MAXIMUS VI FORMULA User's Manual
Page 3
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 ...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 I/O connections 2-17 iii
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 ...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 I/O connections 2-17 iii
MAXIMUS VI FORMULA User's Manual
Page 83
....CAP to the root directory of interruption, please follow the steps again. • Updating BIOS may have risks. Turn off the system and insert the USB storage device to M6F.CAP. 3. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 2-15 If the BIOS program is enabled. 6. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to boot up, please contact your local...
....CAP to the root directory of interruption, please follow the steps again. • Updating BIOS may have risks. Turn off the system and insert the USB storage device to M6F.CAP. 3. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 2-15 If the BIOS program is enabled. 6. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to boot up, please contact your local...
MAXIMUS VI FORMULA User's Manual
Page 91
...configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. The term "BIOS" in the following ...BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS...
...configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. The term "BIOS" in the following ...BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS...
MAXIMUS VI FORMULA User's Manual
Page 137
...Legacy OPROM first] Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to [Enabled]. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM ...to select the type of storage devices that you want to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Configuration options: [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 3-47 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Setup Mode [Advanced Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets ...
...Legacy OPROM first] Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to [Enabled]. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM ...to select the type of storage devices that you want to fully support the Windows® Security Update and Security Boot. Configuration options: [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 3-47 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Setup Mode [Advanced Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets ...
MAXIMUS VI FORMULA User's Manual
Page 147
...Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Before you to update the BIOS without having to perform the BIOS update process. ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 3-57 Chapter 3 3. Press to switch to the... Drive field. 4. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Go to the ...
...Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Before you to update the BIOS without having to perform the BIOS update process. ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 3-57 Chapter 3 3. Press to switch to the... Drive field. 4. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Go to the ...
MAXIMUS VI FORMULA User's Manual
Page 149
... USB port. 2. Before updating BIOS 1. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to low disk capacity. 3. 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 3-59 Please select...
... USB port. 2. Before updating BIOS 1. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to low disk capacity. 3. 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to boot using defaults Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 3-59 Please select...
MAXIMUS VI FORMULA User's Manual
Page 150
...4. C:\>d: D:\> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Are you to select the BIOS file and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2012/05/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD: MAXIMUS VI FORMULA VER: 0204 ...DATE: 01/01/2012 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: A:\...
...4. C:\>d: D:\> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Are you to select the BIOS file and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2012/05/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD: MAXIMUS VI FORMULA VER: 0204 ...DATE: 01/01/2012 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: A:\...
MAXIMUS VI FORMULA User's Manual
Page 151
...drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version ...1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. See Chaper 3 of your computer. Select Yes and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA...
...drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version ...1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. See Chaper 3 of your computer. Select Yes and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA...
MAXIMUS VI FORMULA User's Manual
Page 157
AI Suite 3 main menu bar 4-Way Optimization Ai Charger+ EZ Update USB BIOS Flashback USB 3.0 Boost System Information USB Charger+ • Some functions in the AI Suite 3 main menu in this section are for detailed software configuration. ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4-5 Chapter 4 Click to launch AI Suite 3 menu bar The Ai Suite 3 screenshots in this user manual...
AI Suite 3 main menu bar 4-Way Optimization Ai Charger+ EZ Update USB BIOS Flashback USB 3.0 Boost System Information USB Charger+ • Some functions in the AI Suite 3 main menu in this section are for detailed software configuration. ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4-5 Chapter 4 Click to launch AI Suite 3 menu bar The Ai Suite 3 screenshots in this user manual...
MAXIMUS VI FORMULA User's Manual
Page 175
... to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. 4.4.4 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that will display during POST. Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click AI Suite 3 main menu bar. With this utlity, you to update the BIOS Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4-23
... to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. 4.4.4 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that will display during POST. Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click AI Suite 3 main menu bar. With this utlity, you to update the BIOS Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4-23
MAXIMUS VI FORMULA User's Manual
Page 179
... to section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection of days for download Current BIOS information Click to cancel the download schedule setting Click to apply the download schedule setting Scheduling the BIOS download 1. Click Cancel to a USB storage device. Click Apply to save the latest BIOS version to cancel the download schedule. To download the updated BIOS: 1. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4-27
... to section 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection of days for download Current BIOS information Click to cancel the download schedule setting Click to apply the download schedule setting Scheduling the BIOS download 1. Click Cancel to a USB storage device. Click Apply to save the latest BIOS version to cancel the download schedule. To download the updated BIOS: 1. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4-27