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... DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO...not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...
... DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO...not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...
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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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... supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected...before you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in any area where it by ...
... supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected...before you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in any area where it by ...
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.... Typography Bold text Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this guide To make sure that you must press...
.... Typography Bold text Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this guide To make sure that you must press...
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...2 PATA devices Dual Gigabit LAN controllers, both featuring AI NET 2 Supports Teaming Technology SupremeFX II Audio Card - 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 ... 4 processors Supports Intel® next-generation 45nm multi-core CPUs Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors * 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 ...
...2 PATA devices Dual Gigabit LAN controllers, both featuring AI NET 2 Supports Teaming Technology SupremeFX II Audio Card - 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 ... 4 processors Supports Intel® next-generation 45nm multi-core CPUs Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors * 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 ...
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... 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...
... 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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...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 major thermal sources in the motherboard to 62% CPU power in light loading. To wake the system ...loading to dissipate heat in the most notably in real time and lowering the voltage for details. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is very precise and can automatically detect current CPU loading, dynamically overclocking the CPU speed ...
...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 major thermal sources in the motherboard to 62% CPU power in light loading. To wake the system ...loading to dissipate heat in the most notably in real time and lowering the voltage for details. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is very precise and can automatically detect current CPU loading, dynamically overclocking the CPU speed ...
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... vendor to check the ODT value. • Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. This limitation appears on memory limitations • Due to run at DDR2-667. Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel...8226; This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to run at DDR2-667 by default setting. Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 - - - The system maps the total size of 2 GB DIMMs on the operating systems listed below. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-17 Populated...
... vendor to check the ODT value. • Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. This limitation appears on memory limitations • Due to run at DDR2-667. Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel...8226; This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to run at DDR2-667 by default setting. Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 - - - The system maps the total size of 2 GB DIMMs on the operating systems listed below. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-17 Populated...
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...motherboard support DVD. Use two to these connectors, set using these connectors. 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... are set , refer to PIN 1. ® ® MAXIMUS FORMULA PRI_EIDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE cable to 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default.
...motherboard support DVD. Use two to these connectors, set using these connectors. 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... are set , refer to PIN 1. ® ® MAXIMUS FORMULA PRI_EIDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE cable to 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default.
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... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Select Screen Select Item +- If you want to manually configure the settings in more items. Voltiminder LED [Enabled] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] PCIE Spread spectrum [Auto] v02.5681 (C)Copyright 1985-20067,...Incorrect field values can cause the system to the selected CPU level. Scroll down to see more details, set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] after you select a CPU level. Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Configure System Performance Settings CPU Level Up Ai ...
... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Select Screen Select Item +- If you want to manually configure the settings in more items. Voltiminder LED [Enabled] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] PCIE Spread spectrum [Auto] v02.5681 (C)Copyright 1985-20067,...Incorrect field values can cause the system to the selected CPU level. Scroll down to see more details, set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] after you select a CPU level. Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Configure System Performance Settings CPU Level Up Ai ...
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... system. This item appears only when you to your CPU type. CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear when you set to [Manual] or [Super MemProfile]. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-17 The values range from 200 to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU...
... system. This item appears only when you to your CPU type. CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear when you set to [Manual] or [Super MemProfile]. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-17 The values range from 200 to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU...
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... may vary depending on the CPU level you set the DRAM Timing Control item to become unstable! The configuration options may cause the system to [Manual]. Use the and keys to 180. DRAM Command Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto...
... may vary depending on the CPU level you set the DRAM Timing Control item to become unstable! The configuration options may cause the system to [Manual]. Use the and keys to 180. DRAM Command Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto...
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Refer to page 2-1 for CPU LED definition. When you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.25V] [1.27V] [1.29V] [1.31V]~[1.87V] [1.89V] [1.91V] [1.93V] [1.95V] DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU ...
Refer to page 2-1 for CPU LED definition. When you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.25V] [1.27V] [1.29V] [1.31V]~[1.87V] [1.89V] [1.91V] [1.93V] [1.95V] DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU ...
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...] [DDR2_REF] [DDRII_REF+10mv] [DDR2_REF+20mv] [DDR2_REF+30mv] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [0.63x] [0.61x] [0.59x] [0.57x] North 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 set to...
...] [DDR2_REF] [DDRII_REF+10mv] [DDR2_REF+20mv] [DDR2_REF+30mv] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [0.63x] [0.61x] [0.59x] [0.57x] North 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 set to...
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... setup When you set to [Auto] for southbridge LED definition. Refer to page 2-2 for the safe mode. 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...
... setup When you set to [Auto] for southbridge LED definition. Refer to page 2-2 for the safe mode. 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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..., 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 Limit [Disabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Tech. [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-23 Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced...
..., 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 Limit [Disabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Tech. [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-23 Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced...
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... [Disabled] [Enabled] Inter(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech. [Enabled] The following item appears when the item CPU Ratio Control is set to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Configuration options: [... zero (0). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears when the CPU Ratio Control item is set to [Auto]. Ratio CMOS Setting [7] Whether this item to [...
... [Disabled] [Enabled] Inter(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech. [Enabled] The following item appears when the item CPU Ratio Control is set to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Configuration options: [... zero (0). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears when the CPU Ratio Control item is set to [Auto]. Ratio CMOS Setting [7] Whether this item to [...
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Click the Extreme OC Clip 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 display a list of the user manual. Click an item 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 supplementary user manuals.
Click the Extreme OC Clip 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 display a list of the user manual. Click an item 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 supplementary user manuals.
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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. 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
Maximus Formula user's manual English Edition Version E3374
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...INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ... or missing. E3374 First Edition V1 September 2007 Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Product warranty or service will not be...
...INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ... or missing. E3374 First Edition V1 September 2007 Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Product warranty or service will not be...