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MAXIMUS VI
EXTREME
Motherboard
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E8442 Revised Edition V2 July 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 translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended if
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Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii MAXIMUS VI EXTREME specifications summary ................................................... ix OC Panel specifications summary ......................................................................... xiv Package contents ................
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2.4 OC Panel ...................................................................................................2-21 2.4.1 OC Panel Overview ...................................................................2-21 2.4.2 Setting up your OC Panel in Normal Mode ...............................2-23 2.4.3 Setting up your OC Panel in Extreme Mode .............................2-25 2.5 Starting up for the first time ....................................................................2-26 2.6 Turning of
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Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system .................................................................4-1 4.2 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 .....................................................
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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 the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power
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About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to pe
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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: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. . NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu o
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MAXIMUS VI EXTREME specifications summary ® LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation Intel Core™ i7 / ® ® ® ® Intel Core™ i5 / Intel Core™ i3, Pentium , Celeron Processors Supports 22nm CPU ® CPU Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* ® * The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU type. ** Refer to http://support.asus.com/cpu.aspx for Intel CPU support list. ® Chipset Intel Z87 Express Chipset Dual channel memory architecture 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 3000(O.C.) / 2933(O.C.)
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® Intel Z87 Express Chipset: 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports* ® - Intel Rapid Storage 12 supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 ® ® - Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Rapid Start ® Technology, and Intel Smart Connect Technology** 1 x M.2 (NGFF) SSD socket 2 on mPCIe Combo II expansion card - Supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 and SATA 6Gb/s standard - Supports M.2 (NGFF) Type 2242 (22mm x 42mm) SSD card Storage ® ASMedia SATA 6Gb/s controller: - 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports *** * SATA 6Gb/s port 5 will be disabled
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ROG Extreme OC Kit - EZ Plug - LN2 Mode - Slow Mode - PCIe x16 Lane switch ROG Connect - RC Diagram - RC Remote - RC Poster ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ III - Full digital 8+2 phase CPU/DRAM power TM - NexFET Power Block MOSFET - 60A BlackWing Chokes ROG Exclusive Features - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors mPCIe Combo II (mPCIe/M.2 (NGFF) combo card) UEFI BIOS features - ROG BIOS Print - GPU.DIMM Post - Extreme Tweaker - Tweaker’s Paradise - ROG SSD Secure Erase - O.C. Profile - ROG Pulse CPU Level U
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ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS BIOS Flashback - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Design Special Features - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x ROG Connect button 2 x USB 2.0 ports (1 port can be switched to ROG Connect) 6 x USB 3.0 ports [blue] 1 x LAN (RJ45) port Back I/O Ports 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x HDMI port 1 x Dis
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1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 x mPCIe Combo II connector Internal Connectors 1 x Directkey button 1 x DRCT (DirectKey) header 1 x FastBoot switch 1 x User’s manual 1 x I/O Shield OC Panel Kit - 1 x OC Panel - 1 x OC Panel 5.25-inch drive bay metal case - 1 x OC Panel cable - Set of screws (1 x 6 pcs) 1 x mPCIe Combo II card with dual-band WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS module 1 x 2T2R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antenna Accessory 5 x 2-in-1 SA
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OC Panel specifications summary Display 2.6-inch LCM Pure hardware-based overclocking support Boot debug POST code Intuitive tuning in two OC modes - EXTREME Mode for subzero OC benching - NORMAL Mode for in-chassis usage Seamless integration with CPU Level Up at one-click OC button Real-time control and display CPU fan speed, temperature, BCLK and RATIO Adjustable system voltages, frequencies on-the-fly Stylish design with 90 plus-degree-tilt movable faceplate (EXTREME Mode) Features FanSpeed
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ROG MAXIMUS VI EXTREME Cables 1 x ROG Connect cable 5 x 2-in-1 SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables ® 1 x 4-WAY SLI bridge ® 1 x 3-WAY SLI bridge ® 1 x SLI cable TM 1 x CrossFire cable 1 x ROG_EXT cable (for OC Panel) Accessories 1 x I/O Shield 1 x OC Panel 1 x OC Panel 5.25-inch drive bay metal case 1 x mPCIe Combo II card with dual band Wi-Fi / Bluetooth module 1 x dual band Wi-Fi Moving Antenna 1 x 12-in-1 ROG cable
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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 (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xvi
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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, the most innovative ideas, and we welcome the best gamers to join in. In the Republic of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. We believe in making statements and we excel in competitions. If your character matc
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Chapter 1 1.1.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features mPCIe Combo II ROG mPCIe Combo II offers expandability solutions with the latest connectivity standards via the proprietary connector onboard. It provides your system with the fastest Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.0 connection. It also features the M.2 (NGFF) slot for an optimal system performance. ROG Connect ROG Connect allows you to monitor the status of your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in real-time via a noteboo
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ProbeIt This motherboard consists of ten (10) ProbeIt measurement points that helps you detect your system’s current voltage. With the use of a multimeter device, these points can help measure your system’s Vcore, PCH, IO (Digital/Analog), DRAM, iGPU, System agent and other critical voltages. Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is the one stop shop to fine-tune your system to optimal performance. With Extreme Tweaker, you can adjust the system settings such as frequency, over-voltage, memor
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Chapter 1 1.1.3 ASUS special features Wi-Fi GO! ASUS Wi-Fi GO! leads the way to a more enjoyable home entertainment. With ASUS Wi-Fi GO!, you can wirelessly stream media files to HDTV devices, remotely control and access your computer using your mobile device, and easily transfer files between your computer and mobile device. Conveniently use and enjoy these ASUS Wi-Fi GO! functions: • Cloud GO!: Allows you to control files and sync them all across cloud services in a few • clicks. • Media St
