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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 1-9 1.2.5 Expansion slots...
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 1-9 1.2.5 Expansion slots...
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...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 3.11.1 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... 3.6.7 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...
...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 3.11.1 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... 3.6.7 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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..., and staples away from the system, ensure that your retailer. Do not place the product in any damage, contact your retailer. vi These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are...to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the...
..., and staples away from the system, ensure that your retailer. Do not place the product in any damage, contact your retailer. vi These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are...to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the...
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... change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5:...also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. vii It includes description of the standard package. Refer to the ...
... change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5:...also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. vii It includes description of the standard package. Refer to the ...
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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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Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1150 CPU Intel LGA 1150 compatible CPU Fan DDR3 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xiv
Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1150 CPU Intel LGA 1150 compatible CPU Fan DDR3 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xiv
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... ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-1 With the Intel® Z87 platform to ten times faster transfer rate than USB 2.0, and enables the iGPU function for 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Intel® Core™ i5 / Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® Processors This motherboard supports... unrivaled gaming performance. LGA1150 socket for Intel® integrated graphics performance. SLI®/CrossFire™ On-Demand This motherboard features a unique PCIe 3.0 bridge chip to -point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance.
... ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-1 With the Intel® Z87 platform to ten times faster transfer rate than USB 2.0, and enables the iGPU function for 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Intel® Core™ i5 / Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® Processors This motherboard supports... unrivaled gaming performance. LGA1150 socket for Intel® integrated graphics performance. SLI®/CrossFire™ On-Demand This motherboard features a unique PCIe 3.0 bridge chip to -point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance.
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... what opponents and teammates are up to deflect EMI. A Japan-made premium ELNA capacitor ensures warm natural sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity for the motherboard in pristine sound and a highly attractive look for all your fragging will always come first! your gaming and multimedia. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction These result...
... what opponents and teammates are up to deflect EMI. A Japan-made premium ELNA capacitor ensures warm natural sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity for the motherboard in pristine sound and a highly attractive look for all your fragging will always come first! your gaming and multimedia. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction These result...
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... state capacitors are forged for added stability, which is a fast and power-efficient standard that you want to overclock to, and the motherboard will do the rest. RAMDisk RAMDisk reserves part of your build with M.2 (NGFF) connectivity for overclocking. ROG Connect ROG Connect allows ...parameters in 3-5C lower choke temps for overclocking and the most extreme demands, lasting up to 60A, or double generic chokes! Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-3 1.1.3 ROG exclusive features mPCIe Combo II The next evolution of their potential, helping you reduce load times to make on-the-fly ...
... state capacitors are forged for added stability, which is a fast and power-efficient standard that you want to overclock to, and the motherboard will do the rest. RAMDisk RAMDisk reserves part of your build with M.2 (NGFF) connectivity for overclocking. ROG Connect ROG Connect allows ...parameters in 3-5C lower choke temps for overclocking and the most extreme demands, lasting up to 60A, or double generic chokes! Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-3 1.1.3 ROG exclusive features mPCIe Combo II The next evolution of their potential, helping you reduce load times to make on-the-fly ...
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... as 7.1 channels of incredible surround sound. It gives you to post and share your CPU, motherboard, memory, and other main components. 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. MemTweakIt MemTweakIt is...
... as 7.1 channels of incredible surround sound. It gives you to post and share your CPU, motherboard, memory, and other main components. 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. MemTweakIt MemTweakIt is...
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... wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component B�e�f�o�r�e�h��...;ro��u�n�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
... wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component B�e�f�o�r�e�h��...;ro��u�n�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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1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.2.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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...; i7 / Intel® Core™ i5 / Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related K�e�e�p��t�h�e��...65533;e�C��P�U��. • Ensure that you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. E�n�s�u�r�e��t�h�a�t�a�l�l �p�o�w��e�...
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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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MAXIMUS VI GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 3000 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip Timing DS Brand NO. Voltage AVEXIR AVD3U28001204G-4CI 16GB ( 4x ...(XMP) 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
MAXIMUS VI GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 3000 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip Timing DS Brand NO. Voltage AVEXIR AVD3U28001204G-4CI 16GB ( 4x ...(XMP) 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
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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 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.
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...;d��C�H��A�_�F�A��N�1�-�3��w�h�e�n� using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE_X16/X8_1 shared - - - - - - - SATA #1 - Asmedia SATA 6G Storage Controller - - - VGA Configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCIe operating mode PCIE_X16/X8_1 X16...
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... button to reboot the system. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-27 Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. This is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. The button also lights...
... button to reboot the system. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-27 Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. This is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. The button also lights...
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... POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the MEMOK_LED near the MemOK! It takes about 30 seconds for about 5-10 seconds. •...65533;i�n��g���f�o�r successful boot. • Refer to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the �M�E��M�O��K�_�L��E�D�...
... POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the MEMOK_LED near the MemOK! It takes about 30 seconds for about 5-10 seconds. •...65533;i�n��g���f�o�r successful boot. • Refer to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the �M�E��M�O��K�_�L��E�D�...