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... NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, ... INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS ...
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... 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-6 5.2.6 Video menu 5-6 5.2.7 ASUS Contact information 5-7 5.2.8 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET 2 5-11 5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)... 5-12 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-27 5.3.6 ASUS EPU Utility-AI Gear 3 5-29 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-30 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-31 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-32 5.3.10 CPU Level...
... 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-6 5.2.6 Video menu 5-6 5.2.7 ASUS Contact information 5-7 5.2.8 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET 2 5-11 5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)... 5-12 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-27 5.3.6 ASUS EPU Utility-AI Gear 3 5-29 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-30 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-31 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-32 5.3.10 CPU Level...
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... not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the... motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician ...
... not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the... motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician ...
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... note of the following symbols used throughout this guide To make sure that you must press the Enter or Return key. Conventions used in this manual. Typography Bold text Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] afudos...
... note of the following symbols used throughout this guide To make sure that you must press the Enter or Return key. Conventions used in this manual. Typography Bold text Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] afudos...
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...1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to 8 GB system memory *The DDR2 frequency reaches 1200 MHz after overclocking. *Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCIe x16 slots (@ full x16, x16 speed) 3 x PCIe x1 (PCIEX1_1 (... I/O 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard, 6 ports at midboard; 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 socket for Intel...
...1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to 8 GB system memory *The DDR2 frequency reaches 1200 MHz after overclocking. *Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCIe x16 slots (@ full x16, x16 speed) 3 x PCIe x1 (PCIEX1_1 (... I/O 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard, 6 ports at midboard; 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 socket for Intel...
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...Support DVD: Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition Kaspersky® Anti-virus software ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications summary BIOS...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 UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Serial ATA cables Serial ATA power cables...
...Support DVD: Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition Kaspersky® Anti-virus software ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications summary BIOS...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 UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Serial ATA cables Serial ATA power cables...
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...and Southbridge. See pages 4-32 and 5-31 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, AI Gear 3 allows users to choose from...life. ASUS has devoted special efforts to lower overall system temperature, resulting in real time and lowering the voltage for power saving during light loading. To wake the system and return to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1-...
...and Southbridge. See pages 4-32 and 5-31 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, AI Gear 3 allows users to choose from...life. ASUS has devoted special efforts to lower overall system temperature, resulting in real time and lowering the voltage for power saving during light loading. To wake the system and return to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1-...
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... If you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to run at DDR2-667. This limitation appears on... will be downgraded to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. If you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of...DDR2-667 by default setting. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-17 Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 Populated -...
... If you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to run at DDR2-667. This limitation appears on... will be downgraded to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. If you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of...DDR2-667 by default setting. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-17 Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 Populated -...
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...manual bundled in the BIOS to four Serial ATA hard disk drives for details. • For RAID 5, use at least three hard disk drives. SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 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...® ® MAXIMUS FORMULA PRI_EIDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE cable to these connectors, set the [Configure SATA as] item in the motherboard support DVD. If ...
...manual bundled in the BIOS to four Serial ATA hard disk drives for details. • For RAID 5, use at least three hard disk drives. SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 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...® ® MAXIMUS FORMULA PRI_EIDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE cable to these connectors, set the [Configure SATA as] item in the motherboard support DVD. If ...
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... depending on the CPU level chosen. Select Screen Select Item +- Scroll down to see more details, set Ai Overclock Tuner to Manual after selecting a CPU level. Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Configure System Performance Settings CPU Level Up Ai Overclock...parameters will be automatically adjusted according to malfunction. If you would like to adjust other settings in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] after you select a CPU level. 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. ...
... depending on the CPU level chosen. Select Screen Select Item +- Scroll down to see more details, set Ai Overclock Tuner to Manual after selecting a CPU level. Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Configure System Performance Settings CPU Level Up Ai Overclock...parameters will be automatically adjusted according to malfunction. If you would like to adjust other settings in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] after you select a CPU level. 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. ...
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... you to adjust the FSB frequency. The valid value ranges differently according to [Manual]. The values range from 200 to the system bus and PCI bus. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-17 FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to...frequency using the numeric keypad. The items vary depending on your CPU type. CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear when you select. If this item is configurable, enter the value using the numeric keypad. Ratio CMOS Setting...
... you to adjust the FSB frequency. The valid value ranges differently according to [Manual]. The values range from 200 to the system bus and PCI bus. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-17 FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to...frequency using the numeric keypad. The items vary depending on your CPU type. CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear when you select. If this item is configurable, enter the value using the numeric keypad. Ratio CMOS Setting...
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...may cause the system to become unstable! DRAM Command Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear when you select. CAS# Latency [5 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks] [6 DRAM Clocks] ... frequency. A very high DRAM frequency may vary depending on the CPU level you set the DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual]. FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus FSB 1600 FSB 1333 FSB 1066 FSB 800 CPU External Frequency 400 MHz 333...
...may cause the system to become unstable! DRAM Command Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear when you select. CAS# Latency [5 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks] [6 DRAM Clocks] ... frequency. A very high DRAM frequency may vary depending on the CPU level you set the DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual]. FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus FSB 1600 FSB 1333 FSB 1066 FSB 800 CPU External Frequency 400 MHz 333...
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... you set the NB LED Selection item to [NB Volt], the onboard northbridge LED displays northbridge voltage condition. When you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual]. The text color in the configuration field indicates voltage condition. The following item appears when you set the CPU LED item to [CPU Volt], the...
... you set the NB LED Selection item to [NB Volt], the onboard northbridge LED displays northbridge voltage condition. When you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual]. The text color in the configuration field indicates voltage condition. The following item appears when you set the CPU LED item to [CPU Volt], the...
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... Bridge GTL Refernece [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.67V] [0.63V] [0.60V] [0.57V] [0.56V] [0.53V] [0.51V] [0.49V] DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you to manually set the memory voltage, or you can set the CPU GTL reference. The text color in the configuration field indicates voltage condition. Configuration options: [Auto... you to page 2-2 for northbridge LED definition. Configuration options: [DDR2_REF-30mv] [DDR2_REF-20mv] [DDR2_REF-10mv] [DDR2_REF] [DDRII_REF+10mv] [DDR2_REF+20mv] [DDR2_REF+30mv] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-21
... Bridge GTL Refernece [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.67V] [0.63V] [0.60V] [0.57V] [0.56V] [0.53V] [0.51V] [0.49V] DDR2 Channel A REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you to manually set the memory voltage, or you can set the CPU GTL reference. The text color in the configuration field indicates voltage condition. Configuration options: [Auto... you to page 2-2 for northbridge LED definition. Configuration options: [DDR2_REF-30mv] [DDR2_REF-20mv] [DDR2_REF-10mv] [DDR2_REF] [DDRII_REF+10mv] [DDR2_REF+20mv] [DDR2_REF+30mv] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-21
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... voltage. Configuration options: [CPU Volt] [PLL Volt] Voltiminder LED [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard Voltiminder LED. DDR2 Controller REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you to manually set the memory voltage, or you can set the SB LED Selection item to [SB 1.5 Volt], the onboard southbridge LED displays southbridge 1.5V voltage condition...
... voltage. Configuration options: [CPU Volt] [PLL Volt] Voltiminder LED [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard Voltiminder LED. DDR2 Controller REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you to manually set the memory voltage, or you can set the SB LED Selection item to [SB 1.5 Volt], the onboard southbridge LED displays southbridge 1.5V voltage condition...
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...MHz Cache L1 :64 KB Cache L2 :2048 KB CPUID :6F6 Ratio Status:Unlocked (Max:07, Min:06) Ratio Actual Value: 7 Options Auto Manual CPU Ratio Control [Auto] C1E Support [Enabled] CPU TM function: [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Max CPUID Value ... Change Option 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 4-23 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 ...
...MHz Cache L1 :64 KB Cache L2 :2048 KB CPUID :6F6 Ratio Status:Unlocked (Max:07, Min:06) Ratio Actual Value: 7 Options Auto Manual CPU Ratio Control [Auto] C1E Support [Enabled] CPU TM function: [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Max CPUID Value ... Change Option 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 4-23 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 ...
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... systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears when the CPU Ratio Control item is set to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Inter(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech. [Enabled] The following item appears when the item CPU Ratio...
... systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears when the CPU Ratio Control item is set to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Inter(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech. [Enabled] The following item appears when the item CPU Ratio...
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5.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of the user manual. Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Click the Extreme OC Clip item to display a list of video clips. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 Video menu Click the Video tab to watch how an overclocking guru breaks 3DMark world record with an ROG motherboard. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF).
5.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of the user manual. Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Click the Extreme OC Clip item to display a list of video clips. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 Video menu Click the Video tab to watch how an overclocking guru breaks 3DMark world record with an ROG motherboard. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF).
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The options on the taskbar allow you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support
The options on the taskbar allow you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support
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... retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. ...All Rights Reserved. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT...
... retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. ...All Rights Reserved. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT...