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... 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® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium...174; 4 processors Supports Intel® next-generation 45nm multi-core CPUs Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support ...
... 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® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium...174; 4 processors Supports Intel® next-generation 45nm multi-core CPUs Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support ...
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... 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for Special Edition only) Extreme Tweaker 2-Phase DDR2 ASUS EPU Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - O.C. Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking features ROG Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Fusion Block System...
... 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for Special Edition only) Extreme Tweaker 2-Phase DDR2 ASUS EPU Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - O.C. Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking features ROG Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Fusion Block System...
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.... 2-Phase DDR2 With the embedded 2-Phase DDR2, this motherboard allows users to cooler temperatures and better efficiency. ASUS O.C. Working together with AI Gear 3, this motherboard ensures longer power component lifespans and higher overclockability due to reach higher memory frequencies and enjoy better performance. Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is running low intensity applications. Component Overheat Protection...
.... 2-Phase DDR2 With the embedded 2-Phase DDR2, this motherboard allows users to cooler temperatures and better efficiency. ASUS O.C. Working together with AI Gear 3, this motherboard ensures longer power component lifespans and higher overclockability due to reach higher memory frequencies and enjoy better performance. Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is running low intensity applications. Component Overheat Protection...
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...~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- Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that came with the component. • Before you can select the voltage to 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before handling components to...
...~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- Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that came with the component. • Before you can select the voltage to 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before handling components to...
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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 DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2.... 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. See section 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu for details. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to [DDR2-1066MHz...
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 DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2.... 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. See section 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu for details. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to [DDR2-1066MHz...
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... 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device...• If you are purchased separately. SPDIF_OUT GND SPDIFOUT +5V MAXIMUS FORMULA MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA Digital audio connector The ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card and the S/PDIF Out cable are using an ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card, connect the HDMI card to ensure the ...
... 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device...• If you are purchased separately. SPDIF_OUT GND SPDIFOUT +5V MAXIMUS FORMULA MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA Digital audio connector The ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card and the S/PDIF Out cable are using an ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card, connect the HDMI card to ensure the ...
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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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... system boot configuration Tools For Configuring options for that particular menu. 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 A Language... 10/04/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in the menu and change the settings. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- Sub-menu items Navigation keys 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 4.2.3 Navigation ...
... system boot configuration Tools For Configuring options for that particular menu. 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 A Language... 10/04/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in the menu and change the settings. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- Sub-menu items Navigation keys 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 4.2.3 Navigation ...
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...:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to select a field. Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Thur 10/04/2007... to navigate through them. Configuration options: [Chinese BIG5] [Chinese (GB)] [Japanese] [Français] [German] [English] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-11 Select Screen Select Item +- Refer to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to configure ...
...:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to select a field. Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Thur 10/04/2007... to navigate through them. Configuration options: [Chinese BIG5] [Chinese (GB)] [Japanese] [Français] [German] [English] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-11 Select Screen Select Item +- Refer to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to configure ...
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... CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-23 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU ...Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Tech. [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. ...
... CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-23 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU ...Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Tech. [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. ...
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... Configuration Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item +- When set to be used for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-29 Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/STR resume. Change Option F1 General Help F10...
... Configuration Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item +- When set to be used for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-29 Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/STR resume. Change Option F1 General Help F10...
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... Boot Device [ATAPI CD-ROM] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-35 Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Boot Device Priority Tools Exit Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. 4.7 Boot menu The Boot menu...
... Boot Device [ATAPI CD-ROM] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-35 Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Boot Device Priority Tools Exit Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. 4.7 Boot menu The Boot menu...
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...or [No], then press to run the utility to display the sub-menu. Main Extreme Tweaker ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile Ai Net 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Select an item then press to select and update BIOS. Password ...Check [Setup] When set to [Always], BIOS checks for special functions. When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: ATMEL 26DF161 Current ROM BOARD: MAXIMUS Formula...
...or [No], then press to run the utility to display the sub-menu. Main Extreme Tweaker ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile Ai Net 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Select an item then press to select and update BIOS. Password ...Check [Setup] When set to [Always], BIOS checks for special functions. When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: ATMEL 26DF161 Current ROM BOARD: MAXIMUS Formula...
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Refer to www.asus.com or this motherboard natively supports up to 2 PATA devices Dual Gigabit LAN controllers, both featuring AI NET 2 Supports Teaming Technology SupremeFX II Audio Card - one at back panel)... 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® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 processors Supports Intel® next-generation 45nm multi-core...
Refer to www.asus.com or this motherboard natively supports up to 2 PATA devices Dual Gigabit LAN controllers, both featuring AI NET 2 Supports Teaming Technology SupremeFX II Audio Card - one at back panel)... 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® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 processors Supports Intel® next-generation 45nm multi-core...
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... connector 1 x IDE connector for Special Edition only) Extreme Tweaker 2-Phase DDR2 Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI Booster Utility - O.C. Voltiminder LED - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - CPU Level Up - AI Gear 3 - Profile Overclocking protection: - Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking features ROG Special...
... connector 1 x IDE connector for Special Edition only) Extreme Tweaker 2-Phase DDR2 Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI Booster Utility - O.C. Voltiminder LED - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - CPU Level Up - AI Gear 3 - Profile Overclocking protection: - Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking features ROG Special...
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... The BIOS settings can be used to cooler temperatures and better efficiency. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- See page 5-32 for overclockers. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for CPU, NB,... SB, and Memory in Windows environment without the worries of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is ...
... The BIOS settings can be used to cooler temperatures and better efficiency. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- See page 5-32 for overclockers. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for CPU, NB,... SB, and Memory in Windows environment without the worries of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is ...
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...~1.69375 1.62000~1.80000 Crazy (red) 1.70000~ 1.82000~ ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2- You may cause severe damage to do so may adjust the voltages in BIOS. Failure to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. For more information about voltage adjustment,... refer to the illustration below for power status. Refer to 4.4 Extreme Tweaker...
...~1.69375 1.62000~1.80000 Crazy (red) 1.70000~ 1.82000~ ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2- You may cause severe damage to do so may adjust the voltages in BIOS. Failure to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. For more information about voltage adjustment,... refer to the illustration below for power status. Refer to 4.4 Extreme Tweaker...
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See the table below. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. FSB 1333 1333 1333 1066 1066 1066 DDR2 ...1066 MHz. See section 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu for details. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to [DDR2-1066MHz]. 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 DDR2 DIMM sockets...
See the table below. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. FSB 1333 1333 1333 1066 1066 1066 DDR2 ...1066 MHz. See section 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu for details. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to [DDR2-1066MHz]. 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 DDR2 DIMM sockets...
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...2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA ...Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. SPDIF_OUT GND SPDIFOUT +5V MAXIMUS FORMULA MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA Digital audio connector The ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card and the S/PDIF Out cable are using an ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card, connect...
...2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA ...Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. SPDIF_OUT GND SPDIFOUT +5V MAXIMUS FORMULA MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA Digital audio connector The ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card and the S/PDIF Out cable are using an ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card, 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