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... PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1.... page. 3. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the next page for the expansion card. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-21 Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary ...
... PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1.... page. 3. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the next page for the expansion card. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-21 Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary ...
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...Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 2.6 Slide switch 1. You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings 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... clear CMOS simultaneously. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Press down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This onboard slide...
...Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 2.6 Slide switch 1. You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings 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... clear CMOS simultaneously. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Press down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This onboard slide...
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... the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. External SCSI devices (starting with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on the chain) c. For systems with a surge protector. 5. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 3- ...cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. System power 6. The system then runs ...
... the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. External SCSI devices (starting with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on the chain) c. For systems with a surge protector. 5. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 3- ...cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. System power 6. The system then runs ...
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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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... utilities. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ...Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS ...
... utilities. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ...Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS ...
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...06 FLASH TYPE: ATML 26DF161 Current ROM BOARD: MAXIMUS Formula VER: 0504 DATE: 10/01/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Press + during the Power-On Self ...methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy ...
...06 FLASH TYPE: ATML 26DF161 Current ROM BOARD: MAXIMUS Formula VER: 0504 DATE: 10/01/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Press + during the Power-On Self ...methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy ...
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... F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- 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 Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Thur...
... F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- 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 Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Thur...
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Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Thur 10/04/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] SATA 1 SATA ... system Time. Configuration options: [Chinese BIG5] [Chinese (GB)] [Japanese] [Français] [German] [English] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-11 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Select Screen Select Item +- 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system time. 4.3.2 System Date [Day...
Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Thur 10/04/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] SATA 1 SATA ... system Time. Configuration options: [Chinese BIG5] [Chinese (GB)] [Japanese] [Français] [German] [English] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-11 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Select Screen Select Item +- 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system time. 4.3.2 System Date [Day...
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Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-15 SATA Port1 [Auto] Allows you an overview of device connected to the system. ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY ASUS BIOS Version : 0504 Build Date : 10/01/07 Processor ...v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.8 System Information This menu ...
Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-15 SATA Port1 [Auto] Allows you an overview of device connected to the system. ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY ASUS BIOS Version : 0504 Build Date : 10/01/07 Processor ...v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.8 System Information This menu ...
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Select Screen Select Item +- ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-23 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.5 Advanced menu The...Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300@ 1.86GHz Frequency :1.86GHz FSB Speed :1066 MHz Cache...
Select Screen Select Item +- ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-23 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.5 Advanced menu The...Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300@ 1.86GHz Frequency :1.86GHz FSB Speed :1066 MHz Cache...
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...: Allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-25 Configure North Bridge features. Select an item then press to [Auto]. Advanced Chipset Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced WARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to enable or disable the...
...: Allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-25 Configure North Bridge features. Select an item then press to [Auto]. Advanced Chipset Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced WARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to enable or disable the...
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...Maximus Formula 4-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled] Allows you set USB Functions to [Enabled]. 4.5.4 USB Configuration The items in this item is detected, the item shows None. If no USB device is set the USB 2.0 controller mode to enable or disable the USB functions. BIOS... you to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 Mbps). BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration USB Devices Enabled: None USB Functions USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-off feature. The following items appear only when you...
...Maximus Formula 4-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled] Allows you set USB Functions to [Enabled]. 4.5.4 USB Configuration The items in this item is detected, the item shows None. If no USB device is set the USB 2.0 controller mode to enable or disable the USB functions. BIOS... you to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 Mbps). BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration USB Devices Enabled: None USB Functions USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-off feature. The following items appear only when you...
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Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/STR resume. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and ...BIOS POST on S3 Resume ACPI Version ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 ACPI Version [Disabled] Specifies the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) version supported. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula...
Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/STR resume. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and ...BIOS POST on S3 Resume ACPI Version ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 ACPI Version [Disabled] Specifies the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) version supported. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula...
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... optitons: [Disabled] [50ºC] [60ºC] [70ºC] [80ºC] [90ºC] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-31 Scroll down when any of the thermal sensor cables connected to the motherboard detects device overheat to protect... it from damage. SB Temperature; Select [Ignored] if you to set temperature to protect the device from damage. CPU Temperature; MB Temperature; NB Temperature; 4.6.6 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP...
... optitons: [Disabled] [50ºC] [60ºC] [70ºC] [80ºC] [90ºC] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-31 Scroll down when any of the thermal sensor cables connected to the motherboard detects device overheat to protect... it from damage. SB Temperature; Select [Ignored] if you to set temperature to protect the device from damage. CPU Temperature; MB Temperature; NB Temperature; 4.6.6 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP...
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... TargetTemp Value item. PWM Mode [50] Configuration options: [50] [60] [70] [80] [90] [100%] OPT Q-Fan and Power Fan BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power OPT_Fan 1 Reading OPT_Fan1 Q-Fan Control Duty Cycle Mode OPT_Fan 2 Reading OPT_Fan2 Q-Fan Control Duty Cycle Mode OPT_Fan 3 Reading OPT_Fan3 Q-Fan Control ... Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-33 The Q-Fan detects the temperature of the fan connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A.
... TargetTemp Value item. PWM Mode [50] Configuration options: [50] [60] [70] [80] [90] [100%] OPT Q-Fan and Power Fan BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power OPT_Fan 1 Reading OPT_Fan1 Q-Fan Control Duty Cycle Mode OPT_Fan 2 Reading OPT_Fan2 Q-Fan Control Duty Cycle Mode OPT_Fan 3 Reading OPT_Fan3 Q-Fan Control ... Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-33 The Q-Fan detects the temperature of the fan connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A.
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... F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [Hard Drive] 3rd Boot Device [ATAPI CD... menu items allow you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Boot Device Priority Tools Exit Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Configuration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-35
... F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [Hard Drive] 3rd Boot Device [ATAPI CD... menu items allow you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Boot Device Priority Tools Exit Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Configuration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-35
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... the same steps as in setting a user password. Security Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Supervisor Password User Password :Not Installed :Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password to disabled password. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-37 The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. The message "Password Installed...
... the same steps as in setting a user password. Security Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Supervisor Password User Password :Not Installed :Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password to disabled password. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-37 The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. The message "Password Installed...
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... Flash 2 Allows you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Always], BIOS checks for details. Main Extreme Tweaker ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: ATMEL 26DF161 Current ROM BOARD: MAXIMUS Formula VER: 0504 DATE: 10/01/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER...
... Flash 2 Allows you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Always], BIOS checks for details. Main Extreme Tweaker ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: ATMEL 26DF161 Current ROM BOARD: MAXIMUS Formula VER: 0504 DATE: 10/01/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER...
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY O.C. Save to Profle 1/2 Allows you to run the utility. Press to save the current BIOS file to save and load CMOS. Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press to Profile 1 O.C. 4.8.2 ASUS O.C. PROFILE Configuration Tools Save to run the utility to the BIOS... Inc. Profile 1 Status :Not Installed O.C. Press to prevent the system boot failure! 4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Profile Utility V1.06 Current CMOS BOARD: MAXIMUS Formula VER: 0504 DATE: 10/01/07 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: ...
BIOS SETUP UTILITY O.C. Save to Profle 1/2 Allows you to run the utility. Press to save the current BIOS file to save and load CMOS. Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press to Profile 1 O.C. 4.8.2 ASUS O.C. PROFILE Configuration Tools Save to run the utility to the BIOS... Inc. Profile 1 Status :Not Installed O.C. Press to prevent the system boot failure! 4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Profile Utility V1.06 Current CMOS BOARD: MAXIMUS Formula VER: 0504 DATE: 10/01/07 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: ...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-41 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)...Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during POST. 4.8.3 Ai Net 2 POST Check LAN cable Ai Net 2 Pair Status Length 1-2 N/A 3-6 N/A 4-5 N/A 7-8 N/A 1-2 N/A 3-6 N/A 4-5 N/A 7-8 N/A BIOS SETUP...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-41 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)...Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during POST. 4.8.3 Ai Net 2 POST Check LAN cable Ai Net 2 Pair Status Length 1-2 N/A 3-6 N/A 4-5 N/A 7-8 N/A 1-2 N/A 3-6 N/A 4-5 N/A 7-8 N/A BIOS SETUP...