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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, PnP, DMI2...
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, PnP, DMI2...
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...change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-21 Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI ... for details. Refer to use . 4. Turn on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2....
...change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-21 Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI ... for details. Refer to use . 4. Turn on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2....
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...8226; Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. Click... drive. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. 4.1 Managing and updating your system. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-
...8226; Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. Click... drive. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. 4.1 Managing and updating your system. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-
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... set or change the configurations for the Serial ATA connectors supported by allowing the drive to configure the item. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to [RAID]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-13
... set or change the configurations for the Serial ATA connectors supported by allowing the drive to configure the item. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to [RAID]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-13
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-33 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-42 ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-33 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-42 ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula
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... the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5- ...chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 ...
... the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5- ...chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 ...
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Intel ICH9 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create an ICH9R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. JMicron JMB36X 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create a JMicron JMB368 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5- 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH9R or JMicron® JMB368 RAID/AHCI driver disk.
Intel ICH9 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create an ICH9R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. JMicron JMB36X 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create a JMicron JMB368 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5- 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH9R or JMicron® JMB368 RAID/AHCI driver disk.
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...optical drive. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you of any problem with these components. 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. Click this utility, you... appears. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer the moment you can close the Preference panel ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-21 Because PC Probe II is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar.
...optical drive. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you of any problem with these components. 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. Click this utility, you... appears. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer the moment you can close the Preference panel ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-21 Because PC Probe II is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar.
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... Follow the screen instructions to normal state. Click this icon to launch Q-Fan 2 ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-27 After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. The AI Suite main window appears. Press...AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer has an enabled Autorun ...
... Follow the screen instructions to normal state. Click this icon to launch Q-Fan 2 ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-27 After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. The AI Suite main window appears. Press...AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer has an enabled Autorun ...
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... the floppy disk drive. 3. When the menu appears, press to create an Intel® ICH9R RAID driver disk. 4. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-43 Press any key when the system prompts "Press any key to complete the process. Follow succeeding screen instructions to boot from the...
... the floppy disk drive. 3. When the menu appears, press to create an Intel® ICH9R RAID driver disk. 4. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-43 Press any key when the system prompts "Press any key to complete the process. Follow succeeding screen instructions to boot from the...
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...drivers for more information on the EIST feature. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. Using the Intel® EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula A- You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS... website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need ...
...drivers for more information on the EIST feature. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. Using the Intel® EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula A- You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS... website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need ...