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...® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. With the Intel® Z87 platform to optimize the PCIe allocation of the best. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-1 It natively supports up to six USB 3.0 ports for up to 4-WAY GPU SLI® or CrossFireX™ configuration. LGA1150 socket for an unrivaled gaming...
...® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors. With the Intel® Z87 platform to optimize the PCIe allocation of the best. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-1 It natively supports up to six USB 3.0 ports for up to 4-WAY GPU SLI® or CrossFireX™ configuration. LGA1150 socket for an unrivaled gaming...
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... in real-time via a notebook. RAMDisk RAMDisk reserves part of system memory and turns it to enjoy high-speed RAM performance while accessing them. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-3 Among Intelxzc Z87-based motherboards, only ROG offers fully manual voltage tuning, making the most of new Intel® Core processors with your high speed...
... in real-time via a notebook. RAMDisk RAMDisk reserves part of system memory and turns it to enjoy high-speed RAM performance while accessing them. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-3 Among Intelxzc Z87-based motherboards, only ROG offers fully manual voltage tuning, making the most of new Intel® Core processors with your high speed...
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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 CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3) 4. button 8. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12...
... 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 CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3) 4. button 8. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12...
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1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 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. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-9
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...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/ DS Apacer 78.BAGFF.AFC0C(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS Apacer 78.BAGFR.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS Apacer 78...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • DDR3 2666 MHz capability Vendors Part No. MAXIMUS VI GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 3000 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
...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/ DS Apacer 78.BAGFF.AFC0C(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS Apacer 78.BAGFR.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS Apacer 78...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • DDR3 2666 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 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip Timing NO. DDR3 2200 MHz capability Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS...
...; • 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 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip Timing NO. DDR3 2200 MHz capability Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS...
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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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... capability Vendors Part No. K4B1G0846F - (ECC) H5TQ2G83AFR - D3 128M8CE9 2GB 9-9-9-24 1.5 (continued on the next page) • • • • • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-21 D9KPT (ECC) - N/A 9-9-9-24 - - 9-9-9-24 Voltage - AM5D5808FEQSBG 9 AM5D5908CEHSBG 9 302G08-DJ1C - 304G08-DJ1B 9-10-10-26 304G08-DJ1B 9-9-9-24 302G08-DJ1C - DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 •...
... capability Vendors Part No. K4B1G0846F - (ECC) H5TQ2G83AFR - D3 128M8CE9 2GB 9-9-9-24 1.5 (continued on the next page) • • • • • • • • Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-21 D9KPT (ECC) - N/A 9-9-9-24 - - 9-9-9-24 Voltage - AM5D5808FEQSBG 9 AM5D5908CEHSBG 9 302G08-DJ1C - 304G08-DJ1B 9-10-10-26 304G08-DJ1B 9-9-9-24 302G08-DJ1C - DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 •...
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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. 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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Reset button Press the reset button to a power source indicating that allows you to enhance system performance. 1. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-27 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and ...
Reset button Press the reset button to a power source indicating that allows you to enhance system performance. 1. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-27 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and ...
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... Power-on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system. • Refer to press the key during boot-up. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-29
... Power-on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system. • Refer to press the key during boot-up. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-29
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... up to locate the root problem within seconds. 4. Q LED Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in any motherboard component. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-31 3. If an error is found , the corresponding LED will continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft‑off...
... up to locate the root problem within seconds. 4. Q LED Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in any motherboard component. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-31 3. If an error is found , the corresponding LED will continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft‑off...
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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
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... test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found Recovery firmware image is not available (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-35 EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 - E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC - Q-Code table Code 3B - 3E 4F 50 - 53 54 55 56...
... test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found Recovery firmware image is not available (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-35 EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 - E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC - Q-Code table Code 3B - 3E 4F 50 - 53 54 55 56...
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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
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... M.2 slot on mPCIe Combo II is in the motherboard support DVD. Refer to section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. Refer to section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-39 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item...
... M.2 slot on mPCIe Combo II is in the motherboard support DVD. Refer to section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. Refer to section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-39 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item...
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... the back of the system chassis. 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 Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. 4. The S/PDIF...
... the back of the system chassis. 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 Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. 4. The S/PDIF...
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...; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! 7. ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-43 Chapter 1
...; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! 7. ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-43 Chapter 1