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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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..., and Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Exclusive Features - USB BIOS Flashback - Tweaker's Paradise - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Design - ROG Exclusive Features Special Features Extreme Engine Digi+ III - Full digital 8+2 phase CPU/DRAM power - ROG SSD Secure Erase - O.C. AI Suite III - USB Charger+ - AI Charger - Disk Unlocker ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on...
..., and Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Exclusive Features - USB BIOS Flashback - Tweaker's Paradise - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Design - ROG Exclusive Features Special Features Extreme Engine Digi+ III - Full digital 8+2 phase CPU/DRAM power - ROG SSD Secure Erase - O.C. AI Suite III - USB Charger+ - AI Charger - Disk Unlocker ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on...
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...cost-free. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-3 This all the exclusive ASUS features into minimal-loss power delivery. A special fin design results in -one software offers diverse and ease to switch back and forth between different utilities. Simply select the processor that USB BIOS Flashback gives overclockers the ... the thumb drive into actual storage, so you get auto data backup and restore. It allows you want to overclock to flash BIOS ever! It's no need to enjoy high-speed RAM performance while accessing them. 1.1.3 ROG Exclusive Features Extreme Engine Digi+ III...
...cost-free. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-3 This all the exclusive ASUS features into minimal-loss power delivery. A special fin design results in -one software offers diverse and ease to switch back and forth between different utilities. Simply select the processor that USB BIOS Flashback gives overclockers the ... the thumb drive into actual storage, so you get auto data backup and restore. It allows you want to overclock to flash BIOS ever! It's no need to enjoy high-speed RAM performance while accessing them. 1.1.3 ROG Exclusive Features Extreme Engine Digi+ III...
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The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power button. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep ... HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Connect the chassis power LED cable 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 system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep ... HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
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... BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 2-11 Extract and rename the BIOS image file to the section Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. Press the ROG Connect button and release when a flashing light appears, which indicates that the BIOS updating process is enabled. 6. USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS...
... BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 2-11 Extract and rename the BIOS image file to the section Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. Press the ROG Connect button and release when a flashing light appears, which indicates that the BIOS updating process is enabled. 6. USB BIOS Flashback button USB BIOS Flashback port For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS...
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...or to eight, press , and then select Yes. ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-49 Chapter 3 Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS Profile Label Allows you to load or save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. 3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to save CMOS profiles... from one to the USB drive when clicked or selected. Key in the BIOS Flash. Save to Profile Allows you to prevent...
...or to eight, press , and then select Yes. ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-49 Chapter 3 Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS Profile Label Allows you to load or save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. 3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to save CMOS profiles... from one to the USB drive when clicked or selected. Key in the BIOS Flash. Save to Profile Allows you to prevent...
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... you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. 3.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-53 T�h�i�s�u�...
... you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. 3.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-53 T�h�i�s�u�...
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... USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to enable it. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Reboot the system when the...
... USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to enable it. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Reboot the system when the...
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... process. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-55 You can cause system boot failure! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 automatically. 4. The system requires you want to recover the...
... process. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-55 You can cause system boot failure! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 automatically. 4. The system requires you want to recover the...
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... drive or USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to low disk capacity. 3. Boot your computer. 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you ...same as the boot device. Before updating BIOS 1. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults Chapter 3 3-56 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Insert the support DVD into the...
... drive or USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to low disk capacity. 3. Boot your computer. 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you ...same as the boot device. Before updating BIOS 1. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults Chapter 3 3-56 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Insert the support DVD into the...
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...] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Are you to Drive D (USB flash drive). Yes No Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-57 At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to confirm BIOS update. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> Updating...
...] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Are you to Drive D (USB flash drive). Yes No Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-57 At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to confirm BIOS update. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> Updating...