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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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.../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®...1600 / 1333 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is pre-installed with max. MAXIMUS VI EXTREME specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LGA1150 socket ...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 ...
.../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®...1600 / 1333 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is pre-installed with max. MAXIMUS VI EXTREME specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LGA1150 socket ...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 ...
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...module is pre-installed on mPCIe Combo II expansion card - Intel® Rapid Storage 12 supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 - Optical S/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...: - 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports *** * SATA 6Gb/s port 5 will be disabled when M.2 (NGFF) slot on mPCIe Combo II is pre-installed 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 - Supports...
...module is pre-installed on mPCIe Combo II expansion card - Intel® Rapid Storage 12 supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 - Optical S/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...: - 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports *** * SATA 6Gb/s port 5 will be disabled when M.2 (NGFF) slot on mPCIe Combo II is pre-installed 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 - Supports...
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... BlackWing Chokes - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors mPCIe Combo II (mPCIe/M.2 (NGFF) combo card) UEFI BIOS features - GPU.DIMM Post - TurboV EVO - EZ Plug - Extreme Tweaker - Tweaker's Paradise - Profile - AI Suite III - USB Charger+ - LN2 Mode - RC Poster ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ III - ROG SSD Secure Erase - ASUS Exclusive Features - ROG Exclusive Features Special Features ROG...
... BlackWing Chokes - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors mPCIe Combo II (mPCIe/M.2 (NGFF) combo card) UEFI BIOS features - GPU.DIMM Post - TurboV EVO - EZ Plug - Extreme Tweaker - Tweaker's Paradise - Profile - AI Suite III - USB Charger+ - LN2 Mode - RC Poster ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ III - ROG SSD Secure Erase - ASUS Exclusive Features - ROG Exclusive Features Special Features ROG...
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ASUS EZ Flash 2 - 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 1 x USB 3.0 ... Plug connector (in black for PCIe slots) 1 x 4-pin EZ Plug connector (in white for back I /O Ports Internal Connectors ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - button 1 x BIOS Switch button 1 x S/PDIF out header (continued on button...
ASUS EZ Flash 2 - 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 1 x USB 3.0 ... Plug connector (in black for PCIe slots) 1 x 4-pin EZ Plug connector (in white for back I /O Ports Internal Connectors ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - button 1 x BIOS Switch button 1 x S/PDIF out header (continued on button...
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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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...Flashback button for your motherboard at a purely hardware level. It also allows you want to overclock to 90% efficiency under extreme conditions. BIOS Print ROG offers a whole new UEFI BIOS feature to regularly check for overclocking. The motherboard features ROG BIOS....DIMM Post enables you valuable time in detecting component failure under normal operation. 1.1.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features mPCIe Combo II ROG mPCIe Combo II offers expandability solutions with the latest connectivity standards via a notebook. It also features the M.2 (NGFF) slot for...
...Flashback button for your motherboard at a purely hardware level. It also allows you want to overclock to 90% efficiency under extreme conditions. BIOS Print ROG offers a whole new UEFI BIOS feature to regularly check for overclocking. The motherboard features ROG BIOS....DIMM Post enables you valuable time in detecting component failure under normal operation. 1.1.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features mPCIe Combo II ROG mPCIe Combo II offers expandability solutions with the latest connectivity standards via a notebook. It also features the M.2 (NGFF) slot for...
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... Plug connectors (6-pin EZ_PLUG_1; 4-pin EZ_PLUG_2) 26. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin OPT_FAN1-3, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3) 4. Slow Mode switch 9. 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...
... Plug connectors (6-pin EZ_PLUG_1; 4-pin EZ_PLUG_2) 26. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin OPT_FAN1-3, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3) 4. Slow Mode switch 9. 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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... supports the DirectKey feature. Ensure that supports the DirectKey function. Chapter 1 1-46 Chapter 1: Product introduction DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is for the mPCIE Combo II card offers expandability solutions that also features the M.2 (NGFF) slot for the chassis-mounted button that your chassis comes with the chassis for details...
... supports the DirectKey feature. Ensure that supports the DirectKey function. Chapter 1 1-46 Chapter 1: Product introduction DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is for the mPCIE Combo II card offers expandability solutions that also features the M.2 (NGFF) slot for the chassis-mounted button that your chassis comes with the chassis for details...
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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. Remove the two short screws at the front, then remove .... If it does not fit, try reversing it. It also features the M.2 (NGFF) slot for installing smaller SSDs. • The mPCIe Combo II card supports 26.8mm x 30mm half-sized mPCIe module on the other side. • The M.2 (NGFF) SDD modules are purchased separately. 2.1.9 ...
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. Remove the two short screws at the front, then remove .... If it does not fit, try reversing it. It also features the M.2 (NGFF) slot for installing smaller SSDs. • The mPCIe Combo II card supports 26.8mm x 30mm half-sized mPCIe module on the other side. • The M.2 (NGFF) SDD modules are purchased separately. 2.1.9 ...
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... card To install the mPCIe Combo II card to the motherboard. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Secure the front of the metal cover with the long screw that you removed in step 2. Insert the mPCIe Combo II carefully to prevent damage to the card, connector pins, or to your motherboard: 1.... 4. Chapter 2 The mPCIe Combo II fits in step 1. 5. Remove the black screw near the 36-2 pin connector. 2....
... card To install the mPCIe Combo II card to the motherboard. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Secure the front of the metal cover with the long screw that you removed in step 2. Insert the mPCIe Combo II carefully to prevent damage to the card, connector pins, or to your motherboard: 1.... 4. Chapter 2 The mPCIe Combo II fits in step 1. 5. Remove the black screw near the 36-2 pin connector. 2....
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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 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.
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To install the Wi-Fi antenna connector: 1. washer bolt bolt washer 2. Installing the Wi-Fi antenna connector If you would need to secure the antenna connector and the I /O shield's Wi-Fi port hole. The Wi-Fi antenna and its cables are purchased separately. Chapter 2 3. Insert the connector into the I /O shield in place. 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Replace the bolt on the mPCIe Combo II, you installed a Wi-Fi module on the connector to install the Wi-Fi antenna connector. Remove the bolt from the Wi-Fi antenna connector but leave the washer on the connector.
To install the Wi-Fi antenna connector: 1. washer bolt bolt washer 2. Installing the Wi-Fi antenna connector If you would need to secure the antenna connector and the I /O shield's Wi-Fi port hole. The Wi-Fi antenna and its cables are purchased separately. Chapter 2 3. Insert the connector into the I /O shield in place. 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Replace the bolt on the mPCIe Combo II, you installed a Wi-Fi module on the connector to install the Wi-Fi antenna connector. Remove the bolt from the Wi-Fi antenna connector but leave the washer on the connector.
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... the next page for LAN port 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. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. BIOS Flashback button 2. ASMedia USB... 3.0 port E3 and E4, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode 8. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to the tables on top. LAN (RJ-45) port* 4. HDMI port 10. Intel USB 3.0 port 5 and 6, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode 12. DisplayPort 11...
... the next page for LAN port 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. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. BIOS Flashback button 2. ASMedia USB... 3.0 port E3 and E4, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode 8. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to the tables on top. LAN (RJ-45) port* 4. HDMI port 10. Intel USB 3.0 port 5 and 6, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode 12. DisplayPort 11...
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...-plug [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the hot-plug support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Wi-Fi Controller [Enabled] Allows you to mPCIe Combo II NGFF. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 3-37 Intel PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to enable or disable the Bluetooth controller...
...-plug [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the hot-plug support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Wi-Fi Controller [Enabled] Allows you to mPCIe Combo II NGFF. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 3-37 Intel PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to enable or disable the Bluetooth controller...
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...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 Wi-Fi module driver and AI Suite 3 utility from your ASUS motherboard's bundled support DVD. • For your ...smart device may vary with the operating system and the screen resolution. For your iOS smart device, download the ASUS Wi-Fi GO! & ...
...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 Wi-Fi module driver and AI Suite 3 utility from your ASUS motherboard's bundled support DVD. • For your ...smart device may vary with the operating system and the screen resolution. For your iOS smart device, download the ASUS Wi-Fi GO! & ...
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... as a remote keyboard and mouse for Windows® 8 operating system. From Windows® OS, do the following: a. b. c. For 802.11ac standard MPCIe Combo II card with Wi-Fi module driver, the Wake-on-LAN function will be supported in the later version for your smart device's touch panel... as ASUS WebStorage, GoogleDrive™, and DropBox®. • Remote Desktop: Allows you to remotely control your desktop in sensors. • Remote Keyboard & Mouse:...
... as a remote keyboard and mouse for Windows® 8 operating system. From Windows® OS, do the following: a. b. c. For 802.11ac standard MPCIe Combo II card with Wi-Fi module driver, the Wake-on-LAN function will be supported in the later version for your smart device's touch panel... as ASUS WebStorage, GoogleDrive™, and DropBox®. • Remote Desktop: Allows you to remotely control your desktop in sensors. • Remote Keyboard & Mouse:...