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... 3-1 3.2 Turning off 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 fields 4-10 4.2.7 Pop...
... 3-1 3.2 Turning off 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 fields 4-10 4.2.7 Pop...
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ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: ...the motherboard. ix It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support ...
ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: ...the motherboard. ix It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support ...
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...O.C. COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - CPU Level Up - 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...) Extreme Tweaker 2-Phase DDR2 ASUS EPU Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - Profile Overclocking protection: - AI Booster Utility - Voltiminder LED - AI Gear 3 - Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking ...
...O.C. COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - CPU Level Up - 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...) Extreme Tweaker 2-Phase DDR2 ASUS EPU Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - Profile Overclocking protection: - AI Booster Utility - Voltiminder LED - AI Gear 3 - Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking ...
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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... ties User's manual The hottest 3D game: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. xiii Support DVD: Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition Kaspersky® Anti-virus...
...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... ties User's manual The hottest 3D game: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. xiii Support DVD: Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition Kaspersky® Anti-virus...
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...Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for higher performance or improve efficiency by 7% when the PC is running low intensity applications. It automatically provides power for overclockers. Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is critical but risky. No matter if you to optimal performance. AI Booster The ASUS... In the persuit of booting the BIOS. ASUS O.C. Component Overheat Protection -EX (COP EX) The COP EX allows overclockers to monitor and save the environment. The BIOS settings can be used to increase...
...Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for higher performance or improve efficiency by 7% when the PC is running low intensity applications. It automatically provides power for overclockers. Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is critical but risky. No matter if you to optimal performance. AI Booster The ASUS... In the persuit of booting the BIOS. ASUS O.C. Component Overheat Protection -EX (COP EX) The COP EX allows overclockers to monitor and save the environment. The BIOS settings can be used to increase...
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...data. Unlike other background noises then eliminates it in games to the gamers of ROG. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default settings for details. SupremeFX II also provides a special tool to emphasize human voices in the incoming... exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to short the pins or moving jumpers. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction External LCD Poster The...
...data. Unlike other background noises then eliminates it in games to the gamers of ROG. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default settings for details. SupremeFX II also provides a special tool to emphasize human voices in the incoming... exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to short the pins or moving jumpers. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction External LCD Poster The...
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...eliminates the trouble of your choice from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 4-11 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction See page 4-7 for details. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize and add style to provide sufficient airflow ... area when water-cooling or passive-cooling is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS MyLogo 3 ASUS MyLogo 3 is a new feature present in a few clicks without entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in...
...eliminates the trouble of your choice from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 4-11 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction See page 4-7 for details. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize and add style to provide sufficient airflow ... area when water-cooling or passive-cooling is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS MyLogo 3 ASUS MyLogo 3 is a new feature present in a few clicks without entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in...
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...8226; Hold components by the edges to the illustration below for LED definition. You may cause severe damage to display in BIOS. CPU LED The CPU LED has two voltage displays: CPU Voltage and CPU PLL Voltage; you install or remove any ... 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. For more information about voltage adjustment, refer 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 ...
...8226; Hold components by the edges to the illustration below for LED definition. You may cause severe damage to display in BIOS. CPU LED The CPU LED has two voltage displays: CPU Voltage and CPU PLL Voltage; you install or remove any ... 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. For more information about voltage adjustment, refer 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 ...
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... the location of 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 1.20~1.40 South Bridge Voltage...1.65~1.85 Crazy (red) 1.73~ 1.62~ 1.200~ 1.90~ 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information You can select the voltage to display in BIOS. Northbridge/Southbridge LEDs The northbridge and southbridge LEDs each have two different voltage displays.
... the location of 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 1.20~1.40 South Bridge Voltage...1.65~1.85 Crazy (red) 1.73~ 1.62~ 1.200~ 1.90~ 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information You can select the voltage to display in BIOS. Northbridge/Southbridge LEDs The northbridge and southbridge LEDs each have two different voltage displays.
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... NB_NORMAL OPT_FAN1 OPT_TEMP1 88E8056 PCIEX16_1 JMB368 DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL VIA VT6308P 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...
... NB_NORMAL OPT_FAN1 OPT_TEMP1 88E8056 PCIEX16_1 JMB368 DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL VIA VT6308P 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...
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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-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... 800 667 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. See the table below. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline ...
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-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... 800 667 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. See the table below. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline ...
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...Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for later use . Secure the card to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 4 for details. Refer to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ...Refer to use . 4. Turn on the next page for information on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-21 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or...
...Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for later use . Secure the card to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 4 for details. Refer to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ...Refer to use . 4. Turn on the next page for information on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-21 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or...
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..., pressing down the clr CMOS switch will shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup 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...to the Disable position, but the shutdwon function in S0 mode (DOS mode) still works. • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you easily to CPU overclocking. The clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. With the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature, ...
..., pressing down the clr CMOS switch will shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup 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...to the Disable position, but the shutdwon function in S0 mode (DOS mode) still works. • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you easily to CPU overclocking. The clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. With the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature, ...
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...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 RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND ... configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to these connectors, set to PIN 1. ICH9R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) These connectors are set the [Configure SATA as] item in the motherboard support DVD. MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA IDE connector 3.
...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 RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND ... configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to these connectors, set to PIN 1. ICH9R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) These connectors are set the [Configure SATA as] item in the motherboard support DVD. MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA IDE connector 3.
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... connector onboard. 6. The thermal sensor cable is for a better cooling effect. 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 the IEEE 1394a connector. Refer to a slot opening at the back of the system...
... connector onboard. 6. The thermal sensor cable is for a better cooling effect. 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 the IEEE 1394a connector. Refer to a slot opening at the back of the system...
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...is for the HDD Activity LED. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off ...) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. PWR Ground Reset Ground MAXIMUS FORMULA IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. 11. PLED SPEAKER PANEL PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker ® IDE_LED...
...is for the HDD Activity LED. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off ...) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. PWR Ground Reset Ground MAXIMUS FORMULA IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. 11. PLED SPEAKER PANEL PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker ® IDE_LED...
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...the tests are off. 3. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps...the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on self tests or POST. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 3- External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up . ...
...the tests are off. 3. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps...the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on self tests or POST. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 3- External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up . ...
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... you are using Windows® XP: 1. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down . The power supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to section 4.6 Power Menu for less than four...
... you are using Windows® XP: 1. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down . The power supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to section 4.6 Power Menu for less than four...
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
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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