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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii CROSSHAIR VI HERO specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview ...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 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-11 2.1.10 3D printing part installation 2-12 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-13 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-14 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-14 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-16 2.4 Starting up for the first time ...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii CROSSHAIR VI HERO specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview ...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 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-11 2.1.10 3D printing part installation 2-12 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-13 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-14 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-14 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-16 2.4 Starting up for the first time ...
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... 3.7 Monitor menu 3-18 3.8 Boot menu 3-18 3.9 Tool menu 3-21 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-21 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-22 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-23 3.9.4 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure 3-23 3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information 3-23 3.9.6 Graphics Card Information 3-24 3.10 Exit menu 3-24 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-25 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-25 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-26 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-28 iv
... 3.7 Monitor menu 3-18 3.8 Boot menu 3-18 3.9 Tool menu 3-21 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-21 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-22 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-23 3.9.4 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure 3-23 3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information 3-23 3.9.6 Graphics Card Information 3-24 3.10 Exit menu 3-24 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-25 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-25 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-26 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-28 iv
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... perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. vii How this guide... This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup ...
... perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. vii How this guide... This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup ...
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... Reset Button Safe Boot Button Retry Button BIOS Flashback Button ROG RAMDisk CloneDrive ROG RAMCache II KeyBot II - One-click overclocking - Power On UEFI BIOS features - Profile - DirectKey - Graphics Card Information Preview 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x BIOS Flashback button 1 x M.2 Wifi Slot ...[black]) ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller - 2 x USB 3.1 ports (2 ports at mid- CLr CMOS - ROG SSD Secure Erase - O.C. CROSSHAIR VI HERO specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features Back I/O Ports AMD Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ Processors - 4 x USB...
... Reset Button Safe Boot Button Retry Button BIOS Flashback Button ROG RAMDisk CloneDrive ROG RAMCache II KeyBot II - One-click overclocking - Power On UEFI BIOS features - Profile - DirectKey - Graphics Card Information Preview 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x BIOS Flashback button 1 x M.2 Wifi Slot ...[black]) ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller - 2 x USB 3.1 ports (2 ports at mid- CLr CMOS - ROG SSD Secure Erase - O.C. CROSSHAIR VI HERO specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features Back I/O Ports AMD Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ Processors - 4 x USB...
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...BIOS Flashback - ASUS Q-Shield - AI Suite 3 ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Design - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS.../s connectors 1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header 1 x 4-Pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT fan connector 1 x 4-Pin AIO_PUMP connector 1...page) xi ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-Connector - CROSSHAIR VI HERO specifications summary Special Features Multi-GPU support Internal I/O Ports ASUS Dual Intelligent ...
...BIOS Flashback - ASUS Q-Shield - AI Suite 3 ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Design - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS.../s connectors 1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header 1 x 4-Pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT fan connector 1 x 4-Pin AIO_PUMP connector 1...page) xi ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-Connector - CROSSHAIR VI HERO specifications summary Special Features Multi-GPU support Internal I/O Ports ASUS Dual Intelligent ...
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...174; 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. CROSSHAIR VI HERO specifications summary Internal I/O Ports LAN BIOS Manageability Software Operating System Support Form Factor 1 x Start button 1 x Reset button 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x ReTry button 1...1 x Speaker Header Intel® Ethernet Controller I211-AT Anti-surge LANGuard ROG GameFirst IV 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Q-fan Control, F3 My Favorites, ...
...174; 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. CROSSHAIR VI HERO specifications summary Internal I/O Ports LAN BIOS Manageability Software Operating System Support Form Factor 1 x Start button 1 x Reset button 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x ReTry button 1...1 x Speaker Header Intel® Ethernet Controller I211-AT Anti-surge LANGuard ROG GameFirst IV 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Q-fan Control, F3 My Favorites, ...
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... most useful during the booting process where the Reset button is rendered useless. Chapter 1 3. This button temporarily applies safe settings to the BIOS while retaining any overclocked settings allowing you to achieve a successful POST. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Use this button when overclocking or tweaking...forces the system to reboot while retaining the same settings to be pressed anytime to force the system to reboot into the BIOS safe mode. Safe Boot button (SAFE_BOOT) The Safe Boot button can be retried in quick succession to modify the settings causing boot failure...
... most useful during the booting process where the Reset button is rendered useless. Chapter 1 3. This button temporarily applies safe settings to the BIOS while retaining any overclocked settings allowing you to achieve a successful POST. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Use this button when overclocking or tweaking...forces the system to reboot while retaining the same settings to be pressed anytime to force the system to reboot into the BIOS safe mode. Safe Boot button (SAFE_BOOT) The Safe Boot button can be retried in quick succession to modify the settings causing boot failure...
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... motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create...
... motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create...
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...) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off the system power. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
...) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off the system power. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
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.... The light goes out when the process of your USB storage device. 4. Copy C6H.CAP to C6H.CAP. 3. ASUS CROSSHAIR VI HERO 2-13 Extract and rename the BIOS image file to the root directory of updating the BIOS is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your USB...
.... The light goes out when the process of your USB storage device. 4. Copy C6H.CAP to C6H.CAP. 3. ASUS CROSSHAIR VI HERO 2-13 Extract and rename the BIOS image file to the root directory of updating the BIOS is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your USB...
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USB 3.1 Type-A port EA3 8. USB BIOS Flashback button 7. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS). Optical S/PDIF OUT port 10. Second port from the bottom supports the KeyBot II ... audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to overclocking. 2. USB 2.0 ports 11, 12, 13, and 14. LAN (RJ-45) port* 6. Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. 2-14 Chapter...
USB 3.1 Type-A port EA3 8. USB BIOS Flashback button 7. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS). Optical S/PDIF OUT port 10. Second port from the bottom supports the KeyBot II ... audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I /O ports** * and ** : Refer to overclocking. 2. USB 2.0 ports 11, 12, 13, and 14. LAN (RJ-45) port* 6. Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. 2-14 Chapter...
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... short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation At power on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is equipped with ...to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on self tests (POST). Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory...
... short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation At power on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is equipped with ...to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on self tests (POST). Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory...
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.... We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR VI HERO 3-1 DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. In normal circumstances, the default...
.... We strongly recommend that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR VI HERO 3-1 DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. In normal circumstances, the default...
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... program. • If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on how to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Please visit ASUS website for information on the system chassis. • Press the power button to ensure system compatibility and stability. Do this section are...
... program. • If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on how to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Please visit ASUS website for information on the system chassis. • Press the power button to ensure system compatibility and stability. Do this section are...
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Refer to the system. ASUS CROSSHAIR VI HERO 3-3 Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default ...the devices you installed to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Click < or > to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. 3.2.1 EZ...the CPU Fan's speed. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. Displays the CPU/...
Refer to the system. ASUS CROSSHAIR VI HERO 3-3 Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default ...the devices you installed to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Click < or > to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. 3.2.1 EZ...the CPU Fan's speed. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. Displays the CPU/...
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... the detailed configurations. To switch from EZ Mode to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the...
... the detailed configurations. To switch from EZ Mode to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the...
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...bar allows you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to section 3.3 My Favorites for more information. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to select the language that menu. Refer to RAID mode. EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) This button ...your desired settings. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR VI HERO 3-5 For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Menu ...
...bar allows you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to section 3.3 My Favorites for more information. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to select the language that menu. Refer to RAID mode. EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) This button ...your desired settings. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR VI HERO 3-5 For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Menu ...
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... to display the other items on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of a menu screen when there are items that is...If an item is highlighted when selected. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display a list of the ... menu and change the value of a field, select it to select items in BIOS Setup. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. Configuration fields These fields...to show the values for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to the removable storage device. Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup You cannot select an ...
... to display the other items on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of a menu screen when there are items that is...If an item is highlighted when selected. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display a list of the ... menu and change the value of a field, select it to select items in BIOS Setup. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. Configuration fields These fields...to show the values for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to the removable storage device. Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup You cannot select an ...
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Chapter 3 Speed points To configure your fans: Select to manually configure your fans' operating speed. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. 2. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans 1.
Chapter 3 Speed points To configure your fans: Select to manually configure your fans' operating speed. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. 2. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans 1.
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Click OC then click Next. 3. You can also set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. from the BIOS screen to their best settings. OC setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR VI HERO 3-9 Press on your system using this feature. 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open 2.
Click OC then click Next. 3. You can also set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. from the BIOS screen to their best settings. OC setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSHAIR VI HERO 3-9 Press on your system using this feature. 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open 2.