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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 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 3.0 Boost 4-25 4.4.6 System Information 4-26 4.4.7 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard...
....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 3.0 Boost 4-25 4.4.6 System Information 4-26 4.4.7 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard...
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... (in white for back I /O Ports Internal Connectors ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Q-Connector - button 1 x BIOS Switch button 1 x S/PDIF out header (continued on... button 1 x Reset button 1 x MemOK! Special Features Back I /O and PCIe slots) 10 x ProbeIt Measurement Points 1 x LN2 Mode jumper 1 x Slow mode switch 1 x Power-on the next page) xiii ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS BIOS Flashback...
... (in white for back I /O Ports Internal Connectors ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Q-Connector - button 1 x BIOS Switch button 1 x S/PDIF out header (continued on... button 1 x Reset button 1 x MemOK! Special Features Back I /O and PCIe slots) 10 x ProbeIt Measurement Points 1 x LN2 Mode jumper 1 x Slow mode switch 1 x Power-on the next page) xiii ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS BIOS Flashback...
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...GPU. ROG Connect ROG Connect allows you to 90% efficiency under extreme conditions. ROG Connect links your graphic cards, memory modules' statuses in detecting component failure under normal operation. Extreme Engine Digi+ III The Extreme Engine Digi+ III offers the best CPU/Memory design on your ... you with full control of your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in real-time via the proprietary connector onboard. USB BIOS FlashBack USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for an optimal system performance. GPU.DIMM Post GPU.DIMM Post enables you to catch...
...GPU. ROG Connect ROG Connect allows you to 90% efficiency under extreme conditions. ROG Connect links your graphic cards, memory modules' statuses in detecting component failure under normal operation. Extreme Engine Digi+ III The Extreme Engine Digi+ III offers the best CPU/Memory design on your ... you with full control of your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in real-time via the proprietary connector onboard. USB BIOS FlashBack USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for an optimal system performance. GPU.DIMM Post GPU.DIMM Post enables you to catch...
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...to fine-tune your system's current voltage. With Extreme Tweaker, you the ability to save two versions of the most commonly used voltage tuning settings are offered, along with the BIOS, OS, or software utilities. BIOS Flashback BIOS Flashback gives you can adjust the system settings such as ... can instantly apply custom profiles designed by the world's leading overclockers, while FanSpeed Control modifies blower RPMs. In extreme mode, some of BIOS simultaneously: one saved BIOS for the CPU is the next step in dedicated direct tweaking. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 1-3
...to fine-tune your system's current voltage. With Extreme Tweaker, you the ability to save two versions of the most commonly used voltage tuning settings are offered, along with the BIOS, OS, or software utilities. BIOS Flashback BIOS Flashback gives you can adjust the system settings such as ... can instantly apply custom profiles designed by the world's leading overclockers, while FanSpeed Control modifies blower RPMs. In extreme mode, some of BIOS simultaneously: one saved BIOS for the CPU is the next step in dedicated direct tweaking. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 1-3
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... light goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled. 6. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 2-15 Extract and rename the BIOS image file to the ROG Connect port. 5. Copy M6E.CAP to the root directory of interruption, please follow the steps again. • Updating BIOS may have risks. To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Press the ROG Connect button and...
... light goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled. 6. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 2-15 Extract and rename the BIOS image file to the ROG Connect port. 5. Copy M6E.CAP to the root directory of interruption, please follow the steps again. • Updating BIOS may have risks. To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Press the ROG Connect button and...
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...Intel USB 3.0 port 5 and 6, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode 12. The ROG Connect port is the port on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic Installation It supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+ 3. Audio I /O ...connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. HDMI port 10. USB 2.0 port 7 and 8. USB 3.0 port E1 and E2, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode 9. LAN (RJ-45) port* 4. BIOS Flashback button 2. ROG Connect button 7. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to the ...
...Intel USB 3.0 port 5 and 6, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode 12. The ROG Connect port is the port on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic Installation It supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+ 3. Audio I /O ...connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. HDMI port 10. USB 2.0 port 7 and 8. USB 3.0 port E1 and E2, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode 9. LAN (RJ-45) port* 4. BIOS Flashback button 2. ROG Connect button 7. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to the ...
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After BIOS backup is finished, the system will enter the soft-off state. COPY BIOS1 to BIOS2 [Yes] Select [Yes] to copy the content of BIOS1 to force the boot using BIOS2. 3.9.4 BIOS Flashback Allows you select copy and boot from either BIOS1 or BIOS2. Only the current operating System will auto power-on. 3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Force BIOS2 Boot Select [Yes] to BIOS2.
After BIOS backup is finished, the system will enter the soft-off state. COPY BIOS1 to BIOS2 [Yes] Select [Yes] to copy the content of BIOS1 to force the boot using BIOS2. 3.9.4 BIOS Flashback Allows you select copy and boot from either BIOS1 or BIOS2. Only the current operating System will auto power-on. 3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Force BIOS2 Boot Select [Yes] to BIOS2.
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AI Suite 3 main menu bar 4-Way Optimization Ai Charger+ USB BIOS EZ Update Flashback Wizard Wi-Fi GO! USB 3.0 Boost System Information USB Charger+ Wi-Fi Engine • Some functions in the AI Suite 3 main menu in this section ... Suite 3 Main menu The AI Suite 3 main menu gives you easy-access controls and insight to what's going on the top-edge of the integrated ASUS utilities. Click to launch AI Suite 3 menu bar The Ai Suite 3 screenshots in the AI Suite 3 main menu is a quick-access menu bar that allows...
AI Suite 3 main menu bar 4-Way Optimization Ai Charger+ USB BIOS EZ Update Flashback Wizard Wi-Fi GO! USB 3.0 Boost System Information USB Charger+ Wi-Fi Engine • Some functions in the AI Suite 3 main menu in this section ... Suite 3 Main menu The AI Suite 3 main menu gives you easy-access controls and insight to what's going on the top-edge of the integrated ASUS utilities. Click to launch AI Suite 3 menu bar The Ai Suite 3 screenshots in the AI Suite 3 main menu is a quick-access menu bar that allows...
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...that supports USB BIOS Flashback. Click Cancel to save the latest BIOS version to your user manual for the BIOS download schedule. 2. Refer to quickly check for New BIOS Update. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click Check for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule. ...connection of days for more details. Click Apply to cancel the download schedule. USB BIOS Flashback Wizard screen Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click to check for a new BIOS update available for the system to apply the download schedule setting 1. Wait for ...
...that supports USB BIOS Flashback. Click Cancel to save the latest BIOS version to your user manual for the BIOS download schedule. 2. Refer to quickly check for New BIOS Update. From the USB BIOS Flashback screen, click Check for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule. ...connection of days for more details. Click Apply to cancel the download schedule. USB BIOS Flashback Wizard screen Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click to check for a new BIOS update available for the system to apply the download schedule setting 1. Wait for ...