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Profile 3-48 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-49 3.9.4 BIOS Flashback 3-50 3.10 Exit menu 3-51 iv 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-15 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-16 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-16 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-17 2.4 OC Panel...2-21 2.4.1 OC Panel Overview 2-21 2.4.2 Setting up your OC Panel in Normal Mode 2-23 2.4.3 Setting up your OC Panel in Extreme Mode 2-25 2.5 Starting...
Profile 3-48 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-49 3.9.4 BIOS Flashback 3-50 3.10 Exit menu 3-51 iv 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-15 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-16 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-16 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-17 2.4 OC Panel...2-21 2.4.1 OC Panel Overview 2-21 2.4.2 Setting up your OC Panel in Normal Mode 2-23 2.4.3 Setting up your OC Panel in Extreme Mode 2-25 2.5 Starting...
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3.11 Updating BIOS 3-52 3.11.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-53 3.11.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-54 3.11.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-55 3.12 Secure Erase 3-58 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-3 4.3 Software information 4-4 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-4 4.4.1 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 4-7 4.4.2 Wi-Fi GO 4-14 4.4.3 Wi-Fi Engine 4-22 4.4.4 EZ Update 4-24 4.4.5 USB...
3.11 Updating BIOS 3-52 3.11.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-53 3.11.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-54 3.11.3 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-55 3.12 Secure Erase 3-58 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-3 4.3 Software information 4-4 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-4 4.4.1 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 4-7 4.4.2 Wi-Fi GO 4-14 4.4.3 Wi-Fi Engine 4-22 4.4.4 EZ Update 4-24 4.4.5 USB...
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...the new technology it supports. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers,... this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that...
...the new technology it supports. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers,... this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that...
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... 5.25-inch drive bay required for NORMAL Mode installation 1 x SATA power cable from system power supply Maximus VI Series and other motherboards with ROG_EXT port *Visit the ASUS website at one-click OC button Real-time control and display CPU fan speed, temperature, BCLK and RATIO... Up at www.asus.com for the latest motherboard support/compatibility lists. **Please install the latest utility/firmware (ROG PLUS) for better compatibility. ***Update the motherboard BIOS to the latest version for better compatibility with 90 plus-degree-tilt movable faceplate (EXTREME Mode) FanSpeed Control...
... 5.25-inch drive bay required for NORMAL Mode installation 1 x SATA power cable from system power supply Maximus VI Series and other motherboards with ROG_EXT port *Visit the ASUS website at one-click OC button Real-time control and display CPU fan speed, temperature, BCLK and RATIO... Up at www.asus.com for the latest motherboard support/compatibility lists. **Please install the latest utility/firmware (ROG PLUS) for better compatibility. ***Update the motherboard BIOS to the latest version for better compatibility with 90 plus-degree-tilt movable faceplate (EXTREME Mode) FanSpeed Control...
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...as well as make on-the-fly parameter adjustments at any stage. BIOS Print ROG offers a whole new UEFI BIOS feature to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. The motherboard features ROG BIOS Print that fully maximizes ROG's unique functions, providing you to view... with the fastest Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.0 connection. It also features the M.2 (NGFF) slot for overclocking. Extreme Engine Digi+ III The Extreme Engine Digi+ III offers the best CPU/Memory design on your graphic cards, memory modules' statuses in real-time via the...
...as well as make on-the-fly parameter adjustments at any stage. BIOS Print ROG offers a whole new UEFI BIOS feature to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. The motherboard features ROG BIOS Print that fully maximizes ROG's unique functions, providing you to view... with the fastest Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.0 connection. It also features the M.2 (NGFF) slot for overclocking. Extreme Engine Digi+ III The Extreme Engine Digi+ III offers the best CPU/Memory design on your graphic cards, memory modules' statuses in real-time via the...
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...the DIMM before using the MemOK! 3. switch lights continuously. If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system ...memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to boot after using the MemOK! function. ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 1-23 Chapter 1 button Installing DIMMs that you that the BIOS has been restored to boot up when the DIMM is tested. It takes about ...
...the DIMM before using the MemOK! 3. switch lights continuously. If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system ...memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to boot after using the MemOK! function. ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 1-23 Chapter 1 button Installing DIMMs that you that the BIOS has been restored to boot up when the DIMM is tested. It takes about ...
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... the root directory of interruption, please follow the steps again. • Updating BIOS may have risks. Wait until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is completed. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 2-15 To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website 2. Press the ROG Connect button and release when a flashing light...
... the root directory of interruption, please follow the steps again. • Updating BIOS may have risks. Wait until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is completed. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 2-15 To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website 2. Press the ROG Connect button and release when a flashing light...
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... Out 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 2-17 Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® 8 series chipset, all USB devices connected to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under Windows®...
... Out 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 2-17 Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® 8 series chipset, all USB devices connected to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two displays under BIOS, and one display under Windows®...
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...adequate cooling designed for overclocking before using the OC Panel. • When updating the OC Panel firmware, you to perform overclocking without the need to go to [Disabled]. 2.4.1 OC Panel Overview Normal/Extreme Mode Switch OC CPU Level Up OC Start Start Button Value up Button... button Fan connectors 3,4 OC Start Subzero Sense connector OK Clear Reset Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 2-21 To do this, click Advanced > USB Configuration > Intel xHCI Mode then set Intel xHCI Mode to the BIOS settings or use software utilities. You can setup the OC Panel in an available...
...adequate cooling designed for overclocking before using the OC Panel. • When updating the OC Panel firmware, you to perform overclocking without the need to go to [Disabled]. 2.4.1 OC Panel Overview Normal/Extreme Mode Switch OC CPU Level Up OC Start Start Button Value up Button... button Fan connectors 3,4 OC Start Subzero Sense connector OK Clear Reset Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 2-21 To do this, click Advanced > USB Configuration > Intel xHCI Mode then set Intel xHCI Mode to the BIOS settings or use software utilities. You can setup the OC Panel in an available...
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... that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to ensure optimal performance. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ... the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as your operating system. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. When downloading or updating the BIOS file,...
... that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to ensure optimal performance. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ... the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as your operating system. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. When downloading or updating the BIOS file,...
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... fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode screen. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter...
... fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode screen. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter...
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... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 3-49 Label Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Load from Profile Allows you to...
... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 3-49 Label Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Load from Profile Allows you to...
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Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the current version of this motherboard. For details, refer to boot. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in Windows® environment. Chapter 3 3-52 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when...
Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the current version of this motherboard. For details, refer to boot. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in Windows® environment. Chapter 3 3-52 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when...
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... enable it. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Chapter 3 3. ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 3-53 3.11.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the...
... enable it. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Chapter 3 3. ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 3-53 3.11.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the...
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See section 3.9 Exit Menu for the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.11.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Doing so can cause system boot failure...
See section 3.9 Exit Menu for the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.11.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Doing so can cause system boot failure...
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... the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to low disk capacity. 3. Insert the support DVD into...under DOS environment. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Before updating BIOS 1. 3.11.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 3-55 This utility also allows you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS ...
... the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to low disk capacity. 3. Insert the support DVD into...under DOS environment. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Before updating BIOS 1. 3.11.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 3-55 This utility also allows you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS ...
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... the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2012/05/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:MAXIMUS VI EXTREME VER: 0204 DATE: 01/01/2012 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: A:\ A: M6E...Esc] Exit 3. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to Drive D (USB flash drive). D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. C:\>d: D:\> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to select the...
... the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2012/05/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:MAXIMUS VI EXTREME VER: 0204 DATE: 01/01/2012 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: A:\ A: M6E...Esc] Exit 3. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to Drive D (USB flash drive). D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. C:\>d: D:\> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to select the...
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... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them.... Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Restart your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME...
... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them.... Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Restart your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME...
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...on motherboard model. AI Suite 3 main menu bar 4-Way Optimization Ai Charger+ USB BIOS EZ Update Flashback Wizard Wi-Fi GO! Click to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at the same time ensuring system stability. USB 3.0 Boost System Information USB Charger+...is a quick-access menu bar that allows you to swiftly launch any of menu to what's going on the top-edge of the integrated ASUS utilities. Included in this section are for detailed software configuration. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Click or tap the on with your ...
...on motherboard model. AI Suite 3 main menu bar 4-Way Optimization Ai Charger+ USB BIOS EZ Update Flashback Wizard Wi-Fi GO! Click to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at the same time ensuring system stability. USB 3.0 Boost System Information USB Charger+...is a quick-access menu bar that allows you to swiftly launch any of menu to what's going on the top-edge of the integrated ASUS utilities. Included in this section are for detailed software configuration. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Click or tap the on with your ...
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... the download schedule setting 1. Use this utility to quickly check for download Current BIOS information Click to cancel the download schedule setting Scheduling the BIOS download Click to check for a new BIOS update available for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule. In the Download Setting field, tick Schedule (days) then select the...
... the download schedule setting 1. Use this utility to quickly check for download Current BIOS information Click to cancel the download schedule setting Scheduling the BIOS download Click to check for a new BIOS update available for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule. In the Download Setting field, tick Schedule (days) then select the...