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... support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-6 5.2.6 Video menu 5-6 5.2.7 ASUS Contact information 5-7 5.2.8 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET 2 5-11 5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)... 5-12 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-27 5.3.6 ASUS EPU Utility-AI Gear 3 5-29 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-30 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-31 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster...
... support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-6 5.2.6 Video menu 5-6 5.2.7 ASUS Contact information 5-7 5.2.8 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET 2 5-11 5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)... 5-12 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-27 5.3.6 ASUS EPU Utility-AI Gear 3 5-29 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-30 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-31 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster...
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...Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Software Form Factor 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0a Multi-Language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion, PXE Fusion Block System Accessory(for Special Edition only) LCD Poster ASUS... IEEE 1394a module I/O Shield Cable ties User's manual The hottest 3D game: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Support DVD: Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition Kaspersky® Anti-virus software ATX Form ...
...Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Software Form Factor 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0a Multi-Language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion, PXE Fusion Block System Accessory(for Special Edition only) LCD Poster ASUS... IEEE 1394a module I/O Shield Cable ties User's manual The hottest 3D game: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Support DVD: Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition Kaspersky® Anti-virus software ATX Form ...
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... you intend to the card. Keep the screw for later use . Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Install the software drivers for details. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-21 Failure to do not need to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the...between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Make sure to install expansion cards. Align the card connector with the slot and press...
... you intend to the card. Keep the screw for later use . Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Install the software drivers for details. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-21 Failure to do not need to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the...between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Make sure to install expansion cards. Align the card connector with the slot and press...
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...Windows® environment. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates ...BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash ...
...Windows® environment. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates ...BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash ...
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...options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to configure the item. If you want to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. ... SATA as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, keep the defaul setting [IDE]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.6 SATA Configuration The items in the system. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-13 DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.
...options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to configure the item. If you want to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. ... SATA as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, keep the defaul setting [IDE]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.6 SATA Configuration The items in the system. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-13 DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-33 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-42 ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-33 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-42 ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula
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...to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5- Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in your ...DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the DVD. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding ...
...to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5- Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in your ...DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the DVD. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding ...
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... the Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver. ASUS InstAll - Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Installation Wizard for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® ADI1988 audio driver and application. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial...
... the Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver. ASUS InstAll - Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Installation Wizard for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® ADI1988 audio driver and application. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial...
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...Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you keep your computer. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. InterVideo MediaOne Gallary Installs the InterVideo Media One Gallary software. ASUS PC Probe II This smart ... in Portable Document Format (PDF). Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the Ulead PhotoImpact 12...
...Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you keep your computer. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. InterVideo MediaOne Gallary Installs the InterVideo Media One Gallary software. ASUS PC Probe II This smart ... in Portable Document Format (PDF). Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the Ulead PhotoImpact 12...
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5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create an ICH9R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. Intel ICH9 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create a JMicron JMB368 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5- JMicron JMB36X 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create the Intel ICH9R or JMicron® JMB368 RAID/AHCI driver disk.
5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create an ICH9R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. Intel ICH9 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create a JMicron JMB368 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5- JMicron JMB36X 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create the Intel ICH9R or JMicron® JMB368 RAID/AHCI driver disk.
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... icon on your PC. You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup. Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988 Audio Driver from the support DVD that comes with AudioESP™ software to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility.
... icon on your PC. You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup. Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988 Audio Driver from the support DVD that comes with AudioESP™ software to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility.
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... Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-21 Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on the main window right handle. Place the support DVD to complete installation. 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. The Drivers ...right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. With this icon to...
... Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-21 Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on the main window right handle. Place the support DVD to complete installation. 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. The Drivers ...right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. With this icon to...
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...can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. The AI Suite main window appears. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click this icon to launch AI Gear 3, AI Booster, AI Nap,...AI Booster Press to launch AI Nap Press to launch CPU Level Up Press to complete installation. Follow the screen instructions to launch Q-Fan 2 ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-27 Install the ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility.
...can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. The AI Suite main window appears. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click this icon to launch AI Gear 3, AI Booster, AI Nap,...AI Booster Press to launch AI Nap Press to launch CPU Level Up Press to complete installation. Follow the screen instructions to launch Q-Fan 2 ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-27 Install the ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility.
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...hard disk drives as RAID sets. 5.4.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. Refer to read and write data in the other business systems. Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for details...an operating system to improve both system performance and data safety. For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set , copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of both data and parity information across three or more hard ...
...hard disk drives as RAID sets. 5.4.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. Refer to read and write data in the other business systems. Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for details...an operating system to improve both system performance and data safety. For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set , copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of both data and parity information across three or more hard ...
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...Insert the support CD into the optical drive. 3. Go to the Make Disk menu, then click Intel ICH9 32/64bit RAID Driver to complete the process. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the ...enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Press during POST to boot from the optical drive." 7. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-43 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in...
...Insert the support CD into the optical drive. 3. Go to the Make Disk menu, then click Intel ICH9 32/64bit RAID Driver to complete the process. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the ...enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Press during POST to boot from the optical drive." 7. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-43 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in...
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Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. 5-44 Chapter 5: Software support To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista™: 1. During the OS installation, select Intel ICH9R. 3.
Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. 5-44 Chapter 5: Software support To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista™: 1. During the OS installation, select Intel ICH9R. 3.
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...Edition or Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition). 3. Install an Intel® CPU that supports EIST. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on the EIST feature. A.2.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check your system if it meets the following requirements... BIOS file that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula A- See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to verify if the card...
...Edition or Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition). 3. Install an Intel® CPU that supports EIST. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on the EIST feature. A.2.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check your system if it meets the following requirements... BIOS file that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula A- See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to verify if the card...