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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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... MHz after overclocking. *Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for up to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® X38 / ICH9R with the audio slot.) 2 x PCI 2.2 slots Supports ATI CrossFire™ graphics cards Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - ADI 1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications...
... MHz after overclocking. *Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for up to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® X38 / ICH9R with the audio slot.) 2 x PCI 2.2 slots Supports ATI CrossFire™ graphics cards Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - ADI 1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications...
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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: - 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 (for two devices 6 x SATA connectors 8 x Fan connectors...
... 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: - 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 (for two devices 6 x SATA connectors 8 x Fan connectors...
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... graphics and other memory demanding applications. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- While in DDR2 1066 mode, ASUS's exclusive technology offers a choice of up to LAN without any added arbitration or latency. Dual-channel DDR2 800 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that provides even more precise overclocking options to meet the higher bandwidth requirements...
... graphics and other memory demanding applications. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- While in DDR2 1066 mode, ASUS's exclusive technology offers a choice of up to LAN without any added arbitration or latency. Dual-channel DDR2 800 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that provides even more precise overclocking options to meet the higher bandwidth requirements...
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... more efficient thermal solution compared to the northbridge and southbridge with complicated looks. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the additional ability to connect to , and the motherboard will do the rest for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction By taking the entire...-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to your partners on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. Upgrade your PC! Overclocking is a hybrid thermal design that combines the ROG's renowned heatpipe design with the European Union's Restriction on your CPU ...
... more efficient thermal solution compared to the northbridge and southbridge with complicated looks. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the additional ability to connect to , and the motherboard will do the rest for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction By taking the entire...-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to your partners on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. Upgrade your PC! Overclocking is a hybrid thermal design that combines the ROG's renowned heatpipe design with the European Union's Restriction on your CPU ...
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...tune your system to digitally monitor and tune the CPU power supply with AI Gear 3, this motherboard ensures longer power component lifespans and higher overclockability due to monitor and save the environment. Voltiminder LED In the persuit of booting the BIOS....ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- See page 5-29 for details. Component Overheat Protection -EX (COP EX) The COP EX allows overclockers to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. It can be used to cooler temperatures and better efficiency. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C....
...tune your system to digitally monitor and tune the CPU power supply with AI Gear 3, this motherboard ensures longer power component lifespans and higher overclockability due to monitor and save the environment. Voltiminder LED In the persuit of booting the BIOS....ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- See page 5-29 for details. Component Overheat Protection -EX (COP EX) The COP EX allows overclockers to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. It can be used to cooler temperatures and better efficiency. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C....
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... off is wrong. Onboard Switches With an easy press during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to spot enemies in games to the gamers of ROG. The SupremeFX II features unique audio innovations for...SupremeFX II also provides a special tool to emphasize human voices in 3D environment during POST. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction function. 1.3.3 ROG unique features Supreme FX II features...
... off is wrong. Onboard Switches With an easy press during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to spot enemies in games to the gamers of ROG. The SupremeFX II features unique audio innovations for...SupremeFX II also provides a special tool to emphasize human voices in 3D environment during POST. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction function. 1.3.3 ROG unique features Supreme FX II features...
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...motherboard to dissipate heat in the most notably in the following areas: CPU, power, VGA, Northbridge and Southbridge. See pages 4-32 and 5-31 for details. Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is very precise and can automatically detect current CPU loading, dynamically overclocking.... ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can save up to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. To wake the system and return to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan ...
...motherboard to dissipate heat in the most notably in the following areas: CPU, power, VGA, Northbridge and Southbridge. See pages 4-32 and 5-31 for details. Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is very precise and can automatically detect current CPU loading, dynamically overclocking.... ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can save up to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. To wake the system and return to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan ...
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... Chapter 2: Hardware information Press down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ® CLRTC_SW MAXIMUS FORMULA Enable (Default) MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA Clear RTC RAM Disable clr CMOS switch behavior System power state G3* S5* S0 (DOS mode) S0 (OS mode) S1 S3... can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to clear the system setup information such as system passwords. Hold ...
... Chapter 2: Hardware information Press down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ® CLRTC_SW MAXIMUS FORMULA Enable (Default) MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA Clear RTC RAM Disable clr CMOS switch behavior System power state G3* S5* S0 (DOS mode) S0 (OS mode) S1 S3... can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to clear the system setup information such as system passwords. Hold ...
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... 8-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in an 8-channel audio configuration. This port connects the side speakers in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Refer to overclocking. 14. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port...
... 8-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in an 8-channel audio configuration. This port connects the side speakers in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Refer to overclocking. 14. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port...
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® ® 2.8.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to reboot the system. Reset switch Press the reset switch to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. MAXIMUS FORMULA MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA Power on switch to enhance system performance. 1. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to wake/power up the system. Power-on switch Press the power-on switch 2. MAXIMUS FORMULA MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA Reset switch 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information
® ® 2.8.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to reboot the system. Reset switch Press the reset switch to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. MAXIMUS FORMULA MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA Power on switch to enhance system performance. 1. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to wake/power up the system. Power-on switch Press the power-on switch 2. MAXIMUS FORMULA MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA Reset switch 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration ...Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Thur 10/04/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in the menu and change the settings. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- Select Screen Select Item +-
...The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration ...Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Thur 10/04/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in the menu and change the settings. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- Select Screen Select Item +-
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... Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. If you would like to adjust other settings in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] after you select a CPU level. Configuration options: [Auto] [E6400] [E6550] [E6600] [E6700] [X6800] [E6850] [Crazy]... • The configuration options may vary depending on the CPU level chosen. Scroll down to see more details, set Ai Overclock Tuner to Manual after selecting a CPU level. If you want to manually configure the settings in more items. Voltiminder LED [Enabled] CPU Spread ...
... Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. If you would like to adjust other settings in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] after you select a CPU level. Configuration options: [Auto] [E6400] [E6550] [E6600] [E6700] [X6800] [E6850] [Crazy]... • The configuration options may vary depending on the CPU level chosen. Scroll down to see more details, set Ai Overclock Tuner to Manual after selecting a CPU level. If you want to manually configure the settings in more items. Voltiminder LED [Enabled] CPU Spread ...
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... Loads the standard settings for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Allows you to individually set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Super MemProfile]. FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to adjust the FSB frequency...from 200 to your CPU type. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the following item appears when the CPU Ratio Control item is set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual]. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-17 Some of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency....
... Loads the standard settings for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Allows you to individually set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Super MemProfile]. FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to adjust the FSB frequency...from 200 to your CPU type. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the following item appears when the CPU Ratio Control item is set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual]. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-17 Some of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency....
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...-533MHz] [DDR2-639MHz] [DDR2-667MHz] [DDR2-709MHz] [DDR2-800 MHz] [DDR2-852MHz] [DDR2-887MHz] [DDR2-1066MHz] [DDR2-*1200MHz*] The DDR2 frequency reaches 1200 MHz after overclocking. DRAM Command Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear when you set the...
...-533MHz] [DDR2-639MHz] [DDR2-667MHz] [DDR2-709MHz] [DDR2-800 MHz] [DDR2-852MHz] [DDR2-887MHz] [DDR2-1066MHz] [DDR2-*1200MHz*] The DDR2 frequency reaches 1200 MHz after overclocking. DRAM Command Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear when you set the...
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... LED definition. When 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]. Refer to page 2-2 for northbridge LED definition. The following item appears when you set the CPU LED item to [PLL Volt], the...
... LED definition. When 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]. Refer to page 2-2 for northbridge LED definition. The following item appears when you set the CPU LED item to [PLL Volt], the...
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Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click an item to open the folder 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 5.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click the Extreme OC Clip item to display a list of the user manual.
Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click an item to open the folder 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 5.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click the Extreme OC Clip item to display a list of the user manual.
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The options on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, 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 taskbar allow 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 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
The options on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, 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 taskbar allow 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 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
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ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-33 This application provides comprehensive and detailed tuning to frequencies, voltagies, and even timings to overclock immediately with OC profile presets in WIndows® environment without the hassle of overclocking configuration. The options on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you can launch... Up The CPU Level Up application allows you to select the CPU level, adjust advanced CPU/Memory/PCI-E frequency, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations.
ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 5-33 This application provides comprehensive and detailed tuning to frequencies, voltagies, and even timings to overclock immediately with OC profile presets in WIndows® environment without the hassle of overclocking configuration. The options on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you can launch... Up The CPU Level Up application allows you to select the CPU level, adjust advanced CPU/Memory/PCI-E frequency, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations.
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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...