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...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 BIOS Flashback 4-27 4.4.8 Ai Charger 4-29 4.4.9 USB Charger 4-30 4.4.10 Audio configurations 4-31 4.5 ROG Connect...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
...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 BIOS Flashback 4-27 4.4.8 Ai Charger 4-29 4.4.9 USB Charger 4-30 4.4.10 Audio configurations 4-31 4.5 ROG Connect...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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... Features - Wi-Fi Engine for portable Smartphone/Tablet, supporting iOS & Android systems - AI Suite III - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Slot - GPU Boost - Disk Unlocker ASUS EZ DIY - USB BIOS Flashback - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on the next page) xii Function: Cloud GO!, DLNA Media...
... Features - Wi-Fi Engine for portable Smartphone/Tablet, supporting iOS & Android systems - AI Suite III - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Slot - GPU Boost - Disk Unlocker ASUS EZ DIY - USB BIOS Flashback - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on the next page) xii Function: Cloud GO!, DLNA Media...
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...device. • Remote Desktop: Allows you to view your computer's desktop and remotely operate your computer in -one simple-to-use software package. ASUS Wi-Fi GO! functions: • Cloud GO!: Allows you to control files and sync them to a smart device. Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter ..., with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. With ASUS Wi-Fi GO!, you to supervise fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. 1.1.4 ASUS special features AI Suite 3 With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all -in real-time from your smart device. • ...
...device. • Remote Desktop: Allows you to view your computer's desktop and remotely operate your computer in -one simple-to-use software package. ASUS Wi-Fi GO! functions: • Cloud GO!: Allows you to control files and sync them to a smart device. Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter ..., with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. With ASUS Wi-Fi GO!, you to supervise fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. 1.1.4 ASUS special features AI Suite 3 With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all -in real-time from your smart device. • ...
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... DVD into the optical drive. 2. From the Utilities tab, click AI Suite 3 then follow the succeeding onscreen instructions. To install AI Suite 3 on your computer: Windows® 7 OS 1. In the AutoPlay dialog box, click Run ASSETUP.exe then select the Utilities tab Chapter 4 3. ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4-3 Open the language's folder to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously...
... DVD into the optical drive. 2. From the Utilities tab, click AI Suite 3 then follow the succeeding onscreen instructions. To install AI Suite 3 on your computer: Windows® 7 OS 1. In the AutoPlay dialog box, click Run ASSETUP.exe then select the Utilities tab Chapter 4 3. ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4-3 Open the language's folder to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously...
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... and tap or double-click the Setup application. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support From the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu, select the Utilities tab and click AI Suite 3. 3. Go to the Start Screen then click or tap the Desktop app. Windows® 8.... Windows® 8 OS To launch AI Suite 3 in Windows® 7 by clicking on the Start screen). Launching AI Suite 3 Windows® 7 OS From the Desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite 3 > AI Suite 3. You can also launch AI Suite 3 in Windows® 8, tap the AI Suite 3 app on the Start Screen (or...
... and tap or double-click the Setup application. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support From the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu, select the Utilities tab and click AI Suite 3. 3. Go to the Start Screen then click or tap the Desktop app. Windows® 8.... Windows® 8 OS To launch AI Suite 3 in Windows® 7 by clicking on the Start screen). Launching AI Suite 3 Windows® 7 OS From the Desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite 3 > AI Suite 3. You can also launch AI Suite 3 in Windows® 8, tap the AI Suite 3 app on the Start Screen (or...
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... only and can vary depending on motherboard model. Click to launch AI Suite 3 menu bar The Ai Suite 3 screenshots in this user manual may vary depending on the motherboard model. • Refer to launch the menu bar. ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4-5 Chapter 4 AI Suite 3 main menu bar 4-Way Optimization Ai Charger+ EZ Update USB BIOS Flashback USB 3.0 Boost System Information USB...
... only and can vary depending on motherboard model. Click to launch AI Suite 3 menu bar The Ai Suite 3 screenshots in this user manual may vary depending on the motherboard model. • Refer to launch the menu bar. ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4-5 Chapter 4 AI Suite 3 main menu bar 4-Way Optimization Ai Charger+ EZ Update USB BIOS Flashback USB 3.0 Boost System Information USB...
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...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 the operating system and the screen resolution. is an ASUS-exclusive Wi-Fi utility that allows you to...2048 x 1536 2560 x 1536 2560 x 1600 Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4-13 Smart device supported screen resolutions Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote supports the following screen resolutions of your smart device may vary with Wi-Fi module driver and AI Suite 3 utility from Google Play. utility must be in your ...
...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 the operating system and the screen resolution. is an ASUS-exclusive Wi-Fi utility that allows you to...2048 x 1536 2560 x 1536 2560 x 1600 Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4-13 Smart device supported screen resolutions Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote supports the following screen resolutions of your smart device may vary with Wi-Fi module driver and AI Suite 3 utility from Google Play. utility must be in your ...
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... computer using the Wi-Fi GO! Tap Wi-Fi GO! > Enter, then tap the computer you to section Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then Click to set a • Ensure that your smart device is active when using your smart & NFC Remote device. 3. To use the Wi...-Fi GO! & NFC remote control functions. Ensure that the ASUS AI Suite 3 utility is within the same network as your smart device to use Wi-Fi GO!, click or tap the select Wi-Fi GO! . Launching Wi...
... computer using the Wi-Fi GO! Tap Wi-Fi GO! > Enter, then tap the computer you to section Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then Click to set a • Ensure that your smart device is active when using your smart & NFC Remote device. 3. To use the Wi...-Fi GO! & NFC remote control functions. Ensure that the ASUS AI Suite 3 utility is within the same network as your smart device to use Wi-Fi GO!, click or tap the select Wi-Fi GO! . Launching Wi...
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From the list of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then Click to connect to a wireless access point Click to set up your computer as a wireless access point Using the Client Mode The .... 2. From the Network Connections window, double-click to . On the Wi-Fi Engine menu, click Client Mode to a wireless access point or a host router. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4-21 4.4.3 Wi-Fi Engine To use the client mode: 1. To use Wi-Fi Engine, click or tap the select Wi-Fi Engine. on the top...
From the list of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then Click to connect to a wireless access point Click to set up your computer as a wireless access point Using the Client Mode The .... 2. From the Network Connections window, double-click to . On the Wi-Fi Engine menu, click Client Mode to a wireless access point or a host router. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4-21 4.4.3 Wi-Fi Engine To use the client mode: 1. To use Wi-Fi Engine, click or tap the select Wi-Fi Engine. on the top...
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Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click AI Suite 3 main menu bar. on the top edge of the screen, then click EZ Update on the EZ Update screen Click to update the BIOS Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4-23 4.4.4 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that will display during POST. With this utlity, you can also...
Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click AI Suite 3 main menu bar. on the top edge of the screen, then click EZ Update on the EZ Update screen Click to update the BIOS Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4-23 4.4.4 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that will display during POST. With this utlity, you can also...
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To enable UASP on your USB 3.0 device to the USB 3.0 port. 2. on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. From the USB 3.0 Boost screen, select a USB device. 3. Connect your USB device, click UASP. Chapter 4 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Launching USB 3.0 ... transfer rate • Refer to its normal transfer rate, click Normal. To revert to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. • Use the USB 3.0 devices for high performance. 4.4.5 USB 3.0 Boost USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB ...
To enable UASP on your USB 3.0 device to the USB 3.0 port. 2. on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. From the USB 3.0 Boost screen, select a USB device. 3. Connect your USB device, click UASP. Chapter 4 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Launching USB 3.0 ... transfer rate • Refer to its normal transfer rate, click Normal. To revert to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. • Use the USB 3.0 devices for high performance. 4.4.5 USB 3.0 Boost USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB ...
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Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4-25 4.4.6 System Information This utility allows you get the detailed information of the screen, then click System Information on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Viewing the motherboard information From the System Information screen, click MB tab to view the processor's information. Viewing the CPU information From the System Information screen, click CPU tab to view the motherboard's information. Launching the System Information To launch System Information, click on the top edge of the motherboard, CPU, and memory settings.
Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4-25 4.4.6 System Information This utility allows you get the detailed information of the screen, then click System Information on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Viewing the motherboard information From the System Information screen, click MB tab to view the processor's information. Viewing the CPU information From the System Information screen, click CPU tab to view the motherboard's information. Launching the System Information To launch System Information, click on the top edge of the motherboard, CPU, and memory settings.
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on the top edge of the screen, then click Ai Charger+ on Ai Charger+ screen Tick to enable or disable Ai Charger+ Tick to apply the selection • * Check the manufacturer if your USB device is a Battery Charging Specification 1.1 (BC 1.1) ... three times faster than the standard USB devices.** Launching Ai Charger+ To launch Ai Charger+, click the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. 4.4.8 Ai Charger+ Ai Charger+ allows you enable or disable Ai Charger+. • The Ai Charger+ does not support USB hubs, USB extension cables, and generic USB cables. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4-29
on the top edge of the screen, then click Ai Charger+ on Ai Charger+ screen Tick to enable or disable Ai Charger+ Tick to apply the selection • * Check the manufacturer if your USB device is a Battery Charging Specification 1.1 (BC 1.1) ... three times faster than the standard USB devices.** Launching Ai Charger+ To launch Ai Charger+, click the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. 4.4.8 Ai Charger+ Ai Charger+ allows you enable or disable Ai Charger+. • The Ai Charger+ does not support USB hubs, USB extension cables, and generic USB cables. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4-29
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... quick-charge your portable USB devices even if your computer is off , in the Advanced mode of USB device that supports this utility. on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Chapter 4 4-30 Chapter 4: Software support Launching USB Charger+ To launch USB Charger+, click on the top edge of the screen...; The USB Charger+ does not support USB hubs and USB extension cables, and generic USB cables. • The USB Charger+ may not recognize some ASUS devices due to a special design. Before using USB Charger+, ensure to disable the ErP Ready item from the Advanced > APM > ErP Ready in sleep...
... quick-charge your portable USB devices even if your computer is off , in the Advanced mode of USB device that supports this utility. on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Chapter 4 4-30 Chapter 4: Software support Launching USB Charger+ To launch USB Charger+, click on the top edge of the screen...; The USB Charger+ does not support USB hubs and USB extension cables, and generic USB cables. • The USB Charger+ may not recognize some ASUS devices due to a special design. Before using USB Charger+, ensure to disable the ErP Ready item from the Advanced > APM > ErP Ready in sleep...