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... 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 BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-8 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-8 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-8 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation......... 5-9 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5
... 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 BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-8 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-8 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-8 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation......... 5-9 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5
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..., 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 GameFirst II 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...
..., 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 GameFirst II 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...
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... started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-37...
... started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-37...
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... xHCI specification. We recommend you to 5Gbps, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-41 Chapter 1 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you to install the related driver to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. 3. ASMedia® Serial ATA...
... xHCI specification. We recommend you to 5Gbps, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-41 Chapter 1 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you to install the related driver to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. 3. ASMedia® Serial ATA...
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...8226; Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices...Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 2-17 Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® 8 series ...
...8226; Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices...Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 2-17 Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® 8 series ...
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... commands. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to aggressively enter link power state. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA devices...
... commands. [RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to aggressively enter link power state. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of SATA devices...
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...items allow you set the Fast Boot to [Enabled]. The following items appear only when you to load the network stack driver during POST. USB Support [Partial In...] [Disabled] [Full Initialization] [Partial Initialization] All USB devices will extend the POST time... faster POST time, only USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will be detected. ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 3-45 Chapter 3 Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to change the system boot options. All USB...
...items allow you set the Fast Boot to [Enabled]. The following items appear only when you to load the network stack driver during POST. USB Support [Partial In...] [Disabled] [Full Initialization] [Partial Initialization] All USB devices will extend the POST time... faster POST time, only USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will be detected. ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 3-45 Chapter 3 Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST. [Enabled] Select to change the system boot options. All USB...
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...CSM to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on device to do so. Configuration options: [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OPROM first] Allows you to select the type of devices that you to configure the ...setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for better compatibility. Configuration options: [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 3-47 Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set the add-on devices for entering the BIOS setup program. Option ROM Messages [Force ...
...CSM to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on device to do so. Configuration options: [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OPROM first] Allows you to select the type of devices that you to configure the ...setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for better compatibility. Configuration options: [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 3-47 Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set the add-on devices for entering the BIOS setup program. Option ROM Messages [Force ...
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...-based authenticated variable. DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you to delete the KEK from a USB storage device. The dbx file must be loaded. Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to... db and dbx loaded management. The db file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 3-49 Delete the KEK Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from File Allows you can be loaded. Append KEK from File Allows ...
...-based authenticated variable. DBX Management The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you to delete the KEK from a USB storage device. The dbx file must be loaded. Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to... db and dbx loaded management. The db file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 3-49 Delete the KEK Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from File Allows you can be loaded. Append KEK from File Allows ...
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...contains the list of the user manual. To read . Install the necessary drivers to display DVD/ motherboard information 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are in the support DVD. Click Manual tab > ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide. 2. Click an icon to use the devices. Support... DVD main menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. From the Manual folder, open the...
...contains the list of the user manual. To read . Install the necessary drivers to display DVD/ motherboard information 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are in the support DVD. Click Manual tab > ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide. 2. Click an icon to use the devices. Support... DVD main menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. From the Manual folder, open the...
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... 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4-13 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 Wi-Fi module driver and ...AI Suite 3 utility from your ASUS motherboard's bundled support DVD. • For your Android smart device, download the ASUS Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote from App store. • Ensure that allows...
... 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4-13 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 Wi-Fi module driver and ...AI Suite 3 utility from your ASUS motherboard's bundled support DVD. • For your Android smart device, download the ASUS Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote from App store. • Ensure that allows...
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...your desktop, click Start, right-click Computer > Manage to a smart device. For 802.11ac standard MPCIe Combo II card with Wi-Fi module driver, the Wake-on-LAN function will be supported in real time using your smart device. • DLNA Media Hub: Allows you to stream media ... tab. Using the Wake-on-LAN If you want to wake up the computer and Only allow a magic packet to wake the computer. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4-15 c. To configure your smart device's touch panel as a remote keyboard and mouse for Windows® 8 operating system. Tick these items Allow ...
...your desktop, click Start, right-click Computer > Manage to a smart device. For 802.11ac standard MPCIe Combo II card with Wi-Fi module driver, the Wake-on-LAN function will be supported in real time using your smart device. • DLNA Media Hub: Allows you to stream media ... tab. Using the Wake-on-LAN If you want to wake up the computer and Only allow a magic packet to wake the computer. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4-15 c. To configure your smart device's touch panel as a remote keyboard and mouse for Windows® 8 operating system. Tick these items Allow ...
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... To access your cloud files from your smart device, ensure that you log into your smart device, tap Remote Desktop > Enter. 2. On your Asus WebStorage, Google Drive™ or Dropbox® cloud account then click Sign In. The Extended Mode support varies with a maximum size of your local ...drive. window Click to go back to work properly. • When you can only upload or synchronize files with the VGA driver installed in Favorites folder of each cloud storage. folder of your computer for the Cloud GO! Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support On your...
... To access your cloud files from your smart device, ensure that you log into your smart device, tap Remote Desktop > Enter. 2. On your Asus WebStorage, Google Drive™ or Dropbox® cloud account then click Sign In. The Extended Mode support varies with a maximum size of your local ...drive. window Click to go back to work properly. • When you can only upload or synchronize files with the VGA driver installed in Favorites folder of each cloud storage. folder of your computer for the Cloud GO! Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support On your...
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... as an access point for the first time. Chapter 4 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support To use AP mode, click AP Mode on the Bluetooth/Internet device's driver support. • Due to Windows® 8 limitation, it may depend on the Wi-Fi Engine menu. Using the AP Mode The AP mode allows you...
... as an access point for the first time. Chapter 4 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support To use AP mode, click AP Mode on the Bluetooth/Internet device's driver support. • Due to Windows® 8 limitation, it may depend on the Wi-Fi Engine menu. Using the AP Mode The AP mode allows you...
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...the BIOS Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4-23 Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click AI Suite 3 main menu bar. With this utlity, you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware ...Click to search and select the BIOS file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily.
...the BIOS Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4-23 Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click AI Suite 3 main menu bar. With this utlity, you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware ...Click to search and select the BIOS file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily.
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... interrupt capability. Double-click on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Control settings panel Set default device Chapter 4 Analog and digital connector status ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4-31 The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal...
... interrupt capability. Double-click on the icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the audio devices connected) Advanced settings Control settings panel Set default device Chapter 4 Analog and digital connector status ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4-31 The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal...
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... to configure the shortcut keys. An identical display can be seen on the Sonic Radar Display ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA Advance Settings Click to know potential threats and act accordingly. Also, click if you install the Realtek Audio drivers for your FPS game. Game Presets Click to the taskbar then double-click . In-game sound...
... to configure the shortcut keys. An identical display can be seen on the Sonic Radar Display ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA Advance Settings Click to know potential threats and act accordingly. Also, click if you install the Realtek Audio drivers for your FPS game. Game Presets Click to the taskbar then double-click . In-game sound...
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...The RAID 5 configuration is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. RAID 10 is best suited for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and ...5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. Among the advantages of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. With the RAID 10 configuration you have to be of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. Chapter 5 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 5-1 If you want...
...The RAID 5 configuration is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. RAID 10 is best suited for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and ...5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. Among the advantages of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. With the RAID 10 configuration you have to be of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. Chapter 5 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 5-1 If you want...
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...floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. Set the optical drive... drive. 4. Chapter 5 5-8 Chapter 5: RAID support Write-protect the floppy disk to complete the process. 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows®: 1. Boot your...
...floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. Set the optical drive... drive. 4. Chapter 5 5-8 Chapter 5: RAID support Write-protect the floppy disk to complete the process. 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows®: 1. Boot your...
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... OS version. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for Windows® 7 or later OS: 1. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you to complete the installation. Chapter 5 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 5-9 Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the...
... OS version. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for Windows® 7 or later OS: 1. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you to complete the installation. Chapter 5 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 5-9 Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the...