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Motherboard Maximus Formula (Special Edition)/ Maximus Formula
Motherboard Maximus Formula (Special Edition)/ Maximus Formula
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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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... products. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the ...to the correct voltage in municipal waste. viii 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) should not be placed in your retailer. Do...
... products. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the ...to the correct voltage in municipal waste. viii 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) should not be placed in your retailer. Do...
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...system components. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the support DVD... that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features...
...system components. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the support DVD... that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... Cables Accessories Application DVD/CD Documentation ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula USB 2.0 + IEEE 1394a module Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Serial ATA cables Serial ATA power cables I/O shield ASUS Optional Fan Fusion Block System Accessory (for buying an ASUS® Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula motherboard! Before you for Special Edition only) LCD...
... Cables Accessories Application DVD/CD Documentation ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula USB 2.0 + IEEE 1394a module Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Serial ATA cables Serial ATA power cables I/O shield ASUS Optional Fan Fusion Block System Accessory (for buying an ASUS® Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula motherboard! Before you for Special Edition only) LCD...
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... means everything. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers, mercy rules are only for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core...
... means everything. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers, mercy rules are only for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core...
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...motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. This capability ensures rapid transfer of up to LAN without any added arbitration or latency. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- ASUS... Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to break through current FSB and DRAM ratio proportions...
...motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. This capability ensures rapid transfer of up to LAN without any added arbitration or latency. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- ASUS... Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to break through current FSB and DRAM ratio proportions...
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See pages 2-28 and 2-32 for you. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on your PC! It is on a motherboard. The Fusion Block System is the most veratile, efficient, and advanced thermal system there is a hybrid thermal design that combines the ROG's... the additional ability to connect to a water cooling system. CPU Level Up Ever wish that simultaneously sends different audio streams to , and the motherboard will do the rest for details. See the new CPU speed and enjoy the performance instantly! See pages 4-16 and 4-17 for details....
See pages 2-28 and 2-32 for you. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on your PC! It is on a motherboard. The Fusion Block System is the most veratile, efficient, and advanced thermal system there is a hybrid thermal design that combines the ROG's... the additional ability to connect to a water cooling system. CPU Level Up Ever wish that simultaneously sends different audio streams to , and the motherboard will do the rest for details. See the new CPU speed and enjoy the performance instantly! See pages 4-16 and 4-17 for details....
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... with improved VR responses in a intuitive color-coded fashion. Compared with AI Gear 3, this motherboard allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 5-29 for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they...that allows users to reach higher memory frequencies and enjoy better performance. See page 5-32 for details. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- Working together with only one stop shop to fine-tune your system to optimal performance.
... with improved VR responses in a intuitive color-coded fashion. Compared with AI Gear 3, this motherboard allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 5-29 for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they...that allows users to reach higher memory frequencies and enjoy better performance. See page 5-32 for details. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- Working together with only one stop shop to fine-tune your system to optimal performance.
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... choose from major thermal sources in the motherboard to 62% CPU power in light loading. ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- To wake the system and return...
... choose from major thermal sources in the motherboard to 62% CPU power in light loading. ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- To wake the system and return...
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... eliminates the trouble of your BIOS in one easy step with customizable and animated boot logos. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to your favorite settings. ASUS MyLogo 3 ASUS MyLogo 3 is a new feature present in the motherboard that allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few clicks without...
... eliminates the trouble of your BIOS in one easy step with customizable and animated boot logos. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to your favorite settings. ASUS MyLogo 3 ASUS MyLogo 3 is a new feature present in the motherboard that allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few clicks without...
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It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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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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... (green) 1.10000~1.50000 1.50000~1.60000 High (yellow) 1.50625~1.69375 1.62000~1.80000 Crazy (red) 1.70000~ 1.82000~ ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2- you install motherboard components or change any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in BIOS. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of...static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. You may cause severe damage to the illustration below for the...
... (green) 1.10000~1.50000 1.50000~1.60000 High (yellow) 1.50625~1.69375 1.62000~1.80000 Crazy (red) 1.70000~ 1.82000~ ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2- you install motherboard components or change any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in BIOS. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of...static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. You may cause severe damage to the illustration below for the...
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... disk drive does not function. It blinks when data is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2- This is a reminder that the system is being written into or read from the hard disk drive...
... disk drive does not function. It blinks when data is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2- This is a reminder that the system is being written into or read from the hard disk drive...
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... DO NOT overtighten the screws! 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into it. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis MAXIMUS FORMULA ® 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information... Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis ...
... DO NOT overtighten the screws! 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into it. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis MAXIMUS FORMULA ® 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information... Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis ...
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2.2.3 Motherboard layout LCD_CON PWR_FAN 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN KB_USB56 EATX12V SPDIF_O12 SPDIF_OUT CLR_CMOS E1394 LGA775 ® CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL EATXPWR FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64... PCI1 Intel® X38 NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL OPT_FAN1 OPT_TEMP1 88E8056 PCIEX16_1 JMB368 DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL VIA VT6308P PCIEX1_2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power MAXIMUS FORMULA PCIEX1_3 USB1112 CLRTC_SW Intel® ICH9R HD_LED SATA12 OPT_TEMP2 Super I/O OPT_FAN3 PCIEX16_2 PCI2 IE1394_2 BIOS RST_SW ADH SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL OPT_FAN2 SATA34 SATA56 ...
2.2.3 Motherboard layout LCD_CON PWR_FAN 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN KB_USB56 EATX12V SPDIF_O12 SPDIF_OUT CLR_CMOS E1394 LGA775 ® CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL EATXPWR FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64... PCI1 Intel® X38 NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL OPT_FAN1 OPT_TEMP1 88E8056 PCIEX16_1 JMB368 DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL VIA VT6308P PCIEX1_2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power MAXIMUS FORMULA PCIEX1_3 USB1112 CLRTC_SW Intel® ICH9R HD_LED SATA12 OPT_TEMP2 Super I/O OPT_FAN3 PCIEX16_2 PCI2 IE1394_2 BIOS RST_SW ADH SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL OPT_FAN2 SATA34 SATA56 ...
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... from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 ...4 / Pentium® Extreme processors. • Make sure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent.
... from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 ...4 / Pentium® Extreme processors. • Make sure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent.
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... the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Press the load lever with your left (B) until it is on the motherboard. ® MAXIMUS FORMULA MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is released from...
... the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Press the load lever with your left (B) until it is on the motherboard. ® MAXIMUS FORMULA MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is released from...