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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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... 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 Up 4-32 4.3.11 ROG Speeding HDD 4-33 4.4 RAID configurations 4-40 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-40 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-41 4.4.3 Intel...
... 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 Up 4-32 4.3.11 ROG Speeding HDD 4-33 4.4 RAID configurations 4-40 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-40 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-41 4.4.3 Intel...
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... Tweaker Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - 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 1 x eSATA...
... Tweaker Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - 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 1 x eSATA...
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xiv Maximus II Formula specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features ...) 3 x Thermal sensor connectors 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector 1 x En/Dis-able Clr CMOS 1 x LCD Poster connector 1 x ROG connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Power-on switch 1 x Reset switch 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector 16 Mb Flash ... + 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-virus software ...
xiv Maximus II Formula specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features ...) 3 x Thermal sensor connectors 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector 1 x En/Dis-able Clr CMOS 1 x LCD Poster connector 1 x ROG connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Power-on switch 1 x Reset switch 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector 16 Mb Flash ... + 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-virus software ...
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... Performance & Overclocking features Speeding HDD Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ROG exclusive Speeding HDD is never as easy as this. See the new CPU speed and enjoy the performance instantly! Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use of complicated configurations. Simply choose a processor...
... Performance & Overclocking features Speeding HDD Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ROG exclusive Speeding HDD is never as easy as this. See the new CPU speed and enjoy the performance instantly! Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use of complicated configurations. Simply choose a processor...
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...save the entire BIOS in a intuitive color-coded fashion. Voltiminder LED In the persuit of the motherboard at a hardware level. ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-5 More than OC Profile with saved parameters, BIOS Flashback allows you are unhappy with more ...motherboard. See pages 2-1 and 2-2 for details. See pages 2-20 and 3-45 for details. See page 3-12 for PC enthusiasts and it provides system maintenance and management with the current BIOS, or if the current BIOS fails, you full disposal of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is a special IC which enables several ROG...
...save the entire BIOS in a intuitive color-coded fashion. Voltiminder LED In the persuit of the motherboard at a hardware level. ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-5 More than OC Profile with saved parameters, BIOS Flashback allows you are unhappy with more ...motherboard. See pages 2-1 and 2-2 for details. See pages 2-20 and 3-45 for details. See page 3-12 for PC enthusiasts and it provides system maintenance and management with the current BIOS, or if the current BIOS fails, you full disposal of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is a special IC which enables several ROG...
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AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in an ever friendly and flexible external display. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due ...;e��p�a�g�e��s�2�-�3�0� and 4-12 for details. Onboard Switches With an easy press during POST. function. 1.3.3 ROG unique features Supreme FX X-Fi features You may enjoy good quality sound from the thoughtful design of booting the BIOS. Simply reboot the system, and...
AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in an ever friendly and flexible external display. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due ...;e��p�a�g�e��s�2�-�3�0� and 4-12 for details. Onboard Switches With an easy press during POST. function. 1.3.3 ROG unique features Supreme FX X-Fi features You may enjoy good quality sound from the thoughtful design of booting the BIOS. Simply reboot the system, and...
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USB1112) 13. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-5 2.2.3 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. LGA775 CPU Socket 4. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 7. ICH10R Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA1-6 [blue]) 9. SIL5723 Serial... HDD1/2 [black]) 10. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 18. BIOS flash setting (6-pin BIOS_FLASHBACK) 14. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 17. ROG connector (2-pin ROG) Page 2-28 2-31 2-8 2-13 2-29 2-23 2-24 2-25 2-26 2-19 2-33 2-27 2-20 2-35 2-35 2-29 2-27 2-32 Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more ...
USB1112) 13. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-5 2.2.3 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. LGA775 CPU Socket 4. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 7. ICH10R Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA1-6 [blue]) 9. SIL5723 Serial... HDD1/2 [black]) 10. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 18. BIOS flash setting (6-pin BIOS_FLASHBACK) 14. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 17. ROG connector (2-pin ROG) Page 2-28 2-31 2-8 2-13 2-29 2-23 2-24 2-25 2-26 2-19 2-33 2-27 2-20 2-35 2-35 2-29 2-27 2-32 Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more ...
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... RAID connectors (7-pin SPEEDING HDD1/2 [black]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for more information. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to 4.3.11 ROG Speeding HDD for Serial ATA hard disk drives. Prepare two SATA hard disk drives. 2. ��C�o��n�n�e�c�t�S�...
... RAID connectors (7-pin SPEEDING HDD1/2 [black]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for more information. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to 4.3.11 ROG Speeding HDD for Serial ATA hard disk drives. Prepare two SATA hard disk drives. 2. ��C�o��n�n�e�c�t�S�...
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12. Connect the cable of Gamers on . 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information ROG connector (2-pin ROG) This connector is for the box labeled as Republic of the box to this connector, and the box lights up when the system is on the heatpipe assembly.
12. Connect the cable of Gamers on . 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information ROG connector (2-pin ROG) This connector is for the box labeled as Republic of the box to this connector, and the box lights up when the system is on the heatpipe assembly.
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... item to [Mode change ]. Update To EZ Backup [Press Enter] Allows you to use Super Speed function. Connect two identical SATA hard drives to 4.3.11 ROG Speeding HDD for more information. Configuration options: [Current setting] [Mode change] The following three items appear when you to show further settings of the Speeding...
... item to [Mode change ]. Update To EZ Backup [Press Enter] Allows you to use Super Speed function. Connect two identical SATA hard drives to 4.3.11 ROG Speeding HDD for more information. Configuration options: [Current setting] [Mode change] The following three items appear when you to show further settings of the Speeding...
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... BIOS configure all the devices in the system. 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 Selection SB LED Selection [Enabled] [Vcore] [NB] [SB 1.1] ROG LED 3-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the ...
... BIOS configure all the devices in the system. 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 Selection SB LED Selection [Enabled] [Vcore] [NB] [SB 1.1] ROG LED 3-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the ...
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... 1.5]. HWM Select Mode Allows you to display on the LCD Poster. Configuration options: [SB 1.1] [SB 1.5] ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-31 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LCD Poster Backlight [Disabled] Allows you to select which hardware information to turn on . ROG Logo [Enabled] If this item is on /off the LCD Poster backlight after POST. Configuration options...
... 1.5]. HWM Select Mode Allows you to display on the LCD Poster. Configuration options: [SB 1.1] [SB 1.5] ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-31 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LCD Poster Backlight [Disabled] Allows you to select which hardware information to turn on . ROG Logo [Enabled] If this item is on /off the LCD Poster backlight after POST. Configuration options...
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... 3Dmark06 software. View the online help for updates. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. Sound Blaster X-Fi Installs Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi utility. Ulead Burn.Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now ...application for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. 4-4 Chapter 5: Software support ASUS AI Direct Link Installs the ASUS AI Direct Link utility. Speeding HDD Installs the ROG Speeding HDD utility. Marvell Yukon CPA Application Installs the Marvell Yukon CPA applications. The Microsoft DirectX...
... 3Dmark06 software. View the online help for updates. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. Sound Blaster X-Fi Installs Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi utility. Ulead Burn.Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now ...application for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. 4-4 Chapter 5: Software support ASUS AI Direct Link Installs the ASUS AI Direct Link utility. Speeding HDD Installs the ROG Speeding HDD utility. Marvell Yukon CPA Application Installs the Marvell Yukon CPA applications. The Microsoft DirectX...
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Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 4.2.6 Video menu Click the Video tab to display a list of supplementary user manuals. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click the video titles to open the folder of the user manual. 4.2.5 Manual menu The Manuals menu contains a list of video clips. Click an item to watch ROG gamers' outstanding performances with ROG motherboards. 4-6 Chapter 5: Software support
Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 4.2.6 Video menu Click the Video tab to display a list of supplementary user manuals. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click the video titles to open the folder of the user manual. 4.2.5 Manual menu The Manuals menu contains a list of video clips. Click an item to watch ROG gamers' outstanding performances with ROG motherboards. 4-6 Chapter 5: Software support
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...65533;n��ti�c�a�l drives of these two connectors. 3. Otherwise, the HDD LED on the motherboard. There are two modes for Speeding HDD configuration: 1. Speeding HDD HDD blue Speeding HDD blue Speeding • ...The main screen appears. Connect a SATA power cable to page 2-26 for Speeding HDD configuration. 4.3.11 ROG Speeding HDD ROG Speeding HDD secures the data stored in BIOS setup is configured as EZ Backup or Super Speed, ensure...SPEEDING HDD1/2 connectors do not support ATAPI devices or hot-plug function. ASUS Maximus II Formula 4-33
...65533;n��ti�c�a�l drives of these two connectors. 3. Otherwise, the HDD LED on the motherboard. There are two modes for Speeding HDD configuration: 1. Speeding HDD HDD blue Speeding HDD blue Speeding • ...The main screen appears. Connect a SATA power cable to page 2-26 for Speeding HDD configuration. 4.3.11 ROG Speeding HDD ROG Speeding HDD secures the data stored in BIOS setup is configured as EZ Backup or Super Speed, ensure...SPEEDING HDD1/2 connectors do not support ATAPI devices or hot-plug function. ASUS Maximus II Formula 4-33