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Motherboard Maximus Formula (Special Edition)/ Maximus Formula
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Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications summary...xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-4 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-4 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-5 ...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications summary...xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-4 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-4 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-5 ...
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...panel) 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard, 6 ports at midboard; ADI 1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots CrossFire™ Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for...® 4 processors Supports Intel® next-generation 45nm multi-core CPUs Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCIe x16 slots (@ full x16, x16 speed) 3 x PCIe x1 (PCIEX1_1 ...
...panel) 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard, 6 ports at midboard; ADI 1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots CrossFire™ Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for...® 4 processors Supports Intel® next-generation 45nm multi-core CPUs Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCIe x16 slots (@ full x16, x16 speed) 3 x PCIe x1 (PCIEX1_1 ...
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COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - 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 ... CPU frequency tuner) - CPU Level Up - AI Gear 3 - 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...
COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - 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 ... CPU frequency tuner) - CPU Level Up - AI Gear 3 - 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...
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xiii Support DVD: Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition Kaspersky® Anti-virus software ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Software Form Factor 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS...
xiii Support DVD: Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition Kaspersky® Anti-virus software ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Software Form Factor 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS...
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.... Motherboard I/O module Cables Accessories Application DVD/CD Documentation ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula USB 2.0 + IEEE 1394a module Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Serial ATA cables Serial ATA power cables I/O shield ASUS Optional Fan Fusion Block System Accessory (for buying an ASUS® Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware...
.... Motherboard I/O module Cables Accessories Application DVD/CD Documentation ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula USB 2.0 + IEEE 1394a module Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Serial ATA cables Serial ATA power cables I/O shield ASUS Optional Fan Fusion Block System Accessory (for buying an ASUS® Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware...
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... and DRAM ratio proportions by eliminating the bottleneck when overclocking both the CPU and memory- While in DDR2 1066 mode, ASUS's exclusive technology offers a choice of DDR2 memory. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard.... Native DDR2 1066 memory support To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed the true potential of available memory size. See page 2‑16 for details. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- Users may install different memory size DIMMs into the two...
... and DRAM ratio proportions by eliminating the bottleneck when overclocking both the CPU and memory- While in DDR2 1066 mode, ASUS's exclusive technology offers a choice of DDR2 memory. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard.... Native DDR2 1066 memory support To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed the true potential of available memory size. See page 2‑16 for details. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- Users may install different memory size DIMMs into the two...
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... and enjoy better performance. See pages 2-1 to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. It can be used to monitor and save the environment. ASUS O.C. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- No matter if you attain the best possible power efficiency and energy savings up to 20% to help you are looking for details. The COP...
... and enjoy better performance. See pages 2-1 to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. It can be used to monitor and save the environment. ASUS O.C. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- No matter if you attain the best possible power efficiency and energy savings up to 20% to help you are looking for details. The COP...
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.... See pages 4-32 and 5-31 for details. See page 5-29 for details. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- The heat pipe, heatsink, and strategic board layout were tailor made to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to...
.... See pages 4-32 and 5-31 for details. See page 5-29 for details. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- The heat pipe, heatsink, and strategic board layout were tailor made to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-16 2.5 Expansion slots 2-21 2.6 Switch 2-22 2.7 Aduio card, I/O shield, and LCD Poster Installation 2-25 2.8 Connectors 2-27 ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-16 2.5 Expansion slots 2-21 2.6 Switch 2-22 2.7 Aduio card, I/O shield, and LCD Poster Installation 2-25 2.8 Connectors 2-27 ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula
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... for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge. 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- Refer to the illustration below for LED definition. For more information about voltage...
... for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge. 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- Refer to the illustration below for LED definition. For more information about voltage...
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... illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for 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....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....
... illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for 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....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....
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Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that lights up when there is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. MAXIMUS FORMULA HD_LED MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA Hard Disk LED 5. MAXIMUS FORMULA MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA Power on switch. It blinks when data is designed to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable...
Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that lights up when there is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. MAXIMUS FORMULA HD_LED MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA Hard Disk LED 5. MAXIMUS FORMULA MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA Power on switch. It blinks when data is designed to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable...
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...PCI1 Intel® X38 NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH 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 ...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 2-
...PCI1 Intel® X38 NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH 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 ...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 2-
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.../2/3) 7. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT, for ASUS HDMI VGA card) 11. Internal connectors 1. Power-on switch 2. Reset switch Page 2- 29 2- 29 2- 30 2- 31 2- 32 2- 32 2- 33 2- 34 2- 34 2- 35 2-36 Page 2-38 2-38 ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2- IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 3. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin...
.../2/3) 7. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT, for ASUS HDMI VGA card) 11. Internal connectors 1. Power-on switch 2. Reset switch Page 2- 29 2- 29 2- 30 2- 31 2- 32 2- 32 2- 33 2- 34 2- 34 2- 35 2-36 Page 2-38 2-38 ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2- IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 3. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin...
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...your left (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2- Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you and the load lever is on your thumb (A), ...then move it is facing towards you . Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® MAXIMUS FORMULA MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage ...
...your left (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2- Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you and the load lever is on your thumb (A), ...then move it is facing towards you . Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® MAXIMUS FORMULA MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage ...
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...four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-11 Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, ... cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly...
...four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-11 Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, ... cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly...
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2. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! A A A B B B A 3. CPU_FAN ® GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM MAXIMUS FORMULA MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in B place. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! A A A B B B A 3. CPU_FAN ® GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM MAXIMUS FORMULA MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in B place. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-13 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from B the motherboard. A A B A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2.
Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-13 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from B the motherboard. A A B A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2.
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... installed it snugly fits the heatsink, then on the motherboard. Carefully push down the fan until 4. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-15 2.3.4 Installing the optional fans Install the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler.
... installed it snugly fits the heatsink, then on the motherboard. Carefully push down the fan until 4. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-15 2.3.4 Installing the optional fans Install the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler.