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...to the correct voltage in your area. Do not place the product in municipal waste. viii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer ...away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) ...
...to the correct voltage in your area. Do not place the product in municipal waste. viii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer ...away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) ...
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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® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium... Audio CODEC - Supports up to 8 GB system memory *The DDR2 frequency reaches 1200 MHz after overclocking. *Refer to www.asus.com for up to 2 PATA devices Dual Gigabit LAN controllers, both featuring AI NET 2 Supports Teaming Technology SupremeFX II Audio ...
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® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium... Audio CODEC - Supports up to 8 GB system memory *The DDR2 frequency reaches 1200 MHz after overclocking. *Refer to www.asus.com for up to 2 PATA devices Dual Gigabit LAN controllers, both featuring AI NET 2 Supports Teaming Technology SupremeFX II Audio ...
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... 1 x Clr CMOS switch 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...
... 1 x Clr CMOS switch 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...
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1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of dual-channel DDR2 1066/800/677 architecture, 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), dual PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics, and multi-core CPUs. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel...
1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of dual-channel DDR2 1066/800/677 architecture, 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), dual PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics, and multi-core CPUs. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel...
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...worries of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for details. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- No matter if you to monitor and save the environment. ASUS O.C. Working together with improved VR responses in the CMOS or a separate file, ...monitoring for maximum performance achievement. The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for overclockers. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is running low intensity applications. It can help save an overheating GPU. See page 4-40 for...
...worries of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for details. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- No matter if you to monitor and save the environment. ASUS O.C. Working together with improved VR responses in the CMOS or a separate file, ...monitoring for maximum performance achievement. The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for overclockers. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is running low intensity applications. It can help save an overheating GPU. See page 4-40 for...
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...80000 Crazy (red) 1.70000~ 1.82000~ ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2- You may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Refer to the illustration... below for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge. Onboard LEDs The motherboard...Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from ...
...80000 Crazy (red) 1.70000~ 1.82000~ ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2- You may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Refer to the illustration... below for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge. Onboard LEDs The motherboard...Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from ...
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...transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D /... Pentium® 4 / Pentium® Extreme processors. • Make sure that the...
...transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D /... Pentium® 4 / Pentium® Extreme processors. • Make sure that the...
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... information With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to [DDR2-1066MHz]. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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...
... information With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to [DDR2-1066MHz]. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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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...power or above to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-35 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT for ASUS HDMI VGA card) This connector is inadequate. • If you are... 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 ...
...power or above to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-35 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT for ASUS HDMI VGA card) This connector is inadequate. • If you are... 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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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 4-17 4.5 Advanced menu 4-23 4.6 Power menu 4-29 4.7 Boot menu 4-34 4.8 Tools menu 4-38 4.9 Exit menu 4-41 ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 4-17 4.5 Advanced menu 4-23 4.6 Power menu 4-29 4.7 Boot menu 4-34 4.8 Tools menu 4-38 4.9 Exit menu 4-41 ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula
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ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- Sub-menu items Navigation keys 4.2.2 Menu bar The...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 ...Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. 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...
ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- Sub-menu items Navigation keys 4.2.2 Menu bar The...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 ...Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. 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...
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...: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] 4.3.4 Language [English] Allows you to select a field. Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Thur 10/...xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to configure system Time. Configuration options: [Chinese BIG5] [Chinese (GB)] [Japanese] [Français] [German] [English] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-11 Use [+] or [-] to set the system date. 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in ] [English] SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4...
...: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] 4.3.4 Language [English] Allows you to select a field. Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Thur 10/...xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to configure system Time. Configuration options: [Chinese BIG5] [Chinese (GB)] [Japanese] [Français] [German] [English] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-11 Use [+] or [-] to set the system date. 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in ] [English] SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4...
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... System Performance Settings CPU Level Up [Auto] Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Auto] [E6400... [E6700] [X6800] [E6850] [Crazy] • The configuration options may vary depending on the CPU level chosen. 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to the selected CPU...
... System Performance Settings CPU Level Up [Auto] Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Auto] [E6400... [E6700] [X6800] [E6850] [Crazy] • The configuration options may vary depending on the CPU level chosen. 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to the selected CPU...
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...Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Select Screen Select Item +- Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ...] 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
...Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Select Screen Select Item +- Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ...] 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
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...Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 ACPI Version [Disabled] Specifies the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) version supported. Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI Version ACPI APIC Support...Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-29 4.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [S1 ...
...Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 ACPI Version [Disabled] Specifies the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) version supported. Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI Version ACPI APIC Support...Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-29 4.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [S1 ...
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... ~ xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the availabe devices. Configuration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-35 Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Boot Device Priority Tools Exit Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. 4.7 Boot menu The Boot menu...
... ~ xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the availabe devices. Configuration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-35 Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Boot Device Priority Tools Exit Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. 4.7 Boot menu The Boot menu...
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...v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: ATMEL 26DF161 Current ROM BOARD: MAXIMUS Formula VER: 0504 DATE: 10/01/07 Update ROM BOARD: ...Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-39 When you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Always], BIOS checks for details. Main Extreme Tweaker ASUS EZ Flash...
...v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: ATMEL 26DF161 Current ROM BOARD: MAXIMUS Formula VER: 0504 DATE: 10/01/07 Update ROM BOARD: ...Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-39 When you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Always], BIOS checks for details. Main Extreme Tweaker ASUS EZ Flash...
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... changes before exiting. 4.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you made and restore the previously saved values. Select YES to the BIOS items. Main Extreme Tweaker Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit system setup...
... changes before exiting. 4.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you made and restore the previously saved values. Select YES to the BIOS items. Main Extreme Tweaker Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit system setup...
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Click the Extreme OC Clip item to display a list of the user manual. Click an item to open the folder of video clips. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). 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. Click an item to open the folder of video clips. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). 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.
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...system, ensure that your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. This symbol of the electrical outlet you .... • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in municipal waste. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly...
...system, ensure that your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. This symbol of the electrical outlet you .... • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in municipal waste. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly...