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Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x Maximus II GENE specifications summary xii 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... 1-3 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-6 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-7 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-8 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-8 2.3 Central Processing Unit...
Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x Maximus II GENE specifications summary xii 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... 1-3 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-6 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-7 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-8 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-8 2.3 Central Processing Unit...
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.../667 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory modules *Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core/ Celeron® dual-core /Celeron® Processors - Maximus II GENE specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU...
.../667 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory modules *Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core/ Celeron® dual-core /Celeron® Processors - Maximus II GENE specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU...
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...65533;S�(�a�t�r�e�a�r�) Q-Fan Plus ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo3 16Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ...ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x External SATA port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x Clr CMOS switch (continued on the next page) xiii Maximus II GENE...
...65533;S�(�a�t�r�e�a�r�) Q-Fan Plus ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo3 16Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ...ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x External SATA port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x Clr CMOS switch (continued on the next page) xiii Maximus II GENE...
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... Sound Blaster X-Fi Utility Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition Kaspersky® Anti-Virus ASUS TurboV utility ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite microATX, 9.6"x 9.6" (24.4cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv Maximus II GENE specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Software Form Factor 3 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x IDE connector...
... Sound Blaster X-Fi Utility Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition Kaspersky® Anti-Virus ASUS TurboV utility ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite microATX, 9.6"x 9.6" (24.4cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv Maximus II GENE specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Software Form Factor 3 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x IDE connector...
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Before you for the following items. Motherboard ROG Maximus II GENE Cables 1 �x �U���lt�r��a��D���M���A���1...rn�a�l L�C�D��Po�s�te�r 1 x 2-in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Cable ties 1 x ROG theme label Application DVD ROG motherboard support ...
Before you for the following items. Motherboard ROG Maximus II GENE Cables 1 �x �U���lt�r��a��D���M���A���1...rn�a�l L�C�D��Po�s�te�r 1 x 2-in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Cable ties 1 x ROG theme label Application DVD ROG motherboard support ...
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..., experiment with your advanced 3D settings, and check the effect with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolutions to get you . ROG Maximus II GENE 1-3 Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for double speed and bandwidth which enables several ROG highlighted functions that you want to OC...
..., experiment with your advanced 3D settings, and check the effect with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolutions to get you . ROG Maximus II GENE 1-3 Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for double speed and bandwidth which enables several ROG highlighted functions that you want to OC...
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... and adjusts fan speed accordingly to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS EPU-6 Engine System Level Energy Saving The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to short the pins or moving jumpers With ...(which provides total system power savings by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in an ever friendly and flexible external display. ROG Maximus II GENE 1-5 External LCD Poster Debug and read system problems with an new external look! See page 2-46 and 3-29 for details. When system...
... and adjusts fan speed accordingly to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS EPU-6 Engine System Level Energy Saving The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to short the pins or moving jumpers With ...(which provides total system power savings by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in an ever friendly and flexible external display. ROG Maximus II GENE 1-5 External LCD Poster Debug and read system problems with an new external look! See page 2-46 and 3-29 for details. When system...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-25 2.6 Jumper 2-29 2.7 Connectors 2-30 2.8 Starting up for the first time 2-47 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-48 ROG Maximus II GENE
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-25 2.6 Jumper 2-29 2.7 Connectors 2-30 2.8 Starting up for the first time 2-47 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-48 ROG Maximus II GENE
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... socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ROG Maximus II GENE 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded...
... socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ROG Maximus II GENE 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded...
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... 1.11341-1.60366 1.51106-1.61706 High (yellow) 1.60350-1.84200 1.41800-1.60350 1.61691-1.85541 1.63031-1.81581 Crazy (red) 1.85525-2.05400 1.61675-2.00100 1.86866-2.00116 1.82906-2.05431 ROG Maximus II GENE 2-3
... 1.11341-1.60366 1.51106-1.61706 High (yellow) 1.60350-1.84200 1.41800-1.60350 1.61691-1.85541 1.63031-1.81581 Crazy (red) 1.85525-2.05400 1.61675-2.00100 1.86866-2.00116 1.82906-2.05431 ROG Maximus II GENE 2-3
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..., the Power LED flashes three times to boot. MemOK! switch. Wait till the flash stops before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. 5. ROG Maximus II GENE 2-5 Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch. This is loading failsafe settings for memory compatibility after pressing the MemOK! LED The MemOK!
..., the Power LED flashes three times to boot. MemOK! switch. Wait till the flash stops before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. 5. ROG Maximus II GENE 2-5 Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch. This is loading failsafe settings for memory compatibility after pressing the MemOK! LED The MemOK!
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... connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 11. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2; 3-pin OPT_FAN1-2) 4. MemOK! USB1112) 14. Reset switch 12. USB910; ROG Maximus II GENE 2-7 switch 6. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 17. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-41 2-10 2-39 2-15 2-45 2-34 2-35 2-29...
... connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 11. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2; 3-pin OPT_FAN1-2) 4. MemOK! USB1112) 14. Reset switch 12. USB910; ROG Maximus II GENE 2-7 switch 6. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 17. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 2-41 2-10 2-39 2-15 2-45 2-34 2-35 2-29...
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...incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. ROG Maximus II GENE 2-9 ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to ensure system stability.... cap. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/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®...
...incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. ROG Maximus II GENE 2-9 ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to ensure system stability.... cap. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/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®...
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... thermal interface material to the exposed area of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into your eyes or touches your finger directly. ROG Maximus II GENE 2-11 CPU notch Alignment key 6. The CPU fits in an even thin layer. 5. Gold triangle mark The thermal interface material is toxic and inedible. DO...
... thermal interface material to the exposed area of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into your eyes or touches your finger directly. ROG Maximus II GENE 2-11 CPU notch Alignment key 6. The CPU fits in an even thin layer. 5. Gold triangle mark The thermal interface material is toxic and inedible. DO...
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... use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in place. ROG Maximus II GENE 2-13 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a push-pin design and requires no tool...
... use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in place. ROG Maximus II GENE 2-13 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a push-pin design and requires no tool...
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Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): ROG Maximus II GENE 2-15 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: Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: You may install one memory module in any slot as a DDR DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation.
Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): ROG Maximus II GENE 2-15 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: Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: You may install one memory module in any slot as a DDR DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation.
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