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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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... the system, ensure that the power cables for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing...
... the system, ensure that the power cables for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing...
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.... • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports as well as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter...
.... • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports as well as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter...
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Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
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... below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in -1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit Q-Shield Cable ties Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout...
... below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in -1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit Q-Shield Cable ties Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout...
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... competitions. Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo processors in DDR2 1200 mode, ASUS's exclusive technology offers a choice of the most innovating ideas, and we excel in the world. See...
... competitions. Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo processors in DDR2 1200 mode, ASUS's exclusive technology offers a choice of the most innovating ideas, and we excel in the world. See...
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... sends different audio streams to serve as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other entertainment contents to your PC! ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-3 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. CrossFire™ allows higher...
... sends different audio streams to serve as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other entertainment contents to your PC! ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-3 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. CrossFire™ allows higher...
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... only adopts the best quality components to achieve high-voltage options. This is ideal for anyone who needs to , and the motherboard will do the rest for you could have a more expansive CPU? Simply choose a processor you want to OC to secure data on the... hard drive performances without the hassles of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Extreme Engine Extreme Engine is looked after every moment, every day. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with traditional stacked-fin heatpipe solution, the new-generation pin-fin thermal design results in line with ROG's CPU...
... only adopts the best quality components to achieve high-voltage options. This is ideal for anyone who needs to , and the motherboard will do the rest for you could have a more expansive CPU? Simply choose a processor you want to OC to secure data on the... hard drive performances without the hassles of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Extreme Engine Extreme Engine is looked after every moment, every day. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with traditional stacked-fin heatpipe solution, the new-generation pin-fin thermal design results in line with ROG's CPU...
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... This design allows advanced user control and management to be used to increase chipset voltages without the worries of the motherboard at a hardware level. See pages 2-1 and 2-2 for maximum performance achievement. The COP EX allows more control... back to the other. BIOS1 BIOS2 BIOS Flashback Two sets of BIOS Flash ROM are present on the motherboard. See page 3-12 for details. The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for PC enthusiasts and it ...settings, they are unhappy with more freedom and less constraint for details. ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-5
... This design allows advanced user control and management to be used to increase chipset voltages without the worries of the motherboard at a hardware level. See pages 2-1 and 2-2 for maximum performance achievement. The COP EX allows more control... back to the other. BIOS1 BIOS2 BIOS Flashback Two sets of BIOS Flash ROM are present on the motherboard. See page 3-12 for details. The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for PC enthusiasts and it ...settings, they are unhappy with more freedom and less constraint for details. ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-5
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...is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to a new 6-engine version, which includes the CPU, VGA card, ...for components (which provides total system power savings by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and system loading. ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-7 Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is caused by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in variety of useful profiles ...
...is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to a new 6-engine version, which includes the CPU, VGA card, ...for components (which provides total system power savings by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and system loading. ASUS Maximus II Formula 1-7 Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is caused by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in variety of useful profiles ...
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...share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering the OS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. You can be stored in the motherboard that allows users to your favorite settings... for details. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one complete module. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can update your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Simply launch this ...
...share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering the OS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. You can be stored in the motherboard that allows users to your favorite settings... for details. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one complete module. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can update your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Simply launch this ...
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7....C.o.n.n.e.c.to.r.s 2-21 2.8 Installing accessories 2-36 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-39 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-40 ASUS Maximus II Formula
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7....C.o.n.n.e.c.to.r.s 2-21 2.8 Installing accessories 2-36 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-39 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-40 ASUS Maximus II Formula
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... in BIOS. CPU LED The CPU LED has two voltage displays: CPU Voltage and CPU PLL Voltage; you can select the voltage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Refer to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. There are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an onboard... about voltage adjustment, refer to the illustration below for the location of the CPU LED and the table below for power status. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-1 Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensurethat the ATX power supply is switched off or ...
... in BIOS. CPU LED The CPU LED has two voltage displays: CPU Voltage and CPU PLL Voltage; you can select the voltage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Refer to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. There are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an onboard... about voltage adjustment, refer to the illustration below for the location of the CPU LED and the table below for power status. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-1 Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensurethat the ATX power supply is switched off or ...
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Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. 4. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that lights up when there is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before ... location of the onboard power-on switch. It blinks when data is designed to boot. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-3 This is no hard disk drive connected to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Wait till the flash stops before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode...
Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. 4. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that lights up when there is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before ... location of the onboard power-on switch. It blinks when data is designed to boot. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-3 This is no hard disk drive connected to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Wait till the flash stops before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode...
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2.2.2 SupremeFX-Fi audio card layout X-Fi SUPREMEFX Listen with Absolutely HD Refer to pages 2-21 and 2-30 for details about the audio jacks and connectors on this card. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2.2.2 SupremeFX-Fi audio card layout X-Fi SUPREMEFX Listen with Absolutely HD Refer to pages 2-21 and 2-30 for details about the audio jacks and connectors on this card. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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2.2.4 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.5 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
2.2.4 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.5 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws!
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...damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-7 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • If ...ensure system stability. • Due to the chipset limitation, we recommend you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you use FSB 800MHz CPU or above. ...
...damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS Maximus II Formula 2-7 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • If ...ensure system stability. • Due to the chipset limitation, we recommend you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you use FSB 800MHz CPU or above. ...