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...Safety information...vi About this guide...vii MAXIMUS VI FORMULA specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG unique gaming features 1-2 1.1.3 ROG exclusive features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS special ... 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 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 ...
...Safety information...vi About this guide...vii MAXIMUS VI FORMULA specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG unique gaming features 1-2 1.1.3 ROG exclusive features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS special ... 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 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 ...
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MAXIMUS VI FORMULA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage...Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® Z87 Express Chipset Dual channel memory architecture 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 3000(O.C.) ...x4/x4 native from CPU) 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 1 x mini-PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot on mPCIe Combo II expansion card * PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 4th generation Core™ Processors. ** The mini-PCIe slot ...
MAXIMUS VI FORMULA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage...Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® Z87 Express Chipset Dual channel memory architecture 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 3000(O.C.) ...x4/x4 native from CPU) 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 1 x mini-PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot on mPCIe Combo II expansion card * PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 4th generation Core™ Processors. ** The mini-PCIe slot ...
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xiv Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4 x 2-in-1 SATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x SLI® bridge I/O Shield 1 x mPCIe Combo II card with dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/ n/ac + Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS module 1 x 2T2R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antenna 1 x 2-in-1 Q-Connector kit 1 x 12-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x ROG Door Hanger ROG motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
xiv Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4 x 2-in-1 SATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x SLI® bridge I/O Shield 1 x mPCIe Combo II card with dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/ n/ac + Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS module 1 x 2T2R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antenna 1 x 2-in-1 Q-Connector kit 1 x 12-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x ROG Door Hanger ROG motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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... the processor that DIYers can place favorite app and game cache files in real-time via the proprietary connector onboard. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-3 ROG Connect ROG Connect allows you want to overclock to reduce mainboard temperature. ROG Armor contains two parts: a plastic vanity... important tasks, and you to prevent bending. The Black Metallic solid capacitor lasts five times longer than just a stylish addition to ASUS, ROG Armor is purchased separately. It is equipped with better low temperature tolerance. CPU Level Up With ROG's CPU Level Up,...
... the processor that DIYers can place favorite app and game cache files in real-time via the proprietary connector onboard. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-3 ROG Connect ROG Connect allows you want to overclock to reduce mainboard temperature. ROG Armor contains two parts: a plastic vanity... important tasks, and you to prevent bending. The Black Metallic solid capacitor lasts five times longer than just a stylish addition to ASUS, ROG Armor is purchased separately. It is equipped with better low temperature tolerance. CPU Level Up With ROG's CPU Level Up,...
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... that supports the DirectKey feature. Refer to this connector on the motherboard. Ensure that supports the DirectKey function. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-47 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...
... that supports the DirectKey feature. Refer to this connector on the motherboard. Ensure that supports the DirectKey function. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-47 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...
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... 42mm) SSD on the other side. • The M.2 (NGFF) SDD modules are purchased separately. ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 2-11 Chapter 2 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 one orientation only. Remove the long screw... at the back of the mPCIe Combo II card metal cover. 2. If it does not fit, try reversing it. Align and insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module into the M.2 slot. Installing the...
... 42mm) SSD on the other side. • The M.2 (NGFF) SDD modules are purchased separately. ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 2-11 Chapter 2 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 one orientation only. Remove the long screw... at the back of the mPCIe Combo II card metal cover. 2. If it does not fit, try reversing it. Align and insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module into the M.2 slot. Installing the...
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OR Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 2-13 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. 3.
OR Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 2-13 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. 3.
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... Wi-Fi GO! For your cloud storage. utility must be in your iOS smart device, download the ASUS Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote from Google Play. Wi-Fi GO! System requirements System requirements OS Utilities 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 the operating system and the screen resolution. ...x 1152 1920 x 1200 Extra high density (320, xhdpi) 2048 x 1536 2560 x 1536 2560 x 1600 Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4-13
... Wi-Fi GO! For your cloud storage. utility must be in your iOS smart device, download the ASUS Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote from Google Play. Wi-Fi GO! System requirements System requirements OS Utilities 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 the operating system and the screen resolution. ...x 1152 1920 x 1200 Extra high density (320, xhdpi) 2048 x 1536 2560 x 1536 2560 x 1600 Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4-13
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...click Computer > Manage to launch the Computer Management screen. From Windows® OS, do the following: a. d. For 802.11ac standard MPCIe Combo II card with Wi-Fi module driver, the Wake-on-LAN function will be supported in sensors. • Remote Keyboard & Mouse: Allows you to... control and sync your files across multiple cloud services such as a remote keyboard and mouse for Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4-15 Click Device Manager to a smart device. Tick these items Allow this device to wake up your computer using your smart device's built...
...click Computer > Manage to launch the Computer Management screen. From Windows® OS, do the following: a. d. For 802.11ac standard MPCIe Combo II card with Wi-Fi module driver, the Wake-on-LAN function will be supported in sensors. • Remote Keyboard & Mouse: Allows you to... control and sync your files across multiple cloud services such as a remote keyboard and mouse for Windows® 8 operating system. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4-15 Click Device Manager to a smart device. Tick these items Allow this device to wake up your computer using your smart device's built...