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Asus Maximus Formula User Manual

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ASUS EPU

The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to digitally monitor and tune the

CPU power supply with improved VR responses in heavy or light loadings. It

automatically provides power for higher performance or improve efficiency by 7%

when the PC is running low intensity applications. Working together with AI Gear 3,

this can help you attain the best possible power efficiency and energy savings up

to 20% to help save the environment. See page 5-29 for details.

2-Phase DDR2

With the embedded 2-Phase DDR2, this motherboard allows users to reach higher

memory frequencies and enjoy better performance. Compared with only one phase

solutions, this motherboard ensures longer power component lifespans and higher

overclockability due to cooler temperatures and better efficiency.

Extreme Tweaker

Extreme Tweaker is the one stop shop to fine-tune your system to optimal

performance. No matter if you are looking for frequency adjustment, over-voltage

options, or memory timing settings, they are all here! See page 4-16 for details.

Voltiminder LED

In the persuit of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical but risky.

Acting as the “red zone” of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage

status for CPU, NB, SB, and Memory in a intuitive color-coded fashion. The

Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for overclockers. See pages 2-1

to 2-3 for details.

Component Overheat Protection -EX (COP EX)

The COP EX allows overclockers to increase chipset voltages without the worries

of overheating. It can also be used to monitor and save an overheating GPU.

The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for maximum performance

achievement.

AI Booster

The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows

environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. See page 5-32 for details.

ASUS O.C. Profile

The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to conveniently

store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the

CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite

settings. See page 4-40 for details.