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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 ...connection 2-6 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-7 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-8 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-9 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-10 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 ...connection 2-6 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-7 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-8 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-9 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-10 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17...
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... Configuration 3-17 3.7 Monitor menu 3-18 3.8 Boot menu 3-18 3.9 Tool menu 3-21 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-21 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-22 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-23 3.9.4 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure 3-23 3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information 3-23 3.9.6 Graphics Card Information 3-24 3.10 Exit menu 3-24 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-25 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-25 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-26 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-28 iv
... Configuration 3-17 3.7 Monitor menu 3-18 3.8 Boot menu 3-18 3.9 Tool menu 3-21 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-21 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-22 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-23 3.9.4 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure 3-23 3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information 3-23 3.9.6 Graphics Card Information 3-24 3.10 Exit menu 3-24 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-25 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-25 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-26 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-28 iv
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that ...to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. These documents are also provided....
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that ...to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. These documents are also provided....
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... process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your USB storage device. 4. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. We recommend you to the USB Flashback port. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability. 2.
... process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your USB storage device. 4. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. We recommend you to the USB Flashback port. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability. 2.
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... help of a trained service personnel. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME 3-1
... help of a trained service personnel. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME 3-1
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... and stability. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Please visit ASUS website for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. ...If you in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Do this section are for details. ...
... and stability. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Please visit ASUS website for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. ...If you in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Do this section are for details. ...
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... allows you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile This item allows you to save the new values of the ROG OC Panel H-Key. 3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to save profile from one to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Load from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME 3-23...
... allows you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile This item allows you to save the new values of the ROG OC Panel H-Key. 3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to save profile from one to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Load from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME 3-23...
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... BIOS updating may result to system's failure to update your BIOS when necessary. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 3.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME 3-25 3.11 Updating BIOS...
... BIOS updating may result to system's failure to update your BIOS when necessary. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 3.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME 3-25 3.11 Updating BIOS...
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Select by USB: 1. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to the Folder Info field. 7. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 3. Press to ... the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. To update the BIOS by USB. 4. Go to the Tool menu to the Drive field. 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Updating through the Internet. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Chapter...
Select by USB: 1. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to the Folder Info field. 7. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 3. Press to ... the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. To update the BIOS by USB. 4. Go to the Tool menu to the Drive field. 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Updating through the Internet. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Chapter...
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... compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Chapter 3 4. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Reboot the system when the update process is done. ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME 3-27 Press the Left/Right arrow keys...
... compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Chapter 3 4. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Reboot the system when the update process is done. ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME 3-27 Press the Left/Right arrow keys...
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... drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. The system requires you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! DO... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard ...
... drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. The system requires you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! DO... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard ...