Asus Maximus Formula X38 Motherboard Chipset x38 P4 Socket 775 ATX
Asus Maximus Formula
Asus Maximus Formula Intel X38/ICH9R, Intel X38 Chipset, DDR2 ATX Asus Motherboard Retail
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ASUS Maximus Formula |
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| Asus Maximus Formula Used |
| Socket |
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| Socket 775 Motherboards |
| CPU |
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LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 Processors
Support Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU
Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors |
| Chipset |
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Intel® X38/ICH9R with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology |
| Front Side Bus |
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1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz |
| Memory |
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Dual channel memory architecture
4 x DIMM, support max. 8GB, DDR2-1200*/1066/800/667 MHz, ECC, non-ECC and un-buffered memory |
| Expansion Slots |
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2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot, support at full x16, x16 speed
3 x PCIe x1 ( the PCIEx1_1 (black) is compatible with audio slot)
2 x PCI 2.2 |
| VGA |
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Support ATI CrossFire™ graphics cards |
| Storage |
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ICH9R Southbridge:
- 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports
- Intel Matrix Storage Technology supports RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10
JMicron® JMB368 PATA controller:
- 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33 for up to 2 PATA devices |
| LAN |
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Dual Gigabit LAN controllers, both featuring AI NET2
Support Teaming Technology |
| Audio |
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SupremeFX II Audio Card:
- ADI 1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Noise Filter
Coaxial, Optical S/PDIF out at back I/O |
| IEEE 1394 |
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2 x 1394a ports(1 port at back I/O, 1 port onboard) |
| USB |
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Max. 12 USB 2.0 ports(6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) |
| Special Features |
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LCD Poster
Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Cls CMOS (at rear)
ASUS Q-Connector
ASUS Q-Fan 2
ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS MyLogo3 |
| BIOS |
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16Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS |
| Manageability |
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WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chasis Intrusion, PXE |
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| Overclocking Features |
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Extreme Tweaker
2-Phase DDR2
Loadline Calibration
Intelligent overclocking tools:
- CPU Level Up
- ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit)
- AI Gear 3™
- AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner)
- ASUS AI Booster Utility
- O.C Profile
Overclocking Protection:
- COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - EX)
- Voltiminder LED
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) |
| Back Panel I/O Ports |
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1 x PS/2 Keyboard port(purple)
1 x Optical + 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Output
2 x LAN (RJ45) port
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x IEEE1394a port
1 x Clr CMOS switch |
| Internal I/O Connectors |
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3 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 6 USB 2.0 ports
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x IDE connector for two devices
6 x SATA connectors
8 x Fan connectors: 1 x CPU / 1 x PWR / 3 x Chassis / 3 x Optional
3 x thermal sensor connectors
1 x IEEE1394a connector
1 x S/PDIF output connector
1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
24-pin ATX Power connector
8-pin ATX 12V Power connector
1 x En/Dis-able Clr CMOS
System panel connector |
| Accessories |
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LCD Poster
ASUS Optional Fan
SupremeFX II Audio Card
3 in 1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit
UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable
Floppy disk drive cable
SATA cables
SATA power cables
2-port USB2.0 + IEEE 1394a module
I/O Shield
Cable Ties
User's manual |
| Support Disc |
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The hottest 3D Game: S.T.A.L.K.E.R.
Support DVD:
- Drivers and applications
ASUS PC Probe II
ASUS Update
ASUS AI Suite
Futuremark ® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition
Kaspersky® Anti-Virus |
| Form Factor |
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ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.5cm) |
| Warranty |
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Asus Maximus Formula Motherboard5 Days Motherboard Pro DOA Warranty
3 Year ASUS Motherboard WarrantyMotherboard Pro Warranty Information |
| Maximus Formula Asus Specification |
| Asus motherboard |
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Asus Maximus Formula Intel X38/ICH9R, Intel X38 Chipset, Dual-channel DDR2 1200/1066 MHz Support, CrossFire , Extreme Tweaker, Socket LGA775 Intel 45nm Core 2 Processor Ready SupremeFX II 8-CH Audio CPU Level Up, ATX Motherboard Retail MFG Part: ASUS Maximus Formula Used
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ASUS Maximus Formula
Under the Hood with the ASUS Maximus Formula x38
The Ultimate Gaming Motherboard:
Just as your car would never be able to run without a transmission, the power and functionality of a computer depends primarily on the motherboard. Whether you’re building your own CPU or refurbishing an existing one,the selection of a new motherboard is critical to the success of the machine. Among other things, it houses all of the hard drives, the memory, and the CPU (central processing unit) of the computer.
Until the release of the ASUS Maximus Formula, online gaming enthuasists were forced to shell out big bucks for hardware that would deliver all of the high-performance features, networking capabilities, and access points they needed. But with the Intel-based ASUS Maximus Formula x38, a system that many are heralding as the Ultimate Gaming Motherboard, gamers are provided with an affordable solution that focuses on the specific features and requirements that are most important to them, without paying for extras (such as DDR3 memory modules) that they don’t really need.
Besides a more streamlined and specialized features package, ASUS Maximus Formula Intel x38 reviews have heralded a wide array of offerings, including (but not limited to) the following:
Unparalleled Overclocking Protection
This Socket 775 overclocking motherboard offers a vast list of overclocking features, including an extreme tweaker for fine-tuning the CPU for optimized performance, 2-phase DDR2, loadline calibration for reliable stability, an array of intelligent overclocking tools, and built-in overclocking protection.
High-performance Memory
The ASUS Maximus Formula boasts dual-channel DDR2 memory, an enhanced and more efficient version of its predecessor, DDR. One of the main factors that’s prompted gaming enthusiasts to label the x38 the Ultimate Gaming Motherboard, DDR2 memory is renowned for displaying high-caliber graphics.
Pcle 2.0 Bandwidth
The ASUS supports the latest Pcle 2.0 devices for increased speed and bandwidth, improving upon processing time and performance.
The Next Generation Chipset
The ASUS Maximus Formula includes the Intel® X38/ICH9R Chipset, designed for the ultimate in high-performance CPU processing. Enhanced memory controller improves upon the one in Intel’s P35 chipset, supporting CPU processing speeds of up to 1333MHz with Fast Memory Access Technology. The ASUS Maximus Formula x38 supports bus speeds at increments of 800, 1066, 1333, and 1600 MHz, and boasts an impressive total of 32 PCI Express lanes available to the chipset (there were only 20 in the i975x). What’s more, the x38 features PCI Express 2.0 slots, an upgrade from the 1.1 slots in lesser motherboards, increasing bandwidth and processing speed.
New LCD Poster
Now, you can be immediately—and clearly—informed of system problems with the ASUS Maximus Formula’s built-in LCD poster notification system. Critical outages and failures are reported via the external display screen, and won’t leave you in the dark by serving up only cryptic messaging.
Bundled Software
The Ultimate Gaming Motherboard arrives with a suite of high-performance software, including two 3-D gaming applications (S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and 3D Mark) as well as complete virus and spyware protection.
It’s easy to see why every Asus Maximus Formula review we’ve seen has praised its enhanced stability and memory, versatile connectivity options, and unparalleled overclocking features.
Asus Maximus Formula Intel X38/ICH9R, Intel X38 Chipset, Dual-channel DDR2 1200/1066 MHz Support,CrossFire, Extreme Tweaker, Socket LGA775 Intel 45nm Core 2 Processor Ready SupremeFX II 8-CH Audio CPU Level Up, ATX Motherboard Retail MFG Part: ASUS Maximus Formula
