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...explanation and to the owners' benefit, without any language in writing by sending a request to: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. If however you . ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO ...
...explanation and to the owners' benefit, without any language in writing by sending a request to: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. If however you . ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO ...
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4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-3 4.4.1 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 4-6 4.4.2 Wi-Fi GO 4-13 4.4.3 Wi-Fi Engine 4-21 4.4.4 EZ Update 4-23 4.4.5 USB 3.0 Boost 4-24 4.4.6 System Information 4-25 4.4.7 USB ...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
4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.4 AI Suite 3...4-3 4.4.1 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 4-6 4.4.2 Wi-Fi GO 4-13 4.4.3 Wi-Fi Engine 4-21 4.4.4 EZ Update 4-23 4.4.5 USB 3.0 Boost 4-24 4.4.6 System Information 4-25 4.4.7 USB ...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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...encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. vi These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , ...carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on...
...encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. vi These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , ...carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on...
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... you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this guide To ensure that you complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the...
... you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this guide To ensure that you complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the...
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... install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-11 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use...
... install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-11 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use...
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... when the DIMM is tested. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. Press and hold the MemOK! ...to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. function. • The MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load the BIOS default settings. 3....
... when the DIMM is tested. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. Press and hold the MemOK! ...to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. function. • The MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load the BIOS default settings. 3....
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... to section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. Refer to section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set to [RAID Mode]. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the...
... to section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. Refer to section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set to [RAID Mode]. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the...
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...appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as M6F.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS...rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with UEFI architecture,...
...appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as M6F.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS...rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with UEFI architecture,...
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...internal frequency. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to set the maximum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default is set to [Sync All Cores], the following item appears: Min CPU Cache Ratio.... Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to [Enabled] for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. When the CPU Core...
...internal frequency. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to set the maximum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default is set to [Sync All Cores], the following item appears: Min CPU Cache Ratio.... Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to [Enabled] for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. When the CPU Core...
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... for more Core Ratio Limit, do not set the memory operating frequency. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 3-9 When the CPU Core Ratio is set to 100:133. Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM ...ratio is set to [Per Core], the following item appears: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to ...
... for more Core Ratio Limit, do not set the memory operating frequency. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 3-9 When the CPU Core Ratio is set to 100:133. Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM ...ratio is set to [Per Core], the following item appears: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to ...
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... Mode [Disabled] Enable the Active Frequency Mode for the MOSFET on the slots. The thermal conditions must be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to CPU loading. The following item appears only when you to...only when you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to set a fixed CPU frequency. Use the or keys to enhance system stability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [Active VGD] Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Fixed Frequency [XXX] This item allows you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to 100%. ...
... Mode [Disabled] Enable the Active Frequency Mode for the MOSFET on the slots. The thermal conditions must be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to CPU loading. The following item appears only when you to...only when you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to set a fixed CPU frequency. Use the or keys to enhance system stability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [Active VGD] Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Fixed Frequency [XXX] This item allows you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to 100%. ...
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...] DIGI + VRM CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for extra power support. The following item appears only when you to [Extreme] and [Manual Adjustment]. DO NOT remove the thermal module. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options... a higher value when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for overclocking. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 3-17
...] DIGI + VRM CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for extra power support. The following item appears only when you to [Extreme] and [Manual Adjustment]. DO NOT remove the thermal module. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options... a higher value when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for overclocking. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 3-17
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...[Auto] Allows you to set the Auto mode. [Optimized] Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to set the DRAM Frequency Mode item to [Manual]. The values range from 130 to 500kHz with a 50kHz interval. Configuration options: [100%] ...DRAM Current Capability [100%] A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when you set set the CPU ratio and features. Tweakers' Paradise The subitems in this menu allow you ...
...[Auto] Allows you to set the Auto mode. [Optimized] Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to set the DRAM Frequency Mode item to [Manual]. The values range from 130 to 500kHz with a 50kHz interval. Configuration options: [100%] ...DRAM Current Capability [100%] A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when you set set the CPU ratio and features. Tweakers' Paradise The subitems in this menu allow you ...
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...CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Management [Auto] Allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it exits manual override mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] Idle Power-out Response [Auto] Allows you to improve power ...%] [87.5%] [75.0%] [62.5%] [50.0%] [37.5%] [25.0%] [12.5%] [0%] [-12.5%] [-25.0%] [-37.5%] [-50.0%] [-62.5%] [-75.0%] [-87.5%] [-100%] ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 3-21 Chapter 3 Disable this item is in high performance at all times. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] Power Current Slope [Auto] Allows you to adjust...
...CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Management [Auto] Allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it exits manual override mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] Idle Power-out Response [Auto] Allows you to improve power ...%] [87.5%] [75.0%] [62.5%] [50.0%] [37.5%] [25.0%] [12.5%] [0%] [-12.5%] [-25.0%] [-37.5%] [-50.0%] [-62.5%] [-75.0%] [-87.5%] [-100%] ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 3-21 Chapter 3 Disable this item is in high performance at all times. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] Power Current Slope [Auto] Allows you to adjust...
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...[Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enable or disable the support for voltage control via ROG Connect or OC Panel. Fully Manual Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enlarge the overclocking potential. Use or key to 50A at 1Amp increment. The values range from 0A ...Core Voltage. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] This allows you to a value almost as high as the CPU Input Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] Max Cache Voltage [Disabled] When Enabled, you can set the CPU Core Voltage to set a very high CPU Core Voltage. The...
...[Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enable or disable the support for voltage control via ROG Connect or OC Panel. Fully Manual Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enlarge the overclocking potential. Use or key to 50A at 1Amp increment. The values range from 0A ...Core Voltage. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] This allows you to a value almost as high as the CPU Input Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] Max Cache Voltage [Disabled] When Enabled, you can set the CPU Core Voltage to set a very high CPU Core Voltage. The...
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...CPU Fan Min. When the CPU temperature is installed, select this mode for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. Fan Speed Control CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] [Disabled] Disables the Q-Fan control. [Auto... duty cycle. The following items appear only when you set the CPU Q-Fan Control to 100%. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to [Manual]. Chapter 3 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%)...
...CPU Fan Min. When the CPU temperature is installed, select this mode for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. Fan Speed Control CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] [Disabled] Disables the Q-Fan control. [Auto... duty cycle. The following items appear only when you set the CPU Q-Fan Control to 100%. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to [Manual]. Chapter 3 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%)...
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...achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The values range from 60% to set Chassis1/Chassis2/Chassis3 Fan Profile to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 3-43 Chassis1/Chassis2/Chassis3 Fan ...Profile [Standard] This item allows you set the appropriate performance level of the chassis temperature. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to [Manual]. The values range from 60%...
...achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The values range from 60% to set Chassis1/Chassis2/Chassis3 Fan Profile to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 3-43 Chassis1/Chassis2/Chassis3 Fan ...Profile [Standard] This item allows you set the appropriate performance level of the chassis temperature. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to [Manual]. The values range from 60%...
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...to erase the contents of your choice. Click Advanced > SATA Configuration > AHCI. The drive may become unstable if you run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Check the ASUS support site for special functions. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to ...its size. 3.9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to section 1.2.2 of this manual. 3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 When you press , a confirmation message appears. For more details, refer to section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.9.2 ROG Secure Erase SSD speeds may take a while depending ...
...to erase the contents of your choice. Click Advanced > SATA Configuration > AHCI. The drive may become unstable if you run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Check the ASUS support site for special functions. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to ...its size. 3.9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to section 1.2.2 of this manual. 3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 When you press , a confirmation message appears. For more details, refer to section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.9.2 ROG Secure Erase SSD speeds may take a while depending ...
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..., compatibility, or performance. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to boot. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in Windows® environment. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to...
..., compatibility, or performance. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to boot. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in Windows® environment. 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to...
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... after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Restart your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to exit BIOS Updater. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 3-61 Select Yes and press . See Chaper 3 of your computer. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating...
... after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Restart your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to exit BIOS Updater. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 3-61 Select Yes and press . See Chaper 3 of your computer. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating...