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...writing by the purchaser for backup purposes, without any problems in it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for free by the applicable law. to anyone in this information. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT ... CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing in receipt...
...writing by the purchaser for backup purposes, without any problems in it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for free by the applicable law. to anyone in this information. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT ... CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing in receipt...
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3.11.3 3.11.4 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 ... RAID driver disk in Windows 5-8 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation......... 5-9 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5
3.11.3 3.11.4 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 ... RAID driver disk in Windows 5-8 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation......... 5-9 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5
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... the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. Do not place the product in your retailer. vi If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you detect any damage, contact your local power company. • If the ... system. • When adding or removing devices to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal...
... the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. Do not place the product in your retailer. vi If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you detect any damage, contact your local power company. • If the ... system. • When adding or removing devices to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal...
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Keys enclosed in this manual. If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself ...
Keys enclosed in this manual. If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself ...
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...gold-treated coating. mPCIe Combo II works with 20% better low temp tolerance. Among Intelxzc Z87-based motherboards, only ROG offers fully manual voltage tuning, making the most of their potential, helping you reduce load times to 60A, or double generic chokes! NexFET™ ... status readouts on your desktop instant wireless. ROG Connect ROG Connect allows you to , and the motherboard will do the rest. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-3 1.1.3 ROG exclusive features mPCIe Combo II The next evolution of the mPCIe Combo card gives you even better expandability with M.2 (NGFF) ...
...gold-treated coating. mPCIe Combo II works with 20% better low temp tolerance. Among Intelxzc Z87-based motherboards, only ROG offers fully manual voltage tuning, making the most of their potential, helping you reduce load times to 60A, or double generic chokes! NexFET™ ... status readouts on your desktop instant wireless. ROG Connect ROG Connect allows you to , and the motherboard will do the rest. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-3 1.1.3 ROG exclusive features mPCIe Combo II The next evolution of the mPCIe Combo card gives you even better expandability with M.2 (NGFF) ...
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.... D��u�e��to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. The stability and compatibility of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. c) For more memory on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than...
.... D��u�e��to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. The stability and compatibility of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. c) For more memory on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than...
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... continuously. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot up due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 A message will appear during the tuning process, the system... set of the M��E��M��O�K��_�L�E�D����in this user manual or on the computer. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is ��n�o�t...
... continuously. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot up due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 A message will appear during the tuning process, the system... set of the M��E��M��O�K��_�L�E�D����in this user manual or on the computer. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is ��n�o�t...
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... a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-39 If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel...65533;t�,�r�e�f�e�r�t�o��s�e�c�t�io�n� 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in use. 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. SATA 6 Gb/s port 5 will be disabled when M.2 slot on mPCIe Combo II is...
... a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 3.6.3 SATA Configuration for details. ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-39 If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel...65533;t�,�r�e�f�e�r�t�o��s�e�c�t�io�n� 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in use. 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. SATA 6 Gb/s port 5 will be disabled when M.2 slot on mPCIe Combo II is...
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...ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as M6G.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual... more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that ...
...ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as M6G.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual... more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that ...
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... on the CPU installed. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this... item to set to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default is set the minimum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor. Use the or...
... on the CPU installed. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this... item to set to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default is set the minimum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor. Use the or...
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... value for K-SKU CPUs to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 3-9 If you to set to [Per Core], the following item appears: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting 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...
... value for K-SKU CPUs to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 3-9 If you to set to [Per Core], the following item appears: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting 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...
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...;0��0�G 4�.2��0�0�G��] EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to automatically optimize the CPU Graphics Ratio or manually set the DRAM timing control features. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Graphics Max. Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set a value for 2x2GB LN2 BBSE 2.0V...
...;0��0�G 4�.2��0�0�G��] EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to automatically optimize the CPU Graphics Ratio or manually set the DRAM timing control features. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Graphics Max. Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set a value for 2x2GB LN2 BBSE 2.0V...
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VCCIN MOS Volt Control [Auto] This is defined by Intel® VRM specification and affects CPU power voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [Active VGD] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 3-17 CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto] Switching frequency affects the VRM transient response and the thermal component conditions. CPU Fixed Frequency [XXX] This item allows you ...
VCCIN MOS Volt Control [Auto] This is defined by Intel® VRM specification and affects CPU power voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [Active VGD] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 3-17 CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto] Switching frequency affects the VRM transient response and the thermal component conditions. CPU Fixed Frequency [XXX] This item allows you ...
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...consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you set the CPU Power Phase Control to [Manual Adjustment]. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty Control .... [Standard] Set the phase control based on the CPU command. [Optimized] Set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Set the full phase mode [Manual Adjustment] Set manually to a faster phase response to increase system performance or to slower phase response to increase DRAM...
...consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you set the CPU Power Phase Control to [Manual Adjustment]. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty Control .... [Standard] Set the phase control based on the CPU command. [Optimized] Set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Set the full phase mode [Manual Adjustment] Set manually to a faster phase response to increase system performance or to slower phase response to increase DRAM...
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... stability. DRAM Fixed Frequency Mode [300] Allows you set set a fixed DRAM frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 3-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when you to set the DRAM Frequency Mode item to [Manual]. The values range from 300kHz to enlarge the O.C. The values range from 130 to adjust the...Allows you to set the power phase control of the DRAM. [Auto] Allows you to set the Auto mode. [Optimized] Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to set the full phase mode.
... stability. DRAM Fixed Frequency Mode [300] Allows you set set a fixed DRAM frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 3-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when you to set the DRAM Frequency Mode item to [Manual]. The values range from 300kHz to enlarge the O.C. The values range from 130 to adjust the...Allows you to set the power phase control of the DRAM. [Auto] Allows you to set the Auto mode. [Optimized] Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to set the full phase mode.
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... optimal regulating while staying below the current threshold. Disable this item to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it enters manual override mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] Power Current Slope [Auto] Allows you to [Disable] when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] Idle Power-out... 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] We recommend to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it exits manual override mode.
... optimal regulating while staying below the current threshold. Disable this item to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it enters manual override mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] Power Current Slope [Auto] Allows you to [Disable] when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] Idle Power-out... 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] We recommend to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it exits manual override mode.
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...adjust the value. The values range from 0A to 80A at 0.003125V increment. Use or key to adjust the value. Fully Manual Mode [Enabled] Allows you to the Cores of the processor. CPU Core Voltage [Auto] Configures the amount of the processor ... very high CPU Core Voltage. Increase when increasing Core Frequency. Max Cache Voltage [Disabled] When Enabled, you to enlarge the overclocking potential. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 3-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [1.50] CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient...
...adjust the value. The values range from 0A to 80A at 0.003125V increment. Use or key to adjust the value. Fully Manual Mode [Enabled] Allows you to the Cores of the processor. CPU Core Voltage [Auto] Configures the amount of the processor ... very high CPU Core Voltage. Increase when increasing Core Frequency. Max Cache Voltage [Disabled] When Enabled, you to enlarge the overclocking potential. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 3-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [1.50] CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient...
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...Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to [Advance Mode] and [Auto]. The following items appear only when you to set the CPU Q-Fan Control to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 40% to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE...temperature. [Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to 100%. CPU Fan Max. Fan Speed Control CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. ...
...Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to [Advance Mode] and [Auto]. The following items appear only when you to set the CPU Q-Fan Control to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 40% to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE...temperature. [Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to 100%. CPU Fan Max. Fan Speed Control CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. ...
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.... [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum... only when you to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. Chassis1/Chassis2/Chassis3 Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to [Manual].
.... [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum... only when you to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. Chassis1/Chassis2/Chassis3 Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to [Manual].
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...the process. • Secure Erase is only available in AHCI mode. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your SSD, restoring it to AHCI. Ensure to set the SATA mode to ...1.2.2 of your choice. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to erase the contents of this manual. 3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to data processing. For more details, refer to section 3.11...
...the process. • Secure Erase is only available in AHCI mode. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your SSD, restoring it to AHCI. Ensure to set the SATA mode to ...1.2.2 of your choice. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to erase the contents of this manual. 3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to data processing. For more details, refer to section 3.11...