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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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Turbo V - EX) - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) External LCD Poster MemOK! Voltiminder LED - O.C Profile Overclocking Protection: - Maximus II GENE specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports max. 12...;M��O��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...
Turbo V - EX) - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) External LCD Poster MemOK! Voltiminder LED - O.C Profile Overclocking Protection: - Maximus II GENE specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports max. 12...;M��O��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...
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... 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 DVD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ROG Maximus II GENE motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ROG Maximus II GENE Cables 1 �x �..., making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome!
... 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 DVD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ROG Maximus II GENE motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ROG Maximus II GENE Cables 1 �x �..., making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome!
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... hand iROG is able to determine failsafe settings that you desire. See page 2-27 for double speed and bandwidth which enables several ROG highlighted functions that give you full disposal of a button to patch memory issues and get the high image quality you want to ...page 3-10 and 4-25 for you. This design allows advanced user control and management to be processed at no additional cost with ROG's CPU Level Up! MemOK! ROG Maximus II GENE 1-3 Overclocking is among the top concerns when it provides system maintenance and management with more , MemOK! PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; ...
... hand iROG is able to determine failsafe settings that you desire. See page 2-27 for double speed and bandwidth which enables several ROG highlighted functions that give you full disposal of a button to patch memory issues and get the high image quality you want to ...page 3-10 and 4-25 for you. This design allows advanced user control and management to be processed at no additional cost with ROG's CPU Level Up! MemOK! ROG Maximus II GENE 1-3 Overclocking is among the top concerns when it provides system maintenance and management with more , MemOK! PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; ...
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Acting as the "red zone" of ROG. Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for details. SupremeFX X-FI delivers an excellent high definition audio experience to spot enemies in extreme fidelity! SupremeFX X-Fi...One stop performance tuning shop Extreme Tweaker is critical during game play. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.3 ROG unique features SupremeFX X-Fi features Listen with burn proof protection to increase chipset voltages without the worries of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical but...
Acting as the "red zone" of ROG. Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for details. SupremeFX X-FI delivers an excellent high definition audio experience to spot enemies in extreme fidelity! SupremeFX X-Fi...One stop performance tuning shop Extreme Tweaker is critical during game play. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.3 ROG unique features SupremeFX X-Fi features Listen with burn proof protection to increase chipset voltages without the worries of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical but...
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... DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to achieve quiet and efficient cooling. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. See page 2-46 and 3-29 for...an ever friendly and flexible external display. 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 an easy press during POST. ROG Maximus II GENE 1-5 When system malfunction occurs, the ...
... DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to achieve quiet and efficient cooling. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. See page 2-46 and 3-29 for...an ever friendly and flexible external display. 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 an easy press during POST. ROG Maximus II GENE 1-5 When system malfunction occurs, the ...
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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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... Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ROG Maximus II GENE 2-1
... Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ROG Maximus II GENE 2-1
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...-1.40475 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 Refer to display in BIOS. The northbridge LED displays either the SB 1.1 Voltage or the SB 1.5 Voltage. Northbridge/Southbridge LEDs The northbridge and southbridge LEDs...
...-1.40475 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 Refer to display in BIOS. The northbridge LED displays either the SB 1.1 Voltage or the SB 1.5 Voltage. Northbridge/Southbridge LEDs The northbridge and southbridge LEDs...
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LED blinks while the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. ROG Maximus II GENE 2-5 5. LED The MemOK! switch. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch. 6. MemOK! Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on ...
LED blinks while the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. ROG Maximus II GENE 2-5 5. LED The MemOK! switch. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch. 6. MemOK! Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on ...
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... and internal connectors. MemOK! System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 11. USB910; Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-2) 15. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 16. ROG Maximus II GENE 2-7 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 7. JMicron JMB363® Serial ATA connector (7-pin SATA_E1 [black]) 10. Power-on switch 13. USB1112) 14. DDR2 DIMM slots 5. USB...
... and internal connectors. MemOK! System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 11. USB910; Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-2) 15. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 16. ROG Maximus II GENE 2-7 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 7. JMicron JMB363® Serial ATA connector (7-pin SATA_E1 [black]) 10. Power-on switch 13. USB1112) 14. DDR2 DIMM slots 5. USB...
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ROG Maximus II GENE 2-9 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/... the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel...
ROG Maximus II GENE 2-9 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/... the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 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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... help. The CPU fits in an even thin layer. Apply several drops of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. ROG Maximus II GENE 2-11 5. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the gold triangle is toxic and inedible.
... help. The CPU fits in an even thin layer. Apply several drops of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. ROG Maximus II GENE 2-11 5. Some heatsinks come with , ensuring that the gold triangle is toxic and inedible.
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... comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. B 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the CPU fan connector. ROG Maximus II GENE 2-13 Ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.
... comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. B 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the CPU fan connector. ROG Maximus II GENE 2-13 Ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.
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A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation. 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. 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.
A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a single-channel operation. 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. 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.
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... GEIL GX24GB8500C5UDC 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS Heat-Sink 5 2.10 Package DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • Maximus II GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�2��-�1��1��0�0��M��H���z��c�...• • Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 2.2-2.4 • • • Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 2.2-2.4 • • • GL2L128M88BA25AB 5-5-5-15 2.2-2.4 • • • ROG Maximus II GENE 2-17
... GEIL GX24GB8500C5UDC 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS Heat-Sink 5 2.10 Package DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • Maximus II GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�2��-�1��1��0�0��M��H���z��c�...• • Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 2.2-2.4 • • • Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 2.2-2.4 • • • GL2L128M88BA25AB 5-5-5-15 2.2-2.4 • • • ROG Maximus II GENE 2-17
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Single-sided DS - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ROG Maximus II GENE 2-23 Maximus II GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�2��-�6��6�7��M��H���z��c���a&#...
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..., if any. Refer to install expansion cards. Ensure to the card. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ROG Maximus II GENE 2-25 Keep the screw for the expansion card. Turn on the next page. 3. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system...
..., if any. Refer to install expansion cards. Ensure to the card. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ROG Maximus II GENE 2-25 Keep the screw for the expansion card. Turn on the next page. 3. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system...
