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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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...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... 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Clr CMOS switch (continued on the next page) xiii 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 -...
...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... 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Clr CMOS switch (continued on the next page) xiii 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 -...
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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 /....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-virus software ATX...
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 /....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-virus software ATX...
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... is the most efficient thermal system on the use of complicated configurations. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with ROG's CPU Level Up! This is ideal for enthusiasts. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction With Speeding HDD's friendly graphical user interface, users can easily arrange hard drive backups or enhance their hard drives or enhance...
... is the most efficient thermal system on the use of complicated configurations. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with ROG's CPU Level Up! This is ideal for enthusiasts. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction With Speeding HDD's friendly graphical user interface, users can easily arrange hard drive backups or enhance their hard drives or enhance...
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...;o�m� the hard drives to 4.3.11 ROG Speeding HDD for Serial ATA hard disk drives. In EZ Backup mode, data stored in the drive connected to SPEEDING HDD2 port will be erased. Refer to the SPEEDING HDD 1 and SPEEDING HDD 2 connectors. 3. ��C�o��n...will be erased. 4. In Super Speed mode, data stored in the two SATA hard drives before using Speeding HDD function. If you install SATA hard disk drives, you can create a Super Speed or an EZ Backup configuration with the Speeding HDD Technology through the onboard Silicon Image®...
...;o�m� the hard drives to 4.3.11 ROG Speeding HDD for Serial ATA hard disk drives. In EZ Backup mode, data stored in the drive connected to SPEEDING HDD2 port will be erased. Refer to the SPEEDING HDD 1 and SPEEDING HDD 2 connectors. 3. ��C�o��n...will be erased. 4. In Super Speed mode, data stored in the two SATA hard drives before using Speeding HDD function. If you install SATA hard disk drives, you can create a Super Speed or an EZ Backup configuration with the Speeding HDD Technology through the onboard Silicon Image®...
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...audio connector (AAFP) mode to enable or disable the onboard Marvell IDE/eSATA controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-27 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] IDE/eSATA Boot ROM [Enabled] This item appears only when you enable this item. ... Panel Type PCIE GigaBit LAN 1 PCIE GigaBit LAN 2 LAN Boot ROM VIA Firewire 1394 Marvell IDE/eSATA IDE/eSATA Boot ROM Speeding HDD Control Speeding HDD Mode Update [Enabled] [HD Audio] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Current Setting...
...audio connector (AAFP) mode to enable or disable the onboard Marvell IDE/eSATA controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS Maximus II Formula 3-27 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] IDE/eSATA Boot ROM [Enabled] This item appears only when you enable this item. ... Panel Type PCIE GigaBit LAN 1 PCIE GigaBit LAN 2 LAN Boot ROM VIA Firewire 1394 Marvell IDE/eSATA IDE/eSATA Boot ROM Speeding HDD Control Speeding HDD Mode Update [Enabled] [HD Audio] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Current Setting...
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...In EZ Backup mode, data stored in these two SATA hard drives before using Speeding HDD function. Update To Normal Mode [Press Enter] In this item to [Mode change] to the SPEEDING HDD1 and SPEEDING HDD2 ports, and then press the key. • Back up your data ... change ] The following three items appear when you to 4.3.11 ROG Speeding HDD for more information. Configuration options: [Current setting] [Mode change ]. Connect two identical SATA hard drives to show further settings of the Speeding HDD feature. Speeding HDD Mode Update [Current setting] Set this mode, both drives will be ...
...In EZ Backup mode, data stored in these two SATA hard drives before using Speeding HDD function. Update To Normal Mode [Press Enter] In this item to [Mode change] to the SPEEDING HDD1 and SPEEDING HDD2 ports, and then press the key. • Back up your data ... change ] The following three items appear when you to 4.3.11 ROG Speeding HDD for more information. Configuration options: [Current setting] [Mode change ]. Connect two identical SATA hard drives to show further settings of the Speeding HDD feature. Speeding HDD Mode Update [Current setting] Set this mode, both drives will be ...
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Speeding HDD Installs the ROG Speeding HDD utility. Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that enhances computer graphics and sound. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for ... 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 Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing...
Speeding HDD Installs the ROG Speeding HDD utility. Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that enhances computer graphics and sound. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for ... 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 Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing...
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...operating system already installed, and the other end of the cables to the SPEEDING HDD1 and SPEEDING HDD2 connectors on the motherboard. Launching Speeding HDD in Windows® OS After installing Speeding HDD from the bundled support DVD�, �d�o��u�b�...to page 2-26 for Speeding HDD configuration. With its friendly graphical user interface, you prepare three hard disks: one end of the same model and capacity. • The onboard SPEEDING HDD1/2 connectors do not support ATAPI devices or hot-plug function. ASUS Maximus II Formula 4-33
...operating system already installed, and the other end of the cables to the SPEEDING HDD1 and SPEEDING HDD2 connectors on the motherboard. Launching Speeding HDD in Windows® OS After installing Speeding HDD from the bundled support DVD�, �d�o��u�b�...to page 2-26 for Speeding HDD configuration. With its friendly graphical user interface, you prepare three hard disks: one end of the same model and capacity. • The onboard SPEEDING HDD1/2 connectors do not support ATAPI devices or hot-plug function. ASUS Maximus II Formula 4-33
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...Click Apply to continue. 4. A warning message appears, reminding you that all original data in the hard disk connected to the SPEEDING HDD2 connector on the motherboard. Configuring EZ Backup This mode allows one hard disk is damaged. • We recommend that you use two new hard ...To start configuration. 3. Click Ok to start EZ Backup configuration: 1. The setup is set up successfully. 4-34 Chapter 5: Software support The Speeding HDD icon on the other automatically. This helps you save your vital data even if one hard disk to indicate that EZ Backup is completed. 5. ...
...Click Apply to continue. 4. A warning message appears, reminding you that all original data in the hard disk connected to the SPEEDING HDD2 connector on the motherboard. Configuring EZ Backup This mode allows one hard disk is damaged. • We recommend that you use two new hard ...To start configuration. 3. Click Ok to start EZ Backup configuration: 1. The setup is set up successfully. 4-34 Chapter 5: Software support The Speeding HDD icon on the other automatically. This helps you save your vital data even if one hard disk to indicate that EZ Backup is completed. 5. ...
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... largely enhance hard disk transfer rate. • We recommend that Super Speed is completed. 5. Click Apply to start Super Speed configuration: 1. Back up successfully. The Speeding HDD icon on the Windows® notification area turns green to the main screen. 2. ASUS Maximus II Formula 4-35 Configuring Super Speed This mode allows two hard disks to continue. 4. If you that...
... largely enhance hard disk transfer rate. • We recommend that Super Speed is completed. 5. Click Apply to start Super Speed configuration: 1. Back up successfully. The Speeding HDD icon on the Windows® notification area turns green to the main screen. 2. ASUS Maximus II Formula 4-35 Configuring Super Speed This mode allows two hard disks to continue. 4. If you that...
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...Mode Change to return to Normal Mode: 1. Click Disable to disable the Speeding HDD function and use the two SATA connectors as the other onboard SATA connectors. Speeding HDD 3. The Speeding HDD icon on the motherboard. When using one hard disk in Normal Mode, connect the hard disk ...to the SPEEDING HDD1 connector on the Windows® notification area turns gray to indicate that the Speeding HDD function is completed. ...
...Mode Change to return to Normal Mode: 1. Click Disable to disable the Speeding HDD function and use the two SATA connectors as the other onboard SATA connectors. Speeding HDD 3. The Speeding HDD icon on the motherboard. When using one hard disk in Normal Mode, connect the hard disk ...to the SPEEDING HDD1 connector on the Windows® notification area turns gray to indicate that the Speeding HDD function is completed. ...
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... the disk, and then select New Partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to partition volumes for the hard disk after Speeding HDD configuration. To partition volumes: 1. Partitioning volumes You have to complete the volume partition. ASUS Maximus II Formula 4-37 Select Disk Management. If the New Partition option is not available, right-click Disk item, and then...
... the disk, and then select New Partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to partition volumes for the hard disk after Speeding HDD configuration. To partition volumes: 1. Partitioning volumes You have to complete the volume partition. ASUS Maximus II Formula 4-37 Select Disk Management. If the New Partition option is not available, right-click Disk item, and then...