Asus MAXIMUSII/FORMULA - Maximus II Formula Motherboard - Hardware Information; Before you proceed; Motherboard overview; Motherboard layout

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Contents
2.5.4 PCI slots ........................................................................ 2-18
2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots ..................................................... 2-18
2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots ................................................... 2-18
2.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-19
2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-21
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-21
2.7.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-23
2.7.3 Onboard switches ......................................................... 2-35
2.8 Installing accessories ................................................................ 2-36
2.8.1 Installing the optional fan .............................................. 2-36
2.8.2 Installing the audio card ................................................ 2-37
2.8.3 Installing Q-shield and LCD Poster ............................... 2-38
2.9 Starting up for the rst time ...................................................... 2-39
2.10 Turning off the computer ........................................................... 2-40
2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function .................................. 2-40
2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch ............................ 2-40
Chapter 3: BIOS setup
3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 3-1
3.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 3-1
3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ................................................... 3-4
3.1.3 AFUDOS utility ................................................................ 3-5
3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 3-7
3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 3-8
3.2.1 BIOS menu screen .......................................................... 3-9
3.2.2 Menu bar ......................................................................... 3-9
3.2.3 Navigation keys ............................................................... 3-9
3.2.4 Menu items ................................................................... 3-10
3.2.5 Sub-menu items ............................................................ 3-10
3.2.6 Conguration elds ....................................................... 3-10
3.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................. 3-10
3.2.8 Scroll bar ....................................................................... 3-10
3.2.9 General help ................................................................. 3-10
3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu ............................................................. 3-11
3.3.1 Congure System Performance Settings ...................... 3-12