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... under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY...
... under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY...
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... 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 USB Charger 4-18 4.4.7 Audio configurations 4-19 4.5 MemTweakIt 4-20 4.6 RAMDisk...4-22 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility...
... 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 USB Charger 4-18 4.4.7 Audio configurations 4-19 4.5 MemTweakIt 4-20 4.6 RAMDisk...4-22 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility...
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... on the CPU types. ** These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. Integrated Intel® HD Graphics Processor HDMI with PCIe 2.0 x1 slots. Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 12 supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 - Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, and Intel® Smart Connect Technology* ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controller: - 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports ** * The functions support depends on the next page) ix MAXIMUS VI HERO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation...
... on the CPU types. ** These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. Integrated Intel® HD Graphics Processor HDMI with PCIe 2.0 x1 slots. Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 12 supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 - Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, and Intel® Smart Connect Technology* ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controller: - 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports ** * The functions support depends on the next page) ix MAXIMUS VI HERO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation...
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... support multi-GPU SLI®/ CrossFireX™ graphics cards for users who wish to improve and optimize graphic performance, as well as have the latest technology available to join in the LGA1150 package. PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a single-chipset that provide twice the performance of multiple GPUs, it supports up to 4-WAY GPU SLI® or CrossFireX™ configuration�. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-1 LGA1150 socket...
... support multi-GPU SLI®/ CrossFireX™ graphics cards for users who wish to improve and optimize graphic performance, as well as have the latest technology available to join in the LGA1150 package. PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is a single-chipset that provide twice the performance of multiple GPUs, it supports up to 4-WAY GPU SLI® or CrossFireX™ configuration�. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-1 LGA1150 socket...
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... under standby power. USB BIOS FlashBack USB BIOS Flashback must be automatically flashed under normal operation, and new BlackWing chokes handle the pressure with 20% better low temp tolerance. This translates into the ROG Connect port & push the ROG Connect button for overclocking. Exclusive ROG engineering further allows for overclocking and the most convenient way to supervise fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-3 It...
... under standby power. USB BIOS FlashBack USB BIOS Flashback must be automatically flashed under normal operation, and new BlackWing chokes handle the pressure with 20% better low temp tolerance. This translates into the ROG Connect port & push the ROG Connect button for overclocking. Exclusive ROG engineering further allows for overclocking and the most convenient way to supervise fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-3 It...
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... 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-27 Ensure to save your data before using the power-on button to allow your system to go to turn off your system to go through POST (without having to section 3.8 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function. It also allows you reboot your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button...
... 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-27 Ensure to save your data before using the power-on button to allow your system to go to turn off your system to go through POST (without having to section 3.8 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function. It also allows you reboot your system and conveniently enter the BIOS during POST. Press the DirectKey button again or the Power-on button...
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... SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error...
... SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error...
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... to zero (0). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C States [Auto] Allows you to automatically analyze the requirements and prefetch data and codes for C state configuration. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-27 Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to enable or disable the Dynamic Storage Accelerator for the CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Power Management Configuration The subitems in a specific condition. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No...
... to zero (0). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C States [Auto] Allows you to automatically analyze the requirements and prefetch data and codes for C state configuration. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-27 Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to enable or disable the Dynamic Storage Accelerator for the CPU. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Power Management Configuration The subitems in a specific condition. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No...
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... set the Entry on S3 RTC Wake to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-29 Hybrid Hard Disk Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Smart Connect Technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel (R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Support [Disabled] Allow you to enable or disable Hybrid Hard Disk support. The value ranges from 0 (Immediately) to 120 minutes Active Page Threshold Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel Rapid Start Technology. Configuration options: [Auto...
... set the Entry on S3 RTC Wake to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-29 Hybrid Hard Disk Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Smart Connect Technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel (R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Support [Disabled] Allow you to enable or disable Hybrid Hard Disk support. The value ranges from 0 (Immediately) to 120 minutes Active Page Threshold Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel Rapid Start Technology. Configuration options: [Auto...
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...: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-31 Chapter 3 Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to select the primary display from iGPU, and PCIe graphical devices. CPU Audio Devices [Enabled] Allows you to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Configuration Allows you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables this feature allows the hard disk to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring...
...: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-31 Chapter 3 Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to select the primary display from iGPU, and PCIe graphical devices. CPU Audio Devices [Enabled] Allows you to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Configuration Allows you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables this feature allows the hard disk to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring...
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...DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to enable the iGPU Multi-Monitor. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] Memory Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the Memory Scrambler support. Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Allows you to configure the memory configuration parameters. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Remap [Enabled] Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to...
...DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to enable the iGPU Multi-Monitor. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] Memory Configuration Allows you to enable or disable the Memory Scrambler support. Memory Scrambler [Enabled] Allows you to configure the memory configuration parameters. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Remap [Enabled] Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. iGPU Memory [Auto] Allows you to...
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... USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. It cannot be used only for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the EHCI Hand-off support. ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-33 Chapter 3 3.6.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the BIOS setup program...
... USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. It cannot be used only for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the EHCI Hand-off support. ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-33 Chapter 3 3.6.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the BIOS setup program...
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... when you to change the system boot options. SATA Support [All Sata D...] USB Support [Partial In...] [Disabled] All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a fastest POST time. [Full Initialization] All USB devices will be available during POST. 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set the Fast Boot to [Enabled]. P/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to accelerate the boot speed. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows your system...
... when you to change the system boot options. SATA Support [All Sata D...] USB Support [Partial In...] [Disabled] All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a fastest POST time. [Full Initialization] All USB devices will be available during POST. 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set the Fast Boot to [Enabled]. P/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to accelerate the boot speed. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows your system...
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... Service Provider). Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in Windows® environment. If there is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. However, BIOS updating...
... Service Provider). Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in Windows® environment. If there is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. However, BIOS updating...
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... can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you want to a USB flash drive. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. You can cause system boot failure! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 automatically. 4. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Turn on the ASUS official website. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-55 The BIOS file in �g��...
... can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you want to a USB flash drive. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. You can cause system boot failure! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 automatically. 4. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Turn on the ASUS official website. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-55 The BIOS file in �g��...
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... boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults Chapter 3 3-56 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater...
... boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults Chapter 3 3-56 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater...
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... instructions below to display the ASUS contact information. Click the Contact tab to get the necessary software manuals. From the Manual folder, open the folder of the user manual. Support DVD main menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. To read . Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities tab before opening the files. Click an item to use the devices. Click Manual tab > ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide. 2. Install...
... instructions below to display the ASUS contact information. Click the Contact tab to get the necessary software manuals. From the Manual folder, open the folder of the user manual. Support DVD main menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. To read . Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities tab before opening the files. Click an item to use the devices. Click Manual tab > ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide. 2. Install...
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... in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA HDDs. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Go to [RAID Mode]. 4. Set the SATA Mode item to the Advanced menu > SATA Configuration, and then press . 3. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. To do this: 1. 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on...
... in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA HDDs. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Go to [RAID Mode]. 4. Set the SATA Mode item to the Advanced menu > SATA Configuration, and then press . 3. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. To do this: 1. 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on...
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...Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to avoid a computer virus infection. 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows®: 1. Boot your computer. 2. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Start Windows®. 2. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Insert a formatted floppy disk...
...Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to avoid a computer virus infection. 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows®: 1. Boot your computer. 2. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Start Windows®. 2. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Insert a formatted floppy disk...
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... loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you 've inserted, go to the USB flash drive. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Click OK. 4. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Chapter 5 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 5-9 Click the name of the device you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to Drivers > RAID...
... loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you 've inserted, go to the USB flash drive. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Click OK. 4. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Chapter 5 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 5-9 Click the name of the device you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to Drivers > RAID...
