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...) ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 3™ 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x IEEE1394a port 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 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: - AI Gear 3 - Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula...
...) ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 3™ 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x IEEE1394a port 2 x LAN (RJ45) ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 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: - AI Gear 3 - Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula...
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... are subject to change without notice. Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Software Form Factor 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0a Multi-Language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion, PXE Fusion Block System Accessory(for Special Edition only) LCD Poster ASUS Optional Fan SupremeFX II Audio Card...
... are subject to change without notice. Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Software Form Factor 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0a Multi-Language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion, PXE Fusion Block System Accessory(for Special Edition only) LCD Poster ASUS Optional Fan SupremeFX II Audio Card...
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... help you attain the best possible power efficiency and energy savings up to 20% to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- It automatically provides power for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are looking for...Protection -EX (COP EX) The COP EX allows overclockers to cooler temperatures and better efficiency. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Voltiminder LED In the persuit of booting the BIOS. The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for details...
... help you attain the best possible power efficiency and energy savings up to 20% to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 1- It automatically provides power for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are looking for...Protection -EX (COP EX) The COP EX allows overclockers to cooler temperatures and better efficiency. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Voltiminder LED In the persuit of booting the BIOS. The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for details...
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...motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, ensurethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL ® MAXIMUS FORMULA MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA...before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to display in BIOS. CPU LED The CPU LED has two voltage displays: CPU Voltage and CPU PLL Voltage; For more information about ...
...motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, ensurethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL ® MAXIMUS FORMULA MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA...before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to display in BIOS. CPU LED The CPU LED has two voltage displays: CPU Voltage and CPU PLL Voltage; For more information about ...
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...the northbridge/ southbridge LEDs and the table below for LED definition. ® NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL MAXIMUS FORMULA SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA North/South Bridge LED Normal (green) North Bridge Voltage 1.25~1.49 FSB Termination Voltage 1.20...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....
...the northbridge/ southbridge LEDs and the table below for LED definition. ® NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL MAXIMUS FORMULA SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA North/South Bridge LED Normal (green) North Bridge Voltage 1.25~1.49 FSB Termination Voltage 1.20...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....
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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 ...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 CHASSIS USB910 USB78 CHA_FAN2 SB_PWR OPT_TEMP3 PWR_SW PANEL Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2.2.4 Audio card layout SUPREMEFX II Listen with Absolute HD ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-
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 ...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 CHASSIS USB910 USB78 CHA_FAN2 SB_PWR OPT_TEMP3 PWR_SW PANEL Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2.2.4 Audio card layout SUPREMEFX II Listen with Absolute HD ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-
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...set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to DDR2-1066 MHz. 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. See section 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu for details. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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...
...set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to DDR2-1066 MHz. 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. See section 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu for details. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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...
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... intend to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to install expansion cards. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-21 Failure to do not need to the chassis with it by adjusting... card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments....
... intend to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to install expansion cards. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-21 Failure to do not need to the chassis with it by adjusting... card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments....
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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 S4 Clearing CMOS ** *G3: ...
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 S4 Clearing CMOS ** *G3: ...
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... RSATA_RXN6 GND MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA SATA connectors GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND SATA1 SATA3 SATA5 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information ICH9R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) These connectors are set the [Configure SATA as] item in the motherboard support...
... RSATA_RXN6 GND MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA SATA connectors GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND SATA1 SATA3 SATA5 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information ICH9R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) These connectors are set the [Configure SATA as] item in the motherboard support...
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.... The optional fan1/2/3 can connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the...MAXIMUS FORMULA OPT_TEMP2 MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA Thermal sensor cable connectors OPT_TEMP3 Temperature Ground Enable OPT_TEMP1/2/3 Overheat Protection in BIOS if you want to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices which you connect thermal sensor cables to monitor temperature. 5. Doing so will damage the motherboard! MAXIMUS FORMULA IE1394_2 PIN 1 +12V TPB1+ GND TPA1+ MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA...
.... The optional fan1/2/3 can connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the...MAXIMUS FORMULA OPT_TEMP2 MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA Thermal sensor cable connectors OPT_TEMP3 Temperature Ground Enable OPT_TEMP1/2/3 Overheat Protection in BIOS if you want to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices which you connect thermal sensor cables to monitor temperature. 5. Doing so will damage the motherboard! MAXIMUS FORMULA IE1394_2 PIN 1 +12V TPB1+ GND TPA1+ MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA...
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... 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. PWR Ground Reset Ground MAXIMUS FORMULA IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power... system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity ...
... 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. PWR Ground Reset Ground MAXIMUS FORMULA IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. MAXIMUS FORMULA(Special Edition)/ MAXIMUS FORMULA System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power... system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity ...
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...a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on . Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 3- At power on the devices in Chapter 4. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware...the back of the system chassis. 4. 3.1 Starting up when you press the ATX power button. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Turn on , hold down the key to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Monitor...
...a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on . Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 3- At power on the devices in Chapter 4. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware...the back of the system chassis. 4. 3.1 Starting up when you press the ATX power button. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Turn on , hold down the key to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Monitor...
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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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... allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you...
... allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you...
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... utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. iFormula iFormula ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Follow...
... utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. iFormula iFormula ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Follow...
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....07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- The utility copies the current BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you can...
....07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- The utility copies the current BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you can...
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...completes the updating process. Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. The utility displays the following ... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains BIOS file to the USB port. 2. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process...
...completes the updating process. Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. The utility displays the following ... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains BIOS file to the USB port. 2. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process...
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Select Screen Select Item +- Use the navigation keys to select a field. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends,...keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system Time. 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 Language [10:55:...
Select Screen Select Item +- Use the navigation keys to select a field. ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends,...keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system Time. 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 Language [10:55:...
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...: [Chinese BIG5] [Chinese (GB)] [Japanese] [Français] [German] [English] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-11 Refer to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to configure system Time. Use [+] or... System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Thur 10/04/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] 4.3.4 Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in ] [English] SATA 1 SATA 2 ...
...: [Chinese BIG5] [Chinese (GB)] [Japanese] [Français] [German] [English] ROG Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 4-11 Refer to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to configure system Time. Use [+] or... System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Thur 10/04/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] 4.3.4 Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in ] [English] SATA 1 SATA 2 ...