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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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...174; JMB368 PATA controller - 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...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 socket for Intel®...
...174; JMB368 PATA controller - 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...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 socket for Intel®...
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...specially included Intel® Fast Memory Access technology, available memory bandwidth usage is optimized and memory access latency is excellent for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. Intel® Quad-core processor is one of Gamers. In the Republic of dual-channel DDR2 1066/800...-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core...
...specially included Intel® Fast Memory Access technology, available memory bandwidth usage is optimized and memory access latency is excellent for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. Intel® Quad-core processor is one of Gamers. In the Republic of dual-channel DDR2 1066/800...-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core...
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...) / Maximus Formula 1- The DDR2 Mode maximizes system performance by utilizing Super Memspeed Technology-the latest technology that features data transfer rates of FSB 1333, providing great performance for details. See page 2‑16 for details. See page 2-30 for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. While in DDR2 1066 mode, ASUS's exclusive...
...) / Maximus Formula 1- The DDR2 Mode maximizes system performance by utilizing Super Memspeed Technology-the latest technology that features data transfer rates of FSB 1333, providing great performance for details. See page 2‑16 for details. See page 2-30 for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. While in DDR2 1066 mode, ASUS's exclusive...
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... for details. See page 5-32 for maximum performance achievement. It automatically provides power for CPU, NB, SB, and Memory in heavy or light loadings. Acting as the "red zone" of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is running low intensity applications... due to monitor and save the environment. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- See page 5-29 for details. No matter if you to share and distribute their favorite settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can be used to cooler...
... for details. See page 5-32 for maximum performance achievement. It automatically provides power for CPU, NB, SB, and Memory in heavy or light loadings. Acting as the "red zone" of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is running low intensity applications... due to monitor and save the environment. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- See page 5-29 for details. No matter if you to share and distribute their favorite settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can be used to cooler...
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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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.... CPU LED The CPU LED has two voltage displays: CPU Voltage and CPU PLL Voltage; You may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. you can select the voltage to 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of... are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge. 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....
.... CPU LED The CPU LED has two voltage displays: CPU Voltage and CPU PLL Voltage; You may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. you can select the voltage to 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of... are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge. 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....
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... (red) 1.73~ 1.62~ 1.200~ 1.90~ 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to the 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) 2.62~ 3. The southbridge LED...
... (red) 1.73~ 1.62~ 1.200~ 1.90~ 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to the 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) 2.62~ 3. The southbridge LED...
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... A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. 4. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to...‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. 7. Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.
... A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. 4. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to...‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. 7. Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.
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...With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to [DDR2-1066MHz]. See section 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu for details. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM... a DDR2-1066 memory module, make sure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to DDR2-1066 MHz. 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 ...
...With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to [DDR2-1066MHz]. See section 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu for details. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM... a DDR2-1066 memory module, make sure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to DDR2-1066 MHz. 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 ...
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... for other critical functions. This limitation appears on the operating systems listed below. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-17 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. If this motherboard can only support up of 128 Mb chips. Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 Populated - You may only...
... for other critical functions. This limitation appears on the operating systems listed below. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-17 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. If this motherboard can only support up of 128 Mb chips. Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 Populated - You may only...
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Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Size 512MB 1024MB...-25C DIMM support A* B* C • A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the white slots as one...Supports 4 modules inserted into both the blue and white slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667MHz QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information SS/ DS ...
Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Size 512MB 1024MB...-25C DIMM support A* B* C • A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the white slots as one...Supports 4 modules inserted into both the blue and white slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667MHz QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information SS/ DS ...
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...8226; Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to CPU overclocking. If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to function, pressing down the clr CMOS switch on the back I/O helps you ...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 re-enter data. ® CLRTC_SW MAXIMUS FORMULA Enable (Default) MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA Clear RTC RAM Disable clr CMOS switch behavior...
...8226; Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to CPU overclocking. If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to function, pressing down the clr CMOS switch on the back I/O helps you ...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 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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... 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 uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for ASUS HDMI VGA card... 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 ...
... 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 uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for ASUS HDMI VGA card... 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 ...
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Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Turn on the screen. The system then runs the ... following order: a. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on test. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 3- Be sure that is equipped with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on the...
Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Turn on the screen. The system then runs the ... following order: a. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on test. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 3- Be sure that is equipped with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on the...
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... Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-15 SATA Port1 [Auto] Allows you an overview of...
... Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-15 SATA Port1 [Auto] Allows you an overview of...
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...and CPU External Frequency settings. The items vary depending on your CPU type. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-17 Loads the standard settings for the system. Super Memory Profile [Profile #1] Allows you select. You can also type the desired FSB frequency ...CPU level, the FSB Frequency and DRAM Frequency items will be adjusted accordingly. The valid value ranges differently according to select the memory profile during overclocking between [Profile #1] (high performance) and [Profile #2] (high frequency). FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency ...
...and CPU External Frequency settings. The items vary depending on your CPU type. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-17 Loads the standard settings for the system. Super Memory Profile [Profile #1] Allows you select. You can also type the desired FSB frequency ...CPU level, the FSB Frequency and DRAM Frequency items will be adjusted accordingly. The valid value ranges differently according to select the memory profile during overclocking between [Profile #1] (high performance) and [Profile #2] (high frequency). FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency ...
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... Selection item to [NB Volt], the onboard northbridge LED displays northbridge voltage condition. The text color in the configuration field corresponds to the onboard memory LED color, both of which indicate voltage condition. Refer to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.50V] [1.52V] [1.54V] [1.56V] ...indicate voltage condition. When you to select the DRAM voltage. CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you set the CPU LED item to page 2-2 for memory LED definition. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.80V] [1.82V] [1.84V] [1.86V] [1.88V] [1.90V]~ [3.32V] [3.34V] [3.36V] [3.38V] ...
... Selection item to [NB Volt], the onboard northbridge LED displays northbridge voltage condition. The text color in the configuration field corresponds to the onboard memory LED color, both of which indicate voltage condition. Refer to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.50V] [1.52V] [1.54V] [1.56V] ...indicate voltage condition. When you to select the DRAM voltage. CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you set the CPU LED item to page 2-2 for memory LED definition. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.80V] [1.82V] [1.84V] [1.86V] [1.88V] [1.90V]~ [3.32V] [3.34V] [3.36V] [3.38V] ...
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... 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 Configuration options: [DDR2_REF-30mv] [DDR2_REF-20mv] [DDR2_REF-10mv] [DDR2_REF] [DDR2_REF+10mv] [DDR2_REF+20mv] [DDR2_REF+30mv] ...DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you to manually set the memory voltage, or you can ...
... 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 Configuration options: [DDR2_REF-30mv] [DDR2_REF-20mv] [DDR2_REF-10mv] [DDR2_REF] [DDR2_REF+10mv] [DDR2_REF+20mv] [DDR2_REF+30mv] ...DDR2 Channel B REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you to manually set the memory voltage, or you can ...
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... Volt] SB LED Selection [SB Volt] Allows you to [Auto] for southbridge LED definition. DDR2 Controller REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you to manually set the memory voltage, or you can set the SB LED Selection item to switch the onboard CPU LED display between CPU voltage [CPU Volt] and CPU PLL...
... Volt] SB LED Selection [SB Volt] Allows you to [Auto] for southbridge LED definition. DDR2 Controller REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you to manually set the memory voltage, or you can set the SB LED Selection item to switch the onboard CPU LED display between CPU voltage [CPU Volt] and CPU PLL...