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... installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Turn on the slot. 5. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-21 Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers...card. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. See Chapter 4 for later use . When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ ...
... installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Turn on the slot. 5. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-21 Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers...card. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. See Chapter 4 for later use . When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ ...
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... on the back I/O helps you to clear the system setup information such as system passwords. Press down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This...setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. 2. 2.6 Slide switch 1. S5: Power off without +5VSB power (AC power loss); To erase the RTC RAM: 1. You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to re-enter data. ® CLRTC_SW MAXIMUS FORMULA Enable (Default) MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA...
... on the back I/O helps you to clear the system setup information such as system passwords. Press down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This...setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. 2. 2.6 Slide switch 1. S5: Power off without +5VSB power (AC power loss); To erase the RTC RAM: 1. You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to re-enter data. ® CLRTC_SW MAXIMUS FORMULA Enable (Default) MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA...
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...power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the screen. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 3- If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the power, the system may light ...keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. System power 6. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. If your retailer for the first time 1. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 ...
...power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the screen. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 3- If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the power, the system may light ...keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. System power 6. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. If your retailer for the first time 1. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 ...
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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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... that allows 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 allows you need to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. This...Windows® environment.) 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the future. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet...
... that allows 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 allows you need to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. This...Windows® environment.) 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the future. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet...
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... file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 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...down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). 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 ...
... file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 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...down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). 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 ...
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...APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For Configuring options for that particular menu. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options ... from one screen to configure system Time. 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 10...
...APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For Configuring options for that particular menu. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options ... from one screen to configure system Time. 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 10...
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... Item +- Configuration options: [Chinese BIG5] [Chinese (GB)] [Japanese] [Français] [German] [English] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-11 Refer to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to set the system time... 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 to select a field. Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10...
... Item +- Configuration options: [Chinese BIG5] [Chinese (GB)] [Japanese] [Français] [German] [English] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-11 Refer to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to set the system time... 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 to select a field. Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10...
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...] Enables or disables the Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART). The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY ASUS BIOS Version : 0504 Build Date : 10/01/07 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz : ... specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.8 System Information This menu gives you to the system. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-15
...] Enables or disables the Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART). The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY ASUS BIOS Version : 0504 Build Date : 10/01/07 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz : ... specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.8 System Information This menu gives you to the system. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-15
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...Change Option 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 4-23 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American...automatically detects. 4.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 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 ...
...Change Option 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 4-23 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American...automatically detects. 4.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 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 ...
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...Allows you install 64bit operating system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-25 DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of memory. Advanced Chipset Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced WARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to... when the PEG Port Control item is set to malfunction. North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG Port Control PEG Port Force x1...
...Allows you install 64bit operating system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-25 DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of memory. Advanced Chipset Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced WARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to... when the PEG Port Control item is set to malfunction. North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG Port Control PEG Port Force x1...
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... to set to enable or disable the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-27 USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration USB Devices Enabled: None USB Functions USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI...
... to set to enable or disable the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-27 USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration USB Devices Enabled: None USB Functions USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI...
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... Power menu The Power menu items allow you to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume [Disabled] Determines whether to change the settings for...or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-29 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.6.1 ...
... Power menu The Power menu items allow you to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume [Disabled] Determines whether to change the settings for...or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-29 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.6.1 ...
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...Overheat Protection [90ºC] Allows you do not wish to protect it from damage. 4.6.6 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature NB Temperature SB Temperature OPT1 Temperature OPT2 Temperature OPT3 Temperature [38... Select Item +- Configuration optitons: [Disabled] [50ºC] [60ºC] [70ºC] [80ºC] [90ºC] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-31 SB Overheat Protection [90ºC] The system automatically shuts down to protect the device from damage. SB Temperature;
...Overheat Protection [90ºC] Allows you do not wish to protect it from damage. 4.6.6 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature NB Temperature SB Temperature OPT1 Temperature OPT2 Temperature OPT3 Temperature [38... Select Item +- Configuration optitons: [Disabled] [50ºC] [60ºC] [70ºC] [80ºC] [90ºC] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-31 SB Overheat Protection [90ºC] The system automatically shuts down to protect the device from damage. SB Temperature;
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... Q-Fan detects the temperature of the fan connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-33 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...
... Q-Fan detects the temperature of the fan connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-33 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...
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Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Boot Device Priority Tools Exit Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Select Screen Select Item +- Boot Settings Configuration Security A virtual... SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [Hard Drive] 3rd Boot Device [ATAPI CD-ROM] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula...
Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Boot Device Priority Tools Exit Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Select Screen Select Item +- Boot Settings Configuration Security A virtual... SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [Hard Drive] 3rd Boot Device [ATAPI CD-ROM] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula...
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...system security settings. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . Security Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Supervisor Password User Password :Not Installed :Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password to display the configuration... message "Password Uninstalled" appears. Confirm the password when prompted. Select an item then press to change password. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-37 Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. From the password box, type a password composed of...
...system security settings. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . Security Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Supervisor Password User Password :Not Installed :Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password to display the configuration... message "Password Uninstalled" appears. Confirm the password when prompted. Select an item then press to change password. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-37 Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. From the password box, type a password composed of...
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Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 4.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to confirm your choice. 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: ...Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-39 Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to configure options for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Profile Ai Net 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to run ASUS...
Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 4.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to confirm your choice. 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: ...Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-39 Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to configure options for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Profile Ai Net 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to run ASUS...
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... or load multiple BIOS settings. Start O.C. Press to prevent the system boot failure! 4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup ASUSTek O.C. Profile 1 Status :Not Installed O.C. 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: Unknown...single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the file. BIOS SETUP UTILITY O.C. 4.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 ...
... or load multiple BIOS settings. Start O.C. Press to prevent the system boot failure! 4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup ASUSTek O.C. Profile 1 Status :Not Installed O.C. 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: Unknown...single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the file. BIOS SETUP UTILITY O.C. 4.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 ...
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... Select Item +- 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 UTILITY Advanced [Disabled] Check LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). 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...
... Select Item +- 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 UTILITY Advanced [Disabled] Check LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). 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...