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Contents 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 software 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-6 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
Contents 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 software 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-6 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
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...Power Installation Requirements Compatibility 2.6-inch LCM Pure hardware-based overclocking support Boot debug POST code Intuitive tuning in -chassis usage Seamless integration with CPU Level Up at www.asus.com for the latest motherboard support/compatibility lists. **...ASUS website at one-click OC button Real-time control and display CPU fan speed, temperature, BCLK and RATIO Adjustable system voltages, frequencies on /off ROG exclusive features - Subzero Sense - VGA SMB header - EXTREME Mode for NORMAL Mode installation 1 x SATA power cable from system power supply Maximus VI...
...Power Installation Requirements Compatibility 2.6-inch LCM Pure hardware-based overclocking support Boot debug POST code Intuitive tuning in -chassis usage Seamless integration with CPU Level Up at www.asus.com for the latest motherboard support/compatibility lists. **...ASUS website at one-click OC button Real-time control and display CPU fan speed, temperature, BCLK and RATIO Adjustable system voltages, frequencies on /off ROG exclusive features - Subzero Sense - VGA SMB header - EXTREME Mode for NORMAL Mode installation 1 x SATA power cable from system power supply Maximus VI...
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... for your system with better low temperature tolerance. Extreme Engine Digi+ III The Extreme Engine Digi+ III offers the best CPU/Memory design on -the-fly parameter adjustments at a hardware level. CPU Level Up With ROG's CPU Level Up, overclocking has never been so easy, or cost-free.... iROG The iROG is automatically updated even without entering the existing the BIOS or operating system. It also allows you want to overclock to 90% efficiency under extreme conditions. DIMM Post, quickly and easily check your main system to a notebook through a USB cable, allowing you with ease....
... for your system with better low temperature tolerance. Extreme Engine Digi+ III The Extreme Engine Digi+ III offers the best CPU/Memory design on -the-fly parameter adjustments at a hardware level. CPU Level Up With ROG's CPU Level Up, overclocking has never been so easy, or cost-free.... iROG The iROG is automatically updated even without entering the existing the BIOS or operating system. It also allows you want to overclock to 90% efficiency under extreme conditions. DIMM Post, quickly and easily check your main system to a notebook through a USB cable, allowing you with ease....
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...ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 1-3 With Extreme Tweaker, you can help measure your system's Vcore, PCH, IO (Digital/Analog), DRAM, iGPU, System agent and other critical voltages. Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is the one saved BIOS from the previous version. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. OC Panel is critical during overclocking...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 most commonly used voltage tuning settings ...
...ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 1-3 With Extreme Tweaker, you can help measure your system's Vcore, PCH, IO (Digital/Analog), DRAM, iGPU, System agent and other critical voltages. Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is the one saved BIOS from the previous version. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. OC Panel is critical during overclocking...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 most commonly used voltage tuning settings ...
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...installed devices. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is not the JEDEC memory standard. Memory ... Any excess memory from the same vendor. c) For more efficient memory cooling system to section 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 1-11 The stability and compatibility of the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized ...
...installed devices. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is not the JEDEC memory standard. Memory ... Any excess memory from the same vendor. c) For more efficient memory cooling system to section 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 1-11 The stability and compatibility of the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized ...
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... button that you to reboot the system. Reset button Press the reset button to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you to a power source indicating that...
... button that you to reboot the system. Reset button Press the reset button to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you to a power source indicating that...
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... the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED... using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to test one set is not properly installed. ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 1-23 Chapter 1 button until the DRAM_LED smemory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to section 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs for the system to...
... the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED... using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to test one set is not properly installed. ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 1-23 Chapter 1 button until the DRAM_LED smemory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to section 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs for the system to...
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... the LN2 cooling system. BIOS Switch button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. Slow Mode switch Slow Mode switch allows your system to provide better overclocking margins when using . 5. 4. When enabled, the Slow Mode switch prevents the system from crashing, slows down the CPU, and the system's tuner will make the...
... the LN2 cooling system. BIOS Switch button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. Slow Mode switch Slow Mode switch allows your system to provide better overclocking margins when using . 5. 4. When enabled, the Slow Mode switch prevents the system from crashing, slows down the CPU, and the system's tuner will make the...
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Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. Chapter 1 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Lit: Indicates that MemOK! MemOK! is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. LED Blinking: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. The LED does not light up when there is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. It blinks when data is enabled before POST.
Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. Chapter 1 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Lit: Indicates that MemOK! MemOK! is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. LED Blinking: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. The LED does not light up when there is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. It blinks when data is enabled before POST.
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Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 1-47 The OC Panel allows you to perform overclocking without going to the BIOS settings, loading the OS, or using overclocking software utilities. OC Panel connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is for the OC Panel. 15 ROG Extension -
Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 1-47 The OC Panel allows you to perform overclocking without going to the BIOS settings, loading the OS, or using overclocking software utilities. OC Panel connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is for the OC Panel. 15 ROG Extension -
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Use a multimeter to locate the respective ProbeIt points. Using ProbeIt You may differ by models. 1-48 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 See the illustration below to measure the ProbeIt points even during overclocking. 1.2.10 ProbeIt The ROG ProbeIt allows you to the motherboard as shown on the following figure. The photos above are for reference only, the actual motherboard layout and measure points location may connect the multitester to detect your system's current voltage and OC settings.
Use a multimeter to locate the respective ProbeIt points. Using ProbeIt You may differ by models. 1-48 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 See the illustration below to measure the ProbeIt points even during overclocking. 1.2.10 ProbeIt The ROG ProbeIt allows you to the motherboard as shown on the following figure. The photos above are for reference only, the actual motherboard layout and measure points location may connect the multitester to detect your system's current voltage and OC settings.
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... device that your system has 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... button OK button Right Arrow button Reset button Value Down button Fan connectors 3,4 OC Start Subzero Sense connector OK Clear Reset Chapter 2 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 ...
... device that your system has 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... button OK button Right Arrow button Reset button Value Down button Fan connectors 3,4 OC Start Subzero Sense connector OK Clear Reset Chapter 2 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 ...
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... easy access buttons for increasing your CPU's frequency level, adjusting fan speeds and customizing overclocking profiles. Start Reset Clear OK 2.4.2 Setting up your OC Panel in Normal Mode: 1. Tilt the OC Panel LCM display until it . Reset Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 2-23 It also displays vital information about your computer's CPU temperature, base clocks...
... easy access buttons for increasing your CPU's frequency level, adjusting fan speeds and customizing overclocking profiles. Start Reset Clear OK 2.4.2 Setting up your OC Panel in Normal Mode: 1. Tilt the OC Panel LCM display until it . Reset Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 2-23 It also displays vital information about your computer's CPU temperature, base clocks...
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...overclocking experience. Connect the OC Panel cable (A) and a SATA Power cable (B) to turn on the motherboard and connect the OC Panel cable. Press the OC Panel power button to the OC Panel. 3. When in Extreme Mode: 1. Locate the ROG_EXT connector on the OC Panel LCM display. ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME... 2-25 To setup the OC Panel in Extreme Mode, you can enjoy more features including Subzero Sense and VGA Hotwire. Chapter...
...overclocking experience. Connect the OC Panel cable (A) and a SATA Power cable (B) to turn on the motherboard and connect the OC Panel cable. Press the OC Panel power button to the OC Panel. 3. When in Extreme Mode: 1. Locate the ROG_EXT connector on the OC Panel LCM display. ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME... 2-25 To setup the OC Panel in Extreme Mode, you can enjoy more features including Subzero Sense and VGA Hotwire. Chapter...
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...term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and ... a new system component that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 3-1 We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new...
...term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and ... a new system component that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 3-1 We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new...
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... press F7 hotkey. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the overclocking settings For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status...
... press F7 hotkey. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the overclocking settings For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status...
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The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction. 3.4 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 3-7
The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction. 3.4 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 3-7
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...Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to default core ratio settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [30] Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default is set to [Auto], the following item appears: Min CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you install memory... to its possible maximum value. Ai Overclock Tuner [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 select the CPU overclocking options to set the profiles supported by...
...Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to default core ratio settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [30] Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default is set to [Auto], the following item appears: Min CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you install memory... to its possible maximum value. Ai Overclock Tuner [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 select the CPU overclocking options to set the profiles supported by...
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Timing Control The subitems in the value to 100:133. Maximus Tweak [Auto] [Auto] Automatically selects the mode. [Mode 1] Memory compatibility. [Mode 2] Overclocking and performance. iGPU Max. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. Use the ...ratio mode. [Auto] The DRAM speed is set the DRAM timing control features. OC Tuner [Auto] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of the CPU and DRAM to enhance the system performance and accelerates the iGPU performance to the...
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Timing Control The subitems in the value to 100:133. Maximus Tweak [Auto] [Auto] Automatically selects the mode. [Mode 1] Memory compatibility. [Mode 2] Overclocking and performance. iGPU Max. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. Use the ...ratio mode. [Auto] The DRAM speed is set the DRAM timing control features. OC Tuner [Auto] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of the CPU and DRAM to enhance the system performance and accelerates the iGPU performance to the...
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... the devices or memory installed on the slots. Configuration options: [Auto] [+16] - [-16] DRAM Swizzling Bit 0 [Auto] Enabling usually helps overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Trained] [Enabled] [Disabled] RAW MHz Aid [Auto] Enabling usually helps overclocking at the expense of performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM Swizzling Bit 1 [Auto] Enabling usually helps...
... the devices or memory installed on the slots. Configuration options: [Auto] [+16] - [-16] DRAM Swizzling Bit 0 [Auto] Enabling usually helps overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Trained] [Enabled] [Disabled] RAW MHz Aid [Auto] Enabling usually helps overclocking at the expense of performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM Swizzling Bit 1 [Auto] Enabling usually helps...