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Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking features ROG Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Fusion Block System (for two devices 6 x SATA connectors 8 x Fan connectors (1 x CPU / ... on the next page) xii AI Booster Utility - O.C. Profile Overclocking protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) LCD Poster Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at rear panel) ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 3™ 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial...
Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking features ROG Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Fusion Block System (for two devices 6 x SATA connectors 8 x Fan connectors (1 x CPU / ... on the next page) xii AI Booster Utility - O.C. Profile Overclocking protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) LCD Poster Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at rear panel) ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 3™ 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial...
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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 Optional Fan SupremeFX II Audio Card 3 in 1 ASUS Q-connector kit UltraDMA 133/100/66...
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 Optional Fan SupremeFX II Audio Card 3 in 1 ASUS Q-connector kit UltraDMA 133/100/66...
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...Memory in Windows environment without the worries of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical but risky. See page 5-32 for details. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- No matter if you to overclock the CPU speed in a intuitive color-coded fashion. See page 4-16 for details. See pages...Profile that allows users to help save an overheating GPU. Acting as the "red zone" of booting the BIOS. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to digitally monitor and tune the CPU power supply with only one stop shop to ...
...Memory in Windows environment without the worries of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical but risky. See page 5-32 for details. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- No matter if you to overclock the CPU speed in a intuitive color-coded fashion. See page 4-16 for details. See pages...Profile that allows users to help save an overheating GPU. Acting as the "red zone" of booting the BIOS. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to digitally monitor and tune the CPU power supply with only one stop shop to ...
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... select the voltage to do so may adjust the voltages in BIOS. 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 (red) 1.70000~ 1.82000~ ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2- You may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on...
... select the voltage to do so may adjust the voltages in BIOS. 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 (red) 1.70000~ 1.82000~ ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2- You may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on...
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... northbridge/ southbridge LEDs and the table below for LED definition. ® NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL MAXIMUS FORMULA SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA North/South Bridge LED Normal (green) North Bridge Voltage 1.25~1.49 FSB Termination Voltage 1.... 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. Memory LED Refer to display in BIOS. Northbridge/Southbridge LEDs The...
... northbridge/ southbridge LEDs and the table below for LED definition. ® NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL MAXIMUS FORMULA SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA North/South Bridge LED Normal (green) North Bridge Voltage 1.25~1.49 FSB Termination Voltage 1.... 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. Memory LED Refer to display in BIOS. Northbridge/Southbridge LEDs The...
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... PCIEX1_2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power MAXIMUS FORMULA PCIEX1_3 USB1112 CLRTC_SW Intel® ICH9R HD_LED SATA12 OPT_TEMP2 Super I/O OPT_FAN3 PCIEX16_2 PCI2 IE1394_2 BIOS RST_SW ADH SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL OPT_FAN2 SATA34 ...SATA56 CHASSIS USB910 USB78 CHA_FAN2 SB_PWR OPT_TEMP3 PWR_SW PANEL Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2.2.4 Audio card layout SUPREMEFX II Listen with Absolute HD ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula...
... PCIEX1_2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power MAXIMUS FORMULA PCIEX1_3 USB1112 CLRTC_SW Intel® ICH9R HD_LED SATA12 OPT_TEMP2 Super I/O OPT_FAN3 PCIEX16_2 PCI2 IE1394_2 BIOS RST_SW ADH SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL OPT_FAN2 SATA34 ...SATA56 CHASSIS USB910 USB78 CHA_FAN2 SB_PWR OPT_TEMP3 PWR_SW PANEL Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2.2.4 Audio card layout SUPREMEFX II Listen with Absolute HD ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula...
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... in BIOS to DDR2-1066 MHz. See section 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu for details. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 MAXIMUS FORMULA MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA 240...
... in BIOS to DDR2-1066 MHz. See section 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu for details. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 MAXIMUS FORMULA MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA 240...
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...may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Secure the card to the card. Turn on the slot. ... PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-21 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1...
...may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Secure the card to the card. Turn on the slot. ... PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-21 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1...
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Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This onboard slide switch allows you 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...Power off without +5VSB power (AC power loss); With the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature, shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 2.6 Slide switch 1. You can automatically reset CPU...
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This onboard slide switch allows you 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...Power off without +5VSB power (AC power loss); With the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature, shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 2.6 Slide switch 1. You can automatically reset CPU...
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... or the manual bundled in the BIOS to these connectors, set the [Configure SATA as] item in the motherboard support DVD. SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND MAXIMUS FORMULA SATA6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA SATA connectors GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND...
... or the manual bundled in the BIOS to these connectors, set the [Configure SATA as] item in the motherboard support DVD. SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND MAXIMUS FORMULA SATA6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA SATA connectors GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND...
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.... Temperature Ground Temperature Ground ® OPT_TEMP1 MAXIMUS FORMULA OPT_TEMP2 MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA Thermal sensor cable connectors OPT_TEMP3 Temperature Ground Enable OPT_TEMP1/2/3 Overheat Protection in BIOS if you want to page 4-31 for a better cooling effect. You can work with the temperature sensors for details. 5. MAXIMUS FORMULA IE1394_2 PIN 1 +12V TPB1+ GND TPA1+ MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA IEEE 1394a connector Never connect a USB...
.... Temperature Ground Temperature Ground ® OPT_TEMP1 MAXIMUS FORMULA OPT_TEMP2 MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA Thermal sensor cable connectors OPT_TEMP3 Temperature Ground Enable OPT_TEMP1/2/3 Overheat Protection in BIOS if you want to page 4-31 for a better cooling effect. You can work with the temperature sensors for details. 5. MAXIMUS FORMULA IE1394_2 PIN 1 +12V TPB1+ GND TPA1+ MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA IEEE 1394a connector Never connect a USB...
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... cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Pressing the power switch for more than... beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector.
... cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Pressing the power switch for more than... beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector.
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... up. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on , hold down the key to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 3- External SCSI devices (starting with ...Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Connect the power cord to disabled ...
... up. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on , hold down the key to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 3- External SCSI devices (starting with ...Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Connect the power cord to disabled ...
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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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...® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that allows you...
...® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that allows you...
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... appears. 2. iFormula iFormula ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Always update the utility to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the...
... appears. 2. iFormula iFormula ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Always update the utility to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the...
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... gets corrupted during the updating process. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- All rights reserved. done Write to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos...
... gets corrupted during the updating process. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- All rights reserved. done Write to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos...
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... corrupted during the updating process. Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains BIOS file to the USB port. 2. You can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD To recover the...
... corrupted during the updating process. Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains BIOS file to the USB port. 2. You can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD To recover the...
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ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- Select Screen Select Item +- Some of a menu... (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For Configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on...1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Use [+] or [-] to another. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Extreme Tweaker Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot General help Tools Exit System Time System Date ...
ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- Select Screen Select Item +- Some of a menu... (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For Configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on...1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Use [+] or [-] to another. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Extreme Tweaker Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot General help Tools Exit System Time System Date ...
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...the basic system information. Refer to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to choose the BIOS language version from the options. 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving... you an overview of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Chinese BIG5] [Chinese (GB)] [Japanese] [Français] [German] [English] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula ...
...the basic system information. Refer to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to choose the BIOS language version from the options. 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving... you an overview of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Chinese BIG5] [Chinese (GB)] [Japanese] [Français] [German] [English] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula ...