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...35 2.8 Installing accessories 2-36 2.8.1 Installing the optional fan 2-36 2.8.2 Installing the audio card 2-37 2.8.3 Installing Q-shield and LCD Poster 2-38 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-39 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-40 2.10.1 Using the ... 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility 3-5 3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-7 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-8 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.2.3 Navigation keys...
...35 2.8 Installing accessories 2-36 2.8.1 Installing the optional fan 2-36 2.8.2 Installing the audio card 2-37 2.8.3 Installing Q-shield and LCD Poster 2-38 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-39 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-40 2.10.1 Using the ... 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility 3-5 3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-7 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-8 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.2.3 Navigation keys...
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... the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for the LCD Poster. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters...
... the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for the LCD Poster. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters...
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CPU Level Up - Profile Overclocking protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Speeding HDD Pin-Fin Thermal Module BIOS Flashback LCD Poster Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at rear panel) Extreme Engine - 16-phase power design for ... O.C. COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - one onboard; Voltiminder LED - AI Booster Utility - 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...
CPU Level Up - Profile Overclocking protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Speeding HDD Pin-Fin Thermal Module BIOS Flashback LCD Poster Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at rear panel) Extreme Engine - 16-phase power design for ... O.C. COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - one onboard; Voltiminder LED - AI Booster Utility - 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...
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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 ...;g�u�a�g�e��B�I�O�S� WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion, PXE SupremeFX X-Fi Audio Card LCD Poster ASUS Optional Fan 3 in 1 ASUS Q-connector kit UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Serial ATA cables Serial ATA power cables 2-port USB2.0 + IEEE 1394a module...
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 ...;g�u�a�g�e��B�I�O�S� WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion, PXE SupremeFX X-Fi Audio Card LCD Poster ASUS Optional Fan 3 in 1 ASUS Q-connector kit UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Serial ATA cables Serial ATA power cables 2-port USB2.0 + IEEE 1394a module...
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...list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 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 ...LCD Poster ASUS Optional Fan 3-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Maximus II Formula motherboard! ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit Q-Shield Cable ties Application DVD ASUS motherboard...
...list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 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 ...LCD Poster ASUS Optional Fan 3-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Maximus II Formula motherboard! ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit Q-Shield Cable ties Application DVD ASUS motherboard...
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... The new LCD Poster now posts critical POST information in Windows® environment without having to clear CMOS data. See page 2-38 for details. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required before using C.P.R.... See page 4-31 for each parameter. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default settings for details. When system malfunction occurs, the LCD Poster ...
... The new LCD Poster now posts critical POST information in Windows® environment without having to clear CMOS data. See page 2-38 for details. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required before using C.P.R.... See page 4-31 for each parameter. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default settings for details. When system malfunction occurs, the LCD Poster ...
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Make sure that the motherboard external ports fit the shield openings. 3. Plug the LCD Poster cable into place. 4. Orient the motherboard and install by snapping it to wherever you like. 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.8.3 Installing Q-shield and LCD Poster 1. it in place from inside. Thread the LCD Poster cable through the opening until its stopper snaps into the onboard connector labeled LCD_CON. 5. Place the LCD Poster on the chassis or to the chassis. Install the Q-shield to the chassis 2.
Make sure that the motherboard external ports fit the shield openings. 3. Plug the LCD Poster cable into place. 4. Orient the motherboard and install by snapping it to wherever you like. 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.8.3 Installing Q-shield and LCD Poster 1. it in place from inside. Thread the LCD Poster cable through the opening until its stopper snaps into the onboard connector labeled LCD_CON. 5. Place the LCD Poster on the chassis or to the chassis. Install the Q-shield to the chassis 2.
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... Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-25 Check Marvell LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during POST. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10... (POST). 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 Configuration LAN Cable Status Select Screen Select Item +-
... Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-25 Check Marvell LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during POST. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10... (POST). 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 Configuration LAN Cable Status Select Screen Select Item +-
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... if you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 3.5.6 LCD Poster and LED Control BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ROG Logo LCD Poster Backlight LCD Poster Mode HWM Select Mode [Enabled] [Turn Off] [HWM Information] [All Voltage] Voltiminder LED CPU LED Selection NB LED...
... if you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 3.5.6 LCD Poster and LED Control BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ROG Logo LCD Poster Backlight LCD Poster Mode HWM Select Mode [Enabled] [Turn Off] [HWM Information] [All Voltage] Voltiminder LED CPU LED Selection NB LED...
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... hardware information to turn on . Configuration options: [SB 1.1] [SB 1.5] ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-31 Configuration options: [Vcore] [CPU PLL] NB LED Selection [NB] Allows you set to enable or disable the onboard Voltiminder LED. ROG Logo [Enabled] If this item is on /off the LCD Poster backlight after POST. Configuration options: [Turn On] [Turn Off...
... hardware information to turn on . Configuration options: [SB 1.1] [SB 1.5] ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-31 Configuration options: [Vcore] [CPU PLL] NB LED Selection [NB] Allows you set to enable or disable the onboard Voltiminder LED. ROG Logo [Enabled] If this item is on /off the LCD Poster backlight after POST. Configuration options: [Turn On] [Turn Off...