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... 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 (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x IEEE1394a port 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports ...Tweaker 2-Phase DDR2 ASUS EPU Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - CPU Level Up - AI Booster Utility - Profile Overclocking protection: - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - AI Gear 3 - O.C. Voltiminder LED - Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications summary ROG ...
... 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 (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x IEEE1394a port 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports ...Tweaker 2-Phase DDR2 ASUS EPU Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - CPU Level Up - AI Booster Utility - Profile Overclocking protection: - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - AI Gear 3 - O.C. Voltiminder LED - Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications summary ROG ...
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... 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, DMI2.0, 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...
... 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, DMI2.0, 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...
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... to 2-3 for details. The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for details. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to digitally monitor and tune the CPU power supply with AI Gear ... due to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for details. The BIOS settings can also be stored in heavy or light loadings. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you are all here!...
... to 2-3 for details. The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for details. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to digitally monitor and tune the CPU power supply with AI Gear ... due to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for details. The BIOS settings can also be stored in heavy or light loadings. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you are all here!...
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... motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 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... to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to display in BIOS. You may cause severe damage to 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. CPU LED The CPU LED has two voltage displays: CPU...
... motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 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... to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to display in BIOS. You may cause severe damage to 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. CPU LED The CPU LED has two voltage displays: CPU...
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... display in BIOS. The southbridge LED shows either the North Bridge Voltage or the FSB Termination Voltage. You can select the voltage to the illustration below for 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...
... display in BIOS. The southbridge LED shows either the North Bridge Voltage or the FSB Termination Voltage. You can select the voltage to the illustration below for 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...
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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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... Frequency item in BIOS to DDR2-1066 MHz. With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to [DDR2-1066MHz]. See section 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu for details. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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...
... Frequency item in BIOS to DDR2-1066 MHz. With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to [DDR2-1066MHz]. See section 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu for details. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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...
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.... Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Keep the screw for later use . ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-21 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share... the card inoperable. Failure to do not need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to the table on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the next page for the card. 2. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed...
.... Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Keep the screw for later use . ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-21 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share... the card inoperable. Failure to do not need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to the table on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the next page for the card. 2. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed...
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...helps you to default values. S5: Power off without +5VSB power (AC power loss); Press down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings ...function, 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)...
...helps you to default values. S5: Power off without +5VSB power (AC power loss); Press down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings ...function, 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)...
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... 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...BIOS to these connectors, set the [Configure SATA as] item in the motherboard support DVD. Use two to Standard IDE mode by default. In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to [RAID]. ® ® MAXIMUS FORMULA...
... 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...BIOS to these connectors, set the [Configure SATA as] item in the motherboard support DVD. Use two to Standard IDE mode by default. In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to [RAID]. ® ® MAXIMUS FORMULA...
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... 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 connect thermal ...sensor cables to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices which you want to these connectors. The optional fan1/2/3 can connect the 1394 cable to ASUS...
... 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 connect thermal ...sensor cables to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices which you want to these connectors. The optional fan1/2/3 can connect the 1394 cable to ASUS...
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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 the system power button. Connect the ...power, and blinks when the system is for the system power LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. PWR Ground Reset Ground MAXIMUS FORMULA IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. 11. PLED SPEAKER...
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 the system power button. Connect the ...power, and blinks when the system is for the system power LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. PWR Ground Reset Ground MAXIMUS FORMULA IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. 11. PLED SPEAKER...
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... or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on the chain) c. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 3- System power 6. At power on test. 3.1 Starting up for assistance. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Connect...
... or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on the chain) c. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 3- System power 6. At power on test. 3.1 Starting up for assistance. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Connect...
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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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...BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- Copy the original motherboard BIOS...Provider (ISP). 4.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard ...
...BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- Copy the original motherboard BIOS...Provider (ISP). 4.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard ...
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.... From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. iFormula iFormula ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- Follow the screen instructions to avail...
.... From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. iFormula iFormula ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- Follow the screen instructions to avail...
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...ASUS website (www.asus.com) to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. When the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to enable it is found . 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 [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the...
...ASUS website (www.asus.com) to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. When the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to enable it is found . 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 [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the...
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...afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Press . Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the...use as shown. 1. All rights reserved. The utility copies the current BIOS file to file...... ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. done Write to the ...
...afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Press . Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the...use as shown. 1. All rights reserved. The utility copies the current BIOS file to file...... ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. done Write to the ...
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... ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains BIOS file to the USB port. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. The utility will automatically checks the devices for floppy... You can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. ROG Maximus Formula...
... ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains BIOS file to the USB port. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. The utility will automatically checks the devices for floppy... You can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. ROG Maximus Formula...
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... to configure system Time. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- Use [+] or [-] to select items in ] [English] SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA 6 [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] SATA Coniguration System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar...
... to configure system Time. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- Use [+] or [-] to select items in ] [English] SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA 6 [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] SATA Coniguration System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar...