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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 1-9 1.2.4 System...
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 1-9 1.2.4 System...
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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 ...Boost 4-25 4.4.6 System Information 4-26 4.4.7 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-28 4.4.8 Ai Charger 4-29 4.4.9 USB Charger 4-30 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 ...
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 ...Boost 4-25 4.4.6 System Information 4-26 4.4.7 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-28 4.4.8 Ai Charger 4-29 4.4.9 USB Charger 4-30 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 ...
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... Intel® native USB 3.0 is pre-installed on the CPU types. *** These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. Content Protection for ROG Connect; 6 ports at mid-board** ASMedia® USB 3.0 SuperSpeed USB HUB controller - 4 x USB 3.0 ports, 4 ports at mid-board shares with...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 x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports at back panel, 1 port reserved for Full Rate lossless DVD Audio, Blu-ray DVD, and HD-DVD audio content...
... Intel® native USB 3.0 is pre-installed on the CPU types. *** These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. Content Protection for ROG Connect; 6 ports at mid-board** ASMedia® USB 3.0 SuperSpeed USB HUB controller - 4 x USB 3.0 ports, 4 ports at mid-board shares with...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 x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports at back panel, 1 port reserved for Full Rate lossless DVD Audio, Blu-ray DVD, and HD-DVD audio content...
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.../M.2 (NGFF) combo card) UEFI BIOS features - ROG SSD Secure Erase - ROG Pulse CPU Level Up Probelt ROG RAMDisk ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 - 4-way Optimization Tuning Key ASUS EPU ASUS Wi-Fi GO! DIGI+ Power Control - LN2 Mode - Slow Mode - RC Diagram - RC Remote - RC Poster ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ III - ROG BIOS Print - O.C. ASUS Exclusive Features - GPU Boost - AI Charger...
.../M.2 (NGFF) combo card) UEFI BIOS features - ROG SSD Secure Erase - ROG Pulse CPU Level Up Probelt ROG RAMDisk ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 - 4-way Optimization Tuning Key ASUS EPU ASUS Wi-Fi GO! DIGI+ Power Control - LN2 Mode - Slow Mode - RC Diagram - RC Remote - RC Poster ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ III - ROG BIOS Print - O.C. ASUS Exclusive Features - GPU Boost - AI Charger...
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ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Design - 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... two USB 3.0 ports) 3 x USB 2.0 connectors (support additional six USB 2.0 ports, one connector via ROG_EXT header) 10 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x ROG Extension (ROG_EXT) header 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector for smart DC/PWM mode control 1 x 4-pin CPU optional fan connector 3 x 4-pin Chassis fan connector ...
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Design - 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... two USB 3.0 ports) 3 x USB 2.0 connectors (support additional six USB 2.0 ports, one connector via ROG_EXT header) 10 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x ROG Extension (ROG_EXT) header 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector for smart DC/PWM mode control 1 x 4-pin CPU optional fan connector 3 x 4-pin Chassis fan connector ...
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... 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 ROG Cable Label 1 x ROG Magnet WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, PXE 64 Mb UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, 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...
... 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 ROG Cable Label 1 x ROG Magnet WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, PXE 64 Mb UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, 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...
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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 on /off ROG exclusive features -... with 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...
...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 on /off ROG exclusive features -... with 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...
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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 ...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 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 ...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 above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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...equipped with NexFETTM Power Block MOSFET that allows you to 90% efficiency under extreme conditions. It also allows you with the fastest Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.0 connection. The motherboard features ROG BIOS Print that offers great durability and provides up to view real-time ... latest BIOS automatically. It provides your graphic cards, memory modules' statuses in detecting component failure under normal operation. CPU Level Up With ROG's CPU Level Up, overclocking has never been so easy, or cost-free. DIMM Post, quickly and easily check your system with advanced...
...equipped with NexFETTM Power Block MOSFET that allows you to 90% efficiency under extreme conditions. It also allows you with the fastest Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.0 connection. The motherboard features ROG BIOS Print that offers great durability and provides up to view real-time ... latest BIOS automatically. It provides your graphic cards, memory modules' statuses in detecting component failure under normal operation. CPU Level Up With ROG's CPU Level Up, overclocking has never been so easy, or cost-free. DIMM Post, quickly and easily check your system with advanced...
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...and home offices. functions: • Cloud GO!: Allows you to use and enjoy these ASUS Wi-Fi GO! ROG CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z, authorized by Intel's CPU Identification (CPUID), is based on a PC, notebook, or netbook. With ASUS Wi-Fi GO!, you can wirelessly stream media files to DLNA devices, remotely control and ... scores to transfer files between your computer. • Smart Motion Control: Allows you to a more enjoyable home entertainment. It gives you to the ROG website. 1.1.3 ASUS special features Wi-Fi GO! MemTweakIt MemTweakIt is renowned for your computer and mobile device.
...and home offices. functions: • Cloud GO!: Allows you to use and enjoy these ASUS Wi-Fi GO! ROG CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z, authorized by Intel's CPU Identification (CPUID), is based on a PC, notebook, or netbook. With ASUS Wi-Fi GO!, you can wirelessly stream media files to DLNA devices, remotely control and ... scores to transfer files between your computer. • Smart Motion Control: Allows you to a more enjoyable home entertainment. It gives you to the ROG website. 1.1.3 ASUS special features Wi-Fi GO! MemTweakIt MemTweakIt is renowned for your computer and mobile device.
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Plus, this extends SSD lifespan and keeps your main storage optimized for really important tasks, and you can place favorite app and game cache files in it to enjoy high-speed RAM performance while accessing them. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 1-5 ROG RAMDisk RAMDisk reserves part of system memory and turns it into actual storage, so you get auto data backup and restore.
Plus, this extends SSD lifespan and keeps your main storage optimized for really important tasks, and you can place favorite app and game cache files in it to enjoy high-speed RAM performance while accessing them. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 1-5 ROG RAMDisk RAMDisk reserves part of system memory and turns it into actual storage, so you get auto data backup and restore.
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Power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V, 4-pin EATX12V) 2. PCIe x16 Lane switch 7. Slow Mode switch 9. DRCT connector 19. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 21. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 25. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. RESET button 10. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-...
Power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V, 4-pin EATX12V) 2. PCIe x16 Lane switch 7. Slow Mode switch 9. DRCT connector 19. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 21. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 25. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. RESET button 10. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-...
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The OC Panel allows you to perform overclocking without going to the BIOS settings, loading the OS, or using overclocking software utilities. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 1-47 OC Panel connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is for the OC Panel. 15 ROG Extension -
The OC Panel allows you to perform overclocking without going to the BIOS settings, loading the OS, or using overclocking software utilities. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 1-47 OC Panel connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is for the OC Panel. 15 ROG Extension -
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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. Use a multimeter to locate the respective ProbeIt points. 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. 1.2.10 ProbeIt The ROG ProbeIt allows you to the motherboard as shown on the following figure.
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. Use a multimeter to locate the respective ProbeIt points. 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. 1.2.10 ProbeIt The ROG ProbeIt allows you to the motherboard as shown on the following figure.
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... other side. • The M.2 (NGFF) SDD modules are purchased separately. Align and insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module into the M.2 slot. 2.1.9 mPCIe Combo II installation ROG mPCIe Combo II offers expandability solutions with the fastest Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.0 connection. If it does not fit, try reversing it. ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 2-11 Chapter 2
... other side. • The M.2 (NGFF) SDD modules are purchased separately. Align and insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module into the M.2 slot. 2.1.9 mPCIe Combo II installation ROG mPCIe Combo II offers expandability solutions with the fastest Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.0 connection. If it does not fit, try reversing it. ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 2-11 Chapter 2
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... ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted. Copy M6E.CAP to the ROG Connect port. 5. In case of the USB flash disk drive. 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website 2. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 2-15 Turn off the system and insert the USB storage device to... the root directory of interruption, please follow the steps again. • Updating BIOS may have risks. Press the ROG Connect button and release when a ...
... ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted. Copy M6E.CAP to the ROG Connect port. 5. In case of the USB flash disk drive. 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website 2. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 2-15 Turn off the system and insert the USB storage device to... the root directory of interruption, please follow the steps again. • Updating BIOS may have risks. Press the ROG Connect button and release when a ...
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Optical S/PDIF OUT port 5. Intel USB 3.0 port 5 and 6, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode 12. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 port 7 and 8. 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 LAN (RJ-45) port* 4. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 6. ROG Connect button 7. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to the tables on top. HDMI port 10...
Optical S/PDIF OUT port 5. Intel USB 3.0 port 5 and 6, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode 12. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 port 7 and 8. 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 LAN (RJ-45) port* 4. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 6. ROG Connect button 7. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to the tables on top. HDMI port 10...
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... be due to a third party software that do not have to booting. You have password protection by ASUS. Do not turn off or hard reset of your PC must be locked if the Secure Erase process is...the available SSDs Click to section 1.2.9 of a BIOS protective measure. Chapter 3 3-58 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Check the ASUS support site for a full list of your SSD, restoring it to erase the contents of SSDs tested with the Secure Erase... AHCI. The drive may take a while depending on the Advanced mode menu. To launch ROG SSD Secure Erase, click Tool > ROG SSD Secure Erase on its size.
... be due to a third party software that do not have to booting. You have password protection by ASUS. Do not turn off or hard reset of your PC must be locked if the Secure Erase process is...the available SSDs Click to section 1.2.9 of a BIOS protective measure. Chapter 3 3-58 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Check the ASUS support site for a full list of your SSD, restoring it to erase the contents of SSDs tested with the Secure Erase... AHCI. The drive may take a while depending on the Advanced mode menu. To launch ROG SSD Secure Erase, click Tool > ROG SSD Secure Erase on its size.
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Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Click the Contact tab to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click an icon to install The Video menu contains ROG related videos. Click an item to display DVD/ motherboard...
Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Click the Contact tab to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click an icon to install The Video menu contains ROG related videos. Click an item to display DVD/ motherboard...
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...and remote PC • Install ROG Connect on the remote PC from the provided Support DVD before using ROG Connect. 1. Connect the provided ROG Connect cable to monitor or adjust your local PC. 4.4.11 ROG Connect ROG Connect allows you install ROG Connect Plus on your local ...PC from the provided Support DVD before using ROG Connect. • ROG Connect must work with ROG Connect Plus...
...and remote PC • Install ROG Connect on the remote PC from the provided Support DVD before using ROG Connect. 1. Connect the provided ROG Connect cable to monitor or adjust your local PC. 4.4.11 ROG Connect ROG Connect allows you install ROG Connect Plus on your local ...PC from the provided Support DVD before using ROG Connect. • ROG Connect must work with ROG Connect Plus...
