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...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 Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 .... 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (single max. @ x16 speed; ADI 2000B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). **When installing total memory of less than 3GB.
...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 Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 .... 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (single max. @ x16 speed; ADI 2000B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). **When installing total memory of less than 3GB.
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... 45nm manufacturing process. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to join in DDR2 1200 mode, ASUS's exclusive technology offers a choice of DDR2 memory. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the LGA775 package. It is the latest chipset designed to support dualchannel DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 architecture, 1600...
... 45nm manufacturing process. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to join in DDR2 1200 mode, ASUS's exclusive technology offers a choice of DDR2 memory. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the LGA775 package. It is the latest chipset designed to support dualchannel DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 architecture, 1600...
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... 2-27 2-20 2-35 2-35 2-29 2-27 2-32 Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. LGA775 CPU Socket 4. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 18. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-5 BIOS flash setting (6-pin BIOS_FLASHBACK) 14. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1-3; 3-pin PWR_FAN; 3-pin OPT_FAN1...
... 2-27 2-20 2-35 2-35 2-29 2-27 2-32 Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. LGA775 CPU Socket 4. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 18. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-5 BIOS flash setting (6-pin BIOS_FLASHBACK) 14. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1-3; 3-pin PWR_FAN; 3-pin OPT_FAN1...
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... limitation, we recommend you use FSB 800MHz CPU or above. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-7 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts...
... limitation, we recommend you use FSB 800MHz CPU or above. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-7 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts...
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Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 7.
Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 7.
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... fan assembly. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-11 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor,... a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in place. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in...
... fan assembly. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-11 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor,... a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in place. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in...
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...Visit www.microsoft.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit ...motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. Install an Intel® CPU that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. ASUS Maximus II Formula...
...Visit www.microsoft.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit ...motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. Install an Intel® CPU that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. ASUS Maximus II Formula...
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... a supported operating system. • For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel. ASUS Maximus II Formula A-3 Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology: 1. com/info/hyperthreading. A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® LGA775 processors with HyperThreading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended. • Make sure to...
... a supported operating system. • For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel. ASUS Maximus II Formula A-3 Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology: 1. com/info/hyperthreading. A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® LGA775 processors with HyperThreading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended. • Make sure to...