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Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 My Favorites 3-6 3.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-7 3.5 Main menu 3-23 3.6 Advanced menu 3-25 3.6.1... 3.9 Tools menu 3-47 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-47 3.9.2 ROG Secure Erase 3-47 3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-49 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-50 3.9.5 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure 3-50 3.10 Exit menu 3-52 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-53 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-53 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-54 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-55 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-56 iv
Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 My Favorites 3-6 3.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-7 3.5 Main menu 3-23 3.6 Advanced menu 3-25 3.6.1... 3.9 Tools menu 3-47 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-47 3.9.2 ROG Secure Erase 3-47 3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-49 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-50 3.9.5 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure 3-50 3.10 Exit menu 3-52 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-53 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-53 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-54 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-55 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-56 iv
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..., VGA, Boot Device LED) - Full digital 8+2 phase CPU/DRAM power - ROG SSD Secure Erase - USB BIOS Flashback - USB Charger+ - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on the next page) xi BIOS Print - ASUS Q-Connector - AI Suite III - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Design - GPU.DIMM Post - Profile - NexFETTM Power Block MOSFET - 60A BlackWing Chokes - 10K Black Metallic...
..., VGA, Boot Device LED) - Full digital 8+2 phase CPU/DRAM power - ROG SSD Secure Erase - USB BIOS Flashback - USB Charger+ - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on the next page) xi BIOS Print - ASUS Q-Connector - AI Suite III - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Design - GPU.DIMM Post - Profile - NexFETTM Power Block MOSFET - 60A BlackWing Chokes - 10K Black Metallic...
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... and the most of highly conductive and efficient gold-treated coating. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-3 It allows you get auto data backup and restore. It allows overclockers to try their BIOS with the simplist way one software offers diverse and ease to five times longer...use of new Intel® Core processors with ease, rated up to 90% efficiency under standby power. USB BIOS FlashBack USB BIOS Flashback must be automatically flashed under normal operation, and new BlackWing chokes handle the pressure with bigger overclocking headroom. This translates into one ...
... and the most of highly conductive and efficient gold-treated coating. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-3 It allows you get auto data backup and restore. It allows overclockers to try their BIOS with the simplist way one software offers diverse and ease to five times longer...use of new Intel® Core processors with ease, rated up to 90% efficiency under standby power. USB BIOS FlashBack USB BIOS Flashback must be automatically flashed under normal operation, and new BlackWing chokes handle the pressure with bigger overclocking headroom. This translates into one ...
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...) This 2-pin connector is read from or written to this connector. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power button. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This...
...) This 2-pin connector is read from or written to this connector. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power button. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This...
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... the BIOS Flashback function is completed. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 2-11 Extract and rename the BIOS image file to the ROG Connect port. 5. Copy M6H.CAP to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Updating BIOS may have risks. If the BIOS program ...and release when a flashing light appears, which indicates that the BIOS updating process is enabled. 6. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to the section Updating BIOS in BIOS setup, refer to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system....
... the BIOS Flashback function is completed. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 2-11 Extract and rename the BIOS image file to the ROG Connect port. 5. Copy M6H.CAP to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Updating BIOS may have risks. If the BIOS program ...and release when a flashing light appears, which indicates that the BIOS updating process is enabled. 6. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to the section Updating BIOS in BIOS setup, refer to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system....
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...BIOS version. ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-49 Chapter 3 Load CMOS Profile Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from or to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Add your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the BIOS Flash...Load/Save CMOS Profile From/To USB drive This item allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes. Key in the BIOS Flash. Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS Profile Label Allows you to load or save the current...
...BIOS version. ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-49 Chapter 3 Load CMOS Profile Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from or to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Add your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the BIOS Flash...Load/Save CMOS Profile From/To USB drive This item allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes. Key in the BIOS Flash. Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS Profile Label Allows you to load or save the current...
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.... Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. T�h�i�s�u��ti�li�ty��is potentially risky. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-53 ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back...
.... Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. T�h�i�s�u��ti�li�ty��is potentially risky. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-53 ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back...
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...process is done. 3-54 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press to switch to enable it. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press the Up/Down arrow... keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to ...
...process is done. 3-54 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press to switch to enable it. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press the Up/Down arrow... keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to ...
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... motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-55 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to recover the BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 automatically. 4. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for the BIOS file. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we...
... motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-55 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to recover the BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 automatically. 4. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for the BIOS file. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we...
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... as the boot device. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update the BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when... the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn off the computer and disconnect...
... as the boot device. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update the BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when... the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn off the computer and disconnect...
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.../Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Yes No Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-57 When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive). Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update.
.../Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Yes No Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-57 When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive). Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update.