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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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...) - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - 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...
...) - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - 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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... have a more expansive CPU? This is ideal for anyone who needs to secure data on the motherboard. Upgrade your CPU at no additional cost with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to achieve high-voltage options. See the new... HDD is in better thermal performance, which includes CPU, northbridge and memory. Overclocking is looked after every moment, every day. See pages 2-26, 3-28, and 4-33 for details. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with traditional stacked-fin heatpipe solution, the new-generation ...
... have a more expansive CPU? This is ideal for anyone who needs to secure data on the motherboard. Upgrade your CPU at no additional cost with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to achieve high-voltage options. See the new... HDD is in better thermal performance, which includes CPU, northbridge and memory. Overclocking is looked after every moment, every day. See pages 2-26, 3-28, and 4-33 for details. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with traditional stacked-fin heatpipe solution, the new-generation ...
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...and less constraint for maximum performance achievement. It can flash back to an earlier stored version. See page 3-12 for overclockers. The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for details. This design allows advanced user control and management to monitor and ...be processed at any stage! ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-5 When you full disposal of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is a special IC which enables several ROG highlighted functions that give you are present on the motherboard. Voltiminder LED In the persuit of the motherboard at a hardware level. ...
...and less constraint for maximum performance achievement. It can flash back to an earlier stored version. See page 3-12 for overclockers. The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for details. This design allows advanced user control and management to monitor and ...be processed at any stage! ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-5 When you full disposal of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is a special IC which enables several ROG highlighted functions that give you are present on the motherboard. Voltiminder LED In the persuit of the motherboard at a hardware level. ...
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... moving jumpers. When system malfunction occurs, the LCD Poster automatically detects device failure and translates the errors on the LCD during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without the hassle of SupremeFX card on sound quality experience...CMOS data. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default settings for details. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in an ever friendly and flexible external display. See page 4-31 for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter ...
... moving jumpers. When system malfunction occurs, the LCD Poster automatically detects device failure and translates the errors on the LCD during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without the hassle of SupremeFX card on sound quality experience...CMOS data. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default settings for details. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in an ever friendly and flexible external display. See page 4-31 for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter ...
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... Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. With auto phase switching for details. See page 4-29 for details. ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-7 ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing ...intelligent acceleration and overclocking, helping save power and money. Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is caused by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in different geographic regions and system loading. The motherboard uses a ...
... Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. With auto phase switching for details. See page 4-29 for details. ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-7 ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing ...intelligent acceleration and overclocking, helping save power and money. Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is caused by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in different geographic regions and system loading. The motherboard uses a ...
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... then mapped for single-channel operation. • It is reserved for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. The system maps the total size of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 16 GB on its SPD. 2.4.2 Memory configurations...
... then mapped for single-channel operation. • It is reserved for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. The system maps the total size of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 16 GB on its SPD. 2.4.2 Memory configurations...
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... voltage and the power button fails to CPU overclocking. Press down the system and clear CMOS simultaneously. With the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature, shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-19 Removing the cap will shut down... mode) still works. • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you easily to default values. If the system hangs due to overclocking of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
... voltage and the power button fails to CPU overclocking. Press down the system and clear CMOS simultaneously. With the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature, shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-19 Removing the cap will shut down... mode) still works. • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you easily to default values. If the system hangs due to overclocking of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
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... Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects to overclocking. 17. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 14. 5. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In...
... Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects to overclocking. 17. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 14. 5. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In...
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Reset switch Press the reset switch to wake/power up the system. 2. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-35 Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on switch to reboot the system. 2.7.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to enhance system performance. 1.
Reset switch Press the reset switch to wake/power up the system. 2. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-35 Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on switch to reboot the system. 2.7.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to enhance system performance. 1.
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...or left arrow key 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 ...65533;c� t�e� d�] SATA 6 [Not Detected] SATA Coniguration System Information Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 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 Exit System...
...or left arrow key 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 ...65533;c� t�e� d�] SATA 6 [Not Detected] SATA Coniguration System Information Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 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 Exit System...
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...Select Screen Select Item +- Scroll down to malfunction. 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system...Spread Spectrum [Auto] PCIE Spread spectrum [Auto] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. If you select a CPU level. ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-11 OC Charger [Auto] Select the desired CPU level, and relevant parameters will be auto-adjusted based on Channel B2 [Auto] DRAM ...
...Select Screen Select Item +- Scroll down to malfunction. 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system...Spread Spectrum [Auto] PCIE Spread spectrum [Auto] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. If you select a CPU level. ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-11 OC Charger [Auto] Select the desired CPU level, and relevant parameters will be auto-adjusted based on Channel B2 [Auto] DRAM ...
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...keypad. FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to adjust the FSB frequency. If you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] after selecting a CPU level. The following item appears when you want to manually configure the settings in detail, set... the desired FSB frequency using the numeric keypad, and the system will be adjusted accordingly. Allows you select a CPU level and set overclocking parameters. U��s�e� the and keys to select a ratio. �T�h�e��v�a��li�...
...keypad. FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to adjust the FSB frequency. If you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] after selecting a CPU level. The following item appears when you want to manually configure the settings in detail, set... the desired FSB frequency using the numeric keypad, and the system will be adjusted accordingly. Allows you select a CPU level and set overclocking parameters. U��s�e� the and keys to select a ratio. �T�h�e��v�a��li�...
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...;8��D�R��A�M��C��lo�c�k�s�] ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-13 DRAM Command Rate [Auto] Select [1N] to enhance DRAM overclocking ability. The configuration options may cause the system to become configurable when you set the ...;2�-1�1�1�1�M��H�z�] [DDR2-*1200MHz*] The DDR2 frequency reaches 1200 MHz after overclocking. FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus FSB 1600 FSB 1333 FSB 1066 FSB 800 CPU External Frequency...
...;8��D�R��A�M��C��lo�c�k�s�] ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-13 DRAM Command Rate [Auto] Select [1N] to enhance DRAM overclocking ability. The configuration options may cause the system to become configurable when you set the ...;2�-1�1�1�1�M��H�z�] [DDR2-*1200MHz*] The DDR2 frequency reaches 1200 MHz after overclocking. FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus FSB 1600 FSB 1333 FSB 1066 FSB 800 CPU External Frequency...
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... range from 1 to configure the DRAM performance. ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-15 Setting this item to [CPU Level Up] or [Manual]. Common Performance Level [05] (This value is determined by DRAM frequency and FSB strap. This item appears when you to set Ai Overclock Tuner to increase DRAM overclockability. OC Charger [Auto] Enable this item to...
... range from 1 to configure the DRAM performance. ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-15 Setting this item to [CPU Level Up] or [Manual]. Common Performance Level [05] (This value is determined by DRAM frequency and FSB strap. This item appears when you to set Ai Overclock Tuner to increase DRAM overclockability. OC Charger [Auto] Enable this item to...
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... voltage. The text color in the configuration field indicates voltage condition. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [+10mV] [+20mV]-�[+�1�4�0�m��V 1�5�0�m�...Voltage [Auto] Allows you to [SB 1.1], the onboard southbridge LED displays southbridge voltage condition. Different ratio might enhance memory overclocking ability. When you to [Auto] for southbridge LED definition. CPU GTL Reference (0/1/2/3) [Auto] Allows you set to 1....
... voltage. The text color in the configuration field indicates voltage condition. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [+10mV] [+20mV]-�[+�1�4�0�m��V 1�5�0�m�...Voltage [Auto] Allows you to [SB 1.1], the onboard southbridge LED displays southbridge voltage condition. Different ratio might enhance memory overclocking ability. When you to [Auto] for southbridge LED definition. CPU GTL Reference (0/1/2/3) [Auto] Allows you set to 1....
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... C2/C3/C4. Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the CPU speed is set to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default...]. The following items appear only when you enable or disable the Intel® C-STATE Technology. When set the CPU Ratio Control item to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control.
... C2/C3/C4. Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the CPU speed is set to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default...]. The following items appear only when you enable or disable the Intel® C-STATE Technology. When set the CPU Ratio Control item to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control.
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... after a certain time during system idle process. 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
... after a certain time during system idle process. 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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The options on the AI Suite main window. 4.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ASUS Maximus II Formula 4-31 After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, 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 use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations.
The options on the AI Suite main window. 4.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ASUS Maximus II Formula 4-31 After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, 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 use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations.
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... with OC profile presets in the may vary, depending on the AI Suite main window. You can also create an overclocking profile. 4.3.10 CPU Level Up The CPU Level Up application allows you to select the CPU level and adjust CPU frequency/ratio. The items... 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 adjust in WIndows® ...
... with OC profile presets in the may vary, depending on the AI Suite main window. You can also create an overclocking profile. 4.3.10 CPU Level Up The CPU Level Up application allows you to select the CPU level and adjust CPU frequency/ratio. The items... 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 adjust in WIndows® ...