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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 ... 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-11 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-12 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-12 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-13 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-17 iii
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 ... 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-11 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-12 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-12 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-13 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-17 iii
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... 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 4.4.6 USB Charger 4-18 4.4.7 Audio configurations 4-19 4.5 MemTweakIt 4-20 4.6 RAMDisk...4-22 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item...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
... 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 4.4.6 USB Charger 4-18 4.4.7 Audio configurations 4-19 4.5 MemTweakIt 4-20 4.6 RAMDisk...4-22 Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item...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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...-retasking - 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 back panel Audio Feature: - ADC recording Signal-to -Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 112 dB - Sonic ...[blue], 2 ports at mid-board [red]*) 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at back panel, for Full Rate lossless DVD Audio, Blu-ray DVD, and HD-DVD audio content playback - Front DAC playback Signal-to -Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 104 dB - Optical S/PDIF out port at mid-board shares with...
...-retasking - 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 back panel Audio Feature: - ADC recording Signal-to -Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 112 dB - Sonic ...[blue], 2 ports at mid-board [red]*) 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at back panel, for Full Rate lossless DVD Audio, Blu-ray DVD, and HD-DVD audio content playback - Front DAC playback Signal-to -Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 104 dB - Optical S/PDIF out port at mid-board shares with...
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... 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Power-on button 1 x Reset button 1 x MemOK! button 1 x Directkey button 1 x DRCT (DirectKey) header 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 x TPM connector 64 Mb UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL... 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. xii
... 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Power-on button 1 x Reset button 1 x MemOK! button 1 x Directkey button 1 x DRCT (DirectKey) header 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 x TPM connector 64 Mb UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL... 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. xii
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...introduction A Japan-made premium ELNA capacitor ensures warm natural sound with ROG style. First, Red Line Shielding isolates audio hardware from Intel has been long known to deflect EMI. We achieve near-lossless audio quality with a more intuitive ROG user interface. GameFirst II Offering powerful, yet easy-to-use network control, ROG...metallic cover placed over the SupremeFX chip to have a better throughput, lower CPU utilization as well as better stability. Discover a whole new dimension of superior audio and get away that 's equal in the background; It offers 8-channel HD...
...introduction A Japan-made premium ELNA capacitor ensures warm natural sound with ROG style. First, Red Line Shielding isolates audio hardware from Intel has been long known to deflect EMI. We achieve near-lossless audio quality with a more intuitive ROG user interface. GameFirst II Offering powerful, yet easy-to-use network control, ROG...metallic cover placed over the SupremeFX chip to have a better throughput, lower CPU utilization as well as better stability. Discover a whole new dimension of superior audio and get away that 's equal in the background; It offers 8-channel HD...
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...individual users and home offices. Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction DTS Interactive is capable of performing mult-channel encoding of your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two enabling technologies, DTS Neo:PC™ upmixes stereo sources (CDs, .... DAEMON Tools Pro organizes data, music, video, and photo collections on personal computers, and sending encoded bitstreams out of a digital audio connection (such as 7.1 channels of ROG CPU-Z to truly report your CPU related information and your DRAM configuration scores to the ROG...
...individual users and home offices. Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction DTS Interactive is capable of performing mult-channel encoding of your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two enabling technologies, DTS Neo:PC™ upmixes stereo sources (CDs, .... DAEMON Tools Pro organizes data, music, video, and photo collections on personal computers, and sending encoded bitstreams out of a digital audio connection (such as 7.1 channels of ROG CPU-Z to truly report your CPU related information and your DRAM configuration scores to the ROG...
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...) button 8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 2. Q_Code LEDs 6. 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 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 20. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1.
...) button 8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 2. Q_Code LEDs 6. 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 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 20. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1.
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... Dual VGA/PCIe card PCIe operating mode PCIE_x16/x8_1 PCIE_x8_2 x16 (Recommend for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE_x16/x8_1 shared - - - - - - - Intel LAN Controller SATA #0 SATA #1 High Definition Audio EHCI# 0 (USB 2.0) EHCI# 1 (USB 2.0) XHCI (USB 3.0) Asmedia SATA 6G Storage Controller - PCIE_x8_2 PCIE_x4_3 PCIE_x1_1 PCIE_x1_2 PCIE_x1_3 I ® mode. shared - - - - C��o�n�n�e�...
... Dual VGA/PCIe card PCIe operating mode PCIE_x16/x8_1 PCIE_x8_2 x16 (Recommend for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE_x16/x8_1 shared - - - - - - - Intel LAN Controller SATA #0 SATA #1 High Definition Audio EHCI# 0 (USB 2.0) EHCI# 1 (USB 2.0) XHCI (USB 3.0) Asmedia SATA 6G Storage Controller - PCIE_x8_2 PCIE_x4_3 PCIE_x1_1 PCIE_x1_2 PCIE_x1_3 I ® mode. shared - - - - C��o�n�n�e�...
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...in the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, then install the module to [HD] or [AC97]. 1-40 Chapter...Product introduction Chapter 1 • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 5. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis. 4....
...in the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, then install the module to [HD] or [AC97]. 1-40 Chapter...Product introduction Chapter 1 • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 5. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis. 4....
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2.1.7 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 connector USB 3.0 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO AAFP 2-9 Chapter 2
2.1.7 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 connector USB 3.0 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO AAFP 2-9 Chapter 2
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...;�l® USB 3.0 port 5 and 6 10. I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. HDMI port 9. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I �n��te��l® USB 2.0 port 7 and 8 7. P��S�/�2�K��...;c�o�m�b�o��p�o�r�t 2. Intel® USB 2.0 port 9 and 10 3. Audio I �O��S�F��la�s�h�b�a�c�k��b�u�t�to...
...;�l® USB 3.0 port 5 and 6 10. I /O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. HDMI port 9. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I �n��te��l® USB 2.0 port 7 and 8 7. P��S�/�2�K��...;c�o�m�b�o��p�o�r�t 2. Intel® USB 2.0 port 9 and 10 3. Audio I �O��S�F��la�s�h�b�a�c�k��b�u�t�to...
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...activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ** Audio 2, 4, 6 or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - ... Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 2-13 Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of...
...activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ** Audio 2, 4, 6 or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - ... Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 2-13 Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of...
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...Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-31 Chapter 3 SATA6G_6 [Red]) These items appear only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] or [RAID], and allow you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. CPU Audio Devices [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable... CPU SA Audio devices. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system.
...Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-31 Chapter 3 SATA6G_6 [Red]) These items appear only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] or [RAID], and allow you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. CPU Audio Devices [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable... CPU SA Audio devices. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system.
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ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-35 Chapter 3 Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode...
ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-35 Chapter 3 Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode...
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... Chapter 4 Analog and digital connector status ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 4-19 If the Realtek® audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek® HD Audio Manager icon on the icon to display the Realtek® HD Audio Manager. Realtek® HD Audio Manager Realtek® HD Audio Manager for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors, and...
... Chapter 4 Analog and digital connector status ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 4-19 If the Realtek® audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek® HD Audio Manager icon on the icon to display the Realtek® HD Audio Manager. Realtek® HD Audio Manager Realtek® HD Audio Manager for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors, and...
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... . The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. 5. The available stripe size values range from 4KB to the CREATE VOLUME menu. Chapter 5 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 5-5 When the Capacity item is selected, press . Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to ...the up /down arrow key to create this volume? (Y/N): 9. Are you sure you want to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for audio and video editing. 7. Use the up /down arrow key to select a drive, and then press to select. When the Create Volume item is ...
... . The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. 5. The available stripe size values range from 4KB to the CREATE VOLUME menu. Chapter 5 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 5-5 When the Capacity item is selected, press . Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to ...the up /down arrow key to create this volume? (Y/N): 9. Are you sure you want to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for audio and video editing. 7. Use the up /down arrow key to select a drive, and then press to select. When the Create Volume item is ...