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ii E8182 First Edition May 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or t...

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iii Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ..................................................................................................

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iv 2.2 BIOS update utility ................................................................................... 2-17 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections ............................................. 2-18 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection ..............

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v 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ..........................................................3-58 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater .................................................................3-59 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating s...

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vi Safety information Electrical safety To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for ...

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vii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes...

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viii Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION...

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ix MAXIMUS VI GENE specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation Intel ® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium ® / Celeron ® processors Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel ® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The I...

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x (continued on the next page) LAN 1 x Intel ® I217-V Gigabit LAN Controller Audio ROG SupremeFX Audio 8-Channel High Denition Audio - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - ELNA ® Premium Audio Capacitors - Front DAC playback Signal-to-Noise Ratio...

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xi (continued on the next page) ROG Exclusive Features mPCIe Combo II (mPCIe/M.2 combo card) Extreme Engine Digi+ III - Full digital 8+2 phase CPU/DRAM power - NexFET TM Power Block MOSFET - 60A BlackWing Chokes - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors R...

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xii Internal Connectors 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports (1 connector shares with ROG_EXT header) 1 x ROG Extension (ROG_EXT) header 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x 4-p...

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xiii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ROG MAXIMUS VI GENE Cables 3 x 2-in-1 SATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x SLI ® bridge Accessories I/O Shield 1 x mPCIe Combo II expansion card 1 x 12-in-1 ROG cable label...

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xiv Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1150 CPU Intel LGA 1150 compatible CPU Fan DDR3 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optio...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers offers you the best of the best. We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, th...

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1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.1.2 ROG unique gaming features SupremeFX ROG-exclusive SupremeFX audio technology has been re-engineered using a new and unique circuit design with an extra op-amp. It offers 8-channel HD audio that�...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-3 Chapter 1 1.1.3 ROG exclusive features mPCIe Combo II The next evolution of the mPCIe Combo card gives you even better expandability with the latest standards in connectivity. You get mini PCI Express 2.0 plus USB 2.0, whic...

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1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.1.4 ASUS special features AI Suite 3 With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple-to-use software package. It allows you to supervise ...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-5 Chapter 1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall sock...

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1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1.2.2 Motherboard layout ...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-7 Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots Page 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 1-44 2. LGA1150 CPU Socket 1-8 3. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F...

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1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the 4th Generation Intel ® Core™ i7 / Intel ® Core™ i5 / Intel ® Core™ i3, Pentium ...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-9 Chapter 1 Recommended memory congurations 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 mod...

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1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Memory congurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Memory module with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding ...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-11 Chapter 1 DDR3 2800 MHz capability DDR3 2600 MHz capability DDR3 2666 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 AVEXIR AVD3U28001204G-4CI 16GB ( 4x...

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1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 DDR3 2500 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 G.SKILL F3-20000CL10Q-16GBZHD(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 10-11-11-31 1....

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-13 Chapter 1 (continued on the next page) DDR3 2200 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS - - 7...

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1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 Patriot PXD38G2133C11K(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • Patriot PXD38G2133C11K (XMP) 8GB ...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-15 Chapter 1 (continued on the next page) DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 A-DATA AX3U1866XW8G10(XMP) 16GB (2x8GB) DS - - 10-11-10...

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1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 Patriot PXD34G1866ELK (XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • Patriot ...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-17 Chapter 1 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 AMD AE32G1609U1-U 2GB SS AMD 23EY4587MB6H - 1.5 • • AMD AE34G1609U2-U 4GB DS AMD...

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1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9 (XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • ...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-19 Chapter 1 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 GEIL GET316GB1600C9QC (XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.6 • GEIL GUP34GB1600C7D...

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1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 OCZ OCZ3BE1600C8LV4GK 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 8-8-8 1.65 • Patriot PGD316G160...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-21 Chapter 1 DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 ACTICA ACT1GHU64B8F1333S 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - • • ACTICA ACT1GHU72C8G1333...

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1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 G.SKILL F3-10666CL7D- 8GBRH (XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 7-7-7-21 1.5 • G.SKI...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-23 Chapter 1 DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 KINGTIGER F10DA2T1680 2GB DS KINGTIGER KTG1333PS1208NST- C9 - - • • KINGTIGER KTG2...

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1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory conguration. We suggest that you install the module into A1 s...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-25 Chapter 1 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1...

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1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 • We recommend that you provide sufcient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLIWe recommend that you provide sufcient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI ® mode. • Connect a chassis ...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-27 Chapter 1 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change set...

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1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 3. MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the MEMOK_LED near the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! bu...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-29 Chapter 1 4. DirectKey button This feature allows your system to go to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. With DirectKey, you can enter the BIOS anytime without having to press the <Del> key during P...

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1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is designed to indicate the hard disk activity. It blinks when data is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. The LED does not light...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-31 Chapter 1 4. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on button that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug ...

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1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 6. Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. 5. BIOS LED The BIOS LEDs help in...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-33 Chapter 1 Q-Code table (continued on the next page) Code Description 00 Not used 01 Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard). 02 AP initialization before microcode loading 03 System Agent initialization before microcode lo...

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1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Q-Code table (continued on the next page) Code Description 50 – 53 Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed 54 Unspecied memory initialization error 55 Memory ...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-35 Chapter 1 Code Description 3B – 3E Post-Memory PCH initialization is started 4F DXE IPL is started 50 – 53 Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed 54 Unspecied memory initializa...

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1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Code Description F9 Recovery capsule is not found FA Invalid recovery capsule FB – FF Reserved for future AMI error codes 60 DXE Core is started 61 NVRAM initialization 62 Installation of the PCH Runti...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-37 Chapter 1 Code Description 9C USB Detect 9D USB Enable 9E – 9F Reserved for future AMI codes A0 IDE initialization is started A1 IDE Reset A2 IDE Detect A3 IDE Enable A4 SCSI initialization is started A5 SCSI Reset A6 SCSI...

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1-38 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Code Description D2 PCH initialization error D3 Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available D4 PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources D5 No Space for Legacy Option ROM D6 No Console O...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-39 Chapter 1 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel ® Z87 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [red]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. If you install...

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1-40 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 2. ASMedia ® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/2 [red]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. 3. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-41 Chapter 1 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a...

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1-42 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) rst, and then install the Q-Connector ...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-43 Chapter 1 7. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches...

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1-44 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unitFor a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Speci...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-45 Chapter 1 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and bl...

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1-46 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 10. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is for the chassis-mounted button that supports the DirectKey function. Connect the button cable that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to this co...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 1-47 Chapter 1 12 ROG Extension - ROG_EXT connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT)ROG_EXT connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is for the OC Panel. The OC Panel allows you to perform overclocking without...

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1-48 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.10 ProbeIt The ROG ProbeIt allows you to detect your system’s current voltage and OC settings. Use a multimeter to measure the ProbeIt points even during overclocking. See the illustration below ...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 2-1 Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 2.1 Building your PC system 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the...

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2-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 3. Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. ...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 2-3 Chapter 2 2.1.2 CPU installation 1 A B 2 3 A B C 4 5 Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket. ...

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2-4 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 2-5 Chapter 2 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 A B B A 1 ...

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2-6 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM 2.1.4 DIMM installation B A ...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 2-7 Chapter 2 2.1.5 ATX Power connection 1 2 OR OR ...

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2-8 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2 OR 1 ...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 2-9 Chapter 2 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 USB 2.0 To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 3.0 To install USB 3.0 connector AAFP ...

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2-10 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards ...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 2-11 Chapter 2 2.1.9 mPCIe Combo II installation ROG mPCIe Combo II offers expandability solutions with the latest connectivity standards via the proprietary connector onboard. It provides mini PCI Epxress 2.0 plus USB 2.0 whic...

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2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 4. Align and insert the mPCIe Wi-Fi module into the mPCIe slot. 5. Press down the Wi-Fi module matching its screw holes with the screw holes on the mPCIe Combo II card. 6. Secure the mPCIe Wi-Fi mod...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 2-13 Chapter 2 9. Secure the front of the metal cover with the long screw that you removed in step 2. Installing the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module To install M.2 (NGFF) SSD module: 2. Remove the long screw at the front, then remove ...

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2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 5. Secure the front of the metal cover with the long screw that you removed in step 2. 4. Replace the metal cover and secure the back of the metal cover with the two short screws that you...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 2-15 Chapter 2 3. Secure the mPCIe Combo II card either to the motherboard or the rear I/O shield using the black screw that you removed in step 1. OR ...

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2-16 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 1. Remove the bolt from the Wi-Fi antenna connector but leave the washer on the connector. Installing the Wi-Fi antenna connector If you installed a Wi-Fi module on the mPCIe Combo II, you would n...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 2-17 Chapter 2 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port, press...

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2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port denitions. Rear panel connectors 1. Clear CMOS ...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 2-19 Chapter 2 * LAN ports LED indications • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows ® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be ...

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2-20 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers ...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 2-21 Chapter 2 Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers ...

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2-22 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers ...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 2-23 Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Ensure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the ...

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2-24 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 ...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 3-1 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard- only BIOS...

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3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering B...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 3-3 Chapter 3 3.2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, cl...

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3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 3-5 Chapter 3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot,...

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3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. Last Modied button This button shows the items that you last modied and saved in BIOS Setup...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 3-7 Chapter 3 3.4 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cau...

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3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking conguration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal ...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 3-9 Chapter 3 When the CPU Core Ratio is set to [Per Core], the following item appears: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be hi...

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3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Xtreme Tweaking [Disabled] This item may help improve some benchmarks performance. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Graphics Max. Ratio [Auto] Allows you to automatically optimize the CPU Graphics ...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 3-11 Chapter 3 Load 4x2GB BBSE 1.65V 2200 Load timing prole for 4x2GB BBSE 1.65V 2200 chipset Load 2x4GB Samsung 1.65V 2666 Load timing prole for 2x4GB Samsung 1.65V 2666 chipset Load 2x4GB Samsung 1.85V 2666 Load timing pr...

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3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Load 2x8GB New Hynix 1.80V 2933 Load timing prole for 2x8GB New Hynix 1.80V 2933 chipset Load 4x8GB New Hynix 1.80V 2933 Load timing prole for 4x8GB New Hynix 1.80V 2933 chipset Load 2GB RAW MHz Load timing ...

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 3-13 Chapter 3 Secondary Timings DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [15] DRAM REF Cycle Time [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [511] DRAM Refresh Interval [Auto] Conguration optio...

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3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DRAM RTL (CHB_R1D1) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [63] DRAM IO-L (CHA_R0D0) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM IO-L (CHA_R0D1) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM...