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... information viii About this guide ix Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications summary...xi 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 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-4 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-5 2.2.4 Audio card layout 2-5 2.2.5 Layout...
... information viii About this guide ix Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications summary...xi 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 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-4 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-5 2.2.4 Audio card layout 2-5 2.2.5 Layout...
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... 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard, 6 ports at midboard; ADI 1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - 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 ... JMB368 PATA controller - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to 8 GB system memory *The DDR2 frequency reaches 1200 MHz after overclocking. *Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCIe x16 slots (@ full x16, x16 speed) 3 x PCIe x1 (...
... 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard, 6 ports at midboard; ADI 1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - 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 ... JMB368 PATA controller - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to 8 GB system memory *The DDR2 frequency reaches 1200 MHz after overclocking. *Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCIe x16 slots (@ full x16, x16 speed) 3 x PCIe x1 (...
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... for Special Edition only) Extreme Tweaker 2-Phase DDR2 ASUS EPU Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - AI Booster Utility - CPU Level Up - AI Gear 3 - Profile Overclocking protection: - Voltiminder LED - 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...
... for Special Edition only) Extreme Tweaker 2-Phase DDR2 ASUS EPU Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - AI Booster Utility - CPU Level Up - AI Gear 3 - Profile Overclocking protection: - Voltiminder LED - 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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... support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that provides even more precise overclocking options to 12.8 GB/s. See page 2‑16 for details. This capability ensures rapid transfer of up to unleash the true potential of DDR2 memory. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- The ... DIMMs into the two channels and enjoy dual-channel and single-channel functions at the same time. ASUS Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to serve as a network gateway for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. Dual...
... support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that provides even more precise overclocking options to 12.8 GB/s. See page 2‑16 for details. This capability ensures rapid transfer of up to unleash the true potential of DDR2 memory. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- The ... DIMMs into the two channels and enjoy dual-channel and single-channel functions at the same time. ASUS Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to serve as a network gateway for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. Dual...
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... user can now talk to a water cooling system. Overclocking is on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. You can enjoy exceptional thermal improvement to competing followers with a single connection. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with ROG's CPU Level Up...! Upgrade your CPU at no additional cost with the European Union's Restriction on your partners on a motherboard. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound ...
... user can now talk to a water cooling system. Overclocking is on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. You can enjoy exceptional thermal improvement to competing followers with a single connection. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with ROG's CPU Level Up...! Upgrade your CPU at no additional cost with the European Union's Restriction on your partners on a motherboard. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound ...
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... is critical but risky. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for maximum performance achievement. The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for overclockers. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you are... of booting the BIOS. No matter if you to overclock the CPU speed in a intuitive color-coded fashion. Profile that allows users to cooler temperatures and better efficiency. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- See page 4-40 for details. Component Overheat Protection...
... is critical but risky. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for maximum performance achievement. The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for overclockers. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you are... of booting the BIOS. No matter if you to overclock the CPU speed in a intuitive color-coded fashion. Profile that allows users to cooler temperatures and better efficiency. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- See page 4-40 for details. Component Overheat Protection...
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...now posts critical POST information in games to the gamers of ROG. Onboard Switches With an easy press during game play. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction Noise Filter ... the incoming audio stream while recording. Unlike other background noises then eliminates it in 3D environment during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to short the pins or moving jumpers. When system ...
...now posts critical POST information in games to the gamers of ROG. Onboard Switches With an easy press during game play. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction Noise Filter ... the incoming audio stream while recording. Unlike other background noises then eliminates it in 3D environment during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to short the pins or moving jumpers. When system ...
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... power saving during light loading. See page 5-30 for details. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat these critical components generate. 1.3.4 ASUS special features AI Gear 3 With a manual or automatic mode, AI ...environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is very precise and can automatically detect current CPU loading, dynamically overclocking the CPU speed in real time and lowering the voltage for details. With this ...
... power saving during light loading. See page 5-30 for details. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat these critical components generate. 1.3.4 ASUS special features AI Gear 3 With a manual or automatic mode, AI ...environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is very precise and can automatically detect current CPU loading, dynamically overclocking the CPU speed in real time and lowering the voltage for details. With this ...
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...AC power loss); Press down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ® CLRTC_SW MAXIMUS FORMULA Enable (Default) MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA Clear RTC RAM Disable clr CMOS switch behavior System power state G3* S5* S0 (DOS mode) S0 (OS mode) S1...RAM data. Hold down the clr CMOS switch on the back I/O. If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to CPU overclocking. With the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature, shut down the system and clear CMOS simultaneously. 2-...
...AC power loss); Press down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ® CLRTC_SW MAXIMUS FORMULA Enable (Default) MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA Clear RTC RAM Disable clr CMOS switch behavior System power state G3* S5* S0 (DOS mode) S0 (OS mode) S1...RAM data. Hold down the clr CMOS switch on the back I/O. If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to CPU overclocking. With the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature, shut down the system and clear CMOS simultaneously. 2-...
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... Speaker Out Mic In - These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. Refer to overclocking. 14. USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3 and 4. Press the clear CMOS switch to clear setup information when the system hangs due to the audio configuration table on a 4-channel...
... Speaker Out Mic In - These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. Refer to overclocking. 14. USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3 and 4. Press the clear CMOS switch to clear setup information when the system hangs due to the audio configuration table on a 4-channel...
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Reset switch Press the reset switch to wake/power up the system. Power-on switch Press the power-on switch to reboot the system. ® ® 2.8.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to enhance system performance. 1. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on switch 2. MAXIMUS FORMULA MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA Reset switch 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information MAXIMUS FORMULA MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA Power on a bare or open-case system.
Reset switch Press the reset switch to wake/power up the system. Power-on switch Press the power-on switch to reboot the system. ® ® 2.8.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to enhance system performance. 1. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on switch 2. MAXIMUS FORMULA MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA Reset switch 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information MAXIMUS FORMULA MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA Power on a bare or open-case system.
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.... 4.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to select a field. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American ...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 Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing...
.... 4.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to select a field. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American ...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 Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing...
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...configuration options may vary depending on the CPU level chosen. 4.4 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 to North... BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Configure System Performance Settings CPU Level Up Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio Control FSB Strap to malfunction. Scroll down to see more details, set Ai Overclock Tuner to the selected CPU level. Select Screen Select Item +- If you to...
...configuration options may vary depending on the CPU level chosen. 4.4 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 to North... BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Configure System Performance Settings CPU Level Up Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio Control FSB Strap to malfunction. Scroll down to see more details, set Ai Overclock Tuner to the selected CPU level. Select Screen Select Item +- If you to...
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... frequency. Super Memory Profile [Profile #1] Allows you to [Manual] or [Super MemProfile]. This item appears only when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to the system bus and PCI bus. Ratio CMOS Setting [7] Whether this item is configurable depends on which option you select ...level, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically. If this item is configurable, enter the value using the numeric keypad. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-17 Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] OC From CPU Level Up [Auto] After you select. You can also type ...
... frequency. Super Memory Profile [Profile #1] Allows you to [Manual] or [Super MemProfile]. This item appears only when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to the system bus and PCI bus. Ratio CMOS Setting [7] Whether this item is configurable depends on which option you select ...level, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically. If this item is configurable, enter the value using the numeric keypad. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-17 Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] OC From CPU Level Up [Auto] After you select. You can also type ...
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...-533MHz] [DDR2-639MHz] [DDR2-667MHz] [DDR2-709MHz] [DDR2-800 MHz] [DDR2-852MHz] [DDR2-887MHz] [DDR2-1066MHz] [DDR2-*1200MHz*] The DDR2 frequency reaches 1200 MHz after overclocking. The configuration options may cause the system to become unstable! FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus FSB 1600 FSB 1333 FSB 1066 FSB...
...-533MHz] [DDR2-639MHz] [DDR2-667MHz] [DDR2-709MHz] [DDR2-800 MHz] [DDR2-852MHz] [DDR2-887MHz] [DDR2-1066MHz] [DDR2-*1200MHz*] The DDR2 frequency reaches 1200 MHz after overclocking. The configuration options may cause the system to become unstable! FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus FSB 1600 FSB 1333 FSB 1066 FSB...
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... options: [Auto] [1.80V] [1.82V] [1.84V] [1.86V] [1.88V] [1.90V]~ [3.32V] [3.34V] [3.36V] [3.38V] [3.40V] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The following item appears when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to select the DRAM voltage. When you set the CPU LED item to [NB Volt], the onboard northbridge LED displays northbridge voltage condition. Refer...
... options: [Auto] [1.80V] [1.82V] [1.84V] [1.86V] [1.88V] [1.90V]~ [3.32V] [3.34V] [3.36V] [3.38V] [3.40V] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The following item appears when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to select the DRAM voltage. When you set the CPU LED item to [NB Volt], the onboard northbridge LED displays northbridge voltage condition. Refer...
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Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Click the Extreme OC Clip item to display a list of video clips. 5.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 Video menu Click the Video tab to watch how an overclocking guru breaks 3DMark world record with an ROG motherboard. 5- Chapter 5: Software support
Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Click the Extreme OC Clip item to display a list of video clips. 5.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 Video menu Click the Video tab to watch how an overclocking guru breaks 3DMark world record with an ROG motherboard. 5- Chapter 5: Software support
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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. 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.9 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. The options on the AI Suite main window.
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. 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.9 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. The options on the AI Suite main window.
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... click the CPU Level Up button on the taskbar allow you to create a real professional level of booting the BIOS. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-33 This application provides comprehensive and detailed tuning to frequencies, voltagies, and even timings to overclock immediately with OC profile presets in WIndows® environment without the hassle of...
... click the CPU Level Up button on the taskbar allow you to create a real professional level of booting the BIOS. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-33 This application provides comprehensive and detailed tuning to frequencies, voltagies, and even timings to overclock immediately with OC profile presets in WIndows® environment without the hassle of...
Maximus Formula user's manual English Edition Version E3374
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... information viii About this guide ix Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications summary...xi 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 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-4 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-5 2.2.4 Audio card layout 2-5 2.2.5 Layout...
... information viii About this guide ix Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications summary...xi 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 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-4 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-5 2.2.4 Audio card layout 2-5 2.2.5 Layout...