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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii MAXIMUS VI GENE specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv 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 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.2.4 System memory...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii MAXIMUS VI GENE specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv 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 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.2.4 System memory...
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... will be disabled when M.2 (NGFF) slot on mPCIe Combo II is in use. ** The functions support depends on the next page) ix MAXIMUS VI GENE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3...Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® Z87 Express Chipset Dual channel memory architecture 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, D��D�R�...
... will be disabled when M.2 (NGFF) slot on mPCIe Combo II is in use. ** The functions support depends on the next page) ix MAXIMUS VI GENE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3...Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® Z87 Express Chipset Dual channel memory architecture 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, D��D�R�...
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xiii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG MAXIMUS VI GENE 3 x 2-in-1 SATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x SLI® bridge I/O Shield 1 x mPCIe Combo II expansion card 1 x 12-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x 2-in-1 Q-Connector kit 1 x ROG Door Hanger ROG motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
xiii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG MAXIMUS VI GENE 3 x 2-in-1 SATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x SLI® bridge I/O Shield 1 x mPCIe Combo II expansion card 1 x 12-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x 2-in-1 Q-Connector kit 1 x ROG Door Hanger ROG motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovative ideas, and we excel in . Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-1 It natively supports up to six USB 3.0 ports for up to ten times faster transfer rate than USB 2.0, and enables the iGPU function for Intel...
We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovative ideas, and we excel in . Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-1 It natively supports up to six USB 3.0 ports for up to ten times faster transfer rate than USB 2.0, and enables the iGPU function for Intel...
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... you reduce load times to enjoy high-speed RAM performance while accessing them. A special fin design results in it into minimal-loss power delivery. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-3 RAMDisk RAMDisk reserves part of system memory and turns it to make on a true manual level for overclocking. Super-premium 10K Black Metallic solid state...
... you reduce load times to enjoy high-speed RAM performance while accessing them. A special fin design results in it into minimal-loss power delivery. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-3 RAMDisk RAMDisk reserves part of system memory and turns it to make on a true manual level for overclocking. Super-premium 10K Black Metallic solid state...
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...;d�e�d� object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-5
...;d�e�d� object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-5
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... connector (36-2-pin MPCIE_COMBO_II) Page 1-44 1-8 1-43 1-9 1-32 1-29 1-28 1-40 1-39 1-40 1-45 1-45 1-47 1-46 1-42 1-47 1-27 1-27 1-41 1-41 1-46 Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-7 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 17. START (Power-on) button 19. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6 Gb...
... connector (36-2-pin MPCIE_COMBO_II) Page 1-44 1-8 1-43 1-9 1-32 1-29 1-28 1-40 1-39 1-40 1-45 1-45 1-47 1-46 1-42 1-47 1-27 1-27 1-41 1-41 1-46 Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-7 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 17. START (Power-on) button 19. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6 Gb...
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Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-9 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-9 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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...Size SS/ DS 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS Chip Chip Timing Brand NO. - - 11-13-13-35 Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-11 Chapter 1 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand G.SKILL F3-3000C12Q-16GTXDG CORSAIR CML8GX3M2A3000C12R 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) 8GB (2 x 4B ) SS SS Chip Timing NO. - 12-14...-35 12-14-14-36 Voltage 1.65 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • • • DDR3 2800 MHz capability Vendors Part No. MAXIMUS VI GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 3000 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
...Size SS/ DS 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS Chip Chip Timing Brand NO. - - 11-13-13-35 Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-11 Chapter 1 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand G.SKILL F3-3000C12Q-16GTXDG CORSAIR CML8GX3M2A3000C12R 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) 8GB (2 x 4B ) SS SS Chip Timing NO. - 12-14...-35 12-14-14-36 Voltage 1.65 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • • • DDR3 2800 MHz capability Vendors Part No. MAXIMUS VI GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 3000 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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...; • 1.5 • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • 1.5 • • 1.65 • • 1.5 • • 1.5 • • 1.66 • • Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-13 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • • • • DDR3 2133 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip Timing NO...
...; • 1.5 • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • 1.5 • • 1.65 • • 1.5 • • 1.5 • • 1.66 • • Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-13 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • • • • DDR3 2133 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip Timing NO...
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Voltage 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.6 1.5 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 24 Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-15 AX3U1866XW8G10(XMP) 16GB DS - - (2x8GB) CMD16GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver5.29)(XMP) 16GB DS - - (2x8GB) CMD16GX3M4A1866C9 (Ver4.13)(XMP) 16GB DS - - (4x4GB) CMD16GX3M4A1866C9 (Ver8.16)(XMP) 16GB ...
Voltage 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.6 1.5 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 24 Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-15 AX3U1866XW8G10(XMP) 16GB DS - - (2x8GB) CMD16GX3M2A1866C9 (Ver5.29)(XMP) 16GB DS - - (2x8GB) CMD16GX3M4A1866C9 (Ver4.13)(XMP) 16GB DS - - (4x4GB) CMD16GX3M4A1866C9 (Ver8.16)(XMP) 16GB ...
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...) (2x4GB) 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10 16GB DS - - (Ver.3.24)(XMP) (2x8GB) 10-10- 1.5 10-27 • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-17
...) (2x4GB) 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10 16GB DS - - (Ver.3.24)(XMP) (2x8GB) 10-10- 1.5 10-27 • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-17
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... 4GB DS (2x2GB) ELPIDA G.SKILL J2108BCSE-DJ-F - - D3 128M8CE9 2GB 9-9-9-24 1.5 (continued on the next page) • • • • • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-21 K4B1G0846F - K4B1G0846F - (ECC) H5TQ2G83AFR - H5TQ2G83AFR - (ECC) 23EY4587MB3H - 23EY4587MB3H - AM5D5808FEQSBG 9 AM5D5908CEHSBG 9 302G08-DJ1C - 304G08-DJ1B 9-10-10-26 304G08-DJ1B 9-9-9-24 302G08-DJ1C - DDR3 1333...
... 4GB DS (2x2GB) ELPIDA G.SKILL J2108BCSE-DJ-F - - D3 128M8CE9 2GB 9-9-9-24 1.5 (continued on the next page) • • • • • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-21 K4B1G0846F - K4B1G0846F - (ECC) H5TQ2G83AFR - H5TQ2G83AFR - (ECC) 23EY4587MB3H - 23EY4587MB3H - AM5D5808FEQSBG 9 AM5D5908CEHSBG 9 302G08-DJ1C - 304G08-DJ1B 9-10-10-26 304G08-DJ1B 9-9-9-24 302G08-DJ1C - DDR3 1333...
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Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 Slot Description PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16/x8_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x8_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x4_1 slot ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 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 Slot Description PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16/x8_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x8_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x4_1 slot ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 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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... switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-27
... switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-27
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... the BIOS directly. • Turn off your data before using the power-on button to allow your system to press the key during POST. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-29
... the BIOS directly. • Turn off your data before using the power-on button to allow your system to press the key during POST. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-29
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... an error is found , the corresponding LED will continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft‑off mode. 3. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-31 This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to indicate that the system is solved. This is a reminder that lights up to locate the...
... an error is found , the corresponding LED will continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft‑off mode. 3. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-31 This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to indicate that the system is solved. This is a reminder that lights up to locate the...
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... - 14 15 - 18 19 - 1C 2B - 2F 30 31 32 - 36 37 - 3A 3B - 3E 4F Description Not used Power on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-33 Reset type detection (soft/hard).
... - 14 15 - 18 19 - 1C 2B - 2F 30 31 32 - 36 37 - 3A 3B - 3E 4F Description Not used Power on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-33 Reset type detection (soft/hard).
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... firmware image is loaded Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery PPI is started DXE IPL is not available (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-35 Q-Code table Code 3B - 3E 4F 50 - 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 5C - 5F E0 E1 E2 E3 E4...
... firmware image is loaded Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery PPI is started DXE IPL is not available (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-35 Q-Code table Code 3B - 3E 4F 50 - 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 5C - 5F E0 E1 E2 E3 E4...
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... NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-37
... NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-37