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... UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to 8 GB system memory *The DDR2 frequency reaches 1200 MHz after overclocking. *Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCIe x16 slots (@ full x16, x16 speed) 3 x PCIe x1 ...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 Intel...
... UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to 8 GB system memory *The DDR2 frequency reaches 1200 MHz after overclocking. *Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCIe x16 slots (@ full x16, x16 speed) 3 x PCIe x1 ...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 Intel...
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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... 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 Q-connector kit UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Serial ATA cables Serial...
...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... 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 Q-connector kit UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Serial ATA cables Serial...
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... on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat these critical components generate. 1.3.4 ASUS special features AI Gear 3 With a manual or automatic mode, AI Gear 3 allows users to choose from major thermal sources in the motherboard to lower overall ... Mode," "High Performance Mode," "Medium Power Saving Mode," and "Max Power Saving Mode." ASUS has devoted special efforts to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can save up to dissipate heat in the...
... on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat these critical components generate. 1.3.4 ASUS special features AI Gear 3 With a manual or automatic mode, AI Gear 3 allows users to choose from major thermal sources in the motherboard to lower overall ... Mode," "High Performance Mode," "Medium Power Saving Mode," and "Max Power Saving Mode." ASUS has devoted special efforts to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can save up to dissipate heat in the...
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...may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-17 Any excess memory from the same vendor. • If you want to run at DDR2-667. Notes on the operating systems...for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with CL=4 will automatically downgrade to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - - - The system maps the total size of 128 Mb chips. For optimum compatibility, it is ...
...may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-17 Any excess memory from the same vendor. • If you want to run at DDR2-667. Notes on the operating systems...for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with CL=4 will automatically downgrade to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - - - The system maps the total size of 128 Mb chips. For optimum compatibility, it is ...
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...IDE cable to Standard IDE mode by default. MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA IDE connector 3. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set , refer to 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to four Serial ATA ... GND 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 RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND...
...IDE cable to Standard IDE mode by default. MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA IDE connector 3. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set , refer to 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to four Serial ATA ... GND 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 RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND...
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... #1] (high performance) and [Profile #2] (high frequency). Super Memory Profile [Profile #1] Allows you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] or [Super MemProfile]. Allows you select a CPU level, the FSB Frequency and DRAM Frequency items will be adjusted accordingly. If... the system. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] OC From CPU Level Up [Auto] After you to 800. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-17 The values range from 200 to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically. Ratio CMOS ...
... #1] (high performance) and [Profile #2] (high frequency). Super Memory Profile [Profile #1] Allows you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] or [Super MemProfile]. Allows you select a CPU level, the FSB Frequency and DRAM Frequency items will be adjusted accordingly. If... the system. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] OC From CPU Level Up [Auto] After you to 800. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-17 The values range from 200 to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically. Ratio CMOS ...
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... condition. Configuration options: [DDR2_REF-30mv] [DDR2_REF-20mv] [DDR2_REF-10mv] [DDR2_REF] [DDRII_REF+10mv] [DDR2_REF+20mv] [DDR2_REF+30mv] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-21 Refer to [FSBT Volt], the onboard northbridge LED displays FSB termination voltage condition. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.050V] [1.075V] ... [DDR2_REF] [DDR2_REF+10mv] [DDR2_REF+20mv] [DDR2_REF+30mv] DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you to manually set the memory voltage, or you set to [SB Volt], the onboard southbridge LED displays southbridge voltage condition. When you...
... condition. Configuration options: [DDR2_REF-30mv] [DDR2_REF-20mv] [DDR2_REF-10mv] [DDR2_REF] [DDRII_REF+10mv] [DDR2_REF+20mv] [DDR2_REF+30mv] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-21 Refer to [FSBT Volt], the onboard northbridge LED displays FSB termination voltage condition. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.050V] [1.075V] ... [DDR2_REF] [DDR2_REF+10mv] [DDR2_REF+20mv] [DDR2_REF+30mv] DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you to manually set the memory voltage, or you set to [SB Volt], the onboard southbridge LED displays southbridge voltage condition. When you...
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...BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-23 4.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system...:64 KB Cache L2 :2048 KB CPUID :6F6 Ratio Status:Unlocked (Max:07, Min:06) Ratio Actual Value: 7 Options Auto Manual CPU Ratio Control [Auto] C1E Support [Enabled] CPU TM function: [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Max...
...BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-23 4.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system...:64 KB Cache L2 :2048 KB CPUID :6F6 Ratio Status:Unlocked (Max:07, Min:06) Ratio Actual Value: 7 Options Auto Manual CPU Ratio Control [Auto] C1E Support [Enabled] CPU TM function: [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Max...