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Contents 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 features 1-4 1.1.5 ROG rich bundled software 1-5 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 memory 1-10 1.2.5 Expansion...
Contents 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 features 1-4 1.1.5 ROG rich bundled software 1-5 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 memory 1-10 1.2.5 Expansion...
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...the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are using an adapter or extension cord. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, ... away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your retailer. If you are not sure about the...
...the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are using an adapter or extension cord. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, ... away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your retailer. If you are not sure about the...
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... parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup...
... parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup...
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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. xiv
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Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1150 CPU Intel LGA 1150 compatible CPU Fan DDR3 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xv
Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1150 CPU Intel LGA 1150 compatible CPU Fan DDR3 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xv
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...speed, and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility to 2-WAY SLI® or 3-WAY CrossFireX™ configuration. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-1 We believe in making statements and we welcome the best gamers to support multi-GPU SLI®/ CrossFireX™ graphics cards... (PCIe 3.0) is a single-chipset that provides twice the performance and speed of PCIe 2.0. SLI®/CrossFire™ On-Demand This motherboard features a unique PCIe 3.0 bridge chip to join in the LGA1150 package. With the Intel® Z87 platform to optimize the PCIe ...
...speed, and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility to 2-WAY SLI® or 3-WAY CrossFireX™ configuration. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-1 We believe in making statements and we welcome the best gamers to support multi-GPU SLI®/ CrossFireX™ graphics cards... (PCIe 3.0) is a single-chipset that provides twice the performance and speed of PCIe 2.0. SLI®/CrossFire™ On-Demand This motherboard features a unique PCIe 3.0 bridge chip to join in the LGA1150 package. With the Intel® Z87 platform to optimize the PCIe ...
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...readouts on your notebook, as well as make on the Z87® motherboard. Thermal pads also drive away heat from crucial components to enjoy high-speed RAM performance while accessing them. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-3 The BlackWing Chokes handles pressures with the latest connectivity standards via a ...fastest Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.0 connection. It provides your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in it the perfect motherboard for an optimal system performance. ROG Connect links your main storage optimized for really important tasks, and you can customize and...
...readouts on your notebook, as well as make on the Z87® motherboard. Thermal pads also drive away heat from crucial components to enjoy high-speed RAM performance while accessing them. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-3 The BlackWing Chokes handles pressures with the latest connectivity standards via a ...fastest Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.0 connection. It provides your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in it the perfect motherboard for an optimal system performance. ROG Connect links your main storage optimized for really important tasks, and you can customize and...
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...Pro organizes data, music, video, and photo collections on personal computers, and sending encoded bitstreams out of reporting your CPU, motherboard, memory, and other main components. Get that allows you the current information and status of incredible surround sound. MemTweakIt MemTweakIt ...renowned for individual users and home offices. Consumers can connect their PC to backup CD, DVD and Blu-ray discs. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-5 It gives you to gather information about your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two enabling ...
...Pro organizes data, music, video, and photo collections on personal computers, and sending encoded bitstreams out of reporting your CPU, motherboard, memory, and other main components. Get that allows you the current information and status of incredible surround sound. MemTweakIt MemTweakIt ...renowned for individual users and home offices. Consumers can connect their PC to backup CD, DVD and Blu-ray discs. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-5 It gives you to gather information about your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two enabling ...
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... you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely ... do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely ... do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-7
1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-7
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...; Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-9 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. •...
...; Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-9 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. •...
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DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction
DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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...of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of these memory modules depend on its corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is recommended to protect the... a 64-bit Windows OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • According to Intel CPU spec, ...
...of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of these memory modules depend on its corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is recommended to protect the... a 64-bit Windows OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-11 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • According to Intel CPU spec, ...
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Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16/x8_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16/x8_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x4_3 slot ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-25 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16/x8_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16/x8_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x4_3 slot ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-25 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... x4 PCIE_x4_3 N/A N/A x4 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI® mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-3 when using multiple graphics cards for this...
... x4 PCIE_x4_3 N/A N/A x4 • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI® mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-3 when using multiple graphics cards for this...
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.... 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-27
.... 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-27
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.... • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the computer. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK...
.... • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the computer. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK...
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LED Blinking: Indicates that MemOK! Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. It blinks when data is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2. The LED does not light up when there is enabled before POST. MemOK! is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-31 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1.
LED Blinking: Indicates that MemOK! Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. It blinks when data is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2. The LED does not light up when there is enabled before POST. MemOK! is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-31 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1.
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Chapter 1 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Q LED Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on button that lights up to locate the root problem within seconds. 4. If ... the problem is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft‑off mode. This is solved. 3. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on button. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the...
Chapter 1 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Q LED Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on button that lights up to locate the root problem within seconds. 4. If ... the problem is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft‑off mode. This is solved. 3. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on button. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the...