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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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... Intel® Z87 Express Chipset: 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports* - Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 12 supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 - 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/ Pentium...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...
... Intel® Z87 Express Chipset: 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports* - Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 12 supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 - 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/ Pentium...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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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. xiii
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... bragging rights means everything. It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots, and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-1 In the Republic of Gamers and make your presence felt. PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a single-chipset that provides twice the performance...
... bragging rights means everything. It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots, and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-1 In the Republic of Gamers and make your presence felt. PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a single-chipset that provides twice the performance...
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... replace mPCIe and mSATA, designed to 90% efficiency under normal operation, and new BlackWing chokes handle the pressure with 20% better low temp tolerance. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-3 mPCIe Combo II works with bigger overclocking headroom. CPU Level Up With ROG's CPU Level Up, overclocking has never been so easy, or cost-free...
... replace mPCIe and mSATA, designed to 90% efficiency under normal operation, and new BlackWing chokes handle the pressure with 20% better low temp tolerance. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-3 mPCIe Combo II works with bigger overclocking headroom. CPU Level Up With ROG's CPU Level Up, overclocking has never been so easy, or cost-free...
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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 Q_Code LEDs 6. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 14. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. LGA1150 CPU...
... 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 Q_Code LEDs 6. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 14. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. LGA1150 CPU...
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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. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-9 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-9 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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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • DDR3 2666 MHz capability Vendors Part No. MAXIMUS VI GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 3000 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip Timing DS Brand NO. A-DATA AX3U2600GW8G11(XMP) Size SS... ) 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/ DS Apacer 78.BAGFF.AFC0C(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS Apacer 78.BAGFR.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB ( 2x ...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • DDR3 2666 MHz capability Vendors Part No. MAXIMUS VI GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 3000 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip Timing DS Brand NO. A-DATA AX3U2600GW8G11(XMP) Size SS... ) 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/ DS Apacer 78.BAGFF.AFC0C(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS Apacer 78.BAGFR.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB ( 2x ...
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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 Voltage 1.65 1.65 1.65 - Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip Timing NO. DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • • • • DDR3 2133 MHz...
...; • 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 Voltage 1.65 1.65 1.65 - Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip Timing NO. DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • • • • DDR3 2133 MHz...
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... 1866 9-10-9-27 9-9-9-27 10-11-10-30 9-10-9-28 9-10-9-28 9-10-9-28 9-9-9-24 9-10-9-28 - 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 Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors A-DATA CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR...
... 1866 9-10-9-27 9-9-9-27 10-11-10-30 9-10-9-28 9-10-9-28 9-10-9-28 9-9-9-24 9-10-9-28 - 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 Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors A-DATA CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR...
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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 Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 AMD AE32G1609U1-U 2GB SS AMD 23EY4587MB6H - 1.5 • • AMD AE34G1609U2-U 4GB DS AMD 23EY4587MB6H - 1.5 • • AMD AP38G1608U2K...
...) (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 Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 AMD AE32G1609U1-U 2GB SS AMD 23EY4587MB6H - 1.5 • • AMD AE34G1609U2-U 4GB DS AMD 23EY4587MB6H - 1.5 • • AMD AP38G1608U2K...
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...-10-26 304G08-DJ1B 9-9-9-24 302G08-DJ1C - D3 128M8CE9 2GB 9-9-9-24 1.5 (continued on the next page) • • • • • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-21 DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. K4B2G0846C - (ECC) J1108BFBG-DJ-F - DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 • • • • - • • - • - • - •...
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1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 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
1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 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
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... when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. The button also lights up the system. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-27 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you to a power source indicating that allows you should shut down the system and unplug...
... when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. The button also lights up the system. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-27 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you to a power source indicating that allows you should shut down the system and unplug...
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Ensure to run at an extremely low temperature. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-29 It allows the processor to save your data before using the power-on or turn on button to allow your system to eliminate the ...
Ensure to run at an extremely low temperature. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-29 It allows the processor to save your data before using the power-on or turn on button to allow your system to eliminate the ...
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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. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-31 This is a reminder that the system is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to indicate that you should shut down the...
... an error is found , the corresponding LED will continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft‑off mode. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-31 This is a reminder that the system is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to indicate that you should shut down 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 AP initialization before microcode loading System Agent initialization before microcode loading PCH initialization before microcode loading Microcode loading AP initialization after microcode loading System...
... - 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 AP initialization before microcode loading System Agent initialization before microcode loading PCH initialization before microcode loading Microcode loading AP initialization after microcode loading System...
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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 - EF...
... 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 - EF...
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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