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Contents
Contents ...................................................................................................... iii
Notices ........................................................................................................ vii
Safety information .................................................................................... viii
About this guide ......................................................................................... ix
Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula
specifications
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 configurations
.................................................. 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 ......................................... 2-21
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