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...fast and power-efficient standard that you want to overclock to, and the motherboard will do the rest. 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 M.2 (NGFF) connectivity for connecting Wi-... with your high speed M.2 SSDs and makes the most of their potential, helping you reduce load times to make on a true manual level for overclocking and the most extreme demands, lasting up to five times longer than generic capacitors with ease, rated up to 90...
...fast and power-efficient standard that you want to overclock to, and the motherboard will do the rest. 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 M.2 (NGFF) connectivity for connecting Wi-... with your high speed M.2 SSDs and makes the most of their potential, helping you reduce load times to make on a true manual level for overclocking and the most extreme demands, lasting up to five times longer than generic capacitors with ease, rated up to 90...
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... to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as M6G.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. The..., the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. Chapter ...
... to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as M6G.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. The..., the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. Chapter ...
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... or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to get the extreme overclocking capability. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 3-9
... or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to get the extreme overclocking capability. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 3-9
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... Mode [Disabled] Enable the Active Frequency Mode for the MOSFET on your CPU specification. • DO NOT remove the thermal module. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [Active VGD] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 3-17 Use the or keys to CPU loading. Select from Level 1 to Level 8 to adjust CPU power voltage from 0% to 100%. • The...
... Mode [Disabled] Enable the Active Frequency Mode for the MOSFET on your CPU specification. • DO NOT remove the thermal module. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [Active VGD] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 3-17 Use the or keys to CPU loading. Select from Level 1 to Level 8 to adjust CPU power voltage from 0% to 100%. • The...
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... DRAM frequency to increase the overclocking range or a low DRAM frequency for the CPU right at boot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when you to set the DRAM Frequency Mode item to 151. DRAM Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows...enlarge the O.C. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM Voltage Frequency [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 3-19 Use the or keys to adjust the DRAM switching frequency. The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Power Thermal Control [130] A higher...
... DRAM frequency to increase the overclocking range or a low DRAM frequency for the CPU right at boot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when you to set the DRAM Frequency Mode item to 151. DRAM Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows...enlarge the O.C. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM Voltage Frequency [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 3-19 Use the or keys to adjust the DRAM switching frequency. The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Power Thermal Control [130] A higher...
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... to enlarge the overclocking potential. Use or key to 30A at 1Amp increment. The values range from 0A to adjust the value. Fully Manual Mode [Enabled] Allows you to the UNCore of the processor including it is cache. CPU Cache Voltage [Auto] Configures the amount of the...to 80A at 0.003125V increment. The values range from 0A to 2.200000V at 1Amp increment. Increase when increasing CPU Cache Frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 3-23 Use or key to the Cores of Voltage fed to enable or disable the support for voltage control via ROG Connect or OC Panel...
... to enlarge the overclocking potential. Use or key to 30A at 1Amp increment. The values range from 0A to adjust the value. Fully Manual Mode [Enabled] Allows you to the UNCore of the processor including it is cache. CPU Cache Voltage [Auto] Configures the amount of the...to 80A at 0.003125V increment. The values range from 0A to 2.200000V at 1Amp increment. Increase when increasing CPU Cache Frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 3-23 Use or key to the Cores of Voltage fed to enable or disable the support for voltage control via ROG Connect or OC Panel...
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...lower limit of the CPU temperature. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 3-43 Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The following items appear only when you set the... CPU Q-Fan Control to [Manual]. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to 100%. The values range from 40% to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. ...
...lower limit of the CPU temperature. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 3-43 Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The following items appear only when you set the... CPU Q-Fan Control to [Manual]. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to 100%. The values range from 40% to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. ...
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...;ly��e�x�i�t�s�t�o��th��e��D�O��S� prompt after updating BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 3-61 Restart your motherboard user manual for details. 4. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Select Yes and press .
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... Suite 3 in different languages. Open the language's folder to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. To install AI Suite 3 on your computer: Windows® 7 OS 1. ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 4-3 Some software manuals are for reference only.
... Suite 3 in different languages. Open the language's folder to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. To install AI Suite 3 on your computer: Windows® 7 OS 1. ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 4-3 Some software manuals are for reference only.
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...may lead to BIOS settings and will not be saved to an unstable system. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 4-7 TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) ASUS TPU allows you to the BIOS chapter of your motherboard user manual for an enhanced system stability and boost performance. Using TPU CPU Frequency Click or to adjust... Click to the CPU documentation before using the CPU Frequency in TurboV will not be kept on the next system boot. Refer to manually adjust the CPU frequency, CPU Cache and Core frequencies, DRAM frequency, and related voltages for details. • The CPU Frequency bars...
...may lead to BIOS settings and will not be saved to an unstable system. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 4-7 TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) ASUS TPU allows you to the BIOS chapter of your motherboard user manual for an enhanced system stability and boost performance. Using TPU CPU Frequency Click or to adjust... Click to the CPU documentation before using the CPU Frequency in TurboV will not be kept on the next system boot. Refer to manually adjust the CPU frequency, CPU Cache and Core frequencies, DRAM frequency, and related voltages for details. • The CPU Frequency bars...
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... allows you manually set. You can adjust the CPU wattage from the lowest base to select a setting for Voltage Decrement Click to enable the default settings Click to undo the adjustments Click or to adjust the configured Max CPU Power Click to select a fan profile Tick to your computer. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 4-9 Using...
... allows you manually set. You can adjust the CPU wattage from the lowest base to select a setting for Voltage Decrement Click to enable the default settings Click to undo the adjustments Click or to adjust the configured Max CPU Power Click to select a fan profile Tick to your computer. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 4-9 Using...
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... edge of the screen, then click EZ Update on the EZ Update screen Click to update the BIOS Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 4-13 4.4.2 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that will display during POST. Launching EZ Update To launch EZ...
... edge of the screen, then click EZ Update on the EZ Update screen Click to update the BIOS Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 4-13 4.4.2 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that will display during POST. Launching EZ Update To launch EZ...
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4.4.5 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you have installed the USB storage device to your user manual for more details. To download the updated BIOS: 1. Wait for the system to apply the download schedule setting Scheduling the BIOS download 1....a new BIOS update available for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule. Click Apply to cancel the download schedule. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 4-17 Click Cancel to save the latest BIOS version to a USB storage device. Refer to quickly check for download Current BIOS information Click to...
4.4.5 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you have installed the USB storage device to your user manual for more details. To download the updated BIOS: 1. Wait for the system to apply the download schedule setting Scheduling the BIOS download 1....a new BIOS update available for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule. Click Apply to cancel the download schedule. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 4-17 Click Cancel to save the latest BIOS version to a USB storage device. Refer to quickly check for download Current BIOS information Click to...
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... off , in the Advanced mode of your user manual for more details. • The USB Charger+ does not support USB hubs and USB extension cables, and generic USB cables. • The USB Charger+ may not recognize some ASUS devices due to a special design. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 4-19 Before using USB Charger+, ensure to disable...
... off , in the Advanced mode of your user manual for more details. • The USB Charger+ does not support USB hubs and USB extension cables, and generic USB cables. • The USB Charger+ may not recognize some ASUS devices due to a special design. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 4-19 Before using USB Charger+, ensure to disable...
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Click Synchronize to manually synchronize updates with these backup files. Use RAMDisk to update your files Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 4-27 Synchronizing backup files After creating a junction point, RAMDisk automatically creates a backup folder in the file's original location.
Click Synchronize to manually synchronize updates with these backup files. Use RAMDisk to update your files Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 4-27 Synchronizing backup files After creating a junction point, RAMDisk automatically creates a backup folder in the file's original location.