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MAXIMUS VI
FORMULA
Motherboard
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E8336 First Edition June 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 FORMULA specifications summary ................................................... ix Package contents ..................................................................................................... xiv Installation tools a
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2.4 Starting up for the first time ....................................................................2-21 2.5 Turning off the computer .........................................................................2-21 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode...........................
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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 .................................................................................4-3 4.4 AI Suite 3 ......................................................................................
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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 FORMULA 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 3000(O.C.) / 2933(O.C.) / 2800(O.C.) / 2666(O.C.) / 2600(O.C.) / 2500 (O.
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® Integrated Intel HD Graphics Processor DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz/ 3840 x 2160 at 60Hz VGA HDMI with max. resolution of 4096 x 2160 at 24Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz ® Intel InTru™ 3D/ Quick Sync Video/ Clear Video HD Technology/ Insider™ ® LAN 1 x Intel Ethemet Connection I217-V Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS Wireless * The module is pre-installed within the mPCIe Combo II expansion card. ROG SupremeFX Audi
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1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x ROG Connect On/Off switch 4 x USB 2.0 ports (1 port can be switched to ROG Connect) 6 x USB 3.0 ports [blue] Back I/O Ports 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x HDMI port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 6 x Audio jacks CrossChill (hybrid air and liquid cooling)* mPCIe Combo II (mPCIe/M.2 (NGFF) combo card) Extreme Engine Digi+ III - Fully digital 8+2 phase CPU/DRAM power TM - NexFET Power Block MOSFET - 60A BlackWing Chokes - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors ROG GameFirst II ROG
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ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 - 4-way Optimization Tuning Key, consolidating DIGI+ Power Control, TPU, EPU, and Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Wi-Fi GO! - Wi-Fi GO! Function: Cloud GO!, DLNA Media Hub, Smart Sensor Control, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File Transfer, Capture & Send - Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote for portable Smartphone/Tablet, supporting iOS & Android systems - Wi-Fi Engine for network sharing and connection: Client Mode, AP Mode ASUS Exclusive Features - AI Suite III - USB
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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 4 USB 2.0 ports (1 connector shares with ROG_EXT header) 1 x ROG Extension (ROG_EXT) header 10 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-pin CPU optional fan connector 3 x 4-pin Chassis fan connectors 3 x 4-pin Optional fan connectors 3 x Thermal sensor connectors 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin EATX 12V Power connector Internal Connect
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ROG MAXIMUS VI FORMULA Cables 4 x 2-in-1 SATA 6 Gb/s cables ® 1 x SLI bridge Accessories I/O Shield 1 x mPCIe Combo II card with dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/ n/ac + Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS module 1 x 2T2R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antenna 1 x 2-in-1 Q-Connector kit 1 x 12-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x ROG Door Hanger Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged
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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. xv
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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 unique gaming features CrossChill Choose between air or water cooling - it works with both! Unlike competing hybrid thermal solutions, CrossChill requires no fans, so there’s no noise or dust build-up. o For those who prefer water cooling, you can achieve up to 23 C lower MOSFET temperatures for a more stable overclocking experience! The water channel fins help maximize the surface area for heat transfer and thanks to its G1/4 threaded fittings, CrossChill fits into any e
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1.1.3 ROG exclusive 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. Extreme Engine Digi+ III ® The Extreme Engine Digi+ III offers the best CPU/Memory design on the Z87 motherboard. TM It is equipped with NexFET Power Block MOSFET tha
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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 fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. This all-in-one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. USB BIOS FlashBack USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for your ultimate convenie
