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...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 ...ATX Power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-10 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...
...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 ...ATX Power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-10 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...
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... 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 ...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...
... 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 ...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...
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... 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 4.4.6 USB Charger 4-18 4.4.7 Audio configurations 4-19 4.5 MemTweakIt 4-20 4.6 RAMDisk...4-22 ...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
... 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 4.4.6 USB Charger 4-18 4.4.7 Audio configurations 4-19 4.5 MemTweakIt 4-20 4.6 RAMDisk...4-22 ...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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... 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the...
... 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the...
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... and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (...processes. • Due to boot and load the BIOS default settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button to start...
... and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (...processes. • Due to boot and load the BIOS default settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button to start...
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... Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes Microcode not found or micro-code update is started (continued on . Q-Code table Code 50 - 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 00 01 02 03 04 06 07 08 09 0B... Status Codes section below) Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization Post-Memory System Agent initialization is failed Not used Power on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-33 Reset type detection (soft/hard).
... Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes Microcode not found or micro-code update is started (continued on . Q-Code table Code 50 - 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 00 01 02 03 04 06 07 08 09 0B... Status Codes section below) Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization Post-Memory System Agent initialization is failed Not used Power on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-33 Reset type detection (soft/hard).
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... Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed Internal CPU error Reset PPI is not available Reserved for future AMI error codes S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called...
... Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed Internal CPU error Reset PPI is not available Reserved for future AMI error codes S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called...
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Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-37 Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. Out of the Architectural Protocols are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ACPI/ASL Checkpoints Code 0x01 0x02...
Interrupt controller is in APIC mode. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 1-37 Interrupt controller is in PIC mode. Out of the Architectural Protocols are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ACPI/ASL Checkpoints Code 0x01 0x02...
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... release when a flashing light appears, which indicates that the BIOS updating process is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Copy M6H.CAP to the ROG Connect port. 5. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 2-11 Turn off the system and insert the USB storage...
... release when a flashing light appears, which indicates that the BIOS updating process is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Copy M6H.CAP to the ROG Connect port. 5. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 2-11 Turn off the system and insert the USB storage...
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... Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® 8 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and.../Subwoofer 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
... Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for your USB 3.0 devices. • Due to the design of the Intel® 8 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and.../Subwoofer 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
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... you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Inappropriate BIOS settings may...Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as M6H.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-1 When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration ...
... you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Inappropriate BIOS settings may...Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as M6H.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-1 When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration ...
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...;t�h�e��d�e�f�a�u�l�t settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey .
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3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Save to Profile Allows you to the USB drive when clicked or selected. Load CMOS Profile Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous ...;e��m�e�m��o�r�y�/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. The O.C. ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-49 Chapter 3 Add your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Key in the profile number...
3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Save to Profile Allows you to the USB drive when clicked or selected. Load CMOS Profile Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous ...;e��m�e�m��o�r�y�/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. The O.C. ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-49 Chapter 3 Add your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Key in the profile number...
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...65533;i�s�u��ti�li�ty��is potentially risky. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in DOS environment using the current version of this motherboard. E...;o�a�r�d��p�a�c�k�a�g��e�. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-53 Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. If there is no problem using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash...
...65533;i�s�u��ti�li�ty��is potentially risky. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in DOS environment using the current version of this motherboard. E...;o�a�r�d��p�a�c�k�a�g��e�. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-53 Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. If there is no problem using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash...
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...to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the Folder Info field. 6. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press to switch to perform the BIOS... update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3-54 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to use a bootable ...
...to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the Folder Info field. 6. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press to switch to perform the BIOS... update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3-54 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to use a bootable ...
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... drive that you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 automatically. 4. If you press to restore the BIOS file when it to... failure! Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to recover the BIOS setting. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-55
... drive that you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 automatically. 4. If you press to restore the BIOS file when it to... failure! Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to recover the BIOS setting. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-55
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...Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to update the BIOS in DOS environment. 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to low disk capacity. 3. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB... port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot...
...Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to update the BIOS in DOS environment. 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to low disk capacity. 3. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB... port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot...
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... DOS V1.30 [2012/05/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:MAXIMUS VI HERO VER: 0204 DATE: 01/01/2012 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: A:\ A: M6E.CAP 2097152 2013-03-20 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/... disk from Drive C (optical drive) to select the BIOS file and press . Welcome to confirm BIOS update. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to update BIOS? Yes No Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-57 Are you to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!
... DOS V1.30 [2012/05/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD:MAXIMUS VI HERO VER: 0204 DATE: 01/01/2012 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: A:\ A: M6E.CAP 2097152 2013-03-20 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/... disk from Drive C (optical drive) to select the BIOS file and press . Welcome to confirm BIOS update. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to update BIOS? Yes No Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 3-57 Are you to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!
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...;�s�ta��b�il�it �s�t�o��t�h�e��D�O��S� prompt after updating BIOS. When BIOS update is done, press to prevent system boot failure! E�n��s�u�r�e��to��l�o�a�d�...;y�. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Select Yes and press . 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to exit BIOS...
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... support DVD main menu. In the AutoPlay dialog box, click Run ASSETUP.exe. ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 4-1 To run the support DVD: 1. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. M��o�t�h�e�r�b�o�a��rd�...Chapter 4 If the AutoPlay dialog box does not appear, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Ensure that you have an Administrator account before running the support DVD in this chapter for detailed information....
... support DVD main menu. In the AutoPlay dialog box, click Run ASSETUP.exe. ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 4-1 To run the support DVD: 1. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. M��o�t�h�e�r�b�o�a��rd�...Chapter 4 If the AutoPlay dialog box does not appear, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Ensure that you have an Administrator account before running the support DVD in this chapter for detailed information....