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Contents 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 2-21 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments 2-22 2.5.4 PCI slots 2-23 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots 2-23 2.5.6 ...3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-4 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-8 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-9 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-9 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-9 4.2.4 Menu items 4-10 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-10 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-10 4.2.7 Pop-up window...
Contents 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 2-21 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments 2-22 2.5.4 PCI slots 2-23 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots 2-23 2.5.6 ...3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-4 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-8 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-9 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-9 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-9 4.2.4 Menu items 4-10 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-10 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-10 4.2.7 Pop-up window...
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...Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports as well as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as the ...down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the standard...
...Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports as well as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as the ...down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the standard...
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...33 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. See page 4-7 for details. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to provide sufficient airflow over the CPU power modules and chipset area when water-cooling or passive-cooling ... floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. You can update your BIOS in the motherboard that allows you easy ways to your favorite settings. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to personalize and add style to install computer...
...33 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. See page 4-7 for details. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to provide sufficient airflow over the CPU power modules and chipset area when water-cooling or passive-cooling ... floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. You can update your BIOS in the motherboard that allows you easy ways to your favorite settings. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to personalize and add style to install computer...
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...ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-21 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need to do not need IRQ assignments. Make sure to the chassis with the screw you intend to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard...card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. Secure the card to unplug the power cord ...
...ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-21 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need to do not need IRQ assignments. Make sure to the chassis with the screw you intend to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard...card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. Secure the card to unplug the power cord ...
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... are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to ensure system compatibility and stability. Do this utility. The Setup program is designed to make your BIOS." Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. The SPI chip on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to configure your computer in...
... are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to ensure system compatibility and stability. Do this utility. The Setup program is designed to make your BIOS." Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. The SPI chip on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to configure your computer in...
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... F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- 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 [10:55:25] [Thur 10...
... F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- 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 [10:55:25] [Thur 10...
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... Detected] [Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items...window Scroll bar 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that menu. To change the value of options. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll...
... Detected] [Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items...window Scroll bar 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that menu. To change the value of options. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll...
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... screen for information on the menu screen items and how to configure system Time. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Chinese BIG5] [Chinese (GB)] [Japanese] [Français] [German] [English] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-11 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of...
... screen for information on the menu screen items and how to configure system Time. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Chinese BIG5] [Chinese (GB)] [Japanese] [Français] [German] [English] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-11 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of...
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If you use a CPU above E6600. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [E6400] [E6550] [E6600] [E6700] [X6800] [E6850] [Crazy] • The configuration options may vary depending on the CPU level chosen. Scroll down to the selected CPU level. Change ...Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Configure System Performance Settings CPU Level Up Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio Control FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] [Auto] [Auto...
If you use a CPU above E6600. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [E6400] [E6550] [E6600] [E6700] [X6800] [E6850] [Crazy] • The configuration options may vary depending on the CPU level chosen. Scroll down to the selected CPU level. Change ...Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Configure System Performance Settings CPU Level Up Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio Control FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] [Auto] [Auto...
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...Maximus Formula 4-23 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration... Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU.
...Maximus Formula 4-23 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 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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... Inc. High Definition Audio [Enabled] Allows you to turn on /off the LCD Poster backlight when the system is powered off ] 4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Turn on] [Turn off] LCD Poster Backlight (S5) [Turn off] Allows you to turn on /off... ] Enable or Disable High Definition Audio Controller Select Screen Select Item +- 4.5.3 OnBoard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Device Configuration High Definition Audio Front Panel Type J-Micron PATA/SATA Controller Marvell GigaBit LAN 1 LAN Boot ROM Marvell GigaBit LAN...
... Inc. High Definition Audio [Enabled] Allows you to turn on /off the LCD Poster backlight when the system is powered off ] 4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Turn on] [Turn off] LCD Poster Backlight (S5) [Turn off] Allows you to turn on /off... ] Enable or Disable High Definition Audio Controller Select Screen Select Item +- 4.5.3 OnBoard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Device Configuration High Definition Audio Front Panel Type J-Micron PATA/SATA Controller Marvell GigaBit LAN 1 LAN Boot ROM Marvell GigaBit LAN...
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...you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for System Suspend. Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [S1 (POS)...the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-29 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 ACPI Version [Disabled] Specifies the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) version supported. When set...
...you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for System Suspend. Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [S1 (POS)...the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-29 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 ACPI Version [Disabled] Specifies the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) version supported. When set...
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... provides at least 1A on after AC power loss. Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to restart the system after an AC power loss. When set to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.6.5 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power APM Configuration Restore on state, whatever the system state...
... provides at least 1A on after AC power loss. Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to restart the system after an AC power loss. When set to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.6.5 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power APM Configuration Restore on state, whatever the system state...
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...American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down when any of the thermal sensor cables connected to the motherboard detects device overheat to protect it from damage. Select [Ignored] if you to set the...[ 5.064V] [12.208V] Select Screen Select Item +- MB Temperature; Configuration optitons: [Disabled] [50ºC] [60ºC] [70ºC] [80ºC] [90ºC] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-31 4.6.6 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature NB Temperature SB Temperature OPT1 Temperature OPT2...
...American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down when any of the thermal sensor cables connected to the motherboard detects device overheat to protect it from damage. Select [Ignored] if you to set the...[ 5.064V] [12.208V] Select Screen Select Item +- MB Temperature; Configuration optitons: [Disabled] [50ºC] [60ºC] [70ºC] [80ºC] [90ºC] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-31 4.6.6 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature NB Temperature SB Temperature OPT1 Temperature OPT2...
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...Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Chassis Fan Ratio [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [90%] [80%] [70%] [60%] 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup CPU Fan and Chassis Fan BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power CPU Fan Speed [4470RPM] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan 1 Speed [N/A] Chassis ... minute (RPM). Chassis Q-Fan Controls [Disabled] Allows you to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A.
...Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Chassis Fan Ratio [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [90%] [80%] [70%] [60%] 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup CPU Fan and Chassis Fan BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power CPU Fan Speed [4470RPM] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan 1 Speed [N/A] Chassis ... minute (RPM). Chassis Q-Fan Controls [Disabled] Allows you to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A.
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...Control [RATIO] Allows you to select the optional fan control mode. 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 ... to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to the OPT_FAN1/2/3 connector and adjusts the fan speed. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-33 If the fan is set the Chassis Fan 3 Control to configure the TargetTemp Value...
...Control [RATIO] Allows you to select the optional fan control mode. 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 ... to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to the OPT_FAN1/2/3 connector and adjusts the fan speed. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-33 If the fan is set the Chassis Fan 3 Control to configure the TargetTemp Value...
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Configuration options: [16] [24] [32] [40] [48] [56] [64] [72] Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan ...is set the fan duty cycle. When the OPT_Fan1/2/3 Q-Fan Control item is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. VCORE...
Configuration options: [16] [24] [32] [40] [48] [56] [64] [72] Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan ...is set the fan duty cycle. When the OPT_Fan1/2/3 Q-Fan Control item is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. VCORE...
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... the boot device priority sequence from the availabe devices. 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 floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when ...items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the corresponding menu. Configuration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-35 Select an item then press to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ...
... the boot device priority sequence from the availabe devices. 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 floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when ...items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the corresponding menu. Configuration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-35 Select an item then press to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ...
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... to decrease the time needed to select the power-on state for the NumLock. 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Wait for '... [Disabled] Allows BIOS to use the ASUS MyLogo 3™ feature. This will decrease the time needed to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled]...
... to decrease the time needed to select the power-on state for the NumLock. 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Wait for '... [Disabled] Allows BIOS to use the ASUS MyLogo 3™ feature. This will decrease the time needed to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled]...
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... or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-39 When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for details. Profile Ai Net 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 4.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to...
... or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-39 When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for details. Profile Ai Net 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 4.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to...