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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 ...30 4.4.10 Audio configurations 4-31 4.4.11 ROG Connect 4-32 4.4.12 MemTweakIt 4-34 4.4.13 RAMDisk 4-37 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in ...
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 ...30 4.4.10 Audio configurations 4-31 4.4.11 ROG Connect 4-32 4.4.12 MemTweakIt 4-34 4.4.13 RAMDisk 4-37 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in ...
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...of the standard package. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information you ... with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic ...
...of the standard package. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information you ... with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic ...
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...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® Core™ i3, Pentium®, Celeron® Processors Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo 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 ...
...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® Core™ i3, Pentium®, Celeron® Processors Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo 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 ...
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... 6Gb/s port 5 will be disabled when M.2 (NGFF) slot on mPCIe Combo II is pre-installed on mPCIe Combo II expansion card - Supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 and SATA 6Gb/s standard - Content Protection for data hard drives only. Intel® Rapid Storage 12.... Realtek® ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jackretasking - Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS * The module is only supported under Windows 8® OS. ** 2 x USB2.0 ports at mid-board shares with ASUS USB 3.0 Boost support*) - 8 x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports at back panel...
... 6Gb/s port 5 will be disabled when M.2 (NGFF) slot on mPCIe Combo II is pre-installed on mPCIe Combo II expansion card - Supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 and SATA 6Gb/s standard - Content Protection for data hard drives only. Intel® Rapid Storage 12.... Realtek® ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jackretasking - Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS * The module is only supported under Windows 8® OS. ** 2 x USB2.0 ports at mid-board shares with ASUS USB 3.0 Boost support*) - 8 x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports at back panel...
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...ASUS Q-Code - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Shield - 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 3.0 ports) 3 x USB 2.0 connectors (support...slots) 1 x 4-pin EZ Plug connector (in white for back I /O Ports Internal Connectors ASUS EZ DIY - Special Features Back I /O and PCIe slots) 10 x ProbeIt Measurement Points 1 ...
...ASUS Q-Code - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Shield - 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 3.0 ports) 3 x USB 2.0 connectors (support...slots) 1 x 4-pin EZ Plug connector (in white for back I /O Ports Internal Connectors ASUS EZ DIY - Special Features Back I /O and PCIe slots) 10 x ProbeIt Measurement Points 1 ...
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... 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.... 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...
... 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.... 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...
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... 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... 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. **Please install the...Stylish design with OC Panel. Pause Switch - EXTREME Mode for better compatibility with 90 plus-degree-tilt movable faceplate...
... 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... 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. **Please install the...Stylish design with OC Panel. Pause Switch - EXTREME Mode for better compatibility with 90 plus-degree-tilt movable faceplate...
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xvi Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application 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 ... 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 above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
xvi Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application 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 ... 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 above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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... features a unique PCIe 3.0 bridge chip to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 1-1 If your character matches our trait, then join the elite Republic of the best. It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed, and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility to support multi-GPU SLI®/ CrossFireX™ graphics cards for...
... features a unique PCIe 3.0 bridge chip to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 1-1 If your character matches our trait, then join the elite Republic of the best. It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed, and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility to support multi-GPU SLI®/ CrossFireX™ graphics cards for...
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Loadline Calibration Maintaining ample voltage support for the tweaked overclocking setting, and one saved BIOS ... are offered, along with Subzero Sense and VGA Hotwire, giving you the ability to optimal performance. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 1-3 It works inside the case or as frequency, over-voltage, memory timing, and more messing with info covering... in dedicated direct tweaking. The Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. With Extreme Tweaker, you detect your system's Vcore, PCH, IO (Digital/Analog), DRAM, iGPU, System agent...
Loadline Calibration Maintaining ample voltage support for the tweaked overclocking setting, and one saved BIOS ... are offered, along with Subzero Sense and VGA Hotwire, giving you the ability to optimal performance. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 1-3 It works inside the case or as frequency, over-voltage, memory timing, and more messing with info covering... in dedicated direct tweaking. The Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. With Extreme Tweaker, you detect your system's Vcore, PCH, IO (Digital/Analog), DRAM, iGPU, System agent...
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... desktop and remotely operate your computer 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 control files and sync them to work with ROG CPU-Z.... and send them all across cloud services in real-time from your CPU, motherboard, memory, and other main components. 1.1.3 ASUS special features Wi-Fi GO! ASUS Wi-Fi GO! It is renowned for individual users and home offices. DAEMON Tools Pro Standard DAEMON Tools Pro offers essential ...
... desktop and remotely operate your computer 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 control files and sync them to work with ROG CPU-Z.... and send them all across cloud services in real-time from your CPU, motherboard, memory, and other main components. 1.1.3 ASUS special features Wi-Fi GO! ASUS Wi-Fi GO! It is renowned for individual users and home offices. DAEMON Tools Pro Standard DAEMON Tools Pro offers essential ...
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... memory on the motherboard. b) Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu for the OS can be about 3GB or less. To operate at the vendor-marked or at http... Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of these memory modules depend on its corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is recommended to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 1-11
... memory on the motherboard. b) Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu for the OS can be about 3GB or less. To operate at the vendor-marked or at http... Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of these memory modules depend on its corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is recommended to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 1-11
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...KHX1600C9D3K3/ 12GX(XMP) 12GB (3x4GB) SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. DS MICRON D9PFJ SS A-DATA 3WCD-1211A DS A-DATA 3WCD-1211A DS - - DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...1.6 24 - - 9 1.65 • • • • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 1-15 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. DS - - DS - - DS Asint 302G08-GJ1C SS Asint 304G08-GN1B SS ASint 302G08-...
...KHX1600C9D3K3/ 12GX(XMP) 12GB (3x4GB) SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. DS MICRON D9PFJ SS A-DATA 3WCD-1211A DS A-DATA 3WCD-1211A DS - - DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...1.6 24 - - 9 1.65 • • • • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 1-15 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. DS - - DS - - DS Asint 302G08-GJ1C SS Asint 304G08-GN1B SS ASint 302G08-...
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...; Side(s): SS - settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory...
...; Side(s): SS - settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory...
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... a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. • 4th generation Intel® Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0 speed rate. • When the system is running with four VGA cards, ensure to connect the EZ PLUG_1/2 for extra PCIe power supply. •...
... a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. • 4th generation Intel® Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0 speed rate. • When the system is running with four VGA cards, ensure to connect the EZ PLUG_1/2 for extra PCIe power supply. •...
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... a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z87 chipset. ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 1-37 Chapter 1 • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set to section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set...
... a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z87 chipset. ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 1-37 Chapter 1 • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set to section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set...
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...1 1-40 Chapter 1: Product introduction Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. USB1314) These... connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of...
...1 1-40 Chapter 1: Product introduction Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. USB1314) These... connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of...
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... to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Ensure to fully insert the 4-pin CPU fan cable to the fan connectors. ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 1-41 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the ... forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of 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 the ...
... to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Ensure to fully insert the 4-pin CPU fan cable to the fan connectors. ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 1-41 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the ... forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of 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 the ...
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...'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio...
...'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio...