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...Quad-GPU SLI® Technology AMD CrossFireX™ Technology (continued on the next page) resolution of individual CPUs. ** Please 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 at x8/x16/x8, ... subject to the physical characteristics of 4096 x 2160 at 24Hz / 2560 x 1600 at 60Hz HDMI with max. MAXIMUS VI EXTREME specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Intel® Core™ i5 / Intel® ...
...Quad-GPU SLI® Technology AMD CrossFireX™ Technology (continued on the next page) resolution of individual CPUs. ** Please 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 at x8/x16/x8, ... subject to the physical characteristics of 4096 x 2160 at 24Hz / 2560 x 1600 at 60Hz HDMI with max. MAXIMUS VI EXTREME specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Intel® Core™ i5 / Intel® ...
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...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 SuperSpeed USB HUB...(NGFF) slot on mPCIe Combo II is in use. ** The functions supported depends on the CPU types. *** These SATA ports are not supported. 1 x Intel® I217-V Gigabit LAN Controller Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz * The module is pre-installed on mPCIe Combo...
...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 SuperSpeed USB HUB...(NGFF) slot on mPCIe Combo II is in use. ** The functions supported depends on the CPU types. *** These SATA ports are not supported. 1 x Intel® I217-V Gigabit LAN Controller Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz * The module is pre-installed on mPCIe Combo...
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ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - 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 1 x USB 3.0 connector (supports additional two USB...
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - 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 1 x USB 3.0 connector (supports additional two USB...
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Internal Connectors Accessory Manageability BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Form Factor 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 x mPCIe Combo II connector 1 x Directkey button 1 x DRCT (DirectKey) header 1 x FastBoot switch 1 x User... WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ROG RAMDisk ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ASUS WebStorage ASUS Utilities ATX Form Factor, 12" x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv
Internal Connectors Accessory Manageability BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Form Factor 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 x mPCIe Combo II connector 1 x Directkey button 1 x DRCT (DirectKey) header 1 x FastBoot switch 1 x User... WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ROG RAMDisk ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ASUS WebStorage ASUS Utilities ATX Form Factor, 12" x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv
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...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 Adjustable system voltages, frequencies... CPU Level 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...
...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 Adjustable system voltages, frequencies... CPU Level 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...
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...Loadline Calibration Maintaining ample voltage support for the tweaked overclocking setting, and one press of the CPU Level Up button you can instantly apply custom profiles designed by the world's leading overclockers, while FanSpeed Control modifies blower RPMs. In extreme mode, some of the ...the ability to save two versions of BIOS simultaneously: one saved BIOS for the CPU is the one stop shop to fine-tune your system's current voltage. No more . Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 1-3 It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. ...
...Loadline Calibration Maintaining ample voltage support for the tweaked overclocking setting, and one press of the CPU Level Up button you can instantly apply custom profiles designed by the world's leading overclockers, while FanSpeed Control modifies blower RPMs. In extreme mode, some of the ...the ability to save two versions of BIOS simultaneously: one saved BIOS for the CPU is the one stop shop to fine-tune your system's current voltage. No more . Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 1-3 It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. ...
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...sync them all across cloud services in a few • clicks. • DLNA Media Hub: Provides support to the latest DLNA standard, and allows you to stream media files to a DLNA-supported device. • Remote Desktop: Allows you to view your computer's desktop and remotely operate your computer ...MemTweakIt MemTweakIt is based on a PC, notebook, or netbook. leads the way to work with ROG CPU-Z. DAEMON Tools Pro Standard DAEMON Tools Pro offers essential functionality to the ROG website. 1.1.3 ASUS special features Wi-Fi GO! It is a DRAM efficiency tool that ROG look of your system's...
...sync them all across cloud services in a few • clicks. • DLNA Media Hub: Provides support to the latest DLNA standard, and allows you to stream media files to a DLNA-supported device. • Remote Desktop: Allows you to view your computer's desktop and remotely operate your computer ...MemTweakIt MemTweakIt is based on a PC, notebook, or netbook. leads the way to work with ROG CPU-Z. DAEMON Tools Pro Standard DAEMON Tools Pro offers essential functionality to the ROG website. 1.1.3 ASUS special features Wi-Fi GO! It is a DRAM efficiency tool that ROG look of your system's...
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...The default memory operation frequency is dependent on 32-bit Windows OS, when you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. c) For more details, refer to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Check with the retailer to ...32-bit Windows OS. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 1-11 The system maps the total size of accessing information from a memory module. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower...
...The default memory operation frequency is dependent on 32-bit Windows OS, when you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. c) For more details, refer to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Check with the retailer to ...32-bit Windows OS. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 1-11 The system maps the total size of accessing information from a memory module. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower...
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.... Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 1-41 7. Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. These are not jumpers! Do not place... maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 2 feature. • The CPU fan connector has a special latch that detects the installed CPU fan type and automatically changes the fan control mode (DC mode and PWM mode) ...
.... Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 1-41 7. Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. These are not jumpers! Do not place... maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 2 feature. • The CPU fan connector has a special latch that detects the installed CPU fan type and automatically changes the fan control mode (DC mode and PWM mode) ...
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... > USB Configuration > Intel xHCI Mode then set Intel xHCI Mode to [Disabled]. 2.4.1 OC Panel Overview Normal/Extreme Mode Switch OC CPU Level Up OC Start Start Button Value up Button LOeK ft Arrow button Clear CleaResret button Fan connectors 1,2 VGA...ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 2-21 You can setup the OC Panel in an available 5.25inch drive bay on your computer chassis (Normal Mode) or as an external handheld console on an "open-air" OC test bench (Extreme Mode.) These modes are further explained in the succeeding subsections. • The FanSpeed Control button in Normal Mode supports...
... > USB Configuration > Intel xHCI Mode then set Intel xHCI Mode to [Disabled]. 2.4.1 OC Panel Overview Normal/Extreme Mode Switch OC CPU Level Up OC Start Start Button Value up Button LOeK ft Arrow button Clear CleaResret button Fan connectors 1,2 VGA...ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 2-21 You can setup the OC Panel in an available 5.25inch drive bay on your computer chassis (Normal Mode) or as an external handheld console on an "open-air" OC test bench (Extreme Mode.) These modes are further explained in the succeeding subsections. • The FanSpeed Control button in Normal Mode supports...
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... the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default is set the uncore ratio of the processor to its possible minimum value. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [30] Max CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the...individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you to set to [Auto], the following item appears: Min CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to set to default core ratio ...
... the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default is set the uncore ratio of the processor to its possible minimum value. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [30] Max CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the...individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you to set to [Auto], the following item appears: Min CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to set to default core ratio ...
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...current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of the CPU. [Standard] Set the phase control based on the CPU command. [Optimized] Set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Set the full phase mode [Manual Adjustment] Set manually to...maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to [Extreme] and [Manual Adjustment]. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Current Capability [Auto] DIGI + VRM CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for extra power support. Configuration options: [Auto] [...
...current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of the CPU. [Standard] Set the phase control based on the CPU command. [Optimized] Set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Set the full phase mode [Manual Adjustment] Set manually to...maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to [Extreme] and [Manual Adjustment]. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Current Capability [Auto] DIGI + VRM CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for extra power support. Configuration options: [Auto] [...
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...] Allows legacy operating systems to activate in each processor package. Chapter 3 Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously. [Enabled] Two threads per activated core. [Disabled] One thread ...] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this function. 3-26...
...] Allows legacy operating systems to activate in each processor package. Chapter 3 Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously. [Enabled] Two threads per activated core. [Disabled] One thread ...] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this function. 3-26...
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...in idle mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C6 Report [Disabled] Allows you to set the CPU C States to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Short] [Long] Package C State Support [C0/C1] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system. Configuration options: [...Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to ...
...in idle mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C6 Report [Disabled] Allows you to set the CPU C States to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Short] [Long] Package C State Support [C0/C1] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system. Configuration options: [...Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to ...
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...function. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. CPU Audio Devices [Enabled] Allows you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to DVMT 5.0... [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M] 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 When read/write of system memory allocated to enable or disable CPU SA Audio devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration VT-d [Disabled] Allows you to report warning messages during the POST....
...function. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. CPU Audio Devices [Enabled] Allows you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to DVMT 5.0... [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M] 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 When read/write of system memory allocated to enable or disable CPU SA Audio devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration VT-d [Disabled] Allows you to report warning messages during the POST....
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... menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to change the fan settings. CPU Cache Voltage; CPU Analog I /O Voltage; CPU Digital I /O Voltage; DRAM Voltage; Temperature Monitor CPU Temperature; The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the...
... menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to change the fan settings. CPU Cache Voltage; CPU Analog I /O Voltage; CPU Digital I /O Voltage; DRAM Voltage; Temperature Monitor CPU Temperature; The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the...
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...enhanced system stability and boost performance. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support For system stability, all changes made in TPU. TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) ASUS TPU allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency, CPU Cache and Core frequencies, DRAM frequency, and related voltages for details.... • The CPU Frequency bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your customized...
...enhanced system stability and boost performance. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support For system stability, all changes made in TPU. TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) ASUS TPU allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency, CPU Cache and Core frequencies, DRAM frequency, and related voltages for details.... • The CPU Frequency bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your customized...
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... from the lowest base to their power-saving conditions. To restore your system to the CPU and affects the CPU performance under system heavy load. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Using EPU Click to configure the Click to configure the settings settings in Auto mode in High Performance mode Click to ...to select a setting for Voltage Decrement Click to enable the default settings Click to undo the adjustments Click or to adjust the configured Max CPU Power Click to select a fan profile Tick to select a setting for Add-on the wattage that allows you to adjust the...
... from the lowest base to their power-saving conditions. To restore your system to the CPU and affects the CPU performance under system heavy load. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Using EPU Click to configure the Click to configure the settings settings in Auto mode in High Performance mode Click to ...to select a setting for Voltage Decrement Click to enable the default settings Click to undo the adjustments Click or to adjust the configured Max CPU Power Click to select a fan profile Tick to select a setting for Add-on the wattage that allows you to adjust the...
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...drag to set the balanced configuration between the fan's noise level and speed Click to switch between the CPU and chassis fan screens Click to undo the changes Click to customize the fans' rotation speeds and ... drag the sliders to adjust the fan's responsiveness Click to go back to the previous screen Click to switch between CPU and chassis fan screens Click to increase the fan's speed for a high cooling capability Customizing the fan settings Smart Mode... detects and tweaks the fan speeds, and provides you to apply the changes Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support
...drag to set the balanced configuration between the fan's noise level and speed Click to switch between the CPU and chassis fan screens Click to undo the changes Click to customize the fans' rotation speeds and ... drag the sliders to adjust the fan's responsiveness Click to go back to the previous screen Click to switch between CPU and chassis fan screens Click to increase the fan's speed for a high cooling capability Customizing the fan settings Smart Mode... detects and tweaks the fan speeds, and provides you to apply the changes Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support
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...automatically run at full speed to set the fan speed when the CPU temperature is installed with an external control kit for rotation speed. • Fan Xpert 2 does not support 2-pin fans. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 4-13 DO NOT remove your fan is below 75oC. If ...you to protect the CPU. • For motherboard models without the CPU fan detection latch, only 4-pin CPU fans are controllable in Fan Xpert 2. •...
...automatically run at full speed to set the fan speed when the CPU temperature is installed with an external control kit for rotation speed. • Fan Xpert 2 does not support 2-pin fans. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 4-13 DO NOT remove your fan is below 75oC. If ...you to protect the CPU. • For motherboard models without the CPU fan detection latch, only 4-pin CPU fans are controllable in Fan Xpert 2. •...