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.... The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for details. See page 4-40 for maximum performance achievement. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- Working together with AI Gear 3, this motherboard allows users to reach higher memory frequencies and enjoy better performance. No...allows overclockers to overclock the CPU speed in heavy or light loadings. The BIOS settings can help you to increase chipset voltages without the hassle of overheating. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to digitally monitor and tune the CPU power supply ...
.... The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for details. See page 4-40 for maximum performance achievement. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- Working together with AI Gear 3, this motherboard allows users to reach higher memory frequencies and enjoy better performance. No...allows overclockers to overclock the CPU speed in heavy or light loadings. The BIOS settings can help you to increase chipset voltages without the hassle of overheating. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to digitally monitor and tune the CPU power supply ...
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...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- Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any...such as the power supply case, before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. There are also an LED... Voltage; You may cause severe damage to do so may adjust the voltages in BIOS. Failure to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2.1 Before you proceed Take...
...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- Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any...such as the power supply case, before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. There are also an LED... Voltage; You may cause severe damage to do so may adjust the voltages in BIOS. Failure to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2.1 Before you proceed Take...
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... a DDR2-1066 memory module, make sure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to DDR2-1066 MHz. With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to ...[DDR2-1066MHz]. See the table below. 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...
... a DDR2-1066 memory module, make sure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to DDR2-1066 MHz. With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to ...[DDR2-1066MHz]. See the table below. 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...
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.... 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary... software settings. 1. Refer to the table on the next page. 3. Refer to the tables on the next page for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-21 When using PCI cards on BIOS setup....
.... 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary... software settings. 1. Refer to the table on the next page. 3. Refer to the tables on the next page for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-21 When using PCI cards on BIOS setup....
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... Recall) feature, shut 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 to function, pressing down the clr CMOS switch will not function...8226; Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to CPU overclocking. Press 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 ...
... Recall) feature, shut 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 to function, pressing down the clr CMOS switch will not function...8226; Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to CPU overclocking. Press 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 ...
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...® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to four Serial ATA hard disk drives for details. • For RAID 5, use at least three hard disk drives. MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA IDE connector 3. ICH9R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) These connectors are set using these connectors. For RAID 10, use at least...
...® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to four Serial ATA hard disk drives for details. • For RAID 5, use at least three hard disk drives. MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA IDE connector 3. ICH9R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) These connectors are set using these connectors. For RAID 10, use at least...
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...system power. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information PLED SPEAKER PANEL PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker ® IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. PWR Ground ...Reset Ground MAXIMUS FORMULA IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable ...
...system power. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information PLED SPEAKER PANEL PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker ® IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. PWR Ground ...Reset Ground MAXIMUS FORMULA IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable ...
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... continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. At power on test. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system ... the system case cover. 2. For systems with a surge protector. 5. While the tests are off. 3. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 3- System power 6. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on . Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Monitor b....
... continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. At power on test. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system ... the system case cover. 2. For systems with a surge protector. 5. While the tests are off. 3. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 3- System power 6. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on . Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Monitor b....
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...Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Use [+] or [-] to another. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Extreme Tweaker Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot General help Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette...overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For Configuring options for that particular menu. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-...
...Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Use [+] or [-] to another. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Extreme Tweaker Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot General help Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette...overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For Configuring options for that particular menu. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-...
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... [-] to select a field. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] Sets the type of the basic system information. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Chinese BIG5] [Chinese (GB)] [Japanese] [Français] [German] [English] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-11 Refer to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and...
... [-] to select a field. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] Sets the type of the basic system information. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Chinese BIG5] [Chinese (GB)] [Japanese] [Français] [German] [English] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-11 Refer to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and...
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...Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-23 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Select Screen Select Item +- Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS...CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300@ 1....
...Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-23 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Select Screen Select Item +- Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS...CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300@ 1....
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... [Enabled] Allows you install 64bit operating system. Advanced Chipset Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced WARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to display the...settings. North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG Port Control PEG Port Force x1 [Enabled] [PEG/PCI] [Auto] [Disabled] ENABLE: Allow remapping of memory. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula...
... [Enabled] Allows you install 64bit operating system. Advanced Chipset Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced WARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to display the...settings. North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG Port Control PEG Port Force x1 [Enabled] [PEG/PCI] [Auto] [Disabled] ENABLE: Allow remapping of memory. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula...
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...] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following sub-items appear when this menu allows you to enable the support for non-USB aware OSes. BIOS EHCI Hand...-off [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] The USB 2.0 Controller Mode item appears only when you set...
...] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following sub-items appear when this menu allows you to enable the support for non-USB aware OSes. BIOS EHCI Hand...-off [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] The USB 2.0 Controller Mode item appears only when you set...
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...BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 ACPI Version [Disabled] Specifies the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) version supported. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula...Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Select an item then press to change the settings for System Suspend. When set to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 Resume ACPI Version ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [Disabled] [...
...BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 ACPI Version [Disabled] Specifies the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) version supported. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula...Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Select an item then press to change the settings for System Suspend. When set to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 Resume ACPI Version ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [Disabled] [...
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...Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-31 OPT1/2/3 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, motherboard, northbridge, southbridge, and the assigned device temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you to set the temperature over the set...Protection [90ºC] Allows you do not wish to protect the device from damage. 4.6.6 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature NB Temperature SB Temperature OPT1 Temperature OPT2 Temperature OPT3 Temperature...
...Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-31 OPT1/2/3 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, motherboard, northbridge, southbridge, and the assigned device temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you to set the temperature over the set...Protection [90ºC] Allows you do not wish to protect the device from damage. 4.6.6 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature NB Temperature SB Temperature OPT1 Temperature OPT2 Temperature OPT3 Temperature...
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PWM Mode [50] Configuration options: [50] [60] [70] [80] [90] [100%] OPT Q-Fan and Power Fan BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power OPT_Fan 1 Reading OPT_Fan1 Q-Fan Control Duty Cycle Mode OPT_Fan 2 Reading OPT_Fan2 Q-Fan Control Duty Cycle Mode OPT_Fan 3 ...to enable this item is set to [Menu Mode]. If the fan is not connected to enable or disable the chassis fan3 controller. The Q-Fan detects the temperature of the fan connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. When this function. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-33 Chassis Fan 3 ...
PWM Mode [50] Configuration options: [50] [60] [70] [80] [90] [100%] OPT Q-Fan and Power Fan BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power OPT_Fan 1 Reading OPT_Fan1 Q-Fan Control Duty Cycle Mode OPT_Fan 2 Reading OPT_Fan2 Q-Fan Control Duty Cycle Mode OPT_Fan 3 ...to enable this item is set to [Menu Mode]. If the fan is not connected to enable or disable the chassis fan3 controller. The Q-Fan detects the temperature of the fan connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. When this function. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-33 Chassis Fan 3 ...
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...Drive] [Disabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-35 Select an item then press to change the system boot options. Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Boot Device Priority Tools Exit Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Boot Settings Configuration Security A virtual ...General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [Hard Drive] 3rd Boot ...
...Drive] [Disabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-35 Select an item then press to change the system boot options. Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Boot Device Priority Tools Exit Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Boot Settings Configuration Security A virtual ...General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [Hard Drive] 3rd Boot ...
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...Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-37 Select an item then press to disabled password. again to display the configuration options. After you set a password, this item to set or change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. Security Settings BIOS...Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password to change the system security settings. To set your BIOS password, you successfully set a Supervisor Password: 1. If you forget your password. 4.7.3 Security...
...Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-37 Select an item then press to disabled password. again to display the configuration options. After you set a password, this item to set or change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. Security Settings BIOS...Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password to change the system security settings. To set your BIOS password, you successfully set a Supervisor Password: 1. If you forget your password. 4.7.3 Security...
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...58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to select and update BIOS. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: ATMEL 26DF161 Current ROM BOARD: MAXIMUS Formula VER: 0504 DATE: 10/01/07 Update ROM BOARD:...End] Move ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-39 Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 4.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you press , a confirmation message appears. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format Select Screen Select Item +- Password Check [Setup] When set to display the...
...58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to select and update BIOS. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: ATMEL 26DF161 Current ROM BOARD: MAXIMUS Formula VER: 0504 DATE: 10/01/07 Update ROM BOARD:...End] Move ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-39 Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 4.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you press , a confirmation message appears. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format Select Screen Select Item +- Password Check [Setup] When set to display the...
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... Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press to run the utility to save the current BIOS file to run the utility. Save to Profle 1/2 Allows you to the BIOS Flash. Profile Utility V1.06 Current CMOS BOARD: MAXIMUS Formula VER: 0504 DATE: 10/01/07 PATH...Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Press to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 4.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 2 Status :Not Installed Save to Profile 1 Load from Profile 1 Save to Profile 2 Load from Profile 1/2 Allows you to ...
... Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press to run the utility to save the current BIOS file to run the utility. Save to Profle 1/2 Allows you to the BIOS Flash. Profile Utility V1.06 Current CMOS BOARD: MAXIMUS Formula VER: 0504 DATE: 10/01/07 PATH...Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Press to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 4.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 2 Status :Not Installed Save to Profile 1 Load from Profile 1 Save to Profile 2 Load from Profile 1/2 Allows you to ...