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... such, PCIe 3.0 provides users unprecedented data speeds, combined with the convenience and seamless transition offered by complete backward compatibility with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-1 If your character matches our trait, then join the elite Republic of the best. LGA1150 socket for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. It...
... such, PCIe 3.0 provides users unprecedented data speeds, combined with the convenience and seamless transition offered by complete backward compatibility with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-1 If your character matches our trait, then join the elite Republic of the best. LGA1150 socket for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. It...
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...push the ROG Connect button for added stability, which is increased exponentially by use functions, with bigger overclocking headroom. This all the exclusive ASUS features into minimal-loss power delivery. It's no need to enter the BIOS or the operating system, just plug the thumb drive ...with ease, rated up to five times longer than generic capacitors with the simplist way one simple-to-use software package. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-3 Plus, this extends SSD lifespan and keeps your main storage optimized for really important tasks, and you want to overclock to flash ...
...push the ROG Connect button for added stability, which is increased exponentially by use functions, with bigger overclocking headroom. This all the exclusive ASUS features into minimal-loss power delivery. It's no need to enter the BIOS or the operating system, just plug the thumb drive ...with ease, rated up to five times longer than generic capacitors with the simplist way one simple-to-use software package. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-3 Plus, this extends SSD lifespan and keeps your main storage optimized for really important tasks, and you want to overclock to flash ...
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...;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 HERO 1-5 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�...
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... audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-43 1-42 1-8 1-9 1-31 1-26 1-25 1-25 1-39 1-38 1-39 1-45 1-44 1-27 1-28 1-41 1-46 1-46 1-40 1-40 Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-7 button 7. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [red]) 11. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12/E34 [red]) 12. �D�...
... audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-43 1-42 1-8 1-9 1-31 1-26 1-25 1-25 1-39 1-38 1-39 1-45 1-44 1-27 1-28 1-41 1-46 1-46 1-40 1-40 Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-7 button 7. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [red]) 11. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12/E34 [red]) 12. �D�...
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Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 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 HERO 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.
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... 8GB DS - - - - • • Team TLD34G1866HC9KBK(XMP) 4GB DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.5 • • Team TLD38G1866HC10SBK(XMP) 8GB DS - - 10-11-10-30 1.5 • • Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-15 Size SS/ Chip Chip Timing Voltage DIMM DS Brand NO.
... 8GB DS - - - - • • Team TLD34G1866HC9KBK(XMP) 4GB DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.5 • • Team TLD38G1866HC10SBK(XMP) 8GB DS - - 10-11-10-30 1.5 • • Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-15 Size SS/ Chip Chip Timing Voltage DIMM DS Brand NO.
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...; N2CB2G80GN-DG 9-9-9-28 - • • N2CB4G80BN-DG 9-9-9-28 1.5 • • - 7-8-7-24 1.6 • • - 7-8-7-24 1.6 • • - 8-8-8-24 1.35 • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-17 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand CORSAIR CMD16GX3M2A1600C9 16GB DS - (Ver8.21)(XMP) (2x8GB ) CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A1600C8 (Ver5.12)(XMP) 8GB DS - (2x4GB ) CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A1600C9 (Ver2...
...; N2CB2G80GN-DG 9-9-9-28 - • • N2CB4G80BN-DG 9-9-9-28 1.5 • • - 7-8-7-24 1.6 • • - 7-8-7-24 1.6 • • - 8-8-8-24 1.35 • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-17 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand CORSAIR CMD16GX3M2A1600C9 16GB DS - (Ver8.21)(XMP) (2x8GB ) CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A1600C8 (Ver5.12)(XMP) 8GB DS - (2x4GB ) CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A1600C9 (Ver2...
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Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16/x8_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16/x8_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x4_3 slot ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-23 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 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16/x8_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16/x8_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x4_3 slot ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-23 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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... the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. Reset button Press the reset button to reboot the system. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-25 Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you...
... the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. Reset button Press the reset button to reboot the system. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-25 Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you...
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... your data before using the power-on button to allow your system to go to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-27 4. It also allows you to turn on or turn off your system using the DirectKey button. • When the system is on button to...
... your data before using the power-on button to allow your system to go to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-27 4. It also allows you to turn on or turn off your system using the DirectKey button. • When the system is on button to...
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It blinks when data is enabled before POST. LED Blinking: Indicates that MemOK! 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. The LED does not light up when there is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2. MemOK! Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-29 Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. is being written into or read from the hard disk drive.
It blinks when data is enabled before POST. LED Blinking: Indicates that MemOK! 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. The LED does not light up when there is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2. MemOK! Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-29 Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is no hard disk drive connected to indicate the hard disk activity. is being written into or read from the hard disk drive.
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Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-31 Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. BIOS LED The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity. 5. 4.
Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-31 Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. BIOS LED The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity. 5. 4.
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... Status Codes section below) Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization Post-Memory System Agent initialization is failed Not used Power on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-33
... Status Codes section below) Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization Post-Memory System Agent initialization is failed Not used Power on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-33
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... Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-35
... Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-35
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... state System is waking up from the S2 sleep state System is waking up from the S3 sleep state System is in APIC mode. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-37 System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. Interrupt controller is waking up from the S4 sleep state System has...
... state System is waking up from the S2 sleep state System is waking up from the S3 sleep state System is in APIC mode. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-37 System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. Interrupt controller is waking up from the S4 sleep state System has...
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... devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. Chapter 1 • The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are based on xHCI specification. 2. ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-39 We recommend you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under...
... devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0. Chapter 1 • The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. • These connectors are based on xHCI specification. 2. ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-39 We recommend you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under...
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... USB ports. 2 x USB2.0 ports (USB1314) at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-41 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112; You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 48 MBps connection speed. 6.
... USB ports. 2 x USB2.0 ports (USB1314) at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-41 USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112; You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 48 MBps connection speed. 6.
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DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is for details. Connect the button cable that supports the DirectKey function. Refer to the technical documentation that came with the extra button cable that your chassis comes with the chassis for the chassis-mounted button that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to this connector on the motherboard. Ensure that supports the DirectKey feature. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-45 10.
DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is for details. Connect the button cable that supports the DirectKey function. Refer to the technical documentation that came with the extra button cable that your chassis comes with the chassis for the chassis-mounted button that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to this connector on the motherboard. Ensure that supports the DirectKey feature. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-45 10.
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Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are the same for reference only. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for all models. 1. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 2-1
Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are the same for reference only. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. 2. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for all models. 1. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 2-1