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...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 ...fan 2-13 2.3.4 Installing the optional fans 2-15 2.4 System memory 2-16 2.4.1 Overview 2-16 2.4.2 Memory configurations 2-17 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 2-20 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 2-20 2.5 Expansion slots 2-21 2.5.1 ...
...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 ...fan 2-13 2.3.4 Installing the optional fans 2-15 2.4 System memory 2-16 2.4.1 Overview 2-16 2.4.2 Memory configurations 2-17 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 2-20 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 2-20 2.5 Expansion slots 2-21 2.5.1 ...
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... ports (one at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard, 6 ports at midboard; 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...4 processors Supports Intel® next-generation 45nm multi-core CPUs Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors * 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 (PCIEX1_1 (black) is compatible ...
... ports (one at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard, 6 ports at midboard; 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...4 processors Supports Intel® next-generation 45nm multi-core CPUs Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors * 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 (PCIEX1_1 (black) is compatible ...
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...8209;8 for details. See page 2‑8 for details. With the specially included Intel® Fast Memory Access technology, available memory bandwidth usage is optimized and memory access latency is the latest chipset designed to support 8GB of the most powerful CPU in the world. ...antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. Intel® X38 Chipset The Intel® X38 Express Chipset is reduced-allowing faster memory speed. We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovating ideas, and we excel in competitions. If your ...
...8209;8 for details. See page 2‑8 for details. With the specially included Intel® Fast Memory Access technology, available memory bandwidth usage is optimized and memory access latency is the latest chipset designed to support 8GB of the most powerful CPU in the world. ...antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. Intel® X38 Chipset The Intel® X38 Express Chipset is reduced-allowing faster memory speed. We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovating ideas, and we excel in competitions. If your ...
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... Super Memspeed Technology-the latest technology that features data transfer rates of DDR2 memory. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- providing great performance for managing traffic between two separate networks. See page 2‑16 for details. Native DDR2 1066 memory support To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed the true potential of available...
... Super Memspeed Technology-the latest technology that features data transfer rates of DDR2 memory. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- providing great performance for managing traffic between two separate networks. See page 2‑16 for details. Native DDR2 1066 memory support To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed the true potential of available...
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...Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for details. See pages 2-1 to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS O.C. See page 4-40 for overclockers. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for higher performance or improve efficiency by 7% when the ...It can help you attain the best possible power efficiency and energy savings up to 20% to reach higher memory frequencies and enjoy better performance. See page 5-32 for details. Profile that allows users to 2-3 for CPU, NB, SB, and...
...Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for details. See pages 2-1 to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS O.C. See page 4-40 for overclockers. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for higher performance or improve efficiency by 7% when the ...It can help you attain the best possible power efficiency and energy savings up to 20% to reach higher memory frequencies and enjoy better performance. See page 5-32 for details. Profile that allows users to 2-3 for CPU, NB, SB, and...
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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 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-16 2.5 Expansion slots 2-21 2.6 Switch 2-22 2.7 Aduio card, I/O shield, and LCD Poster Installation 2-25 2.8 Connectors 2-27 ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-16 2.5 Expansion slots 2-21 2.6 Switch 2-22 2.7 Aduio card, I/O shield, and LCD Poster Installation 2-25 2.8 Connectors 2-27 ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula
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... voltages in BIOS. For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL ® MAXIMUS FORMULA MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA CPU LED CPU Voltage CPU PLL Voltage Normal (green) 1.10000~1.50000 1.50000~1.60000 High (yellow) 1.50625~1.69375 1.62000~1.80000 Crazy (... electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the illustration below for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge. CPU LED The CPU LED has two voltage displays: CPU Voltage and CPU PLL Voltage;
... voltages in BIOS. For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL ® MAXIMUS FORMULA MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA CPU LED CPU Voltage CPU PLL Voltage Normal (green) 1.10000~1.50000 1.50000~1.60000 High (yellow) 1.50625~1.69375 1.62000~1.80000 Crazy (... electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the illustration below for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge. CPU LED The CPU LED has two voltage displays: CPU Voltage and CPU PLL Voltage;
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... two different voltage displays. You can select the voltage to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. ® MAXIMUS FORMULA DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA DDR LED DRAM Voltage Normal (green) 1.80~2.20 High (yellow) 2.22~2.60 Crazy (red) 2.62~ 3. The southbridge LED...
... two different voltage displays. You can select the voltage to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. ® MAXIMUS FORMULA DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA DDR LED DRAM Voltage Normal (green) 1.80~2.20 High (yellow) 2.22~2.60 Crazy (red) 2.62~ 3. The southbridge LED...
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...º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to ensure system stability. 4. Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.
...º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to ensure system stability. 4. Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.
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...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. FSB 1333 1333 1333 1066 1066 1066 DDR2 1066* 800 667 1066* 800 667 • *If you install a DDR2-1066 memory... module, make sure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to DDR2-1066 MHz. With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to [DDR2-1066MHz]. See the ...
...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. FSB 1333 1333 1333 1066 1066 1066 DDR2 1066* 800 667 1066* 800 667 • *If you install a DDR2-1066 memory... module, make sure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to DDR2-1066 MHz. With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to [DDR2-1066MHz]. See the ...
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...motherboard can only support up of less than 3GB because the address space is reserved for the dual-channel configuration. Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 Populated - Populated • You may install 256 MB...downgrade to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-17 Populated - You may install a maximum of the lower-sized...
...motherboard can only support up of less than 3GB because the address space is reserved for the dual-channel configuration. Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 Populated - Populated • You may install 256 MB...downgrade to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-17 Populated - You may install a maximum of the lower-sized...
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Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667MHz QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: ...25C SS NT5TU64M8BE-25C DS A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 SS A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 DS E2508AB-GE-E SS N2TU51280BE-25C DS Part No. Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Size 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB ...-25C DIMM support A* B* C • A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the white slots as one...
Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667MHz QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: ...25C SS NT5TU64M8BE-25C DS A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 SS A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 DS E2508AB-GE-E SS N2TU51280BE-25C DS Part No. Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Size 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB ...-25C DIMM support A* B* C • A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the white slots as one...
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... on the back I /O. 2. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This onboard slide switch allows you easily 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 S3 S4 Clearing... system shuts dowm immediately. • The clr CMOS switch will shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. If the system hangs due to overclocking of...
... on the back I /O. 2. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This onboard slide switch allows you easily 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 S3 S4 Clearing... system shuts dowm immediately. • The clr CMOS switch will shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. If the system hangs due to overclocking of...
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...configuring a 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 uncertain about the...Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-35 aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • The ATX 12 V 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...
...configuring a 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 uncertain about the...Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-35 aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • The ATX 12 V 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...
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... No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on self tests or POST. After applying power, the system power LED on the chain) c. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula...
... No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on self tests or POST. After applying power, the system power LED on the chain) c. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula...
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... F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-15 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification...
... F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-15 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification...
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... to adjust the FSB frequency. Use the and keys to the system bus and PCI bus. Refer to 800. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-17 CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear when you set Ai Overclock...Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Super MemProfile CPU Level Up Allows you to select the memory profile during overclocking between [Profile #1] (high performance) and [Profile #2] (high frequency). Loads the standard settings for the system....
... to adjust the FSB frequency. Use the and keys to the system bus and PCI bus. Refer to 800. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-17 CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear when you set Ai Overclock...Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Super MemProfile CPU Level Up Allows you to select the memory profile during overclocking between [Profile #1] (high performance) and [Profile #2] (high frequency). Loads the standard settings for the system....
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... text color in the configuration field corresponds to page 2-2 for CPU LED definition. Refer to the onboard memory LED color, both of which indicate voltage condition. CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to page 2-1 for memory LED definition. Refer to select the CPU PLL voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.25V] [1.27V] [1.29V] [1.31V...
... text color in the configuration field corresponds to page 2-2 for CPU LED definition. Refer to the onboard memory LED color, both of which indicate voltage condition. CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to page 2-1 for memory LED definition. Refer to select the CPU PLL voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.25V] [1.27V] [1.29V] [1.31V...
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...Auto] [0.67V] [0.63V] [0.60V] [0.57V] [0.56V] [0.53V] [0.51V] [0.49V] DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you to manually set the memory voltage, or you can set the NB LED Selection item to [Auto] for the safe mode. Configuration options: [DDR2_REF-30mv] [DDR2_REF-20mv] [DDR2_REF-10mv] ... condition. Configuration options: [DDR2_REF-30mv] [DDR2_REF-20mv] [DDR2_REF-10mv] [DDR2_REF] [DDRII_REF+10mv] [DDR2_REF+20mv] [DDR2_REF+30mv] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-21 When you to set the SB LED Selection item to [Auto] for northbridge LED definition.
...Auto] [0.67V] [0.63V] [0.60V] [0.57V] [0.56V] [0.53V] [0.51V] [0.49V] DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you to manually set the memory voltage, or you can set the NB LED Selection item to [Auto] for the safe mode. Configuration options: [DDR2_REF-30mv] [DDR2_REF-20mv] [DDR2_REF-10mv] ... condition. Configuration options: [DDR2_REF-30mv] [DDR2_REF-20mv] [DDR2_REF-10mv] [DDR2_REF] [DDRII_REF+10mv] [DDR2_REF+20mv] [DDR2_REF+30mv] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-21 When you to set the SB LED Selection item to [Auto] for northbridge LED definition.
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...] [SB Volt] CPU LED [CPU Volt] Allows you to page 2-2 for the safe mode. DDR2 Controller REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you to manually set the memory voltage, or you can set the SB LED Selection item to [SB 1.5 Volt], the onboard southbridge LED displays southbridge 1.5V voltage condition. Configuration options: [Auto...
...] [SB Volt] CPU LED [CPU Volt] Allows you to page 2-2 for the safe mode. DDR2 Controller REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you to manually set the memory voltage, or you can set the SB LED Selection item to [SB 1.5 Volt], the onboard southbridge LED displays southbridge 1.5V voltage condition. Configuration options: [Auto...