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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii MAXIMUS VI HERO specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG Gaming Features 1-2 1.1.3 ROG Exclusive Features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS Special Features 1-3 1.1.5 ROG rich bundled software 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.2.4 System memory 1-9 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-23 1.2.6 Onboard...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii MAXIMUS VI HERO specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG Gaming Features 1-2 1.1.3 ROG Exclusive Features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS Special Features 1-3 1.1.5 ROG rich bundled software 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.2.4 System memory 1-9 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-23 1.2.6 Onboard...
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... Misc Configuration 3-34 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-35 3.6.8 APM 3-37 3.6.9 Network Stack 3-38 3.6.10 ROG Effects 3-38 3.7 Monitor menu 3-39 3.8 Boot menu 3-42 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...
... Misc Configuration 3-34 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-35 3.6.8 APM 3-37 3.6.9 Network Stack 3-38 3.6.10 ROG Effects 3-38 3.7 Monitor menu 3-39 3.8 Boot menu 3-42 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...
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...weighted): 112 dB - Content Protection for ROG Connect; 4 ports at mid-board**) * Supports ASUS USB3.0 Boost, UASP standard on the Intel® native USB 3.0 is only supported under Windows® 8. ** 2 x USB2.0 ports at mid-board shares with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port. 1 xPS/2 ...panel Audio Feature: - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - Sonic Radar - LAN Audio USB Back I/O Ports 1 x Intel® I217-V Gigabit LAN Controller ROG SupremeFX Audio 8-Channel High Definition Audio - Front DAC playback Signal-to -Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 104 dB - ELNA® Premium Audio Capacitors -...
...weighted): 112 dB - Content Protection for ROG Connect; 4 ports at mid-board**) * Supports ASUS USB3.0 Boost, UASP standard on the Intel® native USB 3.0 is only supported under Windows® 8. ** 2 x USB2.0 ports at mid-board shares with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port. 1 xPS/2 ...panel Audio Feature: - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - Sonic Radar - LAN Audio USB Back I/O Ports 1 x Intel® I217-V Gigabit LAN Controller ROG SupremeFX Audio 8-Channel High Definition Audio - Front DAC playback Signal-to -Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 104 dB - ELNA® Premium Audio Capacitors -...
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... DIGI+ Power Control, TPU, EPU, and Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-Connector - NexFETTM Power Block MOSFET - 60A BlackWing Chokes - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors ROG GameFirst II ROG RAMDisk CPU Level Up UEFI BIOS features - Disk Unlocker ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on the next page) xi Extreme Tweaker...
... DIGI+ Power Control, TPU, EPU, and Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-Connector - NexFETTM Power Block MOSFET - 60A BlackWing Chokes - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors ROG GameFirst II ROG RAMDisk CPU Level Up UEFI BIOS features - Disk Unlocker ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on the next page) xi Extreme Tweaker...
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..., PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ROG GameFirst II ROG RAMDisk ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ASUS WebStorage ASUS Utilities ATX Form Factor, 12" x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. Internal Connectors...
..., PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ROG GameFirst II ROG RAMDisk ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ASUS WebStorage ASUS Utilities ATX Form Factor, 12" x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. Internal Connectors...
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xiii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG MAXIMUS VI HERO 3 x 2-in-1 SATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x SLI® bridge I/O Shield 1 x 12-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x 2-in-1 Q-Connector kit 1 x ROG Door Hanger ROG motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
xiii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG MAXIMUS VI HERO 3 x 2-in-1 SATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x SLI® bridge I/O Shield 1 x 12-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x 2-in-1 Q-Connector kit 1 x ROG Door Hanger ROG motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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... the background; Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction A Japan-made premium ELNA capacitor ensures warm natural sound with a more intuitive ROG user interface. This is then added to by a special metallic cover placed over the SupremeFX chip to setup and Advanced Mode for ...yet easy-to rule. Even snipers can't get ready to -use of better intelligence and avoiding sneaky opponent surprises. 1.1.2 ROG Gaming Features SupremeFX ROG-exclusive SupremeFX audio technology has been re-engineered using a new and unique circuit design. First, Red Line Shielding isolates ...
... the background; Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction A Japan-made premium ELNA capacitor ensures warm natural sound with a more intuitive ROG user interface. This is then added to by a special metallic cover placed over the SupremeFX chip to setup and Advanced Mode for ...yet easy-to rule. Even snipers can't get ready to -use of better intelligence and avoiding sneaky opponent surprises. 1.1.2 ROG Gaming Features SupremeFX ROG-exclusive SupremeFX audio technology has been re-engineered using a new and unique circuit design. First, Red Line Shielding isolates ...
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... for overclocking and the most of new Intel® Core processors with 20% better low temp tolerance. This all the exclusive ASUS features into minimal-loss power delivery. USB BIOS FlashBack USB BIOS Flashback must be automatically flashed under normal operation, and new BlackWing...are forged for added stability, which is increased exponentially by use software package. No need to flash BIOS ever! Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-3 CPU Level Up With ROG's CPU Level Up, overclocking has never been so easy, or cost-free. Plus, this extends SSD lifespan and keeps ...
... for overclocking and the most of new Intel® Core processors with 20% better low temp tolerance. This all the exclusive ASUS features into minimal-loss power delivery. USB BIOS FlashBack USB BIOS Flashback must be automatically flashed under normal operation, and new BlackWing...are forged for added stability, which is increased exponentially by use software package. No need to flash BIOS ever! Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-3 CPU Level Up With ROG's CPU Level Up, overclocking has never been so easy, or cost-free. Plus, this extends SSD lifespan and keeps ...
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... protection for malicious program detection rates that allows you to read DRAM timings and allows you to post and share your uniqueness. ROG CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z is based on advanced antivirus technologies. It has the same functionality and credibility as the original version, with the virtual copies.... It is a customized ROG version authorized by CPUID. Use the whole new look of ROG CPU-Z to truly report your CPU related information and your DRAM configuration scores to the ROG website. DTS Connect To get the most out of incredible surround...
... protection for malicious program detection rates that allows you to read DRAM timings and allows you to post and share your uniqueness. ROG CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z is based on advanced antivirus technologies. It has the same functionality and credibility as the original version, with the virtual copies.... It is a customized ROG version authorized by CPUID. Use the whole new look of ROG CPU-Z to truly report your CPU related information and your DRAM configuration scores to the ROG website. DTS Connect To get the most out of incredible surround...
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... connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 20. MemOK! ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 18. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12) 10. Front panel 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 LGA1150 CPU Socket 4. System panel connector...
... connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 20. MemOK! ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 18. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12) 10. Front panel 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 LGA1150 CPU Socket 4. System panel connector...
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... so will damage the motherboard! 6. These USB connectors comply with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-41 USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Never connect a 1394 cable to 48 MBps connection speed. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB...
... so will damage the motherboard! 6. These USB connectors comply with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-41 USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Never connect a 1394 cable to 48 MBps connection speed. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB...
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... introduction The OC Panel is for the OC Panel. A TPM system also helps enhance the network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 11 ROG Extension - The OC Panel allows you to perform overclocking without going to the BIOS settings, loading the OS, or using overclocking software utilities. ROG_EXT connector...
... introduction The OC Panel is for the OC Panel. A TPM system also helps enhance the network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 11 ROG Extension - The OC Panel allows you to perform overclocking without going to the BIOS settings, loading the OS, or using overclocking software utilities. ROG_EXT connector...
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...;S�U��S��w�e�b�s�i�te� 2. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 2-11 Copy M6H.CAP to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Press the ROG Connect button and release when a flashing light appears, which indicates that the BIOS updating process... port For more BIOS update utilities in Chapter 3. Updating BIOS may have risks. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to the ROG Connect port. 5. Turn off the system and insert the USB storage device to M6H.CAP. 3. Simply insert a USB storage device...
...;S�U��S��w�e�b�s�i�te� 2. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 2-11 Copy M6H.CAP to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Press the ROG Connect button and release when a flashing light appears, which indicates that the BIOS updating process... port For more BIOS update utilities in Chapter 3. Updating BIOS may have risks. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to the ROG Connect port. 5. Turn off the system and insert the USB storage device to M6H.CAP. 3. Simply insert a USB storage device...
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... to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LED [Enabled] This item allows you to enable the ROG Logo animation on the upper left corner of the main menu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.10 ROG Effects ROG Pulse [Enabled] This item allows you to enable all the onboard LEDs. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SupremeFX...
... to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LED [Enabled] This item allows you to enable the ROG Logo animation on the upper left corner of the main menu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.10 ROG Effects ROG Pulse [Enabled] This item allows you to enable all the onboard LEDs. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SupremeFX...
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... Advanced mode menu. Ensure to set the SATA mode to factory performance performance levels. Check the ASUS support site for special functions. To launch ROG SSD Secure Erase, click Tool > ROG SSD Secure Erase on Intel SATA port. The drive may become unstable if you run... may lower over time as with Secure Erase. ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-47 Chapter 3 3.9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to confirm your choice. For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.9.2 ROG Secure Erase SSD speeds may take a while depending...
... Advanced mode menu. Ensure to set the SATA mode to factory performance performance levels. Check the ASUS support site for special functions. To launch ROG SSD Secure Erase, click Tool > ROG SSD Secure Erase on Intel SATA port. The drive may become unstable if you run... may lower over time as with Secure Erase. ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-47 Chapter 3 3.9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to confirm your choice. For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.9.2 ROG Secure Erase SSD speeds may take a while depending...
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3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information Allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. 3.9.5 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure The ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure allows you to the BIOS menu. 3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 The saved values can be synchronized to a compatible OC Panel device and these values can be tweaked or configured using the OC Panel without going to input and save values on the CPU core voltage, CPU input voltage, BCLK Frequency, and CPU ratio in the UEFI BIOS.
3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information Allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. 3.9.5 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure The ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure allows you to the BIOS menu. 3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 The saved values can be synchronized to a compatible OC Panel device and these values can be tweaked or configured using the OC Panel without going to input and save values on the CPU core voltage, CPU input voltage, BCLK Frequency, and CPU ratio in the UEFI BIOS.
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...devices. Click an icon to read about your motherboard's utility guide: 1. Follow the instructions below to install The Video menu contains ROG related videos. Click an item to get the necessary software manuals. From the Manual folder, open the folder of supplementary user manuals... manual files are included in Portable Document Format (PDF). The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. Click Manual tab > ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide. 2. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities tab before opening the files. To read . Support...
...devices. Click an icon to read about your motherboard's utility guide: 1. Follow the instructions below to install The Video menu contains ROG related videos. Click an item to get the necessary software manuals. From the Manual folder, open the folder of supplementary user manuals... manual files are included in Portable Document Format (PDF). The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. Click Manual tab > ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide. 2. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities tab before opening the files. To read . Support...
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Click OK to access ROG official website. 4.5 MemTweakIt MemTweakIt is a software that you can share and compare with other users on the desktop. Click About tab and click REPUBLIC OF GAMERS to exit MemTweakIt. 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 To use to view all levels of memory timings. You can validate your MemTweakIt settings to generate a memory efficiency score that you can use MemTweakIt, double-click on the ROG website.
Click OK to access ROG official website. 4.5 MemTweakIt MemTweakIt is a software that you can share and compare with other users on the desktop. Click About tab and click REPUBLIC OF GAMERS to exit MemTweakIt. 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 To use to view all levels of memory timings. You can validate your MemTweakIt settings to generate a memory efficiency score that you can use MemTweakIt, double-click on the ROG website.
