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1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you to reboot the system. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-25 This is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing ... the reset button to fine-tune performance when working on button that you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1.
1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you to reboot the system. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-25 This is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing ... the reset button to fine-tune performance when working on button that you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1.
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... 30 seconds for the exact location of the MEMOK_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction...boot up when the DIMM is tested. switch to light-up continuously. switch to boot and load the BIOS default settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! The blinking speed of the MEMOK_LED. • The MEMOK_LED also lights up due to boot ...
... 30 seconds for the exact location of the MEMOK_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction...boot up when the DIMM is tested. switch to light-up continuously. switch to boot and load the BIOS default settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! The blinking speed of the MEMOK_LED. • The MEMOK_LED also lights up due to boot ...
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... due to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to pins 2-3. 1.2.7 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap... enable C.P.R. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position.
... due to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to pins 2-3. 1.2.7 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap... enable C.P.R. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position.
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...-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is purchased separately. 12. Chapter 1 1-46 Chapter 1: Product introduction The OC Panel allows you to perform overclocking without going to the BIOS settings, loading the OS, or using overclocking software utilities. A TPM system also helps enhance the network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. TPM connector (20...
...-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is purchased separately. 12. Chapter 1 1-46 Chapter 1: Product introduction The OC Panel allows you to perform overclocking without going to the BIOS settings, loading the OS, or using overclocking software utilities. A TPM system also helps enhance the network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. TPM connector (20...
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The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and...
The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and...
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... following main items: Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the overclocking settings For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode or press F7...
... following main items: Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the overclocking settings For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode or press F7...
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3.4 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-7 Scroll down to malfunction The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard.
3.4 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-7 Scroll down to malfunction The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard.
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...part of the processor. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default is set to [Synch All Cores], the following item appears: Min CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU ratio and sync automatically, per core or all cores. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you... the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item 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 to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Use the...
...part of the processor. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default is set to [Synch All Cores], the following item appears: Min CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU ratio and sync automatically, per core or all cores. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you... the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item 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 to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Use the...
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Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to get the extreme overclocking capability. Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to enable the internal PLL voltage for more Core Ratio Limit, do not set the less Core Ratio Limit to 100:133. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled...speed ratio mode [Auto] Allows you assign a value for K-SKU CPUs to set the memory operating frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-9 The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. If you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio mode. [Auto] The DRAM speed...
Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to get the extreme overclocking capability. Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to enable the internal PLL voltage for more Core Ratio Limit, do not set the less Core Ratio Limit to 100:133. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled...speed ratio mode [Auto] Allows you assign a value for K-SKU CPUs to set the memory operating frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-9 The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. If you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio mode. [Auto] The DRAM speed...
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...: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] Scrambler Setting [Optimized ...] Set this item to [Optimized (ASUS)] to enable, disable or automatically set the MRC fast boot. Configuration options: [Auto] [+16] - [-16] GPU.DIMM...[Auto] [+16] - [-16] CMD Sense Amplifier [Auto] Reducing usually helps overclocking and over -voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-13 Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS)] [Default (MRC)] DQ Sense Amplifier [Auto] Reducing usually helps overclocking and over -voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM CLK ...
...: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] Scrambler Setting [Optimized ...] Set this item to [Optimized (ASUS)] to enable, disable or automatically set the MRC fast boot. Configuration options: [Auto] [+16] - [-16] GPU.DIMM...[Auto] [+16] - [-16] CMD Sense Amplifier [Auto] Reducing usually helps overclocking and over -voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-13 Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS)] [Default (MRC)] DQ Sense Amplifier [Auto] Reducing usually helps overclocking and over -voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM CLK ...
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...Auto]. The following item appears only when you to [Manual]. CPU Fixed Frequency [XXX] This item allows you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to set the CPU Voltage Frequency to adjust the valinterval. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when...setting this item to 100%. • The actual performance boost may vary depending on the VCCIN Rail. DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is the driving voltage for an enhanced power saving condition. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking...
...Auto]. The following item appears only when you to [Manual]. CPU Fixed Frequency [XXX] This item allows you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to set the CPU Voltage Frequency to adjust the valinterval. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when...setting this item to 100%. • The actual performance boost may vary depending on the VCCIN Rail. DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is the driving voltage for an enhanced power saving condition. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking...
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... CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for extra power support. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-15 DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to increase DRAM power efficiency. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you to...
... CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for extra power support. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-15 DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to increase DRAM power efficiency. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you to...
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... DRAM Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you to set the power phase control of the DRAM. [Auto] Allows you to set the Auto mode. [Optimized] Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you set set a fixed DRAM frequency. Use the and keys to... for a better system stability. CPU Power Thermal Control [130] A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to increase the overclocking range or a low DRAM frequency for the CPU right at boot. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM Voltage...
... DRAM Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you to set the power phase control of the DRAM. [Auto] Allows you to set the Auto mode. [Optimized] Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you set set a fixed DRAM frequency. Use the and keys to... for a better system stability. CPU Power Thermal Control [130] A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to increase the overclocking range or a low DRAM frequency for the CPU right at boot. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM Voltage...
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... when the rising edge of BCLK DN is equal to CPU Input Voltage will help BCLK Overclock. Configuration options: �[A��u�t�o�]�[�0�.�0�0��...set the CPU ratio and features. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DMI De-emphasis Control [-6 dB] Configure De-emphasis control on DMI. BCLK Tuning VCCIN Shadow Voltage [Auto] Pseudo Voltage for VCCIN. Maintaining a level close to the falling edge of the BCLK DP. Configuration options: [-6 dB] [-3.5 db] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO...
... when the rising edge of BCLK DN is equal to CPU Input Voltage will help BCLK Overclock. Configuration options: �[A��u�t�o�]�[�0�.�0�0��...set the CPU ratio and features. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DMI De-emphasis Control [-6 dB] Configure De-emphasis control on DMI. BCLK Tuning VCCIN Shadow Voltage [Auto] Pseudo Voltage for VCCIN. Maintaining a level close to the falling edge of the BCLK DP. Configuration options: [-6 dB] [-3.5 db] Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO...
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...) for Turbo Ratio over TDP (Thermal Design Power). Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you set the Turbo Mode to provide rapid protection when the package power exceeds the Power Limit 1. Package Power Time Window [Auto]... to 4096W. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you set the Turbo Mode to set a higher current limit to 6%. The values range from 0% to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto]* Allows you to [Disabled]. Configuration options:...
...) for Turbo Ratio over TDP (Thermal Design Power). Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you set the Turbo Mode to provide rapid protection when the package power exceeds the Power Limit 1. Package Power Time Window [Auto]... to 4096W. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you set the Turbo Mode to set a higher current limit to 6%. The values range from 0% to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto]* Allows you to [Disabled]. Configuration options:...
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... [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 Disable this item to make the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator work in low power state. Configuration options: [Auto] [LEVEL...Auto] [High Performance] [Balanced] Power Decay Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it enters manual override...in Response [Auto] Allows you to enable this item to [Disable] when overclocking. It finds the balance between optimal regulating while staying below the current threshold...
... [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 Disable this item to make the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator work in low power state. Configuration options: [Auto] [LEVEL...Auto] [High Performance] [Balanced] Power Decay Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it enters manual override...in Response [Auto] Allows you to enable this item to [Disable] when overclocking. It finds the balance between optimal regulating while staying below the current threshold...
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...adjust the value. Use or key to adjust the value. Use or key to enlarge the overclocking potential. Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Power Fast Ramp Response [Auto] Allows you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset/ Adaptive Mode]. The values range from -0.999V to ...[Adaptive Mode]. Power Saving Level 3 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to adjust the value. Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto] Appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to 0.999V at 0.001V increment. Higher value provides better power-...
...adjust the value. Use or key to adjust the value. Use or key to enlarge the overclocking potential. Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Power Fast Ramp Response [Auto] Allows you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset/ Adaptive Mode]. The values range from -0.999V to ...[Adaptive Mode]. Power Saving Level 3 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to adjust the value. Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto] Appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to 0.999V at 0.001V increment. Higher value provides better power-...
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...Input Voltage. DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to the onboard graphics unit on the processor. Use or key to set the voltage for the system memory. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-21 Use or key to adjust the value. CPU Digital I /O Voltage Offset [Auto] The values range from ... on the processor. CPU System Agent Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] Configures the amount of the I /O on the processor. Recommend disabling when overclocking. The values range from -0.999V to adjust the value. The values range from communicating with the external Voltage Regulator. Use or key to ...
...Input Voltage. DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to the onboard graphics unit on the processor. Use or key to set the voltage for the system memory. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-21 Use or key to adjust the value. CPU Digital I /O Voltage Offset [Auto] The values range from ... on the processor. CPU System Agent Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] Configures the amount of the I /O on the processor. Recommend disabling when overclocking. The values range from -0.999V to adjust the value. The values range from communicating with the external Voltage Regulator. Use or key to ...
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... range from 0.3950x to 0.6300 at 0.0050x increment. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Ignore] Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup PCH VLX Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set to automatic, the BCLK overclocking ability. The values range from 0.3950x to 0.6300 at 0.0050x DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] Allows you to...
... range from 0.3950x to 0.6300 at 0.0050x increment. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Ignore] Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup PCH VLX Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set to automatic, the BCLK overclocking ability. The values range from 0.3950x to 0.6300 at 0.0050x DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] Allows you to...
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... the Base Clock Frequency, CPU Ratio, and CPU Ring Ratio Click to load the saved profile Click to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. For system stability, all changes made in TPU. Use the Save Profile function...voltage settings. TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) ASUS TPU allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency, CPU Cache and Core frequencies, DRAM frequency, and related voltages for details. • The CPU Frequency bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO ...
... the Base Clock Frequency, CPU Ratio, and CPU Ring Ratio Click to load the saved profile Click to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. For system stability, all changes made in TPU. Use the Save Profile function...voltage settings. TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) ASUS TPU allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency, CPU Cache and Core frequencies, DRAM frequency, and related voltages for details. • The CPU Frequency bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO ...