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... 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 CPU Level...
... 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 CPU Level...
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... setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that may have to change system...
... setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that may have to change system...
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...800 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 1200/1066/800/667MHz memory modules - Maximus II Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots CrossFire™ Technology Storage LAN High ...Definition Audio LGA775 socket for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). **When installing total memory of less than 3GB. Supports up to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support...
...800 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 1200/1066/800/667MHz memory modules - Maximus II Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots CrossFire™ Technology Storage LAN High ...Definition Audio LGA775 socket for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). **When installing total memory of less than 3GB. Supports up to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support...
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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 devices 6 x SATA connectors (Blue) 2 x Speeding HDD connectors (Black) 8 x Fan connectors (1 x CPU / 1 x Power / 3 x Chassis / 3...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-...
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 devices 6 x SATA connectors (Blue) 2 x Speeding HDD connectors (Black) 8 x Fan connectors (1 x CPU / 1 x Power / 3 x Chassis / 3...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-...
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... statements and we welcome the best gamers to PCIe 1.0 devices. Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo processors in the Republic of FSB 1600.../667 architecture, 1600/1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCIe 2.0, and multi-core CPUs. Dual-channel DDR2 memory support To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed the true potential of the memory accesses. See page 2‑7 for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: ...
... statements and we welcome the best gamers to PCIe 1.0 devices. Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo processors in the Republic of FSB 1600.../667 architecture, 1600/1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCIe 2.0, and multi-core CPUs. Dual-channel DDR2 memory support To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed the true potential of the memory accesses. See page 2‑7 for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: ...
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...and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. See pages 2-1 and 2-2 for maximum performance achievement. The COP EX allows more control and efficiency. Loadline Calibration Maintaining ample voltage support for ...the motherboard at a hardware level. No matter if you to increase chipset voltages without the worries of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for details. BIOS1 BIOS2 BIOS Flashback Two sets of BIOS Flash ROM are all here! ASUS Maximus II Formula ...
...and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. See pages 2-1 and 2-2 for maximum performance achievement. The COP EX allows more control and efficiency. Loadline Calibration Maintaining ample voltage support for ...the motherboard at a hardware level. No matter if you to increase chipset voltages without the worries of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for details. BIOS1 BIOS2 BIOS Flashback Two sets of BIOS Flash ROM are all here! ASUS Maximus II Formula ...
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7. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab.
7. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab.
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Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3‑pin OPT_FAN1-3) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA-1000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the... connector. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1-3, and OPT_FAN1-3 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin...
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3‑pin OPT_FAN1-3) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA-1000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the... connector. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1-3, and OPT_FAN1-3 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin...
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...item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Setting this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit... ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto] C1E Support [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] CPU TM function: [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech...
...item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Setting this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit... ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto] C1E Support [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] CPU TM function: [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech...
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... Temperature Monitor CPU Temperature; OPT FAN1/2/3 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, northbridge, southbridge, motherboard, power, and...; Configuration optitons: [Disabled] [70ºC] [80ºC] [90ºC] ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-35 This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Energy Star 4.0c Support [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] to display the detected temperatures. SB Temperature; Configuration...
... Temperature Monitor CPU Temperature; OPT FAN1/2/3 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, northbridge, southbridge, motherboard, power, and...; Configuration optitons: [Disabled] [70ºC] [80ºC] [90ºC] ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-35 This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Energy Star 4.0c Support [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] to display the detected temperatures. SB Temperature; Configuration...
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... through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Maximus II Formula 4-3 ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. Click to display the next screen Click to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. 4.2.3 Utilities menu The...
... through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Maximus II Formula 4-3 ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. Click to display the next screen Click to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. 4.2.3 Utilities menu The...
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... an enabled Autorun feature. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. With this icon to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Place the support DVD to complete installation. Launching PC Probe II You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from...
... an enabled Autorun feature. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. With this icon to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Place the support DVD to complete installation. Launching PC Probe II You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from...
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When you want to decrease value 4-18 Chapter 5: Software support Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of the monitor panels in a small monitoring panel. Click OK when finished. ...You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. If you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. The hardware monitor panels come in...
When you want to decrease value 4-18 Chapter 5: Software support Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of the monitor panels in a small monitoring panel. Click OK when finished. ...You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. If you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. The hardware monitor panels come in...
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...used and available hard disk drive space. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the right panel. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. Click a hard disk drive to display available information. Click to display the PCI (Peripheral...tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD 4-20 Chapter 5: Software support Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the information on your system. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper‑Threading, two separate line graphs display the ...
...used and available hard disk drive space. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the right panel. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. Click a hard disk drive to display available information. Click to display the PCI (Peripheral...tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD 4-20 Chapter 5: Software support Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the information on your system. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper‑Threading, two separate line graphs display the ...
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..., vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-Six Engine. 3. Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties to current system status. Then, the Six Engine main menu appears. 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Selecting Auto mode will appear, asking you can also customize each mode by...
..., vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-Six Engine. 3. Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties to current system status. Then, the Six Engine main menu appears. 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Selecting Auto mode will appear, asking you can also customize each mode by...
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...each mode. Advanced settings menu Click Advance ( ) from the Six Engine main menu to the highest level. 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Click to select a mode Move the slider to adjust Click the arrow to see more options Restore default settings Click to apply settings ... are not accessed after a certain time. • CPU Loadline: Sets up the CPU loadline to manage CPU power saving. • Light: Saves CPU power to the minimum level. • Medium: Saves CPU power to the medium level. • Heavy: Saves CPU power to display configuration options in certain modes are dimmed...
...each mode. Advanced settings menu Click Advance ( ) from the Six Engine main menu to the highest level. 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Click to select a mode Move the slider to adjust Click the arrow to see more options Restore default settings Click to apply settings ... are not accessed after a certain time. • CPU Loadline: Sets up the CPU loadline to manage CPU power saving. • Light: Saves CPU power to the minimum level. • Medium: Saves CPU power to the medium level. • Heavy: Saves CPU power to display configuration options in certain modes are dimmed...
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...Click to restore to normal Click to launch EPU-Six Engine Click to launch AI Booster 4-26 Click to launch AI Nap Click to launch CPU Level Up Click to complete installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. To launch AI Suite from the Windows® desktop... AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. Click this icon to the optical drive. Place the support DVD to close or restore the application. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Installing AI...
...Click to restore to normal Click to launch EPU-Six Engine Click to launch AI Booster 4-26 Click to launch AI Nap Click to launch CPU Level Up Click to complete installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. To launch AI Suite from the Windows® desktop... AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. Click this icon to the optical drive. Place the support DVD to close or restore the application. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Installing AI...
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... temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC's system loading. 4.3.8 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Click to open the Calibration...button Click to display the dropdown list and select a fan profile mode Click to display the current CPU temperature and the fan speed ratio Click to save the setup Click to cancel the Fan Xpert utility ASUS Maximus II Formula 4-29 Install AI Suite from the bundled support DVD.
... temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC's system loading. 4.3.8 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Click to open the Calibration...button Click to display the dropdown list and select a fan profile mode Click to display the current CPU temperature and the fan speed ratio Click to save the setup Click to cancel the Fan Xpert utility ASUS Maximus II Formula 4-29 Install AI Suite from the bundled support DVD.
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... maximal fan speed for the best cooling effect. • Intelligent: This mode automatically adjusts the CPU fan speed with the ambient temperature. • Stable: This mode keeps the CPU fan at the same speed to change the CPU fan profile under certain limitation. However, the fan will speed up when the temperature exceeds... could be selected. Click to close the Calibration window Click to get the calibration between the fan rotation and fan speed ratio 4-30 Chapter 4: Software support
... maximal fan speed for the best cooling effect. • Intelligent: This mode automatically adjusts the CPU fan speed with the ambient temperature. • Stable: This mode keeps the CPU fan at the same speed to change the CPU fan profile under certain limitation. However, the fan will speed up when the temperature exceeds... could be selected. Click to close the Calibration window Click to get the calibration between the fan rotation and fan speed ratio 4-30 Chapter 4: Software support
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ASUS Maximus II Formula 4-31 After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 4.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows 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 taskbar allow you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the AI Suite main window.
ASUS Maximus II Formula 4-31 After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 4.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows 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 taskbar allow you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the AI Suite main window.