Table Of Contents - Asus Maximus Formula - Republic of Gamers Motherboard User Manual

Contents
Contents ...................................................................................................... iii
Notices ........................................................................................................ vii
Safety information .................................................................................... viii
About this guide ......................................................................................... ix
Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula specifications
summary ...................................................................................................... xi
Chapter 1:
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Special features ............................................................................ 1-2
1.3.1
1.3.2
1.3.3
1.3.4
Chapter 2:
2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-4
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.2.4
2.2.5
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-8
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.3.3
2.3.4
2.4 System memory ......................................................................... 2-16
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.4.3
2.4.4
2.5 Expansion slots .......................................................................... 2-21
2.5.1
Product introduction
Product highlights ........................................................... 1-2
ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features ... 1-4
ROG unique features ...................................................... 1-6
ASUS special features .................................................... 1-7
Hardware information
Placement direction ........................................................ 2-4
Screw holes .................................................................... 2-4
Motherboard layout ......................................................... 2-5
Audio card layout ............................................................ 2-5
Layout contents ............................................................... 2-6
Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-9
Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ...............................2-11
Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ......................... 2-13
Installing the optional fans ............................................ 2-15
Overview ....................................................................... 2-16
Memory configurations .................................................. 2-17
Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-20
Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-20
Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-21
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