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MAXIMUS VI
HERO
Motherboard
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E8181 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 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: (1)
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Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii MAXIMUS VI HERO specifications summary .......................................................... ix Package contents ..................................................................................................... xiii Installation to
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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 ......................................
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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: • 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. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perf
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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 HERO specifications summary ® LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation Intel Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/ ® ® Pentium / Celeron processors Supports 22nm CPU ® Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* CPU ® * The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list ® Chipset Intel Z87 Express Chipset Dual channel memory architecture 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2800(O.C.) / 2666(O.C.) / 2600(O.C.) / 2500 (O.C.) / 2400 (O.C.) / 2200(O.C.
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® LAN 1 x Intel I217-V Gigabit LAN Controller ROG SupremeFX Audio 8-Channel High Definition Audio - SupremeFX Shielding Technology ® - ELNA Premium Audio Capacitors - Front DAC playback Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 112 dB - ADC recording Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 104 dB Audio - Content Protection for Full Rate lossless DVD Audio, Blu-ray DVD, and HD-DVD audio content playback - Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - Optical S/PDIF out port at back pan
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Extreme Engine Digi+ III - Full digital 8+2 phase CPU/DRAM power TM - NexFET Power Block MOSFET - 60A BlackWing Chokes - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors ROG GameFirst II ROG RAMDisk CPU Level Up ROG Exclusive Features UEFI BIOS features - Extreme Tweaker - Tweaker’s Paradise - ROG SSD Secure Erase - BIOS Print - GPU.DIMM Post - O.C. Profile - ROG Pulse ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 - 4-way Optimization Tuning Key, consolidating DIGI+ Power Control, TPU, EPU, and Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Exclusive F
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1 x USB 3.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports) 2 x USB 2.0 connectors (support additional 4USB 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-pin CPU fan connector for smart DC/PWM mode control 1 x 4-pin CPU optional fan connector 3 x 4-pin Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector Internal Connectors 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Power-on button 1 x Reset button 1 x M
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ROG MAXIMUS VI HERO Cables 3 x 2-in-1 SATA 6 Gb/s cables ® 1 x SLI bridge Accessories I/O Shield 1 x 12-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x 2-in-1 Q-Connector kit 1 x ROG Door Hanger Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xiii
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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. xiv
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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 Gaming Features SupremeFX ROG-exclusive SupremeFX audio technology has been re-engineered using a new and unique circuit design. It offers 8-channel HD audio that’s equal in power, clarity, and range to dedicated sound cards. We achieve near-lossless audio quality with a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 112dB via use of multi-approach shielding. First, Red Line Shielding isolates audio hardware from the rest of the board to block cross-component interference. It is then ad
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1.1.3 ROG Exclusive Features Extreme Engine Digi+ III Exclusive engineering and totally digital CPU/memory voltage regulation enable industry- xzc leading voltage control on a true manual level for pinpoint tuning accuracy. Among Intel Z87-based motherboards, only ROG offers fully manual voltage tuning, making our boards perfect for overclocking. NexFET™ Power Block MOSFETs combine great durability and up to 90% efficiency under normal operation, and new BlackWing chokes handle the pressure
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Chapter 1 1.1.5 ROG rich bundled software ® Kaspersky Anti-Virus ® Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for individual users and home offices. It is based on advanced antivirus technologies. The product incorporates the ® Kaspersky Anti-Virus engine, which is renowned for malicious program detection rates that are among the industry’s highest. DAEMON Tools Pro Standard DAEMON Tools Pro offers essential functionality to backup CD, DVD and Blu-ray discs. It con
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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 socket before touching any component. • Before Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to st
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Chapter 1 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 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. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
