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Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots CrossFire™ Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium...memory modules - Supports up to 8 GB system memory *The DDR2 frequency reaches 1200 MHz after overclocking. *Refer to www.asus.com for up to 2 PATA devices Dual Gigabit LAN controllers, both featuring AI NET 2 Supports Teaming Technology SupremeFX II ...
Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots CrossFire™ Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium...memory modules - Supports up to 8 GB system memory *The DDR2 frequency reaches 1200 MHz after overclocking. *Refer to www.asus.com for up to 2 PATA devices Dual Gigabit LAN controllers, both featuring AI NET 2 Supports Teaming Technology SupremeFX II ...
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... ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for Special Edition only) Extreme Tweaker 2-Phase DDR2 ASUS EPU Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - Voltiminder LED - AI Gear 3 - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - O.C. Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking features ROG Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports...
... ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for Special Edition only) Extreme Tweaker 2-Phase DDR2 ASUS EPU Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - Voltiminder LED - AI Gear 3 - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - O.C. Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking features ROG Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports...
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...motherboard ensures longer power component lifespans and higher overclockability due to cooler temperatures and better efficiency. No matter if you are all here! The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are looking for maximum performance achievement. Extreme Tweaker Extreme...overheating GPU. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS ...
...motherboard ensures longer power component lifespans and higher overclockability due to cooler temperatures and better efficiency. No matter if you are all here! The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are looking for maximum performance achievement. Extreme Tweaker Extreme...overheating GPU. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS ...
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...60000 High (yellow) 1.50625~1.69375 1.62000~1.80000 Crazy (red) 1.70000~ 1.82000~ ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2- 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any...supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. you can select the .... • Hold components by the edges to display in BIOS. Refer to 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. There are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an...
...60000 High (yellow) 1.50625~1.69375 1.62000~1.80000 Crazy (red) 1.70000~ 1.82000~ ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2- 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any...supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. you can select the .... • Hold components by the edges to display in BIOS. Refer to 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. There are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an...
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See the table below. See section 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu for details. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information FSB 1333 1333 1333 1066 1066 1066 DDR2 1066* 800 667 1066* 800 667 • *If you... Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 • This chipset officially supports DDR2-800 MHz. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports ...
See the table below. See section 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu for details. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information FSB 1333 1333 1333 1066 1066 1066 DDR2 1066* 800 667 1066* 800 667 • *If you... Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 • This chipset officially supports DDR2-800 MHz. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports ...
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...Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device...system with more power-consuming devices. SPDIF_OUT GND SPDIFOUT +5V MAXIMUS FORMULA MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA Digital audio connector The ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card and the S/PDIF Out cable are using an ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card, connect the HDMI card to connect ...
...Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device...system with more power-consuming devices. SPDIF_OUT GND SPDIFOUT +5V MAXIMUS FORMULA MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA Digital audio connector The ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card and the S/PDIF Out cable are using an ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card, connect the HDMI card to connect ...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 4-17 4.5 Advanced menu 4-23 4.6 Power menu 4-29 4.7 Boot menu 4-34 4.8 Tools menu 4-38 4.9 Exit menu 4-41 ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 4-17 4.5 Advanced menu 4-23 4.6 Power menu 4-29 4.7 Boot menu 4-34 4.8 Tools menu 4-38 4.9 Exit menu 4-41 ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula
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...Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- Sub-menu items Navigation keys 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:... Main For changing the basic system configuration Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings ...
...Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- Sub-menu items Navigation keys 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:... Main For changing the basic system configuration Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings ...
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Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Thur 10/04/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ... , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] 4.3.4 Language [English] Allows you to navigate through them. Configuration options: [Chinese BIG5] [Chinese (GB)] [Japanese] [Français] [German] [English] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-11 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of floppy drive installed. Use...
Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Thur 10/04/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ... , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] 4.3.4 Language [English] Allows you to navigate through them. Configuration options: [Chinese BIG5] [Chinese (GB)] [Japanese] [Français] [German] [English] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-11 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of floppy drive installed. Use...
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Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. Change Field Tab Select ...: [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Tech. [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-23 4.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Change Option F1 General...
Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. Change Field Tab Select ...: [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Tech. [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-23 4.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Change Option F1 General...
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... the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-29 When set to display the configuration options. Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI Version ACPI APIC...
... the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-29 When set to display the configuration options. Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI Version ACPI APIC...
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Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Boot Device Priority Tools Exit Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to ... floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you to change the system boot options. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-35 A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the system.
Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Boot Device Priority Tools Exit Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to ... floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you to change the system boot options. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-35 A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the system.
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... Check [Setup] When set to select and update BIOS. Select an item then press to confirm your choice. Main Extreme Tweaker ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile Ai Net 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to configure options for user password ...both when accessing Setup and booting the system. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: ATMEL 26DF161 Current ROM BOARD: MAXIMUS Formula VER...
... Check [Setup] When set to select and update BIOS. Select an item then press to confirm your choice. Main Extreme Tweaker ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile Ai Net 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to configure options for user password ...both when accessing Setup and booting the system. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: ATMEL 26DF161 Current ROM BOARD: MAXIMUS Formula VER...
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Refer to www.asus.com or this motherboard natively supports up to DDR2 800MHz. Supports up to 8 GB system memory * The chipset officially supports the memory frequency up to DDR2 1066MHz. one at... Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots CrossFire™ Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 processors Supports Intel® next-generation 45nm multi-core CPUs...
Refer to www.asus.com or this motherboard natively supports up to DDR2 800MHz. Supports up to 8 GB system memory * The chipset officially supports the memory frequency up to DDR2 1066MHz. one at... Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots CrossFire™ Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 processors Supports Intel® next-generation 45nm multi-core CPUs...
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... additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for Special Edition only) Extreme Tweaker 2-Phase DDR2 Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI Gear 3 - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking features ROG Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal...
... additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for Special Edition only) Extreme Tweaker 2-Phase DDR2 Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI Gear 3 - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking features ROG Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal...
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...COP EX) The COP EX allows overclockers to increase chipset voltages without the hassle of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is the one phase solutions, this motherboard allows users to reach higher memory frequencies and enjoy better performance. The COP EX allows.... Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite settings. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- Compared with...
...COP EX) The COP EX allows overclockers to increase chipset voltages without the hassle of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is the one phase solutions, this motherboard allows users to reach higher memory frequencies and enjoy better performance. The COP EX allows.... Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite settings. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- Compared with...
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... You may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. There are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for LED definition. CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL ® MAXIMUS FORMULA MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA CPU LED CPU Voltage CPU PLL Voltage Normal...them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to display in BIOS. you can select the voltage to 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. CPU LED The CPU...
... You may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. There are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for LED definition. CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL ® MAXIMUS FORMULA MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA CPU LED CPU Voltage CPU PLL Voltage Normal...them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to display in BIOS. you can select the voltage to 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. CPU LED The CPU...
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...: ® DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 MAXIMUS FORMULA MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 • This chipset officially supports DDR2-800 MHz. With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to [DDR2-1066MHz]. See section 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu for details. 2-16 Chapter...
...: ® DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 MAXIMUS FORMULA MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 • This chipset officially supports DDR2-800 MHz. With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to [DDR2-1066MHz]. See section 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu for details. 2-16 Chapter...
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...higher power output is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). SPDIF_OUT GND SPDIFOUT +5V MAXIMUS FORMULA MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA Digital audio connector The ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card and the S/PDIF Out cable are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for...=en-us for your system, refer to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ...
...higher power output is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). SPDIF_OUT GND SPDIFOUT +5V MAXIMUS FORMULA MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA Digital audio connector The ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card and the S/PDIF Out cable are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for...=en-us for your system, refer to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 4-17 4.5 Advanced menu 4-23 4.6 Power menu 4-29 4.7 Boot menu 4-34 4.8 Tools menu 4-38 4.9 Exit menu 4-41 ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 4-17 4.5 Advanced menu 4-23 4.6 Power menu 4-29 4.7 Boot menu 4-34 4.8 Tools menu 4-38 4.9 Exit menu 4-41 ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula