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...Safety information...vii About this guide...viii MAXIMUS VI EXTREME specifications summary x OC Panel specifications summary xv Package contents...xvi Installation tools and components xvii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS special features 1-4 1.1.4 ROG-rich bundled ... 2-6 2.1.5 ATX 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 mPCIe Combo II installation 2-11 iii
...Safety information...vii About this guide...viii MAXIMUS VI EXTREME specifications summary x OC Panel specifications summary xv Package contents...xvi Installation tools and components xvii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS special features 1-4 1.1.4 ROG-rich bundled ... 2-6 2.1.5 ATX 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 mPCIe Combo II installation 2-11 iii
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MAXIMUS VI EXTREME specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LGA1150 socket...Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU type. ** Refer to www.support.asus.com/cpu.aspx for details. 5 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slots (single at native x16, dual at x8/x8**, triple...; Insider™ NVIDIA® 4-Way/3-Way/Quad-GPU SLI® Technology AMD CrossFireX™ Technology (continued on mPCIe Combo II expansion card * PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by 4th generation Intel® Core™ Processors. ** Native x8/...
MAXIMUS VI EXTREME specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LGA1150 socket...Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU type. ** Refer to www.support.asus.com/cpu.aspx for details. 5 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slots (single at native x16, dual at x8/x8**, triple...; Insider™ NVIDIA® 4-Way/3-Way/Quad-GPU SLI® Technology AMD CrossFireX™ Technology (continued on mPCIe Combo II expansion card * PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by 4th generation Intel® Core™ Processors. ** Native x8/...
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... Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, and Intel® Smart Connect Technology** 1 x M.2 (NGFF) SSD Slot B on the mPCIe Combo II expansion card. ATAPI devices are for Full Rate lossless DVD Audio, Blu-ray DVD, and HD-DVD audio content playback - Realtek® ALC1150 8-...PDIF output port at back panel Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - 4 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board [blue], 2 ports at back panel [red] with ASUS USB 3.0 Boost support*) - 8 x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports at back panel, 1 port reserved for ROG Connect; 6 ports at mid-board** ASMedia® USB 3.0 ...
... Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, and Intel® Smart Connect Technology** 1 x M.2 (NGFF) SSD Slot B on the mPCIe Combo II expansion card. ATAPI devices are for Full Rate lossless DVD Audio, Blu-ray DVD, and HD-DVD audio content playback - Realtek® ALC1150 8-...PDIF output port at back panel Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - 4 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board [blue], 2 ports at back panel [red] with ASUS USB 3.0 Boost support*) - 8 x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports at back panel, 1 port reserved for ROG Connect; 6 ports at mid-board** ASMedia® USB 3.0 ...
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... Extreme Engine Digi+ III - GPU.DIMM Post - Profile - ROG Pulse CPU Level Up Probelt ROG RAMDisk ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 - 4-way Optimization Tuning Key ASUS EPU ASUS Wi-Fi GO! TurboV EVO - AI Charger+ - PCIe x16 Lane switch ROG Connect - RC Remote - NexFETTM Power Block MOSFET - 60A BlackWing Chokes - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors mPCIe Combo...
... Extreme Engine Digi+ III - GPU.DIMM Post - Profile - ROG Pulse CPU Level Up Probelt ROG RAMDisk ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 - 4-way Optimization Tuning Key ASUS EPU ASUS Wi-Fi GO! TurboV EVO - AI Charger+ - PCIe x16 Lane switch ROG Connect - RC Remote - NexFETTM Power Block MOSFET - 60A BlackWing Chokes - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors mPCIe Combo...
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... BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-DIMM 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x ROG Connect button 2 x USB 2.0 ports (1 port can be switched to ROG Connect) 6 x USB 3.0 ports [blue] 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x HDMI port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 6 x Audio jacks ... x 4-pin EZ Plug connector (in white for back I /O Ports Internal Connectors ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Design - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - button 1 x BIOS Switch button 1 x S/PDIF out header ...
... BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-DIMM 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x ROG Connect button 2 x USB 2.0 ports (1 port can be switched to ROG Connect) 6 x USB 3.0 ports [blue] 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x HDMI port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 6 x Audio jacks ... x 4-pin EZ Plug connector (in white for back I /O Ports Internal Connectors ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Design - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - button 1 x BIOS Switch button 1 x S/PDIF out header ...
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... (1 x 2 pcs) ; (1 x 4 pcs) 1 x mPCIe Combo II card with dual-band WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS module 1 x 2T2R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas 5 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s signal cables 1 x 4-Way SLI® bridge 1 x 3-Way SLI® bridge 1 x SLI® cable 1 x CrossFire™ cable 1 x ROG Connect cable 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit 1 x 12-in...
... (1 x 2 pcs) ; (1 x 4 pcs) 1 x mPCIe Combo II card with dual-band WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS module 1 x 2T2R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas 5 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s signal cables 1 x 4-Way SLI® bridge 1 x 3-Way SLI® bridge 1 x SLI® cable 1 x CrossFire™ cable 1 x ROG Connect cable 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit 1 x 12-in...
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...DVD Documentation ROG MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 1 x ROG Connect cable 5 x 2-in-1 SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables 1 x 4-WAY SLI® bridge 1 x 3-WAY SLI® bridge 1 x SLI® cable 1 x CrossFireTM cable 1 x ROG_EXT cable 1 x I/O Shield 1 x OC Panel 1 x OC Panel 5.25-inch drive bay metal case 1 x mPCIe Combo II card with ...dual band Wi-Fi / Bluetooth module 1 x dual band Wi-Fi Moving Antenna 1 x 12-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ROG Magnet ROG motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the...
...DVD Documentation ROG MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 1 x ROG Connect cable 5 x 2-in-1 SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables 1 x 4-WAY SLI® bridge 1 x 3-WAY SLI® bridge 1 x SLI® cable 1 x CrossFireTM cable 1 x ROG_EXT cable 1 x I/O Shield 1 x OC Panel 1 x OC Panel 5.25-inch drive bay metal case 1 x mPCIe Combo II card with ...dual band Wi-Fi / Bluetooth module 1 x dual band Wi-Fi Moving Antenna 1 x 12-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x ROG Magnet ROG motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the...
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... to view real-time POST code and hardware status readouts on your overclocking enjoyment, and offers you to 90% efficiency under extreme conditions. DIMM Post, quickly and easily check your system with the fastest Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.0 connection. It...motherboard features ROG BIOS Print that fully maximizes ROG's unique functions, providing you valuable time in the BIOS, and overclocking settings. Extreme Engine Digi+ III The Extreme Engine Digi+ III offers the best CPU/Memory design on -the-fly parameter adjustments at a hardware level. 1.1.2 ROG Intelligent ...
... to view real-time POST code and hardware status readouts on your overclocking enjoyment, and offers you to 90% efficiency under extreme conditions. DIMM Post, quickly and easily check your system with the fastest Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.0 connection. It...motherboard features ROG BIOS Print that fully maximizes ROG's unique functions, providing you valuable time in the BIOS, and overclocking settings. Extreme Engine Digi+ III The Extreme Engine Digi+ III offers the best CPU/Memory design on -the-fly parameter adjustments at a hardware level. 1.1.2 ROG Intelligent ...
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.... Fastboot switch 23. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 24. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 25. MemOK! USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12) 13. mPCIe Combo II slot (MPCIE_COMBO_II) Page 1-43 1-9 1-41 1-10 1-30 1-25 1-22 1-24 1-22 1-23 1-45 1-38 1-27 1-37 1-38 1-24 1-44 1-46 1-40 1-47 1-26 1-25...
.... Fastboot switch 23. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 24. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 25. MemOK! USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12) 13. mPCIe Combo II slot (MPCIE_COMBO_II) Page 1-43 1-9 1-41 1-10 1-30 1-25 1-22 1-24 1-22 1-23 1-45 1-38 1-27 1-37 1-38 1-24 1-44 1-46 1-40 1-47 1-26 1-25...
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... connector (52-pin MPCIE_COMBO_II) This connector is for the chassis-mounted button that also features the M.2 (NGFF) slot for the mPCIE Combo II card offers expandability solutions that supports the DirectKey function. Chapter 1 1-46 Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to the technical documentation that came with the extra ...
... connector (52-pin MPCIE_COMBO_II) This connector is for the chassis-mounted button that also features the M.2 (NGFF) slot for the mPCIE Combo II card offers expandability solutions that supports the DirectKey function. Chapter 1 1-46 Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to the technical documentation that came with the extra ...
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... at the front, then remove the metal cover. 3. Remove the long screw at the back of the mPCIe Combo II card metal cover. 2. Align and insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module into the M.2 slot. ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 2-11 Chapter 2 Installing the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module To install M.2 (NGFF) SSD module: 1. If it does not fit, try...
... at the front, then remove the metal cover. 3. Remove the long screw at the back of the mPCIe Combo II card metal cover. 2. Align and insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module into the M.2 slot. ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 2-11 Chapter 2 Installing the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module To install M.2 (NGFF) SSD module: 1. If it does not fit, try...
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... card to the MPCIE_COMBO_II connector. Chapter 2 The mPCIe Combo II fits in step 2. Remove the black screw near the 36-2 pin connector. 2. Secure the front of the metal cover with the long screw that ...you removed in one orientation only. Locate the MPCIE_COMBO_II connector on the motherboard then align and insert the mPCIe Combo II card to your motherboard: 1. Replace the metal cover and secure the back of the metal cover with the two short screws that you removed...
... card to the MPCIE_COMBO_II connector. Chapter 2 The mPCIe Combo II fits in step 2. Remove the black screw near the 36-2 pin connector. 2. Secure the front of the metal cover with the long screw that ...you removed in one orientation only. Locate the MPCIE_COMBO_II connector on the motherboard then align and insert the mPCIe Combo II card to your motherboard: 1. Replace the metal cover and secure the back of the metal cover with the two short screws that you removed...
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3. Secure the mPCIe Combo II card either to the motherboard or the rear I/O shield using the black screw that you removed in step 1. OR Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 2-13
3. Secure the mPCIe Combo II card either to the motherboard or the rear I/O shield using the black screw that you removed in step 1. OR Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 2-13
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Remove the bolt from the Wi-Fi antenna connector but leave the washer on the connector to install the Wi-Fi antenna connector. Installing the Wi-Fi antenna connector If you installed a Wi-Fi module on the mPCIe Combo II, you would need to secure the antenna connector and the I /O shield's Wi-Fi port hole. Insert the connector into the I /O shield in place. 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Replace the bolt on the connector. washer bolt bolt washer 2. To install the Wi-Fi antenna connector: 1. The Wi-Fi antenna and its cables are purchased separately. Chapter 2 3.
Remove the bolt from the Wi-Fi antenna connector but leave the washer on the connector to install the Wi-Fi antenna connector. Installing the Wi-Fi antenna connector If you installed a Wi-Fi module on the mPCIe Combo II, you would need to secure the antenna connector and the I /O shield's Wi-Fi port hole. Insert the connector into the I /O shield in place. 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Replace the bolt on the connector. washer bolt bolt washer 2. To install the Wi-Fi antenna connector: 1. The Wi-Fi antenna and its cables are purchased separately. Chapter 2 3.
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... LEDs, and audio port definitions. 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic Installation PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 6. USB 3.0 port E1 and E2, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode 9. ASMedia USB 3.0 port E3 and E4, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode 8. HDMI port 10. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2... OUT port 5. USB 2.0 port 7 and 8. ROG Connect button 7. It supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+ 3. Intel USB 3.0 port 5 and 6, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode 12. LAN (RJ-45) port* 4. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to ...
... LEDs, and audio port definitions. 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic Installation PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 6. USB 3.0 port E1 and E2, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode 9. ASMedia USB 3.0 port E3 and E4, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode 8. HDMI port 10. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2... OUT port 5. USB 2.0 port 7 and 8. ROG Connect button 7. It supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+ 3. Intel USB 3.0 port 5 and 6, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode 12. LAN (RJ-45) port* 4. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to ...
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... hot-plug support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] mPCIe Combo II NGFF [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Wi-Fi controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 3-37 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Wi-Fi Controller... [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the support to mPCIe Combo II NGFF. Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the...
... hot-plug support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] mPCIe Combo II NGFF [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Wi-Fi controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 3-37 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Wi-Fi Controller... [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the support to mPCIe Combo II NGFF. Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the...
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...requirements System requirements OS Utilities PC Smart device Windows® 7/Windows® 8 ASUS AI Suite 3 Android 2.3 or later versions iOS5 or later versions ASUS Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote • Install the MPCIe Combo II card with the operating system and the screen resolution. Wi-Fi GO!... Smart device supported screen resolutions Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote supports the following screen resolutions of your Android smart device, download the ASUS Wi-Fi GO! & NFC ...
...requirements System requirements OS Utilities PC Smart device Windows® 7/Windows® 8 ASUS AI Suite 3 Android 2.3 or later versions iOS5 or later versions ASUS Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote • Install the MPCIe Combo II card with the operating system and the screen resolution. Wi-Fi GO!... Smart device supported screen resolutions Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote supports the following screen resolutions of your Android smart device, download the ASUS Wi-Fi GO! & NFC ...
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...[Enabled]. 2. Wi-Fi GO functions • Cloud GO!: Allows you to remotely control and sync your files across multiple cloud services such as ASUS WebStorage, GoogleDrive™, and DropBox®. • Remote Desktop: Allows you to remotely control your desktop in the later version for your smart ... right-click Computer > Manage to use your computer. •. Tick these items Allow this device to a smart device. For 802.11ac standard MPCIe Combo II card with Wi-Fi module driver, the Wake-on -LAN settings: 1. Capture & Send: Allows you to take screenshots and send them to ...
...[Enabled]. 2. Wi-Fi GO functions • Cloud GO!: Allows you to remotely control and sync your files across multiple cloud services such as ASUS WebStorage, GoogleDrive™, and DropBox®. • Remote Desktop: Allows you to remotely control your desktop in the later version for your smart ... right-click Computer > Manage to use your computer. •. Tick these items Allow this device to a smart device. For 802.11ac standard MPCIe Combo II card with Wi-Fi module driver, the Wake-on -LAN settings: 1. Capture & Send: Allows you to take screenshots and send them to ...