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2.2 BIOS update utility 2-17 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-18 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-18 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-19 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-23 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-23 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1... Stack 3-41 3.6.10 ROG Effects 3-41 3.7 Monitor menu 3-42 3.8 Boot menu 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 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-53 3.9.4 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure 3-53 3.10 Exit menu 3-55 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-56 3....
2.2 BIOS update utility 2-17 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-18 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-18 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-19 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-23 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-23 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1... Stack 3-41 3.6.10 ROG Effects 3-41 3.7 Monitor menu 3-42 3.8 Boot menu 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 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-53 3.9.4 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure 3-53 3.10 Exit menu 3-55 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-56 3....
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...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-58 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-59 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 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 EZ Update 4-13 4.4.3 USB 3.0 Boost 4-14 4.4.4 System Information 4-15 4.4.5 USB BIOS Flashback 4-17 4.4.6 Ai Charger 4-18 4.4.7 USB Charger 4-19 4.4.8 Audio...174; OS installation......... 5-9 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5
...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-58 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-59 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 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 EZ Update 4-13 4.4.3 USB 3.0 Boost 4-14 4.4.4 System Information 4-15 4.4.5 USB BIOS Flashback 4-17 4.4.6 Ai Charger 4-18 4.4.7 USB Charger 4-19 4.4.8 Audio...174; OS installation......... 5-9 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5
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...-ray DVD, and HD-DVD audio content playback - Content Protection for ROG Connect; 4 ports at mid-board**) ASMedia® USB 3.0 SuperSpeed USB HUB controller 4 x USB 3.0 ports (4 ports at back panel [blue]) * Supports ASUS USB3.0 Boost, UASP standard on the next page) Optical S/PDIF out port at mid-board shares with ROG extension...
...-ray DVD, and HD-DVD audio content playback - Content Protection for ROG Connect; 4 ports at mid-board**) ASMedia® USB 3.0 SuperSpeed USB HUB controller 4 x USB 3.0 ports (4 ports at back panel [blue]) * Supports ASUS USB3.0 Boost, UASP standard on the next page) Optical S/PDIF out port at mid-board shares with ROG extension...
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button 1 x Directkey button 1 x DRCT (DirectKey) header 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 x TPM connector 1 x mPCIe Combo II connector 64 Mb UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a,... WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ROG GameFirst II ROG RAMDisk ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ASUS WebStorage ASUS Utilities mATX Form Factor, 9.6" x 9.6" (24.4cm x 24.4cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii Internal Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Software...
button 1 x Directkey button 1 x DRCT (DirectKey) header 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 x TPM connector 1 x mPCIe Combo II connector 64 Mb UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a,... WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ROG GameFirst II ROG RAMDisk ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ASUS WebStorage ASUS Utilities mATX Form Factor, 9.6" x 9.6" (24.4cm x 24.4cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii Internal Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Software...
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... intelligence and avoiding sneaky opponent surprises. GameFirst II Offering powerful, yet easy-to-use of the board to . It offers 8-channel HD audio that shows you what opponents and teammates are up to block cross-component interference. Discover a whole new dimension of 115dB via chat. Even... a more intuitive ROG user interface. Intel Gigabit LAN The LAN solution from the rest of multi-approach shielding. We achieve near-lossless audio quality with ROG style. It is revamped with an extra op-amp. These result in pristine sound and a highly attractive look for ...
... intelligence and avoiding sneaky opponent surprises. GameFirst II Offering powerful, yet easy-to-use of the board to . It offers 8-channel HD audio that shows you what opponents and teammates are up to block cross-component interference. Discover a whole new dimension of 115dB via chat. Even... a more intuitive ROG user interface. Intel Gigabit LAN The LAN solution from the rest of multi-approach shielding. We achieve near-lossless audio quality with ROG style. It is revamped with an extra op-amp. These result in pristine sound and a highly attractive look for ...
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...allows you to read DRAM timings and allows you to an external decoder. 1.1.4 ASUS special features AI Suite 3 With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. USB ...BIOS automatically. 1.1.5 ROG rich bundled software Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two enabling technologies, DTS Neo:PC™ upmixes stereo sources (CDs, ...
...allows you to read DRAM timings and allows you to an external decoder. 1.1.4 ASUS special features AI Suite 3 With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. USB ...BIOS automatically. 1.1.5 ROG rich bundled software Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two enabling technologies, DTS Neo:PC™ upmixes stereo sources (CDs, ...
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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. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 20. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1.
... 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. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 20. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1.
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... Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector. The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition... audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to [HD] or [AC97]. 4. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-41 Chapter 1 •...
... Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector. The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition... audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to [HD] or [AC97]. 4. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-41 Chapter 1 •...
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2.1.7 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 connector USB 3.0 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE AAFP 2-9 Chapter 2
2.1.7 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 connector USB 3.0 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE AAFP 2-9 Chapter 2
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... BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ** Audio 2, 4, 6 or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out... Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 2-19
... BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ** Audio 2, 4, 6 or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out... Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 2-19
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... allows the hard disk to configure the PCIEx16 speed for slots 1 and 2. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration CPU Audio Devices [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio devices. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. The iGPU shared system memory size will...
... allows the hard disk to configure the PCIEx16 speed for slots 1 and 2. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration CPU Audio Devices [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio devices. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. The iGPU shared system memory size will...
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... [HD] Allows you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97...
... [HD] Allows you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97...
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... connected) Advanced settings Control settings panel Set default device Chapter 4 Analog and digital connector status 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support 4.4.8 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. Realtek® HD...
... connected) Advanced settings Control settings panel Set default device Chapter 4 Analog and digital connector status 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support 4.4.8 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. Realtek® HD...
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... Create Volume item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press . Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): 9. Chapter 5 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 5-5 The following warning message appears: WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. 5. Use the up /down arrow key to select. The available stripe... completing your selection. 6. Use the up /down arrow key to select a drive, and then press to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for audio and video editing. 7.
... Create Volume item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press . Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): 9. Chapter 5 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 5-5 The following warning message appears: WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. 5. Use the up /down arrow key to select. The available stripe... completing your selection. 6. Use the up /down arrow key to select a drive, and then press to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for audio and video editing. 7.