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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 ...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
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... Information 3-53 3.9.5 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure 3-53 3.10 Exit menu 3-55 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-56 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-56 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-57 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-58 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-59 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 iv 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-21 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-21 Chapter...
... Information 3-53 3.9.5 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure 3-53 3.10 Exit menu 3-55 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-56 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-56 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-57 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-58 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-59 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 iv 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-21 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-21 Chapter...
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... 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 4-32 4.6 MemTweakIt 4-34 4.7 RAMDisk...4-36... 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-8 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk...
... 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 4-32 4.6 MemTweakIt 4-34 4.7 RAMDisk...4-36... 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-8 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk...
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...8226; Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the ...hardware setup procedures that may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. vii Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers...
...8226; Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the ...hardware setup procedures that may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. vii Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers...
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... GameFirst II ROG RAMDisk CPU Level Up ROG Connect** - RC Poster ROG Armor (including top cover and SECC steel backplate)*** UEFI BIOS features - Fully digital 8+2 phase CPU/DRAM power - Extreme Tweaker - BIOS Print - Fittings require separate purchase. ** The dedicated ROG Connect USB cable is purchased separately. *** Chassis must conform to ROG Connect...
... GameFirst II ROG RAMDisk CPU Level Up ROG Connect** - RC Poster ROG Armor (including top cover and SECC steel backplate)*** UEFI BIOS features - Fully digital 8+2 phase CPU/DRAM power - Extreme Tweaker - BIOS Print - Fittings require separate purchase. ** The dedicated ROG Connect USB cable is purchased separately. *** Chassis must conform to ROG Connect...
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... portable Smartphone/Tablet, supporting iOS & Android systems - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - USB 3.0 Boost - USB Charger+ - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-Shield - GPU Boost - AI Charger+ - ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on the next page) xii Disk Unlocker ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Q-Slot - Special Features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 - 4-way Optimization Tuning...
... portable Smartphone/Tablet, supporting iOS & Android systems - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - USB 3.0 Boost - USB Charger+ - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-Shield - GPU Boost - AI Charger+ - ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on the next page) xii Disk Unlocker ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Q-Slot - Special Features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 - 4-way Optimization Tuning...
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... ROG RAMDisk ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ASUS WebStorage ASUS Utilities ATX Form Factor, 12" x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii Internal Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Software Form Factor 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional...
... ROG RAMDisk ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ASUS WebStorage ASUS Utilities ATX Form Factor, 12" x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii Internal Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Software Form Factor 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional...
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... & Send: Allows you to use and enjoy these ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Wi-Fi GO! USB BIOS FlashBack USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without entering the existing the BIOS or operating system. This all-in real-time...
... & Send: Allows you to use and enjoy these ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Wi-Fi GO! USB BIOS FlashBack USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without entering the existing the BIOS or operating system. This all-in real-time...
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... into slots A1 and B1 for the latest QVL. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction K4B2G08460 - - Chapter 1 • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. settings ...in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of individual CPUs...
... into slots A1 and B1 for the latest QVL. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction K4B2G08460 - - Chapter 1 • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. settings ...in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of individual CPUs...
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...Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 button until the MEMOK_LED memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to boot and load the BIOS default settings. Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch to section 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs for the system ... settings. The blinking speed of the MEMOK_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update ...
...Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 button until the MEMOK_LED memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to boot and load the BIOS default settings. Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch to section 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs for the system ... settings. The blinking speed of the MEMOK_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update ...
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...button, your system to go through POST (without having to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. It also allows you reboot your system to go to press the key during boot-up. 4. ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-29 Chapter 1 Press the DirectKey button again or the Power...-on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. DirectKey button This feature allows your system...
...button, your system to go through POST (without having to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. It also allows you reboot your system to go to press the key during boot-up. 4. ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 1-29 Chapter 1 Press the DirectKey button again or the Power...-on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. DirectKey button This feature allows your system...
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If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. SATA 6 Gb/s port 5 will be disabled when M.2 slot on mPCIe Combo II is in the motherboard support ...hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. Refer to [RAID Mode]. Chapter 1 • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [red]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to ...
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. SATA 6 Gb/s port 5 will be disabled when M.2 slot on mPCIe Combo II is in the motherboard support ...hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. Refer to [RAID Mode]. Chapter 1 • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [red]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to ...
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... you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to [HD] or [AC97]. 1-42 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to [HD] or [AC97]. 1-42 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This...
... power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This...
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... ROG Extension - ROG_EXT connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is purchased separately. 13. The OC Panel allows you to perform overclocking without going to the BIOS settings, loading the OS, or using overclocking software utilities. The OC Panel is for the OC Panel. Chapter 1 1-48 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... ROG Extension - ROG_EXT connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is purchased separately. 13. The OC Panel allows you to perform overclocking without going to the BIOS settings, loading the OS, or using overclocking software utilities. The OC Panel is for the OC Panel. Chapter 1 1-48 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... is updated automatically. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Wait until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled. 6. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 2-15 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to M6F.CAP. 3. Press the ROG Connect...
... is updated automatically. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Wait until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled. 6. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 2-15 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to M6F.CAP. 3. Press the ROG Connect...
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Clear CMOS 2. Intel USB 2.0 port 7-10. It supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+ 7. DisplayPort 9. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to the tables on bottom. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. The ROG Connect port is the port on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic Installation ROG Connect button 6. ASMedia USB 3.0 port E1-4 3. Optical S/PDIF OUT port 4. HDMI port 8. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Intel USB 3.0 port 5 and 6 10.
Clear CMOS 2. Intel USB 2.0 port 7-10. It supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+ 7. DisplayPort 9. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to the tables on bottom. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. The ROG Connect port is the port on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic Installation ROG Connect button 6. ASMedia USB 3.0 port E1-4 3. Optical S/PDIF OUT port 4. HDMI port 8. Audio I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Intel USB 3.0 port 5 and 6 10.
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... keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Monitor b. For systems with a surge protector. 5. System power 6. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps...BIOS beeps (refer to green after the system LED turns on , hold down the key to let the system enter the soft-off . 3. Turn on the screen. While the tests are off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. If your retailer for the first time 1. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA...
... keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Monitor b. For systems with a surge protector. 5. System power 6. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps...BIOS beeps (refer to green after the system LED turns on , hold down the key to let the system enter the soft-off . 3. Turn on the screen. While the tests are off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. If your retailer for the first time 1. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA...
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... circumstances: • An error message 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 Chapter 3: 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 are needed for this...
... circumstances: • An error message 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 Chapter 3: 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 are needed for this...
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... to the default value. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . If you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. ...8226; Press the power button to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for reference...
... to the default value. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . If you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. ...8226; Press the power button to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for reference...