline Overclocking +1% to +30% N/A N/A Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours N/A Fan Control N/A AI Nap Idle Time Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours High Performance Mode N/A N/A N/A Never/After 3 mins-After... Bios Setting/Slow Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Light/Medium/ Heavy Keep Bios Setting/Quiet Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours ASUS Maximus II Formula 4-25
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After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ASUS Maximus II Formula 4-31 4.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. The options on the taskbar allow you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the AI Suite main window.
After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ASUS Maximus II Formula 4-31 4.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. The options on the taskbar allow you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the AI Suite main window.
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... DVD, launch the utility by doubleclicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the CPU Level Up button on your motherboard features. 4-32 Chapter 4: Software support This application provides comprehensive and detailed tuning to frequencies, voltagies, and even timings to create a real professional level... of entering BIOS. 4.3.10 CPU Level Up The CPU Level Up application allows you to overclock immediately with OC profile presets in the may vary, depending on the AI Suite main window. You can also create an...
... DVD, launch the utility by doubleclicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the CPU Level Up button on your motherboard features. 4-32 Chapter 4: Software support This application provides comprehensive and detailed tuning to frequencies, voltagies, and even timings to create a real professional level... of entering BIOS. 4.3.10 CPU Level Up The CPU Level Up application allows you to overclock immediately with OC profile presets in the may vary, depending on the AI Suite main window. You can also create an...