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... are only for up to join in making statements and we welcome the best gamers to 2-WAY SLI® or 3-WAY CrossFireX™ configuration. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers offers you the best of Gamers and make your...
... are only for up to join in making statements and we welcome the best gamers to 2-WAY SLI® or 3-WAY CrossFireX™ configuration. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1 1.1.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers offers you the best of Gamers and make your...
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.... Altogether making it to 90% efficiency under normal operation. It is equipped with ease. ROG Armor 100% exclusive to ASUS, ROG Armor is purchased separately. The The dedicated ROG Connect cable is more than the generic capacitors with the latest connectivity...to reduce mainboard temperature. ROG Armor contains two parts: a plastic vanity cover that you get auto data backup and restore. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-3 1.1.3 ROG exclusive features mPCIe Combo II ROG mPCIe Combo II offers expandability solutions with better low temperature tolerance. It also features ...
.... Altogether making it to 90% efficiency under normal operation. It is equipped with ease. ROG Armor 100% exclusive to ASUS, ROG Armor is purchased separately. The The dedicated ROG Connect cable is more than the generic capacitors with the latest connectivity...to reduce mainboard temperature. ROG Armor contains two parts: a plastic vanity cover that you get auto data backup and restore. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-3 1.1.3 ROG exclusive features mPCIe Combo II ROG mPCIe Combo II offers expandability solutions with better low temperature tolerance. It also features ...
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... many as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to deliver audio to an external decoder. DTS Connect To get the most out of incredible surround sound. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-5 The product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine, which is renowned for individual users and home offices. DAEMON Tools Pro Standard DAEMON Tools Pro...
... many as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to deliver audio to an external decoder. DTS Connect To get the most out of incredible surround sound. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-5 The product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine, which is renowned for individual users and home offices. DAEMON Tools Pro Standard DAEMON Tools Pro...
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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 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.
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... on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the ... damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal 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 ...
... on the LGA1150 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the ... damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal 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 ...
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... Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. b) Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-11 For effective use a more on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install memory modules of memory, we recommend that you do any of the...
... Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. b) Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-11 For effective use a more on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install memory modules of memory, we recommend that you do any of the...
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... • 1.65 • 1.65 • • 1.65 • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • 1.35 • • 1.5 • • 1.5 • • Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-19 G.Skill F3-12800CL9Q- 16GB DS - - 16GBZL(XMP) (4x4GB) G.SKILL F3-1600C9Q-32GXM 32GB DS - - (XMP) (4x8GB) GEIL GET316GB1600C9QC 16GB DS - - (XMP) (4x4GB) GEIL GUP34GB1600C7DC...
... • 1.65 • 1.65 • • 1.65 • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • 1.35 • • 1.5 • • 1.5 • • Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-19 G.Skill F3-12800CL9Q- 16GB DS - - 16GBZL(XMP) (4x4GB) G.SKILL F3-1600C9Q-32GXM 32GB DS - - (XMP) (4x8GB) GEIL GET316GB1600C9QC 16GB DS - - (XMP) (4x4GB) GEIL GUP34GB1600C7DC...
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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 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to a power source indicating that you to reboot the system. This is plugged to enhance system performance. 1. 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...
... overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to a power source indicating that you to reboot the system. This is plugged to enhance system performance. 1. 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...
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... DirectKey button. • When the system is on button to allow your system. • Refer to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-29 Chapter 1 4. It also allows you to save your data before using the power-on and you reboot your system to go to section 3.8 Boot...
... DirectKey button. • When the system is on button to allow your system. • Refer to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-29 Chapter 1 4. It also allows you to save your data before using the power-on and you reboot your system to go to section 3.8 Boot...
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Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. The LED does not light up when there is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2. MemOK! is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-31 LED Blinking: Indicates that MemOK! It blinks when data is enabled before POST. 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1.
Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. The LED does not light up when there is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2. MemOK! is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-31 LED Blinking: Indicates that MemOK! It blinks when data is enabled before POST. 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1.
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Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. 5. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-33
Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. 5. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-33
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... Status Codes section below) Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization Post-Memory System Agent initialization is failed Not used Power on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-35 Q-Code table Code 50 - 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 00 01 02 03 04 06 07 08 09 0B 0C - 0D 0E...
... Status Codes section below) Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization Post-Memory System Agent initialization is failed Not used Power on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-35 Q-Code table Code 50 - 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 00 01 02 03 04 06 07 08 09 0B 0C - 0D 0E...
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... 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
... 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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... S3 sleep state System is waking up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI mode. System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-39 Q-Code table Code D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC Description PCH initialization error Some of Resources No Space for...
... S3 sleep state System is waking up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI mode. System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-39 Q-Code table Code D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC Description PCH initialization error Some of Resources No Space for...
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USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-41 Chapter 1 ASMedia® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/2/3/4 [red]) These connectors connect to 5Gbps, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear ...
USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector allows you to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7. ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-41 Chapter 1 ASMedia® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/2/3/4 [red]) These connectors connect to 5Gbps, faster charging time for additional USB 3.0 front or rear ...
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...) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at mid-board shares with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-43 Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port. USB 2.0 connectors...
...) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at mid-board shares with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-43 Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port. USB 2.0 connectors...
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... to ensure the system stability. • If you use a PSU with 1000W power or above to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-45 Chapter 1 8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V_1; 4-pin EATX12V_2; 4-pin EZ PLUG) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12...
... to ensure the system stability. • If you use a PSU with 1000W power or above to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-45 Chapter 1 8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V_1; 4-pin EATX12V_2; 4-pin EZ PLUG) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12...
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... the chassis-mounted button that also features the M.2 (NGFF) slot for the mPCIE Combo II card offers expandability solutions that supports the DirectKey function. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-47 Connect the button cable that supports the DirectKey feature. Refer to the technical documentation that came with the extra button cable that supports DirectKey...
... the chassis-mounted button that also features the M.2 (NGFF) slot for the mPCIE Combo II card offers expandability solutions that supports the DirectKey function. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-47 Connect the button cable that supports the DirectKey feature. Refer to the technical documentation that came with the extra button cable that supports DirectKey...
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The optional fan 1/2/3 (OPT_FAN1/2/3) can work with the temperature sensors for temperature monitoring. The thermal sensor cables are for a better cooling effect. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1/2/3) These connectors are purchased separately. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-49 14. Connect the thermal sensor cables to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices which you want to monitor the temperature.
The optional fan 1/2/3 (OPT_FAN1/2/3) can work with the temperature sensors for temperature monitoring. The thermal sensor cables are for a better cooling effect. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1/2/3) These connectors are purchased separately. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-49 14. Connect the thermal sensor cables to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices which you want to monitor the temperature.