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...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 iv 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:... Onboard Devices Configuration 3-38 3.6.8 APM 3-40 3.6.9 Network 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...
...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 iv 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:... Onboard Devices Configuration 3-38 3.6.8 APM 3-40 3.6.9 Network 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...
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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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SupremeFX Shielding Technology - ELNA® Premium Audio Capacitors - 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 Intel® native USB 3.0 ...is only supported under Windows® 8. ** 2 x USB2.0 ports at back panel Audio Feature: - Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - DTS...
SupremeFX Shielding Technology - ELNA® Premium Audio Capacitors - 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 Intel® native USB 3.0 ...is only supported under Windows® 8. ** 2 x USB2.0 ports at back panel Audio Feature: - Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - DTS...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... and teammates are up to. Even snipers can't get ready to -noise ratio (SNR) of 115dB via chat. We achieve near-lossless audio quality with ROG style. These result in pristine sound and a highly attractive look for the motherboard in keeping with a signal-to rule.... Sonic awareness can therefore be delivered to dedicated sound cards. your gaming and multimedia. 1.1.2 ROG unique gaming features SupremeFX ROG-exclusive SupremeFX audio technology has been re-engineered using a new and unique circuit design with precise directioning on the on-screen radar, which gives you the...
... and teammates are up to. Even snipers can't get ready to -noise ratio (SNR) of 115dB via chat. We achieve near-lossless audio quality with ROG style. These result in pristine sound and a highly attractive look for the motherboard in keeping with a signal-to rule.... Sonic awareness can therefore be delivered to dedicated sound cards. your gaming and multimedia. 1.1.2 ROG unique gaming features SupremeFX ROG-exclusive SupremeFX audio technology has been re-engineered using a new and unique circuit design with precise directioning on the on-screen radar, which gives you the...
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... media into virtual discs and emulates devices to work with ROG CPU-Z. 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. DAEMON Tools...; Anti-Virus engine, which is a DRAM efficiency tool that are among the industry's highest. MemTweakIt MemTweakIt is renowned for your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two enabling technologies, DTS Neo:PC™ upmixes stereo sources (CDs,...
... media into virtual discs and emulates devices to work with ROG CPU-Z. 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. DAEMON Tools...; Anti-Virus engine, which is a DRAM efficiency tool that are among the industry's highest. MemTweakIt MemTweakIt is renowned 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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...27 1-27 1-41 1-41 1-46 Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-7 Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [red]) 10. RESET button 18. LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE) 7. MemOK! USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12) 9. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/2 [red]) 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 20. ROG Extension... power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 2. USB1314) 16. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 21.
...27 1-27 1-41 1-41 1-46 Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-7 Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [red]) 10. RESET button 18. LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE) 7. MemOK! USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12) 9. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/2 [red]) 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 20. ROG Extension... power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 2. USB1314) 16. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 21.
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shared - - - - - - PCIE_X4_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - XHCI (USB 3.0) - - - - - I ® mode. shared - - shared - - - Intel LAN Controller - - - - High Definition Audio - - - - - - Asmedia SATA 6G Storage Controller - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - VGA Configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCIe operating mode PCIE_X16/X8_1 X16 (Recommend ...
shared - - - - - - PCIE_X4_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - XHCI (USB 3.0) - - - - - I ® mode. shared - - shared - - - Intel LAN Controller - - - - High Definition Audio - - - - - - Asmedia SATA 6G Storage Controller - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - VGA Configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCIe operating mode PCIE_X16/X8_1 X16 (Recommend ...
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... to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector. ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-41 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 5. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis. Front...
... to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector. ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-41 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 5. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis. Front...
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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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...] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to enable the iGPU Multi-Monitor. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration CPU Audio Devices [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio devices. S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NB PCIe Configuration...
...] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to enable the iGPU Multi-Monitor. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration CPU Audio Devices [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio devices. S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NB PCIe Configuration...
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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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... panel Set default device Chapter 4 Analog and digital connector status 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for Windows® 8 / Windows® 7 Configuration option tabs (vary with the motherboard package. Double-click on the taskbar. If the Realtek®...
... panel Set default device Chapter 4 Analog and digital connector status 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for Windows® 8 / Windows® 7 Configuration option tabs (vary with the motherboard package. Double-click on the taskbar. If the Realtek®...
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... the Create Volume item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press . Chapter 5 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 5-5 Use the up /down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for audio and video editing. 7. Are you sure you want to select. Press to create the RAID volume and...
... the Create Volume item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press . Chapter 5 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 5-5 Use the up /down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for audio and video editing. 7. Are you sure you want to select. Press to create the RAID volume and...