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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 ...power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-11 2.1.10 M.2 installation 2-12 2.1.11 3D printing part installation 2-13 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-14 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-15 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-15 2.3.2 Audio I/O ...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 ...power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-11 2.1.10 M.2 installation 2-12 2.1.11 3D printing part installation 2-13 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-14 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-15 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-15 2.3.2 Audio I/O ...
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... Button Clear CMOS Button BIOS Flashback Button LN2 Mode ROG RAMDisk CloneDrive ROG RAMCache II KeyBot II - CLr CMOS - One-click overclocking - Extreme Tweaker - O.C. ROG SSD Secure Erase - Power On UEFI BIOS features - Tweakers' Paradise - Graphics Card Information Preview (continued on the next page) x Profile - MicroFine Alloy Choke - ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features AMD Ryzen...
... Button Clear CMOS Button BIOS Flashback Button LN2 Mode ROG RAMDisk CloneDrive ROG RAMCache II KeyBot II - CLr CMOS - One-click overclocking - Extreme Tweaker - O.C. ROG SSD Secure Erase - Power On UEFI BIOS features - Tweakers' Paradise - Graphics Card Information Preview (continued on the next page) x Profile - MicroFine Alloy Choke - ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features AMD Ryzen...
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... / Athlon™ Processors Supports AMD® CrossFireX™ Technology (continued on the next page) xi ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-Shield - AI Suite 3 ASUS EZ DIY - ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) specifications summary Back I/O Ports Special Features Multi-GPU support 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x BIOS Flashback button 1 x 2x2 Wi-Fi module 2 x USB 3.1 ports ( 1 x Type-C [black] and 1 x Type-A [red]) 8 x USB 3.0 ports [blue] 4 x USB 2.0 ports [black...
... / Athlon™ Processors Supports AMD® CrossFireX™ Technology (continued on the next page) xi ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-Shield - AI Suite 3 ASUS EZ DIY - ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) specifications summary Back I/O Ports Special Features Multi-GPU support 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x BIOS Flashback button 1 x 2x2 Wi-Fi module 2 x USB 3.1 ports ( 1 x Type-C [black] and 1 x Type-A [red]) 8 x USB 3.0 ports [blue] 4 x USB 2.0 ports [black...
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ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) specifications summary BIOS Manageability Software Operating System Support Form Factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Q-fan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, WOL by PME...
ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) specifications summary BIOS Manageability Software Operating System Support Form Factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Q-fan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, WOL by PME...
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... button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.0 ports 1, 2, 3, and 4 3. Second port from the bottom supports the KeyBot II feature. 4. ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) 2-15 USB 3.1 Type-C port...
... button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.0 ports 1, 2, 3, and 4 3. Second port from the bottom supports the KeyBot II feature. 4. ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) 2-15 USB 3.1 Type-C port...
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...to green after the system LED turns on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. Monitor b. ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) 2-19 Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. For systems with a surge protector. 5. The system then runs the power-on , hold down the key to ... Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on the system front panel case lights up. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short...
...to green after the system LED turns on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. Monitor b. ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) 2-19 Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. For systems with a surge protector. 5. The system then runs the power-on , hold down the key to ... Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on the system front panel case lights up. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short...
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... you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface...
... you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface...
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ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) 3-3 Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Displays... To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for details. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. 3.2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, ...
ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) 3-3 Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for the advanced BIOS settings. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Displays... To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for details. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. 3.2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, ...
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... Wizard for your BIOS. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control for more information. Language This button above the menu bar allows you can select for more information. Refer to your desired settings. Menu bar The menu bar on top of your system. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) 3-5 It also... Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration. Q-Fan Control(F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS screen. Use this button to MyFavorites menu.
... Wizard for your BIOS. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control for more information. Language This button above the menu bar allows you can select for more information. Refer to your desired settings. Menu bar The menu bar on top of your system. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) 3-5 It also... Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration. Q-Fan Control(F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS screen. Use this button to MyFavorites menu.
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from the BIOS screen to their best settings. You can also set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. Press on your system using this feature. OC setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open 2. Click OC then click Next. 3. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) 3-9
from the BIOS screen to their best settings. You can also set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. Press on your system using this feature. OC setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open 2. Click OC then click Next. 3. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) 3-9
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... that you want to open 2. Go to My Favorites menu to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Adding items to view the saved BIOS items. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) 3-11 from the submenu panel and click or press on your keyboard. You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items: • Items with ...
... that you want to open 2. Go to My Favorites menu to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Adding items to view the saved BIOS items. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) 3-11 from the submenu panel and click or press on your keyboard. You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items: • Items with ...
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...devices. Select the auto mode to malfunction. 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR4-1333MHz] - [DDR4-3200MHz] 3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you... [PState 0] [PState 1] [PState 2] This items appears only when you enable or disable no-execute page protection function. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) 3-13 PSS Support This item allows you enable or disable CPU Virtualization. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SVM Mode This item...
...devices. Select the auto mode to malfunction. 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR4-1333MHz] - [DDR4-3200MHz] 3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you... [PState 0] [PState 1] [PState 2] This items appears only when you enable or disable no-execute page protection function. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) 3-13 PSS Support This item allows you enable or disable CPU Virtualization. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SVM Mode This item...
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... shows the auto-detected values. Refer to change the USB-related features. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) 3-17 Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can be used for BIOS setup only and cannot be recognized in this menu allow you to section 1.1.2 Motherboard...
... shows the auto-detected values. Refer to change the USB-related features. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) 3-17 Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can be used for BIOS setup only and cannot be recognized in this menu allow you to section 1.1.2 Motherboard...
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... your system to wait for the key to [Disabled]. The following item appears only when you set the Boot Logo Display to easily enter the BIOS Setup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Option ROM Messages [Enabled] [Disabled] The Option ROM Messages will be shown during the POST. The following items appear only... delay time during legacy boot. Post Delay Time This item allows you to select a desired additional POST waiting time to [Auto] and [Full Screen]. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) 3-19 Only the ASUS logo will be shown during the POST.
... your system to wait for the key to [Disabled]. The following item appears only when you set the Boot Logo Display to easily enter the BIOS Setup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Option ROM Messages [Enabled] [Disabled] The Option ROM Messages will be shown during the POST. The following items appear only... delay time during legacy boot. Post Delay Time This item allows you to select a desired additional POST waiting time to [Auto] and [Full Screen]. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) 3-19 Only the ASUS logo will be shown during the POST.
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...ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to key in a profile name. Profile Name This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. Load from profile This item allows you to load the previous values of the CPU Core Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, BCLK Frequency, CPU ratio, and Cache ratio. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC...) 3-23 Key in a profile number from your USB drive, load and save profile to your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down...
...ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to key in a profile name. Profile Name This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. Load from profile This item allows you to load the previous values of the CPU Core Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, BCLK Frequency, CPU ratio, and Cache ratio. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC...) 3-23 Key in a profile number from your USB drive, load and save profile to your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down...
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... the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. The following utilities allow you to boot. If there is potentially risky. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) 3-25
... the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. The following utilities allow you to boot. If there is potentially risky. Chapter 3 ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) 3-25
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... settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. To update the BIOS by Internet. 3. Chapter 3 4. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Select by Internet: 1....BIOS setup program. ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) 3-27 • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to complete the update. 5. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to select ASUS...
... settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. To update the BIOS by Internet. 3. Chapter 3 4. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Select by Internet: 1....BIOS setup program. ROG CROSSHAIR VI HERO (WI-FI AC) 3-27 • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to complete the update. 5. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to select ASUS...
