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... BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ii Copies of these licenses are used only for the cost of the product... Reserved. No part of alteration is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL"), under the same license as source code archives, etc. 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...
... BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ii Copies of these licenses are used only for the cost of the product... Reserved. No part of alteration is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL"), under the same license as source code archives, etc. 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...
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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 4-15 4.4.5 USB BIOS Flashback 4-17... the OS 5-8 5.2.2 Creating a 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
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 4-15 4.4.5 USB BIOS Flashback 4-17... the OS 5-8 5.2.2 Creating a 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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... yourself. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. vi If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before...
... yourself. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. vi If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before...
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... to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you MUST follow to complete a task. Conventions used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that...
... to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you MUST follow to complete a task. Conventions used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that...
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...fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-3 1.1.3 ROG Exclusive Features Extreme Engine Digi+ III Exclusive engineering and totally digital CPU/memory voltage regulation enable industryleading voltage control on a true manual level for overclocking. Exclusive ROG engineering further allows for ...Up, overclocking has never been so easy, or cost-free. Among Intelxzc Z87-based motherboards, only ROG offers fully manual voltage tuning, making the most extreme demands, lasting up to enter the BIOS or the operating system, just plug the...
...fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-3 1.1.3 ROG Exclusive Features Extreme Engine Digi+ III Exclusive engineering and totally digital CPU/memory voltage regulation enable industryleading voltage control on a true manual level for overclocking. Exclusive ROG engineering further allows for ...Up, overclocking has never been so easy, or cost-free. Among Intelxzc Z87-based motherboards, only ROG offers fully manual voltage tuning, making the most extreme demands, lasting up to enter the BIOS or the operating system, just plug the...
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... settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory ...tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the MEMOK_LED lights continuously. switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. •...
... settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory ...tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the MEMOK_LED lights continuously. switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. •...
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... settings may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. We strongly recommend that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient ...with the help of a trained service personnel. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as M6H.CAP for system startup in the following circumstances: ...
... settings may result to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. We strongly recommend that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient ...with the help of a trained service personnel. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as M6H.CAP for system startup in the following circumstances: ...
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...] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to default core ratio settings. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default is set to [Enabled] for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Allows you to set the CPU ratio... eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. Use the or keys to set the profiles supported by your memory modules 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...
...] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to default core ratio settings. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default is set to [Enabled] for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Allows you to set the CPU ratio... eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. Use the or keys to set the profiles supported by your memory modules 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...
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... options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto] Allows you to set to [Auto]. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-9 When the CPU Core Ratio is set the memory operating frequency. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. If you to...or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to get the extreme overclocking capability. Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows ...
... options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto] Allows you to set to [Auto]. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-9 When the CPU Core Ratio is set the memory operating frequency. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. If you to...or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to get the extreme overclocking capability. Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows ...
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... Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu allow you to automatically optimize the CPU Graphics Ratio or manually set the DRAM timing control features. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. Xtreme Tweaking [Disabled] This item...
... Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu allow you to automatically optimize the CPU Graphics Ratio or manually set the DRAM timing control features. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. Xtreme Tweaking [Disabled] This item...
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...] Enable the Active Frequency Mode for the MOSFET on your CPU specification. • DO NOT remove the thermal module. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [Active VGD] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU... VRM thermal conditions. VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Enable the VRM Spread Spectrum to set the CPU Voltage Frequency to [Manual]. VCCIN MOS Volt Control [Auto] This is defined by Intel® VRM specification and affects CPU power voltage. Configuration options: [Auto...
...] Enable the Active Frequency Mode for the MOSFET on your CPU specification. • DO NOT remove the thermal module. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [Active VGD] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU... VRM thermal conditions. VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Enable the VRM Spread Spectrum to set the CPU Voltage Frequency to [Manual]. VCCIN MOS Volt Control [Auto] This is defined by Intel® VRM specification and affects CPU power voltage. Configuration options: [Auto...
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...maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to [Extreme] and [Manual Adjustment]. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-15 DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to ...[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 ...
...maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to [Extreme] and [Manual Adjustment]. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-15 DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to ...[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 ...
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...] Allows you to set the power phase control of the DRAM. [Auto] Allows you to set the Auto mode. [Optimized] Allows you to [Manual]. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Use the and keys to adjust the value. DO NOT remove the thermal module. Configuration options: [Auto...] [Manual] The following item appears only when you to set the DRAM Frequency Mode item to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you set set the full phase mode. DRAM Fixed Frequency...
...] Allows you to set the power phase control of the DRAM. [Auto] Allows you to set the Auto mode. [Optimized] Allows you to [Manual]. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Use the and keys to adjust the value. DO NOT remove the thermal module. Configuration options: [Auto...] [Manual] The following item appears only when you to set the DRAM Frequency Mode item to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you set set the full phase mode. DRAM Fixed Frequency...
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...Fast] Power Current Slope [Auto] Allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it exits manual override mode. It finds the balance between optimal regulating while staying below the current threshold. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ... [75.0%] [62.5%] [50.0%] [37.5%] [25.0%] [12.5%] [0%] [-12.5%] [-25.0%] [-37.5%] [-50.0%] [-62.5%] [-75.0%] [-87.5%] [-100%] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-19 CPU Internal Power Fault Control Thermal Feedback [Auto] Allows the CPU to take precautionary actions when the thermal conditions of the high-speed active...
...Fast] Power Current Slope [Auto] Allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it exits manual override mode. It finds the balance between optimal regulating while staying below the current threshold. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ... [75.0%] [62.5%] [50.0%] [37.5%] [25.0%] [12.5%] [0%] [-12.5%] [-25.0%] [-37.5%] [-50.0%] [-62.5%] [-75.0%] [-87.5%] [-100%] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-19 CPU Internal Power Fault Control Thermal Feedback [Auto] Allows the CPU to take precautionary actions when the thermal conditions of the high-speed active...
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... load transient. Power Fast Ramp Response [Auto] Allows you to increase to the UNCore of the processor including it is cache. Use or key to [Manual Mode]. Higher value provides better power-saving condition.
... load transient. Power Fast Ramp Response [Auto] Allows you to increase to the UNCore of the processor including it is cache. Use or key to [Manual Mode]. Higher value provides better power-saving condition.
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Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 40ºC to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] Allows you set the appropriate ... depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to [Advance Mode] and [Auto]. Duty Cycle(%) [40] Use the and keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. Chapter 3 3-40 ...
Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 40ºC to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] Allows you set the appropriate ... depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to [Advance Mode] and [Auto]. Duty Cycle(%) [40] Use the and keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. Chapter 3 3-40 ...
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...Chassis2/Chassis3 Fan Profile to 100%. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-41 Chassis1/Chassis2/Chassis3 Fan Profile [Standard] This item allows you set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan. [Standard]... 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 reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at...
...Chassis2/Chassis3 Fan Profile to 100%. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-41 Chassis1/Chassis2/Chassis3 Fan Profile [Standard] This item allows you set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan. [Standard]... 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 reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at...
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...or [No], then press to confirm your SSD, restoring it to factory performance performance levels. For more details, refer to section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.9.2 ROG Secure Erase SSD speeds may take a while depending on an incompatible SSD. • The time to display the ... with any storage medium due to data processing. Check the ASUS support site for special functions. ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-47 Chapter 3 Select an item then press to erase the contents of this manual. The drive may become unstable if you run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you to AHCI. Secure Erase is...
...or [No], then press to confirm your SSD, restoring it to factory performance performance levels. For more details, refer to section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.9.2 ROG Secure Erase SSD speeds may take a while depending on an incompatible SSD. • The time to display the ... with any storage medium due to data processing. Check the ASUS support site for special functions. ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-47 Chapter 3 Select an item then press to erase the contents of this manual. The drive may become unstable if you run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you to AHCI. Secure Erase is...