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Contents
Contents ...................................................................................................... iii
Notices ........................................................................................................ vii
Safety information .................................................................................... viii
About this guide ......................................................................................... ix
Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specications
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 contents ...............................................................
2-6
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................
2-8
2.3.1 Installing the CPU ...........................................................
2-9
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ...............................
2-11
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan .........................
2-13
2.3.4 Installing the optional fans ............................................
2-15
2.4 System memory .........................................................................
2-16
2.4.1 Overview .......................................................................
2-16
2.4.2 Memory congurations ..................................................
2-17
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................
2-20
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................
2-20
2.5 Expansion slots ..........................................................................
2-21
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .........................................
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