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... the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-4 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-8 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-9 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-9 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-9 4.2.4 Menu items 4-10 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-10 4.2.6 Configuration...
... the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-4 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-8 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-9 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-9 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-9 4.2.4 Menu items 4-10 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-10 4.2.6 Configuration...
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...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 5-32 5.3.10 ...CPU Level Up 5-33 5.4 RAID configurations 5-34 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-34 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-35 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 5-35 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-43 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-43 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows...
...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 5-32 5.3.10 ...CPU Level Up 5-33 5.4 RAID configurations 5-34 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-34 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-35 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 5-35 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-43 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-43 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows...
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...SB, and Memory in Windows environment without the worries of booting the BIOS. Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is the one phase solutions, this motherboard allows users to monitor and save the environment. See page 4-16 for details. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you ...to increase chipset voltages without the hassle of overheating. The BIOS settings can also be stored in heavy or light loadings. See page 4-40 for details. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- The COP EX allows more...
...SB, and Memory in Windows environment without the worries of booting the BIOS. Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is the one phase solutions, this motherboard allows users to monitor and save the environment. See page 4-16 for details. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you ...to increase chipset voltages without the hassle of overheating. The BIOS settings can also be stored in heavy or light loadings. See page 4-40 for details. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- The COP EX allows more...
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.... The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to the Appendix for more information on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch...
.... The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to the Appendix for more information on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch...
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... to check the ODT value. • Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-17 Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 - - - Populated - For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from...may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 8 GB on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you install four 1 ...
... to check the ODT value. • Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-17 Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 - - - Populated - For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from...may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 8 GB on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you install four 1 ...
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...Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Windows® XP or later version. Or you are for USB 2.0 ports. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78, USB 910, USB 1112) These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. You can connect the USB cable to ASUS ...; USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB1112 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND MAXIMUS FORMULA USB910 MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA USB 2.0 connectors USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB78 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors....
...Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Windows® XP or later version. Or you are for USB 2.0 ports. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78, USB 910, USB 1112) These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. You can connect the USB cable to ASUS ...; USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB1112 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND MAXIMUS FORMULA USB910 MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA USB 2.0 connectors USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB78 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors....
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... section 4.6 Power Menu for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down the computer. 3. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. The power supply should turn off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down ...function If you are using Windows® Vista™: 1. 3.2 Turning off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less...
... section 4.6 Power Menu for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down the computer. 3. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. The power supply should turn off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down ...function If you are using Windows® Vista™: 1. 3.2 Turning off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less...
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... available in the support DVD that allows you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD...ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support DVD in the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows...
... available in the support DVD that allows you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD...ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support DVD in the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows...
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Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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... process. Follow the screen instructions to download. 4. iFormula iFormula ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Always update the utility to complete...
... process. Follow the screen instructions to download. 4. iFormula iFormula ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Always update the utility to complete...
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You cannot select an item that the iteam has a sub-menu. To change the value of options. Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of the field opposite the item. A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that ...is a brief description of the selected item. Refer to 4.2.7 Pop-up window. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar...
You cannot select an item that the iteam has a sub-menu. To change the value of options. Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of the field opposite the item. A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that ...is a brief description of the selected item. Refer to 4.2.7 Pop-up window. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar...
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When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this menu or from the legend bar to load the default values for each of the options from the Exit ... save or discard your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you made to the CMOS RAM. If you select this option, a confirmation window appears. When you made changes to fields other changes before exiting. After selecting this operation. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to load default values...
When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this menu or from the legend bar to load the default values for each of the options from the Exit ... save or discard your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you made to the CMOS RAM. If you select this option, a confirmation window appears. When you made changes to fields other changes before exiting. After selecting this operation. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to load default values...
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... features of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and ... of the support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5- Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. The contents of the support DVD to.... Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only.
... features of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and ... of the support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5- Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. The contents of the support DVD to.... Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only.
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... games in Portable Document Format (PDF). CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink Powerbackup software. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in your computer in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an..., and removes computer viruses. WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE software. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software. 5- Chapter 5: Software support
... games in Portable Document Format (PDF). CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink Powerbackup software. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in your computer in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an..., and removes computer viruses. WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE software. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software. 5- Chapter 5: Software support
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... that will conveniently guide you intend to make a copy of your boot logo. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5- Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. From the left window pane, select the folder that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests ... boot logo image in the support DVD have wizards that came with the software application for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo3™, use the AFUDOS utility to use as your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the support DVD.
... that will conveniently guide you intend to make a copy of your boot logo. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5- Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. From the left window pane, select the folder that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests ... boot logo image in the support DVD have wizards that came with the software application for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo3™, use the AFUDOS utility to use as your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the support DVD.
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After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to load the new boot logo. 10. 7. Adjust the boot image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support When the logo images appear on it. 8. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to enlarge by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9.
After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to load the new boot logo. 10. 7. Adjust the boot image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support When the logo images appear on it. 8. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to enlarge by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9.
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... VCT utility only tests Ethernet cables connected to Gigabit LAN port(s). • The Run button on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) ...174; Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). Launch the VCT utility from the menu to 64 ns at one meter accuracy. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-11 The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly manageable and controlled network system. VCT is detected on the LAN...
... VCT utility only tests Ethernet cables connected to Gigabit LAN port(s). • The Run button on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) ...174; Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). Launch the VCT utility from the menu to 64 ns at one meter accuracy. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-11 The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly manageable and controlled network system. VCT is detected on the LAN...
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...will compensate for use with stereo speakers or headphones. Fidelity Compensation After you more multi- ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-13 Sound Field Expansion AI Audio 2 also expands the stereophonic sound field to activate digital ...signal processing. Surround Virtualization Activating this function virtualizes surround sound with realistic front and rear environment. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio2) is available only under the Windows...
...will compensate for use with stereo speakers or headphones. Fidelity Compensation After you more multi- ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-13 Sound Field Expansion AI Audio 2 also expands the stereophonic sound field to activate digital ...signal processing. Surround Virtualization Activating this function virtualizes surround sound with realistic front and rear environment. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio2) is available only under the Windows...
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ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-17 B. Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX® control panel, you are using Windows XP operating system, from the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® icon to display the SoundMAX® Control Panel. Simply follow the succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio. SoundMAX If you can easily configure your audio settings.
ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-17 B. Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX® control panel, you are using Windows XP operating system, from the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® icon to display the SoundMAX® Control Panel. Simply follow the succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio. SoundMAX If you can easily configure your audio settings.
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... the application. Launching PC Probe II You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Click to start monitoring your system and change the utility...it on the main window right handle. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you to view the current status of the support DVD to close the Preference panel ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-21
... the application. Launching PC Probe II You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Click to start monitoring your system and change the utility...it on the main window right handle. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you to view the current status of the support DVD to close the Preference panel ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-21