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......vii About this guide...viii MAXIMUS VI IMPACT specifications summary x Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG Gaming Features 1-2 1.1.3 ROG Exclusive Features 1-2 1.1.4 ASUS Special Features 1-3 1.1.5 ROG rich bundled software 1-3 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.2.4 System memory 1-9 1.2.5 Expansion slot 1-16 1.2.6 Onboard...
......vii About this guide...viii MAXIMUS VI IMPACT specifications summary x Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG Gaming Features 1-2 1.1.3 ROG Exclusive Features 1-2 1.1.4 ASUS Special Features 1-3 1.1.5 ROG rich bundled software 1-3 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.2.4 System memory 1-9 1.2.5 Expansion slot 1-16 1.2.6 Onboard...
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... 2160 @ 24Hz and 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz HDMI with max. Supports PCI Express 2.0 and SATA 6 Gb/s standards - MAXIMUS VI IMPACT specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage LAN LGA1150 socket for the 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel® Core™ i5...Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for details. 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot 1 x mini-PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot* on the next page) Intel® Rapid Storage ...
... 2160 @ 24Hz and 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz HDMI with max. Supports PCI Express 2.0 and SATA 6 Gb/s standards - MAXIMUS VI IMPACT specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage LAN LGA1150 socket for the 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel® Core™ i5...Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for details. 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot 1 x mini-PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot* on the next page) Intel® Rapid Storage ...
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...fastest performance, the most innovative ideas, and we excel in . It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots, and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. In the Republic of PCIe 2.0. It natively supports up to six USB 3.0 ports for up to... the performance and speed of Gamers, mercy rules are only for Intel® integrated graphics performance. We believe in the LGA1150 package. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMPACT 1-1 LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Intel® Core™ i5 / Intel® Core™ i3,...
...fastest performance, the most innovative ideas, and we excel in . It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots, and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. In the Republic of PCIe 2.0. It natively supports up to six USB 3.0 ports for up to... the performance and speed of Gamers, mercy rules are only for Intel® integrated graphics performance. We believe in the LGA1150 package. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMPACT 1-1 LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Intel® Core™ i5 / Intel® Core™ i3,...
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...been long known to easily frag your gaming system. Intel Gigabit LAN The LAN solution from . Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction GameFirst II ASUS GameFirst II, with cFOS Traffic Shaping technology, provides a powerful and userfriendly network control to have a better throughput, lower CPU utilization as well as... is visualized as BlackWing chokes, special fin design, and super-premium 10K black metallic solid state capacitors. For precise CPU/memory digital power control, Impact Power utilizes the best components such as radar signals on mini-ITX form factor.
...been long known to easily frag your gaming system. Intel Gigabit LAN The LAN solution from . Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction GameFirst II ASUS GameFirst II, with cFOS Traffic Shaping technology, provides a powerful and userfriendly network control to have a better throughput, lower CPU utilization as well as... is visualized as BlackWing chokes, special fin design, and super-premium 10K black metallic solid state capacitors. For precise CPU/memory digital power control, Impact Power utilizes the best components such as radar signals on mini-ITX form factor.
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... of reporting your system's memory and turns it into virtual discs and emulates devices to backup CD, DVD and Blu-ray discs. RAMDisk RAMDisk is an innovative program that reserves a part of your system's current information with ROG CPU-Z. It also allows you to use software package. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMPACT 1-3 By optimizing the...
... of reporting your system's memory and turns it into virtual discs and emulates devices to backup CD, DVD and Blu-ray discs. RAMDisk RAMDisk is an innovative program that reserves a part of your system's current information with ROG CPU-Z. It also allows you to use software package. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMPACT 1-3 By optimizing the...
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DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMPACT 1-9 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMPACT 1-9 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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... devices. • You may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is not the JEDEC memory standard. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, ...B. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs...
... devices. • You may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is not the JEDEC memory standard. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, ...B. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules. • Due to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs...
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...) DS - - (XMP) 10-11-10-30 1.5 • • Side(s): SS - We suggest that you install the module into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. Load the X.M.P. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMPACT 1-15 Supports two (2) modules inserted into the red slots as one (1) module inserted into A1 slot. Double-sided DIMMs • DIMM socket support...
...) DS - - (XMP) 10-11-10-30 1.5 • • Side(s): SS - We suggest that you install the module into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. Load the X.M.P. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMPACT 1-15 Supports two (2) modules inserted into the red slots as one (1) module inserted into A1 slot. Double-sided DIMMs • DIMM socket support...
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... and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! A message will appear during POST reminding you that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMPACT 1-19 Chapter 1 Turn off the computer and unplug the power...
... and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! A message will appear during POST reminding you that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMPACT 1-19 Chapter 1 Turn off the computer and unplug the power...
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...30 31 32 - 36 37 - 3A 3B - 3E 4F Description Not used Power on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMPACT 1-25 Reset type detection (soft/hard). AP initialization before microcode loading System Agent initialization before microcode loading PCH initialization before ...memory CPU initialization is started Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started Post-Memory...
...30 31 32 - 36 37 - 3A 3B - 3E 4F Description Not used Power on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMPACT 1-25 Reset type detection (soft/hard). AP initialization before microcode loading System Agent initialization before microcode loading PCH initialization before ...memory CPU initialization is started Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started Post-Memory...
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... 0D 0E 0F 10 11 - 14 15 - 18 19 - 1C 2B - 2F 30 31 32 - 36 37 - 3A Description Memory initialization error. Reset type detection (soft/hard). AP initialization before microcode loading System Agent initialization before microcode loading PCH initialization before microcode loading Microcode... for future AMI SEC error codes Microcode not found or micro-code update is started Memory initialization Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization Post-Memory System Agent initialization is failed Not used Power on the next page) Chapter 1 ...
... 0D 0E 0F 10 11 - 14 15 - 18 19 - 1C 2B - 2F 30 31 32 - 36 37 - 3A Description Memory initialization error. Reset type detection (soft/hard). AP initialization before microcode loading System Agent initialization before microcode loading PCH initialization before microcode loading Microcode... for future AMI SEC error codes Microcode not found or micro-code update is started Memory initialization Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization Post-Memory System Agent initialization is failed Not used Power on the next page) Chapter 1 ...
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...condition triggered by user (Forced recovery) Recovery process started Memory initialization error. EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 - Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch ...CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found Recovery firmware image is not available (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMPACT...
...condition triggered by user (Forced recovery) Recovery process started Memory initialization error. EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 - Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch ...CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found Recovery firmware image is not available (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMPACT...
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... cover. 2. System power 6. While the tests are off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMPACT 2-25 Ensure that is ON, press the power button for more than four seconds to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on the screen. Connect the power...
... cover. 2. System power 6. While the tests are off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMPACT 2-25 Ensure that is ON, press the power button for more than four seconds to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on the screen. Connect the power...
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... item to My Favorites: • Items with submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup You cannot add the following items to My Favorites page. When using a mouse, hover the pointer...
... item to My Favorites: • Items with submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup You cannot add the following items to My Favorites page. When using a mouse, hover the pointer...
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... [High BCLK Mode] BCLK Frequency [100.0] Allows you to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to enhance the system performance. XMP DDR3 (eXtreme Memory Profile) [Profile #1] Allows you to decide. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the ... select the X.M.P. Initial BCLK Frequency (Auto) Allows you to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to individually set the profiles supported by your memory modules for less jittery system performance. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load 200 BCLK Profile Allows you to [LC PLL] for ...
... [High BCLK Mode] BCLK Frequency [100.0] Allows you to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to enhance the system performance. XMP DDR3 (eXtreme Memory Profile) [Profile #1] Allows you to decide. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the ... select the X.M.P. Initial BCLK Frequency (Auto) Allows you to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to individually set the profiles supported by your memory modules for less jittery system performance. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load 200 BCLK Profile Allows you to [LC PLL] for ...
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... 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMPACT 3-9 If you assign a value for maximum performance under XMP, Manual, or User-defined memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Allows you to set the less Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. The values... depend on the Uncore part of the processor. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] Default is set to [Auto] ...
... 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMPACT 3-9 If you assign a value for maximum performance under XMP, Manual, or User-defined memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Allows you to set the less Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. The values... depend on the Uncore part of the processor. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] Default is set to [Auto] ...
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...is set to its optimized settings. [100:100] The DRAM ratio is set to 100:100. [100:133] The DRAM ratio is set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Max. CPU Level Up [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function...Graphics Ratio [Auto] Allows you to automatically optimize the CPU Graphics Ratio or manually set the DRAM timing control features. Memory Presets Allows you to select a preset memory setting for K-SKU CPUs to get the extreme overclocking capability. Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to enable the ...
...is set to its optimized settings. [100:100] The DRAM ratio is set to 100:100. [100:133] The DRAM ratio is set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Max. CPU Level Up [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function...Graphics Ratio [Auto] Allows you to automatically optimize the CPU Graphics Ratio or manually set the DRAM timing control features. Memory Presets Allows you to select a preset memory setting for K-SKU CPUs to get the extreme overclocking capability. Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to enable the ...
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Load 2GB RAW MHz Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load 4GB/8GB RAW MHz Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Maximus Tweak [Auto] [Auto] Allows the system to RAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] ... Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Secondary Timings DRAM RAS# to set the memory compatibility, overclocking, and system performance. [Mode 1] Helps memory compatibility in your system. [Mode 2] Helps overclocking and stabilizes system performance. Primary Timings DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options:...
Load 2GB RAW MHz Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Load 4GB/8GB RAW MHz Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Maximus Tweak [Auto] [Auto] Allows the system to RAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] ... Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Secondary Timings DRAM RAS# to set the memory compatibility, overclocking, and system performance. [Mode 1] Helps memory compatibility in your system. [Mode 2] Helps overclocking and stabilizes system performance. Primary Timings DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options:...
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... [Auto] Set these items to [Enabled] to enhance overclocking capability. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to help overclocking when using Samsung IC memory modules. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM Swizzling Bit 1-4 [Auto] Set these items to [Enabled] to enhance overclocking capability. ...4GB Samsung] [4GB New Hynix] [4GB Old Hynix] GPU.DIMM Post Automatically detects and displays the information about the devices or memory installed on the PCIe and DIMM slots. DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel...
... [Auto] Set these items to [Enabled] to enhance overclocking capability. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to help overclocking when using Samsung IC memory modules. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM Swizzling Bit 1-4 [Auto] Set these items to [Enabled] to enhance overclocking capability. ...4GB Samsung] [4GB New Hynix] [4GB Old Hynix] GPU.DIMM Post Automatically detects and displays the information about the devices or memory installed on the PCIe and DIMM slots. DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel...
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... 0.001V increment. The values range from 1.20V to 2.40V at 0.010V increment. VTTDDR Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the voltage for the system memory. The values range from 0.800V to 2.440V at 0.005V increment. The values range from 0.6000V to 1.4000V at 0.00625V increment. The values range from...adjust the value. Use the or key to adjust the value. DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the termination voltage for the system memory. PCH VLX Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU Input Voltage during initial part of POST. Use the or key to adjust the...
... 0.001V increment. The values range from 1.20V to 2.40V at 0.010V increment. VTTDDR Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the voltage for the system memory. The values range from 0.800V to 2.440V at 0.005V increment. The values range from 0.6000V to 1.4000V at 0.00625V increment. The values range from...adjust the value. Use the or key to adjust the value. DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the termination voltage for the system memory. PCH VLX Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU Input Voltage during initial part of POST. Use the or key to adjust the...