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Motherboard Maximus Formula (Special Edition)/ Maximus Formula
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... 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 2.2.4 Audio card layout 2-5 2.2.5 Layout...
... 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 2.2.4 Audio card layout 2-5 2.2.5 Layout...
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... midboard; one at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi 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 ...® 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...
... midboard; one at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi 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 ...® 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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... drive connector 1 x IDE connector for Special Edition only) Extreme Tweaker 2-Phase DDR2 ASUS EPU Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - Profile Overclocking protection: - O.C. AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - AI Booster Utility - CPU Level Up - Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking features ROG Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors...
... drive connector 1 x IDE connector for Special Edition only) Extreme Tweaker 2-Phase DDR2 ASUS EPU Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - Profile Overclocking protection: - O.C. AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - AI Booster Utility - CPU Level Up - Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking features ROG Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors...
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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 Audio Card 3 in 1 ASUS Q-connector kit...
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 Audio Card 3 in 1 ASUS Q-connector kit...
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... 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 devices on it another...
... 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 devices on it another...
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...design allows a PC to serve as a network gateway for details. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- See page 2‑16 for managing traffic between two separate networks. Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. The DDR2 Mode ...system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of available memory size. ASUS Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to break through current FSB and DRAM ratio proportions by eliminating the bottleneck ...
...design allows a PC to serve as a network gateway for details. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- See page 2‑16 for managing traffic between two separate networks. Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. The DDR2 Mode ...system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of available memory size. ASUS Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to break through current FSB and DRAM ratio proportions by eliminating the bottleneck ...
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... consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features Fusion Block System (for Special Edition only) The Fusion Block System is never as easy as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC ...design that combines the ROG's renowned heatpipe design with ROG's CPU Level Up! Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on a motherboard. You can enjoy exceptional thermal improvement to competing followers with a single connection.
... consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features Fusion Block System (for Special Edition only) The Fusion Block System is never as easy as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC ...design that combines the ROG's renowned heatpipe design with ROG's CPU Level Up! Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on a motherboard. You can enjoy exceptional thermal improvement to competing followers with a single connection.
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... to 20% to help save an overheating GPU. The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. It automatically provides power for CPU, NB, SB, and Memory in Windows environment without the worries of extreme performance...booting the BIOS. It can also be stored in heavy or light loadings. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you are looking for details. See page 4-40 for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are all here! ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1-
... to 20% to help save an overheating GPU. The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. It automatically provides power for CPU, NB, SB, and Memory in Windows environment without the worries of extreme performance...booting the BIOS. It can also be stored in heavy or light loadings. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you are looking for details. See page 4-40 for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are all here! ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1-
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... Saving Mode." See page 5-30 for details. The motherboard uses a special design 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...motherboard to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. To wake the system and return to lower overall system temperature, resulting in quieter operation and longer system life. See pages 4-32 and 5-31 for details. See page 5-29 for power saving during light loading. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula...
... Saving Mode." See page 5-30 for details. The motherboard uses a special design 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...motherboard to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. To wake the system and return to lower overall system temperature, resulting in quieter operation and longer system life. See pages 4-32 and 5-31 for details. See page 5-29 for power saving during light loading. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula...
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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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... a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Refer to the illustration below for... 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- CPU LED The CPU ...
... a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Refer to the illustration below for... 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- CPU LED The CPU ...
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... 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 1.20...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) ...
... 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 1.20...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) ...
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... the power cable before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. The LED does not light up to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. MAXIMUS FORMULA HD_LED MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA Hard Disk LED 5. It blinks when data is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. ® ®...
... the power cable before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. The LED does not light up to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. MAXIMUS FORMULA HD_LED MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA Hard Disk LED 5. It blinks when data is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. ® ®...
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2.2.3 Motherboard layout LCD_CON PWR_FAN 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN KB_USB56 EATX12V SPDIF_O12 SPDIF_OUT CLR_CMOS E1394 LGA775... 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... and internal connectors. 2.2.4 Audio card layout SUPREMEFX II Listen with Absolute HD ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-
2.2.3 Motherboard layout LCD_CON PWR_FAN 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN KB_USB56 EATX12V SPDIF_O12 SPDIF_OUT CLR_CMOS E1394 LGA775... 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... 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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...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- Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1/2/3) 7. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) Onboard switches 1. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS...) 9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT, for ASUS HDMI VGA card) 11. ICH9R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) 4. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN...
...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- Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1/2/3) 7. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) Onboard switches 1. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS...) 9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT, for ASUS HDMI VGA card) 11. ICH9R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) 4. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN...
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2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 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 facing towards you and the load lever is ... PnP cap unless you . Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2- Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to a 135º angle. To prevent damage to the left . 2.
2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 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 facing towards you and the load lever is ... PnP cap unless you . Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2- Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to a 135º angle. To prevent damage to the left . 2.
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... fan assembly. Place the heatsink on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-11 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you have properly applied Thermal.... • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink ...
... fan assembly. Place the heatsink on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-11 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you have properly applied Thermal.... • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink ...
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Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 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 plug this connector. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Push down two fasteners at a time in B place. 2. A A A B B B A 3.
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 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 plug this connector. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Push down two fasteners at a time in B place. 2. A A A B B B A 3.
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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. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from B the motherboard. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A A B A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-13 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from B the motherboard. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A A B A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-13 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
