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...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 ... 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
...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 ... 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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... 3-45 3.9 Tools menu 3-50 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-50 3.9.2 ROG Secure Erase 3-50 3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-52 3.9.4 ASUS SPD 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...
... 3-45 3.9 Tools menu 3-50 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-50 3.9.2 ROG Secure Erase 3-50 3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-52 3.9.4 ASUS SPD 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...
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4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running 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 ... 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
4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running 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 ... 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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...the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features 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 procedures that comes... with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. ...
...the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features 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 procedures that comes... with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. ...
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USB BIOS FlashBack USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. It also allows you to supervise fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. With ASUS Wi-Fi GO!, you can wirelessly stream media files to DLNA devices, ... for your computer and smart device. • Capture & Send: Allows you to take screenshots and send them all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between your computer and smart device. leads...
USB BIOS FlashBack USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. It also allows you to supervise fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. With ASUS Wi-Fi GO!, you can wirelessly stream media files to DLNA devices, ... for your computer and smart device. • Capture & Send: Allows you to take screenshots and send them all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between your computer and smart device. leads...
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...contents of the support DVD and double-click or tap \\bin\ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Ensure that you have an Administrator account before running the support ...Software support Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4 4.2 • This motherboard supports Windows® 8 32/64-bit and Windows® 7 32/64-bit operating systems (OS). • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. In the AutoPlay dialog box, click Run ASSETUP.exe. ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA...
...contents of the support DVD and double-click or tap \\bin\ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Ensure that you have an Administrator account before running the support ...Software support Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4 4.2 • This motherboard supports Windows® 8 32/64-bit and Windows® 7 32/64-bit operating systems (OS). • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. In the AutoPlay dialog box, click Run ASSETUP.exe. ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA...
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... while at www.asus.com for reference only and can vary depending on with your computer - Included in the AI Suite 3 main menu is a quick-access menu bar that allows you to what's going on motherboard model. ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4-5 Chapter 4 ...Click or tap the on the top-edge of the integrated ASUS utilities. allowing you to swiftly launch any of menu to launch the menu bar. Click to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. AI Suite 3 main menu bar 4-Way Optimization Ai Charger+ EZ Update...
... while at www.asus.com for reference only and can vary depending on with your computer - Included in the AI Suite 3 main menu is a quick-access menu bar that allows you to what's going on motherboard model. ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4-5 Chapter 4 ...Click or tap the on the top-edge of the integrated ASUS utilities. allowing you to swiftly launch any of menu to launch the menu bar. Click to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. AI Suite 3 main menu bar 4-Way Optimization Ai Charger+ EZ Update...
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... the BIOS file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this utlity, you to update the BIOS Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4-23 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...
... the BIOS file Click to select a boot logo Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this utlity, you to update the BIOS Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA 4-23 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...
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Use RAMDisk to update your files Chapter 4 4-38 Chapter 4: Software support Synchronizing backup files After creating a junction point, RAMDisk automatically creates a backup folder in the file's original location. Click Synchronize to manually synchronize updates with these backup files.
Use RAMDisk to update your files Chapter 4 4-38 Chapter 4: Software support Synchronizing backup files After creating a junction point, RAMDisk automatically creates a backup folder in the file's original location. Click Synchronize to manually synchronize updates with these backup files.