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Contents

Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi
About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii

MAXIMUS VI HERO specifications summary

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Package contents ..................................................................................................... xiii
Installation tools and components ......................................................................... xiv

Chapter 1:

Product Introduction

1.1

Special features..........................................................................................1-1

1.1.1

Product highlights........................................................................1-1

1.1.2

ROG Gaming Features ...............................................................1-2

1.1.3

ROG Exclusive Features.............................................................1-3

1.1.4

ASUS Special Features ..............................................................1-3

1.1.5

ROG rich bundled software .........................................................1-4

1.2

Motherboard overview ...............................................................................1-5

1.2.1

Before you proceed .....................................................................1-5

1.2.2

Motherboard layout .....................................................................1-6

1.2.3

Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................1-8

1.2.4

System memory ..........................................................................1-9

1.2.5

Expansion slots .........................................................................1-23

1.2.6

Onboard buttons .......................................................................1-25

1.2.7

Jumper ......................................................................................1-28

1.2.8

Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................1-29

1.2.9

Internal connectors....................................................................1-38

Chapter 2:

Basic Installation

2.1

Building your PC system...........................................................................2-1

2.1.1

Motherboard installation ..............................................................2-1

2.1.2

CPU installation...........................................................................2-3

2.1.3

CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ...............................2-4

2.1.4

DIMM installation.........................................................................2-6

2.1.5

ATX Power connection ................................................................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

2.2

BIOS update utility ................................................................................... 2-11

2.3

Motherboard rear and audio connections .............................................2-12

2.3.1

Rear I/O connection ..................................................................2-12

2.3.2

Audio I/O connections ...............................................................2-13

2.4

Starting up for the first time

....................................................................2-17

2.5

Turning off the computer .........................................................................2-17

Summary of Contents for MAXIMUS VI HERO

Page 1: ...Motherboard MAXIMUS VI HERO ...

Page 2: ...espective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL and or other Free Open Source Software Licenses Such software in this produc...

Page 3: ... 2 4 System memory 1 9 1 2 5 Expansion slots 1 23 1 2 6 Onboard buttons 1 25 1 2 7 Jumper 1 28 1 2 8 Onboard LEDs 1 29 1 2 9 Internal connectors 1 38 Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 1 Building your PC system 2 1 2 1 1 Motherboard installation 2 1 2 1 2 CPU installation 2 3 2 1 3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2 4 2 1 4 DIMM installation 2 6 2 1 5 ATX Power connection 2 7 2 1 6 SATA devi...

Page 4: ...Configuration 3 33 3 6 6 Platform Misc Configuration 3 34 3 6 7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3 35 3 6 8 APM 3 37 3 6 9 Network Stack 3 38 3 6 10 ROG Effects 3 38 3 7 Monitor menu 3 39 3 8 Boot menu 3 42 3 9 Tools menu 3 47 3 9 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3 47 3 9 2 ROG Secure Erase 3 47 3 9 3 ASUS O C Profile 3 49 3 9 4 ASUS SPD Information 3 50 3 9 5 ROG OC Panel H Key Configure 3 50 3 10 Exit men...

Page 5: ...TweakIt 4 21 4 6 RAMDisk 4 23 4 7 Sonic Radar 4 26 4 7 1 Main menu 4 26 4 7 2 Game presets and Radar Selection 4 28 4 7 3 Advanced Settings 4 29 4 8 Perfect Voice 4 31 Chapter 5 RAID support 5 1 RAID configurations 5 1 5 1 1 RAID definitions 5 1 5 1 2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5 2 5 1 3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5 2 5 1 4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5 3 5 2 Creatin...

Page 6: ...your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product en...

Page 7: ... how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided Chapter 4 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software Chapter 5 RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for ad...

Page 8: ...lete 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 or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Key Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example Enter means that you must press the Enter or Ret...

Page 9: ...x16 slots Red single at x16 or dual at x8 x8 mode 1 x PCI Express 2 0 x16 slot Black max at x4 mode 3x PCI Express 2 0 x1 slot The PCIe 2 0 x16 slot PCIEX4_3 shares bandwidth with PCIe 2 0 x1 slots The default setting is x1 mode The PCIe 2 0 x1 slots PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 and PCIEX1_3 are disabled when the PCIe 2 0 x16 slot PCIEX4_3 operates under x4 speed VGA Integrated Intel HD Graphics Processor HD...

Page 10: ...nel Audio Feature Sonic Radar DTS Connect USB Intel Z87 Express Chipset 6 x USB 3 0 ports 4 ports at back panel blue 2 ports at mid board red 8 x USB 2 0 ports 4 ports at back panel for ROG Connect 4 ports at mid board Supports ASUS USB 3 0 Boost UASP standard on the Intel native USB 3 0 is only supported under Windows 8 2 x USB2 0 ports at mid board shares with ROG extension ROG_EXT port Back I O...

Page 11: ...ure Erase BIOS Print GPU DIMM Post O C Profile ROG Pulse Special Features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 4 way Optimization Tuning Key consolidating DIGI Power Control TPU EPU and Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Exclusive Features AI Suite 3 USB 3 0 Boost USB Charger AI Charger Disk Unlocker ASUS EZ DIY USB BIOS Flashback ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS C P R CPU Parameter Recall ASUS Q Design ASU...

Page 12: ...r CMOS jumper 1 x Power on button 1 x Reset button 1 x MemOK button 1 x Directkey button 1 x DRCT DirectKey header 1 x S PDIF out header 1 x Front panel audio connector AAFP 1 x System panel connector 1 x TPM connector BIOS Features 64 Mb UEFI AMI BIOS PnP DMI 2 0 WfM 2 0 SM BIOS 2 5 ACPI 2 0a Multi language BIOS Manageability WfM2 0 DMI2 0 WOL by PME PXE Software Drivers ROG GameFirst II ROG RAMD...

Page 13: ...US 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 ...

Page 14: ... 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 ...

Page 15: ...el Core i5 Intel Core i3 Pentium and Celeron processors It utilizes the serial point to point links which increases bandwidth and enhances the system s performance It natively supports up to six USB 3 0 ports for up to ten times faster transfer rate than USB 2 0 and enables the iGPU function for Intel integrated graphics performance PCI Express 3 0 PCI Express 3 0 PCIe 3 0 is the latest PCI Expres...

Page 16: ...on of superior audio Sonic Radar Sonic Radar an audio software designed for First Person Shooting FPS games shows the precise direction and intensity of where a sound is coming from In game sound including gunshots footprints voice call outs or even a ticking bomb is visualized as radar signals on the Sonic Radar display providing you the advantage to know potential threats and avoid sneaky surpri...

Page 17: ...nd turns it into a high speed virtual drive where you can store cache files and game apps for instant access By optimizing your SSD RAMDisk allows you to automatically backup update and restore files NOTE RAMDisk only supports 64 bit operating systems CPU Level Up With ROG s CPU Level Up overclocking has never been so easy or cost free Simply select the processor that you want to overclock to and ...

Page 18: ...fication CPUID that allows you to gather information of the main devices of your system It gives you the information and status of your CPU motherboard memory and the whole component Use the ROG look of reporting your system s current information with ROG CPU Z MemTweakIt MemTweakIt is a DRAM efficiency tool that allows you to read DRAM timings and allows you to post and share your DRAM configurat...

Page 19: ...ch a safely grounded object or a metal object such as the power supply case to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or...

Page 20: ... 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 ...

Page 21: ...T button 1 25 9 USB 3 0 connectors 20 1 pin USB3_12 1 39 10 Intel Z87 Serial ATA 6 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_1 6 red 1 38 11 ASMedia Serial ATA 6 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_E12 E34 red 1 39 12 DirectKey connector 2 pin DRCT 1 45 13 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL 1 44 14 DirectKey button 1 27 15 Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC 1 28 16 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB1112 USB1314 1 41 17 ROG Ex...

Page 22: ...chase of the motherboard ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing or if you see any damage to the PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related Keep the cap after installing the motherboard ASUS will process Return Me...

Page 23: ...y configurations 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 module DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot ...

Page 24: ...e to the memory address limitation on 32 bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less For effective use of memory we recommend that you do any of the following a Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS b I nstall a 64 bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the mothe...

Page 25: ...16GB 4x 4GB DS 11 13 13 35 1 65V G SKILL F3 2800C12Q 32GTXG 32GB 4 x 8GB DS 12 13 13 35 1 65V G SKILL F3 2800C10D 8GBTXD 8GB 2x 4GB DS 10 13 13 35 1 65V Vendors Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 2 4 Apacer 78 BAGFF AFC0C XMP 8GB 2x 4GB DS 12 13 13 35 Apacer 78 BAGFR AFD0C XMP 8GB 2x 4GB DS 12 13 13 35 Apacer 78 CAGFF AFD0C XMP 16GB 2x 8GB DS 12 13 13...

Page 26: ...65 G SKILL F3 19200CL10Q 32GBZHD XMP 32GB 4x 8GB DS 10 12 12 31 1 65 G SKILL F3 19200CL11Q 16GBZHD XMP 16GB 4x 4GB DS 11 11 11 31 1 65 G SKILL F3 19200CL11Q 16GBZHD XMP 16GB 4x 4GB DS 11 11 11 31 1 65 G SKILL F3 19200CL9D 4GBPIS XMP 4G 2x 2G DS 9 11 9 28 1 65 G SKILL F3 19200CL9Q 16GBZMD XMP 16GB 4x 4GB DS 9 11 11 31 1 65 GEIL GET34GB2400C9DC XMP 4GB 2x 2GB DS 9 11 9 27 1 65 GEIL GOC316GB2400C10QC...

Page 27: ...2133C9 Ver 7 1 XMP 4GB 2x 2GB DS 9 10 9 27 1 5 CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2B2133C9 XMP 4GB 2x 2GB DS 9 10 9 27 1 5 G SKILL F3 17000CL11Q2 64GBZLD XMP 64GB 8x 8GB DS 11 11 11 30 1 5 G SKILL F3 17000CL9Q 16GBXLD XMP 16GB 4x 4GB DS 9 11 9 28 1 65 G SKILL F3 17000CL9Q 16GBZH XMP 16GB 4x 4GB DS 9 11 10 28 1 65 G SKILL F3 17066CL9D 8GBPID XMP 8GB 2x 4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65 G SKILL F3 17066CL9Q 16GBTDD XMP 16GB 4x 4GB...

Page 28: ...KILL F3 16000CL9D 4GBRH XMP 4GB 2x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65 G SKILL F3 16000CL9D 4GBTD XMP 4GB 2x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65 GEIL GUP34GB2000C9DC XMP 4GB 2x 2GB DS 9 9 9 28 1 65 Patriot PV736G2000ELK XMP 6GB 3x 2GB DS 7 7 7 20 1 65 Patriot PVT36G2000LLK XMP 6GB 3x 2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 65 Patriot PX7312G2000ELK XMP 12GB 3x 4GB DS 9 11 9 27 1 65 Silicon Power SP002GBLYU200S02 XMP 2GB DS Team TXD32048M2000C9 XMP ...

Page 29: ...X1866C10 Ver 3 23 XMP 32GB 4x 8GB DS 10 11 10 27 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9 Ver8 16 XMP 8GB 2x 4GB DS 9 10 9 27 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9 XMP 8GB 2x 4GB DS 9 10 9 27 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9G Ver5 12 XMP 8GB 2x 4GB DS 1866 9 10 9 27 1 5 Crucial BLE4G3D1869DE1XT0 16F MD XMP 4GB DS 9 9 9 27 1 5 G SKILL F3 14900CL10Q2 64GBZLD XMP 64GB 8x 8GB DS 10 11 10 30 1 5 G SKILL F3 14900CL9D 8GBSR XMP ...

Page 30: ...GW8G9B XMP 16GB 2x8GB DS 9 11 9 27 1 65 AMD AE32G1609U1 U 2GB SS AMD 23EY4587MB6H 1 5 AMD AE34G1609U2 U 4GB DS AMD 23EY4587MB6H 1 5 AMD AP38G1608U2K XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 28 1 65 Apacer 78 B1GE3 9L10C 4GB DS Apacer AM5D5908DEQSCK 1 65 Apacer 78 B1GET 9K00C 4GB SS Apacer AM5D6008BQQSCK 11 11 11 28 Apacer 78 C1GET 9K10C 8GB DS Apacer AM5D6008BQQSCK 11 11 11 31 Apacer AHU04GFA60C9Q3R XMP 4GB DS 11 1...

Page 31: ... 24 XMP 16GB 2x8GB DS 10 10 10 27 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9 XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ32GX3M4X1600C10 Ver2 2 XMP 32GB 4x8GB DS 10 10 10 27 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8 XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M4X1600C9 Ver 2 12 XMP 8GB 4x2GB SS 9 9 9 24 1 5 CORSAIR HX3X12G1600C9 XMP 12GB 6x2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 6 Crucial BL12864BN1608 8FF XMP 2GB 2x1GB SS 8 8 8 24 1 65 Crucial ...

Page 32: ...28 KINGMAX FLGF65F C8KL9A XMP 4GB DS KINGMAX N A 9 9 9 28 KINGSTON KHX16009CD3K2 8GX XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 27 1 65 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3B1 4G XMP 4GB SS 9 9 9 27 1 65 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3 12GX XMP 12GB 3x4GB DS 9 1 65 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS 9 1 65 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS 9 1 65 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K4 16GX XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65 KINGSTON KHX1600C9...

Page 33: ...S 7 7 7 20 1 7 Patriot PGS34G1600LLKA2 4GB 2x2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 7 Patriot PV38G160C9KRD XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 Patriot PVV38G1600LLK XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 8 9 8 24 1 65 Patriot PX7312G1600LLK XMP 12GB 3x4GB DS 8 9 8 24 1 65 Patriot PXD38G1600LLK XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 1600 8 9 8 24 1 65 PSC AL9F8L93B GN2E 4GB SS PSC A3P4GF3BLF PSC ALAF8L93B GN2E 8GB DS PSC A3P4GF3BLF SanMax SMD 4G68HP 16KZ 4GB DS Hynix...

Page 34: ...Asint SLA304G08 EDJ1B 4GB SS Asint 304G08 DJ1B 9 10 10 26 Asint SLB304G08 EDJ1B 8GB DS Asint 304G08 DJ1B 9 9 9 24 Asint SLZ302G08 EDJ1C 4GB DS ASint 302G08 DJ1C ATP AQ12M72E8BKH9S 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C ECC BUFFALO D3U1333 1G 1GB SS Elpida J1108BFBG DJ F BUFFALO D3U1333 2G 2GB DS Elpida J1108BFBG DJ F BUFFALO D3U1333 4G 4GB DS NANYA NT5CB256M8BN CG CORSAIR CMV4GX3M2A1333C9 4GB 2x2GB SS N A 9 9 ...

Page 35: ...LFE85F C8KL9 2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FNLBF GXX 12A KINGMAX FLFE85F C8KL9 2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF DXX 15A KINGMAX FLFE85F C8KM9 2GB SS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF BXX 15A KINGMAX FLFF65F C8KL9 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF DXX 15A KINGMAX FLFF65F C8KM9 4GB DS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF BXX 15A KINGSTON KVR1333D3E9S 4G 4GB DS Elpida J2108ECSE DJ F 9 1 5 KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9H 4G 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BDBG GN F 1 5 KINGSTON KVR1333...

Page 36: ...HC9 4GB DS Team T3D2568LT 13 Transcend JM1333KLH 8G 623654 8GB DS Transcend TK963EBF3 Transcend TS1GLK64V3H 620053 8GB DS MICRON D9QBJ Side s SS Single sided DS Double sided DIMM support 1 Supports one 1 module inserted into any slot as Single channel memory configuration We suggest that you install the module into A1 slot 2 Supports two 2 modules inserted into either the red slots or the black sl...

Page 37: ...re adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components Slot No Slot Description 1 PCIe 2 0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 3 0 2 0 x16 x8_1 slot 3 PCIe 2 0 x1_2 slot 4 PCIe 3 0 2 0 x16 x8_2 slot 5 PCIe 2 0 x1_3 slot 6 PCIe 2 0 x4_3 slot ...

Page 38: ...E_x4_3 x1 default x1 x1 x1 x1 x4 Disabled Disabled Disabled x4 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE_x16 x8_1 shared PCIE_x8_2 shared PCIE_x4_3 shared PCIE_x1_1 shared PCIE_x1_2 shared PCIE_x1_3 shared I G F X shared Intel LAN Controller shared SATA 0 shared SATA 1 shared High Definition Audio shared EHCI 0 USB 2 0 shared EHCI 1 USB 2 0 shared XHCI USB 3 0 shared Asmedia SATA 6...

Page 39: ...ge settings to enhance system performance 1 Power on button The motherboard comes with a power on button that allows you to power up or wake up the system The button also lights up when the system is plugged to a power source indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component 2 Reset button Press the reset button to re...

Page 40: ...DRAM_LED lights continuously Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors Lists in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www asus com If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer To stop memory tuning turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5 10 seconds...

Page 41: ...eniently enter the BIOS during boot up Ensure to save your data before using the DirectKey button When the system is on and you press the DirectKey button your system will shut down Press the DirectKey button again or the Power on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly Turn off your system using the power on button to allow your system to go through POST without entering the BIOS when you re...

Page 42: ...AM data After the CMOS clearance reinstall the battery You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking For system failure due to overclocking use the C P R CPU Parameter Recall feature Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values Due to the chipset behavior AC power off is required to enable C P R function You m...

Page 43: ...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 up when there is no hard disk drive connected to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function 2 MemOK LED Blinking Indicates that MemOK is enabled before POST ...

Page 44: ...y components CPU DRAM VGA card and booting devices in sequence during motherboard booting process If an error is found the corresponding LED flashes until the problem is solved This user friendly design provides an intuitive way to locate the root problem within seconds ...

Page 45: ...s 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 4 BIOS Flashback LED This LED flashes when the BIOS is updating and turns off after the BIOS update ...

Page 46: ...ocode loading 09 PCH initialization after microcode loading 0B Cache initialization 0C 0D Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes 0E Microcode not found 0F Microcode not loaded 10 PEI Core is started 11 14 Pre memory CPU initialization is started 15 18 Pre memory System Agent initialization is started 19 1C Pre memory PCH initialization is started 2B 2F Memory initialization 30 Reserved for ASL se...

Page 47: ...tion before microcode loading 04 PCH initialization before microcode loading 06 Microcode loading 07 AP initialization after microcode loading 08 System Agent initialization after microcode loading 09 PCH initialization after microcode loading 0B Cache initialization 0C 0D Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes 0E Microcode not found 0F Microcode not loaded 10 PEI Core is started 11 14 Pre memory...

Page 48: ...e 5C 5F Reserved for future AMI error codes E0 S3 Resume is stared S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL E1 S3 Boot Script execution E2 Video repost E3 OS S3 wake vector call E4 E7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes E8 S3 Resume Failed E9 S3 Resume PPI not Found EA S3 Resume Boot Script Error EB S3 OS Wake Error EC EF Reserved for future AMI error codes F0 Recovery condition triggered by firm...

Page 49: ...pecific 70 PCH DXE initialization is started 71 PCH DXE SMM initialization is started 72 PCH devices initialization 73 77 PCH DXE Initialization PCH module specific 78 ACPI module initialization 79 CSM initialization 7A 7F Reserved for future AMI DXE codes 90 Boot Device Selection BDS phase is started 91 Driver connecting is started 92 PCI Bus initialization is started 93 PCI Bus Hot Plug Controll...

Page 50: ...L Status Codes section below AB Setup Input Wait AC Reserved for ASL see ASL Status Codes section below AD Ready To Boot event AE Legacy Boot event AF Exit Boot Services event B0 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin B1 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End B2 Legacy Option ROM Initialization B3 System Reset B4 USB hot plug B5 PCI bus hot plug B6 Clean up of NVRAM B7 Configuration Reset reset of NVR...

Page 51: ...failed DC Reset protocol is not available ACPI ASL Checkpoints Code Description 0x01 System is entering S1 sleep state 0x02 System is entering S2 sleep state 0x03 System is entering S3 sleep state 0x04 System is entering S4 sleep state 0x05 System is entering S5 sleep state 0x10 System is waking up from the S1 sleep state 0x20 System is waking up from the S2 sleep state 0x30 System is waking up fr...

Page 52: ...ith the Intel Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel Z87 chipset These connectors are set to AHCI Mode by default If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to RAID Mode Refer to section 3 6 3 SATA Configuration for details Before creating a RAID set refer to section 5 1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the mother...

Page 53: ...odule for additional USB 3 0 front or rear panel ports With an installed USB 3 0 module you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3 0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps faster charging time for USB chargeable devices optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2 0 The USB 3 0 module is purchased separately These connectors are based on xHCI specification We recomme...

Page 54: ...anel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability If yo...

Page 55: ...tor onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports 6 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB1112 USB1314 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed 2 x USB2 0 ports USB131...

Page 56: ...black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors Ensure to fully insert the 4 pin CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum ...

Page 57: ...ay not boot up if the power is inadequate If you want to use two or more high end PCI Express x16 cards use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguage en us for details...

Page 58: ...ystem warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the BIOS settings Pressing the power butt...

Page 59: ...tton that supports the DirectKey function Connect the button cable that supports DirectKey from the chassis to this connector on the motherboard Ensure that your chassis comes with the extra button cable that supports the DirectKey feature Refer to the technical documentation that came with the chassis for details ...

Page 60: ...or supports a Trusted Platform Module TPM system which securely store keys digital certificates passwords and data A TPM system also helps enhance the network security protects digital identities and ensures platform integrity The OC Panel is purchased separately The OC Panel allows you to perform overclocking without going to the BIOS settings loading the OS or using overclocking software utiliti...

Page 61: ...is section are for reference only The motherboard layout may vary with models but the installation steps are the same for all models 1 Install the ASUS Q Shield to the chassis rear I O panel Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 Place the motherboard into the chassis ensuring that its rear I O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I O panel ...

Page 62: ...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 ...

Page 63: ...HERO 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 ...

Page 64: ...lation 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 assembly ...

Page 65: ...ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 2 5 Chapter 2 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly ...

Page 66: ...2 6 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM 2 1 4 DIMM installation B A ...

Page 67: ...ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 2 7 Chapter 2 2 1 5 ATX Power connection 1 2 OR OR ...

Page 68: ...2 8 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 6 SATA device connection 2 OR 1 ...

Page 69: ... MAXIMUS VI HERO 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 ...

Page 70: ...2 10 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 8 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards ...

Page 71: ... M6H CAP to the root directory of the USB flash disk drive 4 Turn off the system and insert the USB storage device to the ROG Connect port 5 Press the ROG Connect button and release when a flashing light appears which indicates that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled 6 Wait until the light goes out indicating that the BIOS updating process is completed For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS se...

Page 72: ...EDs and audio port definitions Rear panel connectors 1 PS 2 Keyboard Mouse combo port 2 Intel USB 2 0 port 9 and 10 Intel USB 2 0 port 10 supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger 3 Optical S PDIF OUT port 4 Intel USB 3 0 port 3 and 4 5 LAN RJ 45 port 6 Intel USB 2 0 port 7 and 8 7 USB BIOS Flashback button 8 HDMI port 9 Intel USB 3 0 port 5 and 6 10 Audio I O ports ...

Page 73: ...controller Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility Audio 2 1 4 1 5 1 or 7 1 channel configuration SPEED LED ACT LINK LED LAN port Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection Port Headset 2 1 channel 4 1 channel 5 1 chan...

Page 74: ...2 14 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2 1 channel Speakers ...

Page 75: ...ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO 2 15 Chapter 2 Connect to 4 1 channel Speakers Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers ...

Page 76: ...2 16 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers ...

Page 77: ... tests POST While the tests are running the BIOS beeps refer to the BIOS beep codes table or additional messages appear on the screen If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power the system may have failed a power on test Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot ...

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Page 79: ...locking settings advanced power management and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS In normal circumstances the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances q An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to...

Page 80: ...rase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes EZ Mode and Advanced Mode You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit Advanced Mode screen 3 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters The BIOS screen include navigation...

Page 81: ...the devices you installed to the system The Boot Menu F8 button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes saves the changes and resets the system or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU motherboard temperature CPU 5V 3 3V 12V voltage output CPU chassis power f...

Page 82: ...onfiguration fields Menu items Scroll bar Pop up window Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items My Favorites For saving the frequently used system settings and configuration Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system tempe...

Page 83: ...ms on the screen Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings If you delete all shortcut items from the F3 Shortcut list the default shortcut items will reappear after your next startup General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief des...

Page 84: ...ites To add frequently used BIOS items to My Favorites 1 Use the arrow keys to select an item that you want to add When using a mouse hover the pointer to the item 2 Press F4 on your keyboard or right click on your mouse to add the item to My Favorites page You cannot add the following items to My Favorites Items with submenu options User configurable items such as language and boot device order C...

Page 85: ...overclocking related items Be cautious when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard Scroll down to display other BIOS items ...

Page 86: ...nce under XMP Manual User defined memory frequency mode Disabled Allows you to set to default core ratio settings CPU Core Ratio Auto Allows you to set the CPU ratio and sync automatically per core or all cores Configuration options Auto Sync All Cores Per Core When the CPU Core Ratio is set to Auto the following item appears Min CPU Cache Ratio Auto Allows you to set the minimum possible ratio on...

Page 87: ...t Auto Select Auto to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4 Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3 Core Ratio Limit If you assign a value for more Core Ratio Limit do not set the less Core Ratio Limit to Auto Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto Allows you to enable the internal PLL voltage for K SKU CPUs to get the extreme overclocking capability Configura...

Page 88: ... to the selected CPU level Configuration options Auto 4 600G 4 400G 4 200G EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function Configuration options Disabled Enabled DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features Use the and keys to adjust the value To restore the default setting type auto using the keyboard ...

Page 89: ...AD Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM CKE Minimum pulse width Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM CAS Write Latency Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 RTL IOL control DRAM RTL Initial Value Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHA_R0D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHA_R0D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHA_R1D0 Auto Configuration optio...

Page 90: ...onfiguration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHB_R1D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHB_R1D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 Third Timings tRDRD Auto Configuration options Auto 1 7 tRDRD_dr Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 tRDRD_dd Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 tWRRD Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 tWRRD_dr Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 tWRRD_dd Auto Config...

Page 91: ...le or disable the Channel B DIMM slots with the following configuration options Enable Both DIMMS Disable DIMM0 Disable DIMM1 Disable Both DIMMS Scrambler Setting Optimized Set this item to Optimized ASUS to enhance system stability Configuration options Optimized ASUS Default MRC DQ Sense Amplifier Auto Reducing usually helps overclocking and over voltage Configuration options Auto 16 16 DQS Sens...

Page 92: ...omponent conditions Higher frequency gets quicker transient response Configuration options Auto Manual DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to Manual The thermal conditions should be monitored The following items appear only when you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to Auto VRM Spread Spectrum Disabled Enable the VRM Spread Spectrum to enhance system stability Configuration options...

Page 93: ... Manual Adjustment Set manually to a faster phase response to increase system performance or to slower phase response to increase DRAM power efficiency DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to Extreme and Manual Adjustment The thermal conditions should be monitored The following item appears only when you set the CPU Power Phase Control to Manual Adjustment Manual Adjustment Fast...

Page 94: ...y Configuration options 100 110 120 130 DRAM Voltage Frequency Auto Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency Assign a fixed high DRAM frequency to increase the overclocking range or a low DRAM frequency for a better system stability Configuration options Auto Manual The following item appears only when you set set the DRAM Frequency Mode item to Manual DRAM Fixed Frequency Mode 300 Allows...

Page 95: ...n Voltage Configuration options Auto 0 0000 3 0000 ICC Ringback Canceller Auto ICC Ringback Canceller can be used to control the noise level at the Integrated Clock Controller Enable to allow better High DMI Frequency O C Disable to allow better Low DMI Frequency O C Clock Crossing VBoot Auto The instantaneous voltage value when the rising edge of BCLK DN is equal to the falling edge of the BCLK D...

Page 96: ... to adjust the value The values range from 1W to 4096W Package Power Time Window Auto Also known as Power Limit 1 and allows you to maintain the time window for Turbo Ratio over TDP Thermal Design Power Use the and keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 second to 127 seconds Short Duration Package Power Limit Auto Also known as Power Limit 2 and allows you to provide rapid protection whe...

Page 97: ...he power saving on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as the processor goes into low current state Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled Idle Power in Response Auto Allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it enters manual override mode Configuration options Auto Regular Fast Idle Power out Response Auto Allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully I...

Page 98: ...ondition Use or key to adjust the value The values range from 0A to 30A at 1Amp increment CPU Core Voltage Auto Configures the amount of Voltage fed to the Cores of the processor Increase when increasing Core Frequency Use or key to adjust the value The values range from 1 050000V to 2 200000V at 0 003125V increment Confifuration options Auto Manual Mode Offset Mode Adaptive Mode CPU Core Voltage ...

Page 99: ...999V at 0 001V increment CPU Analog I O Voltage Offset Mode Sign Configures the amount of Voltage offset applied for the Analog portion of the I O on the processor Increase when increasing DRAM Frequency Use or key to adjust the value CPU Analog I O Voltage Offset Auto The values range from 0 999V to 0 999V at 0 001V increment CPU Digital I O Voltage Offset Mode Sign Configures the amount of Volta...

Page 100: ...just the value The values range from 0 6000V to 1 4000V at 0 00625V increment DRAM CTRL REF Voltage Auto Allows you to set the fraction of DRAM voltage given as reference on the Control lines Use or key to adjust the value The values range from 0 3950x to 0 6300 at 0 0050x increment DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA Auto Allows you to set the fraction of DRAM voltage given as reference on the data line...

Page 101: ...ecurity settings Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings If you have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM to clear the BIOS password See section 1 2 6 Onboard buttons and switches for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the defaul...

Page 102: ...urrent password then press Enter 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press Enter 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the administrator password follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password but press Enter when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Inst...

Page 103: ...ord when prompted To clear the user password follow the same steps as in changing a user password but press Enter when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed 3 6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices Be cautious when changing the settin...

Page 104: ...nction Hyper threading Enabled Allows a hyper threading processor to appear as two logical processors allowing the operating system to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously Enabled Two threads per activated core Disabled One thread per activated core Active Processor Cores All Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package Configuration options All 1 ...

Page 105: ... to select the performance state that the BIOS will set before OS handoff Configuration options Max Non Turbo Performance Max Battery Turbo Performance Dynamic Storage Accelerator Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the Dynamic Storage Accelerator for C state configuration Configuration options Enabled Disabled CPU Power Management Configuration The subitems in this menu allows you to manage ...

Page 106: ...CPU C3 report to the operating system Configuration options Enabled Disabled CPU C6 Report Enabled Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system Configuration options Enabled Disabled C6 Latency Short Allows you to set the duration of C6 latency for C6 state Configuration options Short Long CPU C7 Report CPU C7s Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to the o...

Page 107: ...n you set the Entry on S3 RTC Wake to Enabled This item allows you to enable the RTC wake timer at S3 entry The value ranges from 0 Immediately to 120 minutes Active Page Threshold Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the IRST with additional partition size Configuration options Enabled Disabled Ensure that the caching partition size is larger than the total memory size Active Memory Th...

Page 108: ... the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices AHCI Set to AHCI when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands RAID Set to RA...

Page 109: ...and allow you to enable disable SATA Hot Plug Support Configuration options Disabled Enabled 3 6 4 System Agent Configuration VT d Disabled Allows you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub Enabled Enables the function Disabled Disables this function CPU Audio Devices Enabled Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio devices Configuration options Enabled Disabled Gra...

Page 110: ...llows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings PCIEx16_1 2 Link Speed Auto Allows you to configure the PCIEx16 speed for slots 1 and 2 Configuration options Auto Gen1 Gen2 Gen3 DMI Link ASPM Control Auto Allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management on SA side of the DMI Link Configuration options Auto Disabled L0s L1 L0sL1 PEG ASPM Disabled Allows you to control...

Page 111: ...e presence of USB devices at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Intel xHCI Mode Smart Auto Auto Keeps the last operation of xHCI controller in OS during bootup Smart Auto Enables the operation of xHCI controller Enabled Enables the xHCI controller Disabled Disables the xHCI controller EHCI Hand off Disabled ...

Page 112: ...sabled Allows you to enhance the power saving feature of PCI Express and perform ASPM operations in the operating system Configuration options Disabled Enabled The following item appears only when you set the PCI Express Native Power Management to Enabled Native ASPM Disabled Enabled Vista controls the ASPM support for the device Disabled BIOS controls the ASPM support for the device ...

Page 113: ... set the HD Audio Controller to Enabled Front Panel Type HD Allows you to set the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 or high definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports HD Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to high definition audio AC97 Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 SPDIF Out Type SPDIF ...

Page 114: ...mode X1 mode PCIeX4_3 slots runs at X1 mode with all slots enabled X4 mode PCIeX4_3 slots runs at X4 mode for high performance support PCIeX1_1 PCIeX1_2 PCIeX1_3 will be disabled Intel LAN Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the Intel LAN controller Disabled Disables the Intel LAN controller The following item appears only when you set the Intel LAN Controller to Enabled Intel PXE OPROM Disabled Th...

Page 115: ...e system state was before the AC power loss Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Allows you to disable or specify the keys in the PS 2 keyboard that you can use to activate Power On Configuration options Disabled Space Bar Ctrl Esc Power Key Power On By PCIE PCI Disabled Disabled Disables the PCIE PCI devices to generate a wake on LAN feature of the Intel Realtek LAN device or other installed PCIE L...

Page 116: ...Ipv4 Ipv6 PXE boot option Configuration options Disabled Enabled 3 6 10 ROG Effects ROG Pulse Enabled This item allows you to enable the ROG Logo animation on the upper left corner of the main menu Configuration options Disabled Enabled Onboard LED Enabled This item allows you to enable all the onboard LEDs Configuration options Enabled Disabled SupremeFX Lighting LED Enabled This item allows both...

Page 117: ...hrough the onboard voltage regulators Press Enter and select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures Temperature Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature xxxºC xxxºF The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard Press Enter and select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures Fan Speed Monitor CPU FAN Speed CPU OPT...

Page 118: ...ile Standard Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan Standard Set to make the CPU fan adjust automatically depending on the CPU temperature Silent Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation Turbo Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed Manual Set to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters The following items appear only when you set the CPU Fan Profi...

Page 119: ...imize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation Turbo Sets to Turbo to achieve maximum chassis fan speed Manual Sets to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters The following four items appear only when you set Chassis1 Chassis2 Chassis3 Fan Profile to Manual Chassis1 Chassis2 Chassis3 Upper Temperature 70 Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature The ...

Page 120: ... Partial In Disabled All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a fastest POST time Full Initialization All USB devices will be available during POST This process will extend the POST time Partial Initialization For a faster POST time only USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will be detected Network Stack Driver Support Disabled Disabled Select to skip the network stack d...

Page 121: ...port waiting time The values range from 0 to 10 seconds or until the Esc button is pressed The following items appears only when you set the Boot Logo Display item to Auto or Full Screen Post Delay Time 3 sec This item allows you to select a desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS Setup You can only execute the POST delay time during normal boot The values range from 0 to 10 ...

Page 122: ...the add on devices Enabled For better compatibility enable the CSM to fully support the non UEFI driver add on devices or the Windows UEFI mode Disabled Disable the CSM to fully support the non UEFI driver add on devices or the Windows UEFI mode The following items appear when you set the Launch CSM to Enabled Boot Device Control UEFI and Legacy OpROM Allows you to select the type of devices that ...

Page 123: ...I Mode It allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys Clear Secure Boot keys This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys This item allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys Save Secure Boot Keys Allows you to save the PK Platform Keys to a USB storage device PK Management The Platform Key PK locks and secures the firmware from any permissible changes The system verifies ...

Page 124: ...ows you to delete the db file from your system Configuration options Yes No Load db from File Allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device Append db from File Allows you to load the additional db from a storage device so that more images can be loaded securely The db file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable DBX Management The dbx ...

Page 125: ...o data processing Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your SSD restoring it to factory performance performance levels Secure Erase is only available in AHCI mode Ensure to set the SATA mode to AHCI Click Advanced SATA Configuration AHCI To launch ROG SSD Secure Erase click Tool ROG SSD Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu Check the ASUS support site for a full list of SSDs tested with Secu...

Page 126: ... password protection by freezing them prior to booting If the drive is frozen a power off or hard reset of your PC must be performed to proceed with the Secure Erase Locked SSDs might be locked if the Secure Erase process is either incomplete or was stopped This may be due to a third party software that uses a different password defined by ASUS You have to unlock the SSD in the software before pro...

Page 127: ...ey in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings press Enter and then select Yes DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory CPU configuration and BIOS version Load Save CMOS Profile From To USB drive This item allows you to load or save CMOS profiles from or to the...

Page 128: ... Configure The ROG OC Panel H Key Configure allows you to input and save values on the CPU core voltage CPU input voltage BCLK Frequency and CPU ratio in the UEFI BIOS The saved values can be synchronized to a compatible OC Panel device and these values can be tweaked or configured using the OC Panel without going to the BIOS menu ...

Page 129: ... to 300 MHz CPU Ratio Auto This item allows you to the adjust the CPU ratio The CPU ratio may vary according to the model of the processor Load Default This item allows you to load the default values of the CPU Core Voltage CPU Input Voltage BCLK Frequency and CPU Ratio The Load Default resets all values to Auto Save Above Settings This item allows you to save the new values of the CPU Core Voltag...

Page 130: ...Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press F10 a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit Discard Changes Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option or if you press Esc a confirmatio...

Page 131: ...llowing utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program 1 EZ Update Updates the BIOS in Windows environment 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted 4 ASUS BIOS Updater Updates and back ups the BIOS in DOS environm...

Page 132: ...hat contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 2 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press Enter to enable it 3 Press Tab to switch to the Drive field 4 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS and then press Enter 5 Press Tab to switch to the Folder Info field 6 Press the Up Down ...

Page 133: ...r a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website If you want to use the newer BIOS file download the file at support asus com and save it to a USB flash drive Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive or the ...

Page 134: ...and save them on the USB flash drive NTFS is not supported under DOS environment Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format Do not save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to low disk capacity 3 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives optional Booting the system in DOS environment 1 Insert the USB flash drive with the lat...

Page 135: ...s below 3 Press Tab to switch between screen fields and use the Up Down Home End keys to select the BIOS file and press Enter BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update Welcome to FreeDOS http www freedos org C d D D bupdater pc g ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 30 2012 05 22 Current ROM Update ROM A Note Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down H...

Page 136: ... failure For BIOS Updater version 0224 or later the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu See Chaper 3 of your motherboard user manual for details Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file i...

Page 137: ...Support DVD information The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updates Ensure that you have an Administrator account before running the support DVD in Windows 7 or Windows 8 OS 4 2 1 Running the support DVD To run the support DVD 1 Place the Support DVD into the optical drive 2 In the AutoPlay dialog box click Run...

Page 138: ...oftware manual that you wish to read Support DVD main menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices Install the necessary drivers to use the devices The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports The Video menu contains ROG related videos The Manual menu contains the list of supplementary user manuals Cl...

Page 139: ...lp or readme file that came with the software application for more information 4 4 AI Suite 3 AI Suite 3 is an all in one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously Installing AI Suite 3 Ensure that you have an Administrator account before installing AI Suite 3 in Windows 7 OS or Windows 8 OS To install AI Suite 3 on your co...

Page 140: ...I Suite 3 app on the Start screen Windows 8 OS 1 Place the Support DVD into the optical drive then follow onscreen instructions 2 From the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu select the Utilities tab and click AI Suite 3 3 Follow the succeeding onscreen instructions If the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu did not appear try the following steps a Go to the Start Screen then click or tap th...

Page 141: ... USB 3 0 Boost Click to launch AI Suite 3 menu bar AI Suite 3 Main menu The AI Suite 3 main menu gives you easy access controls and insight to what s going on with your computer allowing you to optimize performance settings while at the same time ensuring system stability The AI Suite main menu includes is a quick access menu bar that allows you to swiftly launch any of the integrated ASUS utiliti...

Page 142: ...trol and Fan Xpert 2 4 Way Optimization The 4 Way Optimization utility allows you to automatically tweak the TPU EPU DIGI Power Control and Fan Xpert 2 to their optimal settings DO NOT remove your fan during the tuning process Select an advanced power saving mode Click to auto detect the best settings based on actual usage Click or tap to enable or disable the Configured Max CPU Power Click or tap...

Page 143: ...nual for details The CPU Frequency bars show the status of the CPU cores which vary with your CPU model TurboV Processing Unit TPU TPU allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency CPU cache core frequencies DRAM frequency and related voltages for an enhanced system stability and a performance boost Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings Setting a high voltage may d...

Page 144: ...age Click to save the adjustment into a profile Click to load the saved profile Click to apply the adjustments Click to undo the adjustments Drag the slider to adjust the Clock Crossing Voltage GPU Boost Use the to adjust the iGPU Max Voltage Click or tap or to adjust the CPU VCCSA voltage Click or tap to save the adjustment into a profile Click or tap to load the saved profile Click or tap to app...

Page 145: ...o your preferred default value Configured Max CPU Power may decrease the total power delivery to the CPU and affects the CPU performance under system heavy load To restore your system to its default settings reboot your computer Click to select a fan profile Click or to adjust the configured Max CPU Power Tick to select a setting for Add on USB ports power Click to configure the settings in Auto m...

Page 146: ...e number under heavy system loading To increase VRM efficiency reduce the phase number under light system loading The system automatically sets the default to Extreme when using the Intel iGPU CPU Voltage Frequency CPU Voltage Frequency affects the VRM transient response and thermal components Higher VRM frequency gets quicker transient response DRAM Power You can configure the following DRAM item...

Page 147: ...crease the fan s speed for a high cooling capability Click to maximize the fan speed Click to switch between CPU and chassis fan screens Customizing the fan settings Smart Mode Smart Mode allows you to customize the fans rotation speeds and responses based on your system s temperature Click or tap to switch between the CPU and chassis fan screens Click or tap to apply the changes Click or tap to u...

Page 148: ...ally run at full speed to protect the CPU For motherboard models without the CPU fan detection latch only 4 pin CPU fans are controllable in Fan Xpert 2 The Fan Xpert 2 may not be able to detect the fan speed if your fan is installed with an external control kit for rotation speed Fan Xpert 2 does not support 2 pin fans If you install a 2 pin fan it can only run at its full speed If the CPU or cha...

Page 149: ...n also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that will display during POST Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update click on the top edge of the screen then click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar EZ Update screen Click to automatically update your motherboard s driver software and firmware Click to search and select the BIOS file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the ...

Page 150: ...g USB 3 0 Boost To launch USB 3 0 Boost click or tap on the top right corner of the AI Suite 3 main menu then select USB 3 0 Boost Using the USB 3 0 Boost USB 3 0 Boost automatically detects the USB 3 0 devices that support UASP For a list of UASP supported USB 3 0 devices visit the ASUS website at www asus com The data transfer speed varies with USB devices For a higher data transfer performance ...

Page 151: ...ttings Launching the System Information To launch System Information click or tap on the top right corner of the AI Suite 3 main menu then select System Information Viewing the motherboard information Click or tap the MB tab to view the motherboard s information Viewing the CPU information Click or tap the CPU tab to view the processor s information ...

Page 152: ...4 16 Chapter 4 Software support Chapter 4 Viewing the SPD information Click or tap the SPD tab to view the memory s information ...

Page 153: ...ty to quickly check for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule Launching USB BIOS Flashback To launch USB BIOS Flashback click or tap on the top right corner of the AI Suite 3 main menu then select USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback is available only in selected motherboard models Scheduling the BIOS download 1 In the Download Setting field tick Schedule days then select t...

Page 154: ...Refer to section 2 3 1 Rear I O connection of your user manual for more details To download the updated BIOS 1 From the USB BIOS Flashback screen click or tap Check for New BIOS Update Wait for the system to check the latest BIOS version 2 After the utility detects a new BIOS click or tap from the Save to field select the USB flash drive then click or tap Download 3 After the download is complete ...

Page 155: ...then select USB Charger Using USB Charger Ensure to connect your USB device into the USB port that supports this utility Refer to section 2 3 1 Rear I O connection of your user manual for more details USB Charger does not support USB hubs USB extension cables and generic USB cables USB Charger may not recognize some ASUS devices due to varying design Click or tap to detect the connected USB device...

Page 156: ...nnection errors and giving users plug and play convenience Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar Double click on the icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek ...

Page 157: ...of memory timings You can validate your MemTweakIt settings to generate a memory efficiency score that you can share and compare with other users on the ROG website To use MemTweakIt double click on the desktop Click About tab and click REPUBLIC OF GAMERS to access ROG official website Click OK to exit MemTweakIt ...

Page 158: ...mTweakIt Validation File Upload window key in your ASUS account ID and password 6 Click Browse locate the saved cvf file and click Open 7 Click Submit Your configuration will be displayed in MemTweakIt webpage Validating and saving your MemTweakIt settings To validate and save your configuration online 1 Launch MemTweakIt and click Validate 2 In Online Mode key in your ASUS account ID and password...

Page 159: ...rmance Startup folders Since RAMDisk loads during boot up together with the contents of the Junction folders changing the location of the startup folders may cause system error and disable loading your RAMDisk To launch RAMDisk click Creating Deleting a RAMDisk drive Your RAMDisk drive allows you to place your favorite applications and files into RAM so you can utilize your RAM speed for better re...

Page 160: ...ntents into the RAMDisk enabling access to the desired application or data to be done purely within the original file location Select the Junction tab to create your junction point Click Browse to select where to create a junction point Click Add to finish adding the new junction point Click the drop down arrow to select your RAMDisk drive and its available storage space Click to delete the existi...

Page 161: ...chronizing backup files After creating a junction point RAMDisk automatically creates a backup folder in the file s original location Use RAMDisk to manually synchronize updates with these backup files Click Synchronize to update your files ...

Page 162: ...Sonic Radar Sonic Radar or go to the taskbar then double click Sonic Radar is automatically installed when you install the Realtek Audio drivers for your ROG motherboard with SupremeFX Sonic Radar display Shows the intensity and direction of where a sound is coming from An identical display can be seen on your in game screen Game Detection Click to enable or disable automatic loading of optimum ga...

Page 163: ...for reference only and can vary depending on the game you are playing All rights of the FPS game Battlefield 3 is reserved to EA Digital Illusions CE AB and Electronic Arts Sonic Radar display Battlefield 3 All rights reserved Radar signals indicate where sound is coming from ...

Page 164: ...Click to select a game preset Click to select the threat to enhance The Radar Selection options vary per Game Preset selected Icon Type of threat and description Enhance sound coming from all potential threats Enhance sound coming from footsteps Enhance sound from voice call outs Enhance sound from gunshots Enhance sound from ticking bomb Full range setting Bass range setting Mid range setting Hig...

Page 165: ... panel Smoothness and opacity Allows you to adjust the texture and transparency of the Sonic Radar display Radar position Allows you to set a convenient position for the Sonic Radar display anywhere on your in game screen Move the respective sliders to adjust the smoothness and opacity Click to position the Sonic Radar display ...

Page 166: ...onic Radar display opacity Left Ctrl Left Alt Increase Sonic Radar display opacity Left Ctrl Left Alt Q Move Sonic Radar to any of nine 9 available positions on your in game screen Left Ctrl Left Alt S Adjust the Sonic Radar display size Left Ctrl Left Alt D Set available Radar Selection depending on your game preset Left Ctrl Left Alt F Enables or disables the sound enhancer Click to configure sh...

Page 167: ...t of ambient noise within words and sentences You can configure the Noise Gate and Noise Reduction settings via the Realtek HD Audio Manager To launch the Realtek HD Audio Manager go to the Desktop then from the taskbar double click Before configuring any of the settings ensure that you have a headset connected to the audio ports Realtek HD Audio Manager main menu From the Realtek HD Audio Manager...

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Page 169: ...k array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive RAID 5 stripes...

Page 170: ... Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive 5 1 3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA HDDs To do this 1 Enter the BIOS Setup during POST 2 Go to the Advanced menu SATA Configuration and then press Enter 3 Set the SATA Mode item to RAID Mode 4 Save your changes and then exit the BIOS Setup Refer ...

Page 171: ...ur screen The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM v10 5 1 1070 Copyright C 2003 10 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved MAIN MENU DISK VOLUME INFORMATION RAID Volumes None defined Physical Devices Port Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149 0GB 1 ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149 0GB 2 ST3160812AS...

Page 172: ...ECT DISKS screen appears CREATE VOLUME MENU HELP Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less Name RAID Level Disks Strip Size Capacity Sync Create volume Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM v10 5 1 1070 Copyright C 2003 10 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved Select ESC Exit ENTER Select Menu Volume0 SELECT DISKS Port Drive Model Serial Size Stat...

Page 173: ...RAID 10 64KB RAID 5 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing 7 When the Capacity item is selected enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press Enter The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity 8 When the Create Volume item is selected press Enter The following war...

Page 174: ... following warning message appears 3 Press Y to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu or press N to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST This does not apply to Recovery volumes Are you sure you want to delete volume Volume0 Y N DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION DELETE VOLUME MENU HELP Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non RAID WARNING Select ESC P...

Page 175: ... does not provide a floppy drive connector You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk 5 2 1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 1 Boot your computer 2 Press Del during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility 3 Set the optical drive as the primary boot device 4 Insert the support DVD into the optica...

Page 176: ...ction 5 2 3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows OS installation To install the RAID driver for Windows 7 or later OS 1 During the OS installation click Load Driver to allow you to select the installation media containing the RAID driver 2 Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive and then click Browse 3 Click the name of the devic...

Page 177: ...y cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or r...

Page 178: ...a Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d Industrie Canada Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d interférences et 2 cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence y compris celles susceptibles de prov...

Page 179: ...ent should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the mercury containing button cell battery in municipal waste This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest s...

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Page 181: ... V2 1 1 2009 05 EN 301 489 24 V1 5 1 2010 09 EN 302 326 2 V1 2 2 2007 06 EN 302 326 3 V1 3 1 2007 09 EN 301 357 2 V1 4 1 2008 11 EN 302 291 1 V1 1 1 2005 07 EN 302 291 2 V1 1 1 2005 07 2006 95 EC LVD Directive EN 60950 1 A12 2011 EN 60065 2002 A12 2011 2009 125 EC ErP Directive Regulation EC No 1275 2008 Regulation EC No 642 2009 Regulation EC No 278 2009 2011 65 EU RoHS Directive Ver 130208 CE ma...

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