Contents
About this guide........................................................................................................ vii
OC Panel specifications summary ......................................................................... xiv
Installation tools and components......................................................................... xvi
Special features..........................................................................................1-1
Motherboard overview...............................................................................1-6
Building your PC system...........................................................................2-1
BIOS update utility...................................................................................2-15
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OC Panel...................................................................................................2-21
Starting up for the first time....................................................................2-26
Turning off the computer.........................................................................2-26
Knowing BIOS............................................................................................3-1
BIOS setup program..................................................................................3-2
My Favorites...............................................................................................3-6
Extreme Tweaker menu .............................................................................3-7
Main menu ................................................................................................3-22
Advanced menu .......................................................................................3-25
Monitor menu ...........................................................................................3-40
Boot menu ................................................................................................3-44
Tools menu ...............................................................................................3-48
Exit menu..................................................................................................3-51
Updating BIOS..........................................................................................3-52
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Support DVD information..........................................................................4-1
Software information.................................................................................4-4
AI Suite 3.....................................................................................................4-4
Audio configurations...............................................................................4-43
ROG Connect............................................................................................4-44
MemTweakIt..............................................................................................4-46
ROG RAMDisk..........................................................................................4-49
RAID configurations ..................................................................................5-1
Creating a RAID driver disk.......................................................................5-8
Notices .................................................................................................................... A-1
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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.
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Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in 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
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Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.
Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.
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Place the product on a stable surface.
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
1.
Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the
motherboard.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Chapter 2: Basic Installation
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing system components.
Chapter 3: BIOS setup
This chapter tells 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 additional information and for product and software
updates.
1.
2.
ASUS websites
The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware
and software products.
Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.
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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
Italics
Indicates a menu or an item to select.
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
Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
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MAXIMUS VI EXTREME specifications summary
LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 /
Intel® Core™ i5 / Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium®, Celeron® Processors
Supports 22nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*
CPU
*
The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU
type.
** Refer to http://support.asus.com/cpu.aspx for Intel CPU support list.
Intel® Z87 Express Chipset
Chipset
Memory
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.C.) / 2400 (O.C.) /
2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1800(O.C.) /
1600 / 1333 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
*
Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of
individual CPUs.
** Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details.
5 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slots (single at native x16, dual at
x8/x8**, triple at x8/x16/x8, quad at x8/x16/x8/x8)
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x4 slot
1 x mini-PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot*** on mPCIe Combo II expansion
card
Expansion slots
* PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by 4th generation Intel® Core™ Processors.
** Native x8/x8 mode is available only when PCIE_x16/x8_1 and
PCIE_x8_B2 slots are in use.
*** The mini-PCIe slot is pre-installed with a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module.
Integrated Intel® HD Graphics Processor
Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/HDMI port
DisplayPort 1.2* with max. resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz/
3840 x 2160 at 60Hz
HDMI with max. resolution of 4096 x 2160 at 24Hz / 2560 x 1600
VGA
at 60Hz
Intel® InTru™ 3D/ Intel® Quick Sync Video/ Intel® Clear Video HD
Technology/ Intel® Insider™
*
DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up
to 3 displays.
NVIDIA® 4-Way/3-Way/Quad-GPU SLI® Technology
AMD CrossFireX™ Technology
Multi-GPU support
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Intel® Z87 Express Chipset:
6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports*
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Intel® Rapid Storage 12 supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10
Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start
Technology, and Intel® Smart Connect Technology**
1 x M.2 (NGFF) SSD socket 2 on mPCIe Combo II expansion
card
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Supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 and SATA 6Gb/s standard
- Supports M.2 (NGFF) Type 2242 (22mm x 42mm) SSD card
Storage
ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controller:
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4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports ***
*
SATA 6Gb/s port 5 will be disabled when M.2 (NGFF) slot on mPCIe
Combo II is in use.
** The functions supported depends on the CPU types.
*** These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. ATAPI devices are not
supported.
LAN
1 x Intel® I217-V Gigabit LAN Controller
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz
Wireless Data Network
*
The module is pre-installed on the mPCIe Combo II expansion card.
Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS
The module is pre-installed on the mPCIe Combo II expansion card.
Bluetooth
*
Realtek® ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio
CODEC
- Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack-
Audio
retasking
- Content Protection for Full Rate lossless DVD Audio, Blu-ray
DVD, and HD-DVD audio content playback
- Optical S/PDIF output port at back panel
Intel® Z87 Express Chipset
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4 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board [red], 2 ports at back
panel [blue] with ASUS USB 3.0 Boost support*)
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8 x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports at back panel, 1 port reserved for
ROG Connect; 6 ports at mid-board**)
USB
ASMedia® USB 3.0 SuperSpeed USB HUB controller
4 x USB 3.0 ports (4 ports at back panel [blue])
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*
The UASP standard for Intel® native USB 3.0 is only supported under
Windows 8® OS.
** 2 x USB2.0 ports at mid-board shares with ROG extension (ROG_EXT)
port.
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ROG Extreme OC Kit
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EZ Plug
LN2 Mode
Slow Mode
PCIe x16 Lane switch
ROG Connect
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RC Diagram
RC Remote
RC Poster
ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ III
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Full digital 8+2 phase CPU/DRAM power
NexFETTM Power Block MOSFET
60A BlackWing Chokes
ROG Exclusive Features
10K Black Metallic Capacitors
mPCIe Combo II (mPCIe/M.2 (NGFF) combo card)
UEFI BIOS features
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ROG BIOS Print
GPU.DIMM Post
Extreme Tweaker
Tweaker’s Paradise
ROG SSD Secure Erase
O.C. Profile
ROG Pulse
CPU Level Up
Probelt
ROG RAMDisk
ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4
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4-way Optimization Tuning Key
ASUS EPU
ASUS Wi-Fi GO!
ASUS Exclusive Features
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AI Suite III
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TurboV EVO
Special Features
- DIGI+ Power Control
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Fan Xpert 2
USB 3.0 Boost
GPU Boost
AI Charger+
USB Charger+
Disk Unlocker
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ASUS EZ DIY
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ASUS BIOS Flashback
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
ASUS Q-Design
- ASUS Q-Code
Special Features
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-Connector
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
1 x Clear CMOS button
1 x ROG Connect button
2 x USB 2.0 ports (1 port can be switched to ROG Connect)
6 x USB 3.0 ports [blue]
1 x LAN (RJ45) port
Back I/O Ports
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
1 x HDMI port
1 x DisplayPort
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
6 x Audio jacks
1 x USB 3.0 connector (supports additional two USB 3.0 ports)
3 x USB 2.0 connectors (support additional six USB 2.0 ports, one
connector via ROG_EXT header)
10 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors
1 x ROG Extension (ROG_EXT) header
1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
1 x 4-pin CPU optional fan connector
3 x 4-pin Chassis fan connector
3 x 4-pin Optional fan connector
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
1 x 6-pin EZ Plug connector (in black for PCIe slots)
1 x 4-pin EZ Plug connector (in white for back I/O and PCIe slots)
10 x ProbeIt Measurement Points
1 x LN2 Mode jumper
Internal Connectors
1 x Slow mode switch
1 x Power-on button
1 x Reset button
1 x MemOK! button
1 x BIOS Switch button
1 x S/PDIF out header
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1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x System panel connector
1 x mPCIe Combo II connector
1 x Directkey button
Internal Connectors
1 x DRCT (DirectKey) header
1 x FastBoot switch
1 x User’s manual
1 x I/O Shield
OC Panel Kit
- 1 x OC Panel
- 1 x OC Panel 5.25-inch drive bay metal case
- 1 x OC Panel cable
- Set of screws (1 x 6 pcs)
1 x mPCIe Combo II card with dual-band WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac +
Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS module
1 x 2T2R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antenna
5 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s signal cables
1 x 4-Way SLI® bridge
Accessory
1 x 3-Way SLI® bridge
1 x SLI® cable
1 x CrossFire™ cable
1 x ROG Connect cable
1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit
1 x 12-in-1 ROG Cable Label
1 x ROG Magnet
Manageability
BIOS Features
Manageability
WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, PXE
64 Mb UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI
2.0a, Multi-language BIOS
WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, PXE
Drivers
ROG RAMDisk
ROG CPU-Z
ROG Mem TweakIt
Kaspersky® Anti-Virus
DAEMON Tools Pro Standard
ASUS WebStorage
ASUS Utilities
Support DVD contents
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor, 12” x 9.6” (30.5cm x 24.4cm)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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OC Panel specifications summary
Display
2.6-inch LCM
Pure hardware-based overclocking support
Boot debug POST code
Intuitive tuning in two OC modes
- EXTREME Mode for subzero OC benching
- NORMAL Mode for in-chassis usage
Seamless integration with CPU Level Up at one-click OC button
Real-time control and display CPU fan speed, temperature, BCLK
and RATIO
Adjustable system voltages, frequencies on-the-fly
Stylish design with 90 plus-degree-tilt movable faceplate
(EXTREME Mode)
Features
FanSpeed Control button
- Standard/Silent/Turbo mode
Four (4) additional 4-pin fan headers
LCM backlight on/off
ROG exclusive features
- VGA Hotwire
- Subzero Sense
- Slow Mode
- Pause Switch
- VGA SMB header
- ProbeIt
POWER
: 1 x SATA power connector
I/O Ports
Power
ROG_EXT port : 1 x 18-1 pin data connection port
FAN
: 4 x 4-pin extra Fan connectors
: +12V, +5V, +5VSB
Voltage
Power consumption : 5A
1 x 5.25-inch drive bay required for NORMAL Mode installation
1 x SATA power cable from system power supply
Installation
Requirements
Maximus VI Series and other motherboards with ROG_EXT port
*Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest motherboard
support/compatibility lists.
Compatibility
**Please install the latest utility/firmware (ROG Connect Plus) for better
compatibility.
***Update the motherboard BIOS to the latest version for better
compatibility with OC Panel.
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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
ROG MAXIMUS VI EXTREME
Motherboard
Cables
1 x ROG Connect cable
5 x 2-in-1 SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables
1 x 4-WAY SLI® bridge
1 x 3-WAY SLI® bridge
1 x SLI® cable
1 x CrossFireTM cable
1 x ROG_EXT cable (for OC Panel)
1 x I/O Shield
Accessories
1 x OC Panel
1 x OC Panel 5.25-inch drive bay metal case
1 x mPCIe Combo II card with dual band Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
module
1 x dual band Wi-Fi Moving Antenna
1 x 12-in-1 ROG cable label
1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit
1 x ROG Magnet
Application DVD
Documentation
ROG motherboard support DVD
User guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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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.
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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 matches our trait, then join the elite Republic of Gamers and make your
presence felt.
LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Intel® Core™ i5 /
Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® Processors
This motherboard supports 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7/ Intel® Core™ i5/ Intel® Core™
i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors in the LGA1150 package. It provides great graphics
and system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots, and PCI Express
2.0/3.0 expansion slots.
Intel® Z87 Express Chipset
Intel® Z87 Express Chipset is a single-chipset that supports the LGA1150 socket 4th
generation Intel® Core™ i7/ Intel® 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 PCI Express bus standard that provides twice the
performance and speed of PCIe 2.0. It provides an optimal graphics performance,
unprecedented data speed, and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility
to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices.
SLI®/CrossFire™ On-Demand
This motherboard features a unique PCIe 3.0 bridge chip to support multi-GPU SLI®/
CrossFireX™ graphics cards for an unrivaled gaming performance. With the Intel® Z87
platform to optimize the PCIe allocation of multiple GPUs, it supports up to 4-WAY GPU SLI®
or CrossFireX™ configuration.
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1.1.2
ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features
mPCIe Combo II
ROG mPCIe Combo II offers expandability solutions with the latest connectivity standards via
the proprietary connector onboard. It provides your system with the fastest Wi-Fi 802.11ac
and Bluetooth 4.0 connection. It also features the M.2 (NGFF) slot for an optimal system
performance.
ROG Connect
ROG Connect allows you to monitor the status of your desktop PC and tweak its parameters
in real-time via a notebook. ROG Connect links your main system to a notebook through a
USB cable, allowing you to view real-time POST code and hardware status readouts on your
notebook, as well as make on-the-fly parameter adjustments at a purely hardware level.
Extreme Engine Digi+ III
The Extreme Engine Digi+ III offers the best CPU/Memory design on the Z87® motherboard.
It is equipped with NexFETTM Power Block MOSFET that offers great durability and provides
up to 90% efficiency under normal operation. The BlackWing Chokes handles pressures with
ease. The Black Metallic solid capacitor lasts five times longer than the generic capacitors
with better low temperature tolerance. Altogether making it the perfect motherboard for
overclocking.
iROG
The iROG is a special IC that fully maximizes ROG’s unique functions, providing you with full
control of your motherboard at any stage. It greatly increases your overclocking enjoyment,
and offers you with advanced system control and management features purely at a hardware
level.
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 the motherboard will do the rest.
USB BIOS FlashBack
USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for your ultimate convenience.
Simply install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback
button for three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without entering
the existing the BIOS or operating system. It also allows you to regularly check for UEFI
BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically.
GPU.DIMM Post
GPU.DIMM Post enables you to catch potential problems even before you enter the OS,
saving you valuable time in detecting component failure under extreme conditions. With GPU.
DIMM Post, quickly and easily check your graphic cards, memory modules’ statuses in the
BIOS, and overclocking settings.
BIOS Print
ROG offers a whole new UEFI BIOS feature to handle the demands of an overclocking
experience. The motherboard features ROG BIOS Print that allows you to easily share your
BIOS settings to others with the press of a button.
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ProbeIt
This motherboard consists of ten (10) ProbeIt measurement points that helps you detect your
system’s current voltage. With the use of a multimeter device, these points can help measure
your system’s Vcore, PCH, IO (Digital/Analog), DRAM, iGPU, System agent and other critical
voltages.
Extreme Tweaker
Extreme Tweaker is the one stop shop to fine-tune your system to optimal performance.
With Extreme Tweaker, you can adjust the system settings such as frequency, over-voltage,
memory timing, and more.
Loadline Calibration
Maintaining ample voltage support for the CPU is critical during overclocking. The
Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. It helps
overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores.
BIOS Flashback
BIOS Flashback gives you the ability to save two versions of BIOS simultaneously: one
saved BIOS for the tweaked overclocking setting, and one saved BIOS from the previous
version.
OC Panel
Overclocking made easier than ever! No more messing with the BIOS, OS, or software
utilities. OC Panel is the next step in dedicated direct tweaking. It works inside the case or
as an external console, and features normal mode with info covering CPU temp, ratio, base
clock, and CPU fan speed. With one press of the CPU Level Up button you can instantly
apply custom profiles designed by the world’s leading overclockers, while FanSpeed Control
modifies blower RPMs. In extreme mode, some of the most commonly used voltage tuning
settings are offered, along with Subzero Sense and VGA Hotwire, giving you field access to
super-cool liquid thermal temp readings and streamlined hardware-level GPU overvolting.
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1.1.3
ASUS special features
Wi-Fi GO!
ASUS Wi-Fi GO! leads the way to a more enjoyable home entertainment. With ASUS Wi-Fi
GO!, you can wirelessly stream media files to HDTV devices, remotely control and access
your computer using your mobile device, and easily transfer files between your computer and
mobile device.
Conveniently use and enjoy these ASUS Wi-Fi GO! functions:
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Cloud GO!: Allows you to control files and sync them all across cloud services in a few
clicks.
Media Streaming Hub: Allows you to stream media files to an HDTV device.
Remote Desktop: Allows you to view your computer’s desktop and remotely operate
your computer in real-time from your mobile device.
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Remote Keyboard and Mouse: Allows you to use your mobile device’s touch panel as a
remote keyboard and mouse for your computer.
Smart Motion Control: Allows you to remotely control your computer using your mobile
device’s customized gestures.
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File Transfer: Allows you to transfer files between your computer and mobile device.
Capture and Send: Allows you to take screenshots and send them to a mobile device.
1.1.4
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
converts optical media into virtual discs and emulates devices to work with the virtual copies.
DAEMON Tools Pro organizes data, music, video, and photo collections on a PC, notebook,
or netbook.
ROG CPU-Z
ROG CPU-Z, authorized by Intel’s CPU Identification (CPUID), is a customized ROG utility
that allows you to gather information about your system’s main components. It gives you
the current information and status of your CPU, motherboard, memory, and other main
components. Get that ROG look of reporting your system’s current information with ROG
CPU-Z.
MemTweakIt
MemTweakIt is a DRAM efficiency tool that allows you to fine-tune your DRAM in real time
and allows you to post and share your DRAM configuration scores to the ROG website.
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ROG RAMDisk
RAMDisk reserves part of system memory and turns it into actual storage, so you can
place favorite app and game cache files in it to enjoy high-speed RAM performance while
accessing them. Plus, this extends SSD lifespan and keeps your main storage optimized for
really important tasks, and you get auto data backup and restore.
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1.2
Motherboard overview
Before you proceed
1.2.1
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change
any motherboard settings.
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Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
Before 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 static electricity.
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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 the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so
may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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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.
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Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots
1. Power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V, 4-pin EATX12V)
2. LGA1150 CPU Socket
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3. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin
CPU_OPT, 4-pin OPT_FAN1-3, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3)
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4. DDR3 DIMM slots
1-10
1-30
1-25
1-22
1-24
1-22
1-23
1-45
1-38
1-27
1-37
1-38
1-24
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1-26
1-25
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5. Q_Code LEDs
6. PCIe x16 Lane switch
7. START (Power-on) button
8. Slow Mode switch
9. RESET button
10. MemOK! button
11. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3)
12. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12)
13. LN2 Mode header
14. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [red])
15. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12/E34 [red])
16. BIOS Switch button
17. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)
18. DRCT connector
19. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; USB1112; USB1314)
20. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT)
21. DirectKey button
22. Fast Boot switch
23. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
24. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
25. EZ Plug connectors (6-pin EZ_PLUG_1; 4-pin EZ_PLUG_2)
26. mPCIe Combo II slot (MPCIE_COMBO_II)
1-8
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.2.3
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the 4th
Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Intel® Core™ i5 / Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron®
processors.
•
•
Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150 only. DO NOT install a
CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket.
•
Upon purchase 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 Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the
LGA1150 socket.
The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from
incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP
cap.
1-9
ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME
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.
Recommended memory configurations
1-10
Chapter 1: Product introduction
Memory configurations
You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the
DIMM sockets.
•
•
Memory module with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding
timing or the loaded XMP profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. The stability and
compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU’s capabilities and other
installed devices.
You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps
the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess
memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.
•
•
According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect
the CPU.
Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility, we
recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C)
from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules.
•
Due 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) Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the
motherboard.
c) For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.
com/kb/929605/en-us.
•
•
This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less
(Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB).
The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect
(SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.
Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a
lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at
a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Extreme Tweaker menu for manual memory
frequency adjustment.
•
For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full
memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.
1-11
ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME
MAXIMUS VI EXTREME Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 3000 MHz capability
DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip
NO.
Vendors
Part No.
Size
Timing
Voltage
2
•
4
•
G.SKILL
F3-3000C12Q-16GTXDG
CML8GX3M2A3000C12R
16GB (4x4GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
SS
SS
-
-
-
-
12-14-14-35
12-14-14-36
1.65V
1.65V
CORSAIR
•
•
DDR3 2800 MHz capability
DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip
NO.
Vendors
Part No.
Size
Timing
Voltage
2
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
4
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
AVEXIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
AVD3U28001204G-4CI
CMD16GX3M4A2800C11
CMD16GX3M4A2800C12
F3-2800C11D-8GTXD
F3-2800C11Q-16GTXD
F3-2800C11D-8GTXDG
F3-2800C11Q-16GTXDG
F3-2800C12Q-32GTXG
F3-2800C10D-8GBTXD
16GB (4x4GB)
16GB (4x4GB)
16GB (4x4GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
16GB (4x4GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
16GB (4x4GB)
32GB (4x8GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
12-14-14-35
11-14-14-35
12-14-14-36
11-13-13-35
11-13-13-35
11-14-14-35
11-13-13-35
12-13-13-35
10-13-13-35
1.65V
1.65V
1.65V
1.65V
1.65V
1.65V
1.65V
1.65V
1.65V
DDR3 2666 MHz capability
DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
SS/
DS
Chip
NO.
Vendors
Part No.
Size
Chip
Timing
2
4
Apacer
Apacer
G.SKILL
78.BAGFR.AFD0C(XMP)
78.CAGFF.AFD0C(XMP)
8GB (2x 4GB)
DS
-
-
-
-
12-13-13-35
12-13-13-35
10-12-12-31
-
•
•
•
•
•
16GB (2x 8GB)
16GB (4x 4GB)
DS
DS
-
-
-
F3-2666CL10Q-
16GBZHD(XMP)
1.65
GEIL
Team
Team
GOC332GB2666C11QC(XMP)
TXD34G2666HC11CBK(XMP)
TXD38G2666HC11CBK(XMP)
32GB (4x 8GB)
8GB (2x 4GB)
16GB (2x 8GB)
DS
SS
DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
11-13-13-32
11-13-13-35
11-13-13-35
1.65
1.65
1.65
•
•
•
•
•
1-12
Chapter 1: Product introduction
DDR3 2400 MHz capability
DIMM
socket
support
(Optional)
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip
NO.
Vendors
Part No.
Size
Timing
Voltage
2
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
4
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
GEIL
CMGTX8(XMP)
8GB (4x2GB)
SS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
10-12-10-30
10-12-12-31
10-11-11-30
11-11-11-30
11-13-13-30
-
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
•
CMZ16GX3M2A2400C10 (Ver4.21) 16GB (2x8GB)
GOC316GB2400C10QC(XMP)
GOC316GB2400C11QC(XMP)
KHX24C11K4/16X(XMP)
16GB (4x4GB)
16GB (4x4GB)
16GB (4x4GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
•
•
•
GEIL
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
Patriot
KHX24C11T2K2/8X(XMP)
PXD38G2400C11K(XMP)
2400 11-11-11-30
DDR3 2200 MHz capability
DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
SS/
DS
Chip
Chip
Vendors
Part No.
Size
Timing
Voltage
Brand NO.
2
4
G.SKILL
F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP)
4G (2x2GB)
DS
-
-
7-10-10-28
1.65
•
DDR3 2133 MHz capability
DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip
NO.
Vendors
Part No.
Size
Timing
Voltage
2
•
•
•
•
•
4
•
A-DATA
A-DATA
Apacer
AX3U2133XC4G10(XMP)
AX3U2133XW8G10(XMP)
78.BAGE4.AFD0C(XMP)
AHU04GFB33CAQ3R(XMP)
4GB
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
10-11-11-30
10-11-11-30
9-9-9-24
1.65
1.65
-
16GB (2x 8GB)
8GB (2x 4GB)
4GB
•
•
Apacer
11-13-13-31
9-11-10-27
-
•
CORSAIR
CMD8GX3M2A2133C9
(Ver1.5)(XMP)
8GB (2x 4GB)
1.5
CORSAIR
G.SKILL
CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(Ver
7.1)(XMP)
4GB (2x 2GB)
64GB (8x 8GB)
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
9-10-9-27
1.5
1.5
•
•
F3-17000CL11Q2-
64GBZLD(XMP)
11-11-11-30
•
G.SKILL
F3-2133C11Q-32GZL(XMP)
32GB (4x 8GB)
16GB (4x 4GB)
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
11-11-11-31
11-12-11-30
1.5
•
•
•
•
KINGSTON
KHX2133C11D3K4/
16GX(XMP)
1.65
KINGSTON
Patriot
KHX21C11T3FK8/64X(XMP)
PXD38G2133C11K(XMP)
64GB (8x 8GB)
8GB (2x 4GB)
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
9-9-9-24
1.5
1.5
•
•
•
2133 11-11-
11-27
Team
Team
TLD38G2133HC11ABK(XMP)
8GB
4GB
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
11-11-11-31
11-11-11-31
1.65
1.65
•
•
•
•
TXD34096M2133HC11A-
V(XMP)
1-13
ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME
DDR3 2000 MHz capability
DIMM
socket
support
(Optional)
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Vendors
Part No.
Size
Chip NO.
Timing
Voltage
2
•
4
•
Patriot
PV736G2000ELK(XMP)
6GB (3x2GB)
2GB
DS
DS
DS
DS
-
-
7-7-7-20
-
1.65
-
Silicon Power
Team
SP002GBLYU200S02(XMP)
TXD32048M2000C9(XMP)
TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP)
-
-
•
•
2GB
Team
Team
T3D1288RT-20
T3D1288RT-20
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
1.5
1.6
•
•
Team
2GB
•
•
DDR3 1866 MHz capability
DIMM
socket
support
(Optional)
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip
NO.
Vendors
Part No.
Size
Timing
Voltage
2
4
A-DATA
AX3U1866XW8G10(XMP)
16GB (2x8GB)
DS
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
10-11-10-30
9-10-9-27
9-10-9-28
1.5
1.5
1.5
•
•
•
•
•
•
CORSAIR
G.SKILL
CMD16GX3M4A1866C9 (Ver4.13)(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB)
F3-14900CL9Q-16GBXL(XMP)
16GB (4x4GB)
G.SKILL
Patriot
Patriot
Team
F3-14900CL9Q-16GBZL(XMP)
PXD34G1866ELK(XMP)
16GB (4x4GB)
4GB (2x2GB)
8GB (2x4GB)
4GB
DS
SS
DS
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9-10-9-28
9-9-9-24
1.5
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
1.65
1.65
1.5
PXD38G1866ELK(XMP)
9-11-9-27
9-11-9-27
10-11-10-30
TLD34G1866HC9KBK(XMP)
TLD38G1866HC10SBK(XMP)
Team
8GB
1.5
DDR3 1800 MHz capability
DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip
NO.
Vendors
Part No.
Size
Timing
Voltage
2
4
G.SKILL
F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP)
4GB (2x2GB)
DS
-
-
9-9-9-24
1.6
•
•
1-14
Chapter 1: Product introduction
DDR3 1600 MHz capability
DIMM
socket
support
(Optional)
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/DS Chip Brand
Chip NO.
Timing
Voltage
2
4
A-DATA
A-DATA
A-DATA
A-DATA
A-DATA
AD3U1600C4G11
AD3U1600W4G11
AD3U1600W8G11
AX3U1600W8G11
4GB
4GB
8GB
DS
SS
DS
DS
DS
MICRON
D9PFJ
11-11-
11-28
-
•
•
A-DATA
3WCD-1211A
11-11-
11-28
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
A-DATA
3WCD-1211A
11-11-
11-28
-
16GB
(2x8GB)
-
-
-
-
9-11-
9-27
1.5
1.65
AXDU1600GW8G9
B(XMP)
16GB
(2x8GB)
9-11-
9-27
AMD
AE32G1609U1-U
78.B1GET.9K00C
2GB
4GB
SS
SS
AMD
23EY4587MB6H
-
1.5
-
•
•
•
•
Apacer
Apacer
AM5D6008BQQSCK
11-11-
11-28
Apacer
Apacer
Asint
78.C1GET.9K10C
8GB
8GB
4GB
4GB
DS
DS
DS
SS
Apacer
-
AM5D6008BQQSCK
-
11-11-
11-31
-
-
-
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
AHU08GFA60CB
T3R(XMP)
9-9-9-
24
SLA302G08-
EGJ1C(XMP)
Asint
Asint
302G08-GJ1C
304G08-GN1B
9-9-9-
27
Asint
SLA304G08-ENG1B
9-11-
11-28
•
Asint
SLZ302G08-EGN1C
AQ12M64B8BKK0S
2GB
4GB
SS
DS
DS
ASint
302G08-GN1C
-
-
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
ATP
SAMSUNG
-
K4B2G08460
-
NO
1.65
CORSAIR
CMG4GX3M2A1600C6 4GB
(2x2GB)
6-6-6-
18
Crucial
Crucial
EK Memory
EK Memory
Elixir
BL12864BN1608.
8FF(XMP)
2GB
(2x1GB)
SS
DS
DS
DS
SS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
-
-
8-8-8-
24
1.65
1.5
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
BLT4G3D1608DT1
TX0.16FM(XMP)
4GB
-
-
8-8-8-
24
EKM324L28BP8-
I16(XMP)
4GB
(2x2GB)
-
-
9
EKM324L28BP8-
I16(XMP)
4GB
(2x2GB)
-
-
9
-
M2X2G64CB88G7N-
DG(XMP)
2GB
Elixir
N2CB2G80GN-DG
9-9-9-
28
-
Elixir
M2X4G64CB8HG5N-
DG(XMP)
4GB
Elixir
N2CB2G80GN-DG
9-9-9-
28
-
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
GEIL
F3-12800CL9D-
8GBRL(XMP)
8GB
(2x4GB)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9-9-9-
24
1.5
1.25
1.5
1.5
1.6
1.6
F3-12800CL9D-
8GBSR2(XMP)
8GB
(2x4GB)
9-9-9-
24
F3-12800CL9Q-
16GBXL(XMP)
16GB
(4x4GB)
9-9-9-
24
F3-1600C9Q-
32GXM(XMP)
32GB
(4x8GB)
-
GET316GB1600
C9QC(XMP)
16GB
(4x4GB)
9-9-9-
28
GEIL
GUP34GB1600C
7DC(XMP)
4GB
(2x2GB)
7-7-7-
24
GoodRam
GR1600D364L9/2G
2GB
DS
DS
GoodRam
-
GF1008KC-JN
-
-
-
•
•
KINGSTON
KHX1600C9D3K3/
12GX(XMP)
12GB
(3x4GB)
9
1.65
(continued on the next page)
1-15
ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME
DDR3 1600 MHz capability
DIMM
socket
support
(Optional)
Vendors
Part No.
Size
SS/DS Chip Brand
Chip NO.
Timing
Voltage
2
4
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KHX1600C9D3K3/
6GX(XMP)
6GB
(3x2GB)
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
9
9
1.65
1.5
•
•
KHX1600C9D3P1K2/8G
8GB
•
•
(2x4GB)
KINGTIGER
MICRON
KTG2G1600PG3(XMP)
2GB
8GB
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
-
•
•
•
•
MT16JTF1G64AZ-
1G6D1
MICRON
D9PBC
1.5
MICRON
Mushkin
Mushkin
Patriot
MT8KTF25664AZ-
1G6M1
2GB
SS
DS
DS
DS
MICRON
D9PFJ
-
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
996805(XMP)
4GB
(2x2GB)
-
-
-
-
-
-
6-8-6-
24
1.65
1.65
1.65
998805(XMP)
6GB
(3x2GB)
6-8-6-
24
PX7312G1600LLK(XMP) 12GB
(3x4GB)
8-9-8-
24
PSC
AL9F8L93B-GN2E
ALAF8L93B-GN2E
SMD-4G68HP-16KZ
SMD-4G68NG-16KK
4GB
SS
DS
DS
DS
SS
PSC
A3P4GF3BLF
-
-
-
-
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
PSC
8GB
4GB
4GB
2GB
PSC
A3P4GF3BLF
-
SanMax
SanMax
Hynix
H5TQ2G83BFRPBC
J2108BDBG-GN-F
20YT5NG
1.5
-
ELPIDA
S-POWER
Silicon Power SP002GBLTU160V
02(XMP)
9-11-
11-28
1.5
Silicon Power SP004GBLTU160V
02(XMP)
4GB
4GB
DS
DS
S-POWER
Hynix
20YT5NG
9-9-9-
24
1.5
1.5
•
•
Team
TXD34096M1600HC9-
D(XMP)
H5TC2G83BFRH9A
9-9-9-
24
•
Transcend
Transcend
JM1600KLH-8G(626633) 8GB
TS1GLK64V6H(620945) 8GB
DS
DS
Transcend
SAMSUNG
TK963EBF3
-
-
-
-
•
•
•
•
K4B4G0846B
1-16
Chapter 1: Product introduction
DDR3 1333 MHz capability
DIMM
socket
support
(Optional)
SS/
DS
Vendors
Part No.
Size
Chip Brand
Chip NO.
Timing
Voltage
2
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
4
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
ACTICA
ACTICA
AMD
ACT4GHU64B8H1333H
ACT4GHU72D8H1333H
AE32G1339U1-U
4GB
4GB
2GB
4GB
2GB
4GB
4GB
DS
DS
SS
DS
DS
DS
SS
Hynix
Hynix
AMD
H5TQ2G83AFR
-
-
H5TQ2G83AFR(ECC)
23EY4587MB3H
23EY4587MB3H
AM5D5808FEQSBG
AM5D5908CEHSBG
304G08-DJ1B
-
-
-
1.5
AMD
AE34G1339U2-U
AMD
-
1.5
Apacer
Apacer
Asint
78.A1GC6.9L1
Apacer
Apacer
Asint
9
9
-
-
-
78.B1GDE.9L10C
SLA304G08-EDJ1B
9-10-
10-26
Asint
SLB304G08-EDJ1B
AQ12M72E8BKH9S
D3U1333-2G
8GB
4GB
2GB
4GB
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
Asint
304G08-DJ1B
K4B2G0846C(ECC)
J1108BFBG-DJ-F
NT5CB256M8BN-CG
N/A
9-9-9-24
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-
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ATP
SAMSUNG
Elpida
NANYA
-
BUFFALO
BUFFALO
CORSAIR
D3U1333-4G
CMV8GX3M2A1333C9
8GB (2x
4GB)
9-9-9-24
9
EK Memory
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
GEIL
EKM324L28BP8-I13
F3-10600CL9D-4GBNT
F3-10666CL9D-8GBXL
GVP34GB1333C9DC
GVP38GB1333C9DC
GR1333D364L9/2G
4GB (2x
2GB)
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
-
-
-
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
4GB (2x
2GB)
G.SKILL
D3 128M8CE9 2GB
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
-
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
-
8GB (2x
4GB)
-
-
-
-
4GB (2x
2GB)
-
GEIL
8GB (2x
4GB)
-
•
•
GoodRam
2GB
Qimonda
IDSH1G-03A1F1C-
13H
Hynix
HMT125U6TFR8A-H9
M3UN-2GHJBC09
M3UN-4GHJAC09
FLFE85F-C8KL9
FLFF65F-C8KL9
KVR1333D3N9H/4G
KVR13N9S8H/4
2GB
2GB
4GB
2GB
4GB
4GB
4GB
2GB
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
DS
SS
DS
Hynix
H5TC1G83TFR
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INNODISK
INNODISK
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGTIGER
Hynix
H5TQ2G83CFRH9C
H5TQ2G83CFRH9C
KFC8FNLXF-DXX-15A
KFC8FNLXF-DXX-15A
J2108BDBG-GN-F
J4208BBBG-GN-F
9-9-9-24
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Hynix
9-9-9-24
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KINGMAX
KINGMAX
ELPIDA
ELPIDA
KINGTIGER
-
-
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1.5
1.5
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F10DA2T1680
KTG1333PS1208NST-
C9
KINGTIGER
KTG2G1333PG3
2GB
DS
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DIMM
socket
support
(Optional)
SS/
DS
Vendors
Part No.
Size
Chip Brand
Chip NO.
Timing
Voltage
2
4
Mach
Xtreme
MXD3U133316GQ
MXD3V13332GS
16GB
(4x
4GB)
DS
-
-
-
-
•
•
Mach
Xtreme
2GB
2GB
SS
SS
DS
DS
Mach
Xtreme
C2S46D30-D313
-
-
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•
•
•
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•
MICRON
OCZ
MT8JTF25664AZ-
1G4M1
MICRON
D9PFJ
-
-
OCZ3G1333LV4GK
OCZ3G1333LV8GK
4GB (2x
2GB)
-
-
-
-
9-9-9
9-9-9
1.65
1.65
OCZ
8GB (2x
4GB)
Patriot
Patriot
PG38G1333EL(XMP)
8GB
DS
DS
-
-
-
-
-
1.5
1.5
•
•
•
•
PGD316G1333ELK(XMP)
16GB
(2x
9-9-9-24
8GB)
RiDATA
C304627CB1AG22Fe
E304459CB1AG32Cf
M378B5273CH0-CH9
SP002GBLTU133V02
2GB
4GB
4GB
2GB
DS
DS
DS
SS
RiDATA
C304627CB1AG22Fe
E304459CB1AG32Cf
K4B2G0846C
9
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RiDATA
RiDATA
9
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
S-POWER
-
Silicon
Power
20YT3NG
9-9-9-24
Silicon
Power
SP004GBLTU133V02
4GB
DS
S-POWER
20YT3NG
9-9-9-24
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•
•
Team
TED34096M1333HC9
JM1333KLH-8G(623654)
TS1GLK64V3H(620053)
4GB
8GB
8GB
DS
DS
DS
Team
T3D2568LT-13
TK963EBF3
D9QBJ
-
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•
•
•
•
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Transcend
Transcend
Transcend
MICRON
•
•
Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMMs
DIMM socket support:
Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory
configuration. We suggest that you install the module into A1 slot.
Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the red slots or the black slots as
one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the
modules into slots A1 and B1 for better compatibility.
Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the red and black slots as two pairs
of Dual-channel memory configuration.
•
•
ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function.
Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Load
the X.M.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support.
•
Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.
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1.2.5
Expansion slots
Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may
cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
Slot No. Slot Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16/x8_1 slot
PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_A2 slot
PCIe 3.0/2.0 x8_B2 slot
PCIe 3.0/2.0 x8_3 slot
PCIe 2.0/1.1 x4_1 slot
PCIe 3.0/2.0 x8_4 slot
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PCIe 3.0 operating mode
VGA Configuration
SLI/
CrossFireX
3-WAY SLI/
CrossFireX
4-WAY SLI/
CrossfireX
Single VGA
PCIe 3.0/2.0_x16/x8_1
PCIe 3.0/2.0_x16_A2
PCIe 3.0/2.0_x8_B2
x16 (Native)
x8 (Native)
–
x8 (Native)
x8 (Native)
x16
–
x16
–
–
–
x8 (Native)
PCIe 3.0/2.0_x8_3
PCIe 3.0/2.0_x8_4
–
–
–
–
x8
–
x8
x8
•
•
•
We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI®
mode.
Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-3 when
using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.
4th generation Intel® Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0 speed rate.
•
•
•
When the system is running with four VGA cards, ensure to connect the EZ PLUG_1/2
for extra PCIe power supply.
PCIe 3.0/2.0_x16/x8_1 slot switches to x8 mode when other PCIe 3.0/2.0 slots are
occupied.
PCIe 3.0/2.0_x8_B2 slot will be disabled when PCIe 3.0/2.0_x16_A2, PCIe 3.0/2.0_
x8_3, PCIe 3.0/2.0_x8_4 slots are occupied.
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IRQ assignments for this motherboard
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
PCIE_x16/x8_1
shared
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
PCIE_x8_B2
PCIE_x4_1
–
shared
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
shared
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
I.G.F.X.
shared
–
–
–
–
Intel LAN Controller
SATA #0
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
shared
–
–
shared
–
–
–
SATA #1
shared
–
–
–
High Definition Audio
EHCI# 0 (USB 2.0)
EHCI# 1 (USB 2.0)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
shared
–
shared
–
–
–
–
–
shared
XHCI (USB 3.0)
–
–
–
–
shared
–
–
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1.2.6
Onboard buttons and switches
Onboard switches and buttons allow you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or
open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change 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 reboot the system.
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3.
MemOK! button
Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system boot
failure, and the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! button
until the MEMOK_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning
for successful boot.
•
•
Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the MEMOK_LED and
DRAM_LED.
The DRAM_LED also lights up when the DIMM is not properly installed. Turn off the
system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function.
•
•
The MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment.
During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. It
takes about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings. If the test
fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. The blinking speed
of the MEMOK_LED increases, indicating different test processes.
•
Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each
timing set is tested. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning
process, the 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.
If your system fails to boot up due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch
to boot and load the BIOS default settings. A message will appear during POST
reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings.
We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the
ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function.
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4.
BIOS Switch button
The motherboard comes with two BIOS. Press the BIOS button to switch BIOS and
load different BIOS settings. The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using.
5.
Slow Mode switch
Slow Mode switch allows your system to provide better overclocking margins when
using the LN2 cooling system. When enabled, the Slow Mode switch prevents the
system from crashing, slows down the CPU, and the system’s tuner will make the
adjustments.
Ensure to set the LN2 Mode jumper to [Enable] before using the Slow Mode Switch.
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6.
PCIe x16 Lane switch
This DIP switch allows you to enable and disable the corresponding PCIe x16 slots.
When one of the installed PCIe x16 cards is out of order, you can slide the switch to
find out the faulty one without removing the cards.
7.
Fast Boot switch
This switch allows you to enable or disable the Fast Boot feature. When enabled, the
system boot speed is accelerated.
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8.
DirectKey button
This feature allows your system to go to the BIOS Setup program with the press of
a button. With DirectKey, you can enter the BIOS anytime without having to press
the <Del> key during POST. It also allows you to turn on or turn off your system and
conveniently 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 reboot your system.
Refer to section 3.8 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default
function.
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1.2.7
Jumpers
1.
LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE)
When enabled, the LN2 Mode jumper allows your system to eliminate the cold bug*
in the processor during POST. It allows the processor to run at an extremely low
temperature and helps the system boot fast.
* The cold bug is an issue with CPUs that causes to fail to boot at low (usually sub zero)
temperatures.
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1.2.8
Onboard LEDs
1.
Hard Disk LED
The hard disk LED is designed to indicate the hard disk activity. It blinks when data
is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. The LED does not light 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.
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3.
Q LED
Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in
sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found , the corresponding
LED will continue lighting until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides
an intuitive way to locate the root problem within seconds.
4.
Power LED
The motherboard comes with a power-on button that lights up to indicate that the
system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should
shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any
motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard
power-on button.
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5.
BIOS LED
The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity. Press the BIOS button to switch
between BIOS1 and BIOS2 and the LED lights up when the corresponding BIOS is in
use.
6.
Q-Code LEDs
The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system
status. Refer to the Q-Code table on the next page for details.
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Q-Code table
Code
00
Description
Not used
01
Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard).
AP initialization before microcode loading
System Agent initialization before microcode loading
PCH initialization before microcode loading
Microcode loading
02
03
04
06
07
AP initialization after microcode loading
System Agent initialization after microcode loading
PCH initialization after microcode loading
Cache initialization
08
09
0B
0C – 0D
0E
Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes
Microcode not found
0F
Microcode not loaded
10
PEI Core is started
11 – 14
15 – 18
19 – 1C
2B – 2F
30
Pre-memory CPU initialization is started
Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started
Pre-memory PCH initialization is started
Memory initialization
Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
Memory Installed
31
32 – 36
37 – 3A
3B – 3E
4F
CPU post-memory initialization
Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started
Post-Memory PCH initialization is started
DXE IPL is started
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Q-Code table
Code
Description
Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory
speed
50 – 53
54
Unspecified memory initialization error
Memory not installed
55
56
Invalid CPU type or Speed
57
CPU mismatch
58
CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error
CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed
Not used
59
00
01
Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard).
AP initialization before microcode loading
System Agent initialization before microcode loading
PCH initialization before microcode loading
Microcode loading
02
03
04
06
07
AP initialization after microcode loading
System Agent initialization after microcode loading
PCH initialization after microcode loading
Cache initialization
08
09
0B
0C – 0D
0E
Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes
Microcode not found
0F
Microcode not loaded
10
PEI Core is started
11 – 14
15 – 18
19 – 1C
2B – 2F
30
Pre-memory CPU initialization is started
Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started
Pre-memory PCH initialization is started
Memory initialization
Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
Memory Installed
31
32 – 36
37 – 3A
CPU post-memory initialization
Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started
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Q-Code table
Code
3B – 3E
4F
Description
Post-Memory PCH initialization is started
DXE IPL is started
Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory
speed
50 – 53
54
Unspecified memory initialization error
Memory not installed
55
56
Invalid CPU type or Speed
57
CPU mismatch
58
CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error
CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed
Internal CPU error
59
5A
5B
Reset PPI is not available
5C – 5F
E0
Reserved for future AMI error codes
S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL)
S3 Boot Script execution
E1
E2
Video repost
E3
OS S3 wake vector call
E4 – E7
E8
Reserved for future AMI progress codes
S3 Resume Failed
E9
S3 Resume PPI not Found
EA
S3 Resume Boot Script Error
EB
S3 OS Wake Error
EC – EF
F0
Reserved for future AMI error codes
Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery)
Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery)
Recovery process started
F1
F2
F3
Recovery firmware image is found
Recovery firmware image is loaded
Reserved for future AMI progress codes
Recovery PPI is not available
F4
F5 – F7
F8
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Q-Code table
Code
F9
Description
Recovery capsule is not found
Invalid recovery capsule
FA
FB – FF
60
Reserved for future AMI error codes
DXE Core is started
61
NVRAM initialization
62
Installation of the PCH Runtime Services
CPU DXE initialization is started
PCI host bridge initialization
63 – 67
68
69
System Agent DXE initialization is started
System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started
System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific)
PCH DXE initialization is started
PCH DXE SMM initialization is started
PCH devices initialization
6A
6B – 6F
70
71
72
73 – 77
78
PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specific)
ACPI module initialization
79
CSM initialization
7A – 7F
90
Reserved for future AMI DXE codes
Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started
Driver connecting is started
91
92
PCI Bus initialization is started
PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization
PCI Bus Enumeration
93
94
95
PCI Bus Request Resources
PCI Bus Assign Resources
96
97
Console Output devices connect
Console input devices connect
Super IO Initialization
98
99
9A
USB initialization is started
9B
USB Reset
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Q-Code table
Code
9C
Description
USB Detect
9D
USB Enable
9E – 9F
A0
Reserved for future AMI codes
IDE initialization is started
IDE Reset
A1
A2
IDE Detect
A3
IDE Enable
A4
SCSI initialization is started
SCSI Reset
A5
A6
SCSI Detect
A7
SCSI Enable
A8
Setup Verifying Password
Start of Setup
A9
AA
AB
AC
AD
AE
AF
Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
Setup Input Wait
Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
Ready To Boot event
Legacy Boot event
Exit Boot Services event
Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin
Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End
Legacy Option ROM Initialization
System Reset
B0
B1
B2
B3
B4
USB hot plug
B5
PCI bus hot plug
B6
Clean-up of NVRAM
B7
Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings)
Reserved for future AMI codes
CPU initialization error
System Agent initialization error
(continued on the next page)
B8– BF
D0
D1
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Q-Code table
Code
D2
Description
PCH initialization error
D3
Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available
PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources
No Space for Legacy Option ROM
No Console Output Devices are found
No Console Input Devices are found
Invalid password
D4
D5
D6
D7
D8
D9
Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error)
Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error)
Flash update is failed
DA
DB
DC
Reset protocol is not available
ACPI/ASL Checkpoints
Code
0x01
0x02
0x03
0x04
0x05
0x10
0x20
0x30
0x40
0xAC
0xAA
Description
System is entering S1 sleep state
System is entering S2 sleep state
System is entering S3 sleep state
System is entering S4 sleep state
System is entering S5 sleep state
System is waking up from the S1 sleep state
System is waking up from the S2 sleep state
System is waking up from the S3 sleep state
System is waking up from the S4 sleep state
System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode.
System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode.
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1.2.9
1.
Internal connectors
Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [red])
These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0
Gb/s signal cables.
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10
configuration with 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 motherboard support DVD.
Native Command Queuing (NCQ) is a protocol allowing hard disk drives to internally
optimize the order in which received read and write commands are executed.
When using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section
3.6.3 SATA Configuration for details.
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3.
ASMedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12/E34 [red])
These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0
Gb/s signal cables.
4.
USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12)
This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module 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 recommend you to install the
related driver to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7.
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5.
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect
the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot
opening at the back of the system chassis.
The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.
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6.
USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; 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
48 MBps connection speed.
Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the
motherboard!
You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) first, and then
install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front
panel USB ports.
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7.
CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3; 4-pin OPT_FAN1-3)
Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the
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 1A (12 W) fan power.
The CPU_FAN connector and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 2
feature.
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8.
Front panel 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 you want to connect a high-definition or an AC’97 front panel audio module to this
connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD] or [AC97].
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9.
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V_1; 4-pin EATX12V_2)
These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are
designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and
push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
•
For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit
(PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a
minimum power of 350 W.
•
•
Do not forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. Otherwise, the system
will not boot.
We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a
system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or
may 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.
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10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
•
•
System power LED (2-pin PLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED
cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system
power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED)
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable
to this connector. The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written
to the HDD.
•
•
System 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 switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON
turns the system OFF.
•
Reset button (2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without
turning off the system power.
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11. EZ Plug connectors (6-pin EZ_PLUG_1; 4-pin EZ_PLUG_2)
These connectors provide additional power to PCIe_x16 slots and back IO ports.
Connect a 6-pin power cable to EZ_PLUG_1 when installing multiple display cards
to provide sufficient power supply. Connect a 4-pin power cable to EZ_PLUG_2 to
provide a stable power supply to the back IO ports.
12. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1/2/3)
These connectors are for temperature monitoring. Connect the thermal sensor cables
to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices which you want to
monitor the temperature. The optional fan 1/2/3 (OPT_FAN1/2/3) can work with the
temperature sensors for a better cooling effect.
The thermal sensor cables are purchased separately.
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13. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT)
This connector is for the chassis-mounted button that supports the DirectKey function.
Connect the button cable that supports DirectKey, from the chassis to this 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.
14. mPCIe Combo II connector (36-2 pin MPCIE_COMBO_II)
This connector is for the mPCIE Combo II card offers expandability solutions that also
features the M.2 (NGFF) slot for optimal system performance.
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15. ROG Extension - OC Panel connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT)
This connector is for the OC Panel. The OC Panel allows you to perform overclocking
without going to the BIOS settings, loading the OS, or using overclocking software
utilities.
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1.2.10
ProbeIt
The ROG ProbeIt allows you to detect your system’s current voltage and OC settings. Use a
multimeter to measure the ProbeIt points even during overclocking.
See the illustration below to locate the respective ProbeIt points.
Using ProbeIt
You may connect the multitester to the motherboard as shown on the following figure.
The photos above are for reference only, the actual motherboard layout and measure
points location may differ by models.
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Basic Installation
Basic Installation
2
2.1
Building your PC system
Motherboard installation
2.1.1
The diagrams in this 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.
2.
Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to
the chassis’ rear I/O panel.
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3.
Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the
chassis.
DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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2.1.2
CPU installation
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.
1
A
B
2
3
4
5
C
A
B
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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
A
1
2
B
B
A
3
4
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
1
2
A
B
B
A
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2.1.4
DIMM installation
1
2
3
To remove a DIMM
B
A
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2.1.5
ATX Power connection
1
2
OR
OR
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2.1.6
SATA device connection
1
OR
2
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2.1.7
Front I/O Connector
To install ASUS Q-Connector
2
1
To install USB 2.0 connector
To install front panel audio connector
AAFP
USB 2.0
To install USB 3.0 connector
USB 3.0
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2.1.8
Expansion Card installation
To install PCIe x16 cards
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2.1.9
mPCIe Combo II installation
ROG mPCIe Combo II offers expandability solutions with the latest connectivity standards via
the proprietary connector onboard. It provides your system with the fastest Wi-Fi 802.11ac
and Bluetooth 4.0 connection. It also features the M.2 (NGFF) slot for installing smaller
SSDs.
•
•
The mPCIe Combo II card supports 26.8mm x 30mm half-sized mPCIe module on one
side and M.2 (NGFF) Type 2242 SSD card (22mm x 42mm) SSD on the other side.
The M.2 (NGFF) SSD modules are purchased separately.
Installing the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module
To install M.2 (NGFF) SSD module:
1.
Remove the two short screws at the
back of the mPCIe Combo II card metal
cover.
2.
Remove the long screw at the front,
then remove the metal cover.
3.
Align and insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD
module into the M.2 slot.
The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module fits in one orientation only. If it does not fit, try reversing it.
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4.
Replace the metal cover and secure
the back of the metal cover with the
two short screws that you removed in
step 1.
5.
Secure the front of the metal cover
with the long screw that you removed
in step 2.
Installing the mPCIe Combo II card
To install the mPCIe Combo II card to your motherboard:
1.
Remove the black screw near the
36-2 pin connector.
2.
Locate the MPCIE_COMBO_II
connector on the motherboard then
align and insert the mPCIe Combo
II card to the MPCIE_COMBO_II
connector.
The mPCIe Combo II fits in one orientation only.
Insert the mPCIe Combo II carefully to prevent damage to the card, connector pins, or to
the motherboard.
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3.
Secure the mPCIe Combo II card either to the motherboard or the rear I/O shield using
the black screw removed in step 1.
OR
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Installing the Wi-Fi antenna connector
If you installed a Wi-Fi module on the mPCIe Combo II, you would need to install the Wi-Fi
antenna connector.
To install the Wi-Fi antenna connector:
1.
Remove the bolt from the Wi-Fi antenna
connector but leave the washer on the
connector.
washer
bolt
bolt
washer
2.
Insert the connector into the I/O shield’s Wi-Fi port hole.
3.
Replace the bolt on the connector to secure the antenna connector and the I/O shield
in place.
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2.2
BIOS update utility
USB BIOS Flashback
USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing
BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port, press the
ROG Connect button for three seconds, and the BIOS is updated automatically.
To use USB BIOS Flashback:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website
Extract and rename the BIOS image file to M6E.CAP.
Copy M6E.CAP to the root directory of the USB flash disk drive.
Turn off the system and insert the USB storage device to the ROG Connect port.
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.
ROG Connect
button
USB BIOS Flashback/
ROG Connect port
For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section Updating BIOS in
Chapter 3.
•
•
DO NOT unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while
BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted. In case of interruption,
please follow the steps again.
Updating BIOS may have risks. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process
and results to the system’s failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service
Center.
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2.3
Motherboard rear and audio connections
Rear I/O connection
2.3.1
Rear panel connectors
1. Clear CMOS button
2. USB 2.0 port 7 and 8. The ROG Connect port is the port on top. It supports USB
BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+
3. LAN (RJ-45) port*
4. Optical S/PDIF OUT port
5. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port
6. ROG Connect button
7. ASMedia USB 3.0 port E3 and E4, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode
8. ASMedia USB 3.0 port E1 and E2 , support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode
9. HDMI port
10. DisplayPort
11. Intel USB 3.0 port 5 and 6, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode
12. Audio I/O ports**
* and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions.
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•
Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under
Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation.
•
•
USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.
We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster
and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.
•
•
Due to the design of the Intel® 8 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the
USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB
devices must update their firmware for better compatibility.
Multi-VGA output supports up to three displays under Windows® OS environment, two
displays under BIOS, and one display under DOS.
* LAN ports LED indications
Activity Link LED
ACT/LINK
LED
SPEED
LED
Speed LED
Status
Off
Status
Off
Description
No link
Description
10 Mbps connection
100 Mbps connection
Orange
LAN port
Linked
Orange
Orange
Data activity
Green
1 Gbps connection
(Blinking)
Orange
Ready to wake
up from S5
(Blinking
then steady) mode
** Audio 2, 4, 6 or 8-channel configuration
Port
Headset
4-channel
6-channel
8-channel
2-channel
Line In
Light Blue Line In
Line In
Line In
Lime
Line Out
Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Front Speaker Out
Mic In
Pink
Mic In
Mic In
Mic In
Orange
Black
Gray
–
–
–
–
Center/Subwoofer
Rear Speaker Out
–
Center/Subwoofer
Rear Speaker Out
Side Speaker Out
Rear Speaker Out
–
2.3.2
Audio I/O connections
Audio I/O ports
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Connect to Headphone and Mic
Connect to Stereo Speakers
Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers
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Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers
Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers
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Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers
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2.4
OC Panel
The OC Panel is a device that allows you to perform overclocking without the need to go to
the BIOS settings or use software utilities. You can setup the OC Panel in an available 5.25-
inch drive bay on your computer chassis (Normal Mode) or as an external handheld console
on an “open-air” OC test bench (Extreme Mode.)
These modes are further explained in the succeeding subsections.
•
•
Ensure that your system has adequate cooling designed for overclocking before using
the OC Panel.
When updating the OC Panel firmware, you have to disable the USB XHCI function in
BIOS. To do this, click Advanced > USB Configuration > Intel xHCI Mode then set
Intel xHCI Mode to [Disabled].
2.4.1
OC Panel Overview
Normal/Extreme
Mode Switch
CPU Level Up
LCM Power Button
FanSpeed Control
button
OC
Start
OK
Start Button
Subzero Sense
connector
Value up Button
OK button
Left Arrow button
Clear button
Right Arrow button
Reset button
Value Down button
Fan connectors 3,4
Pause/Slow Mode
Fan connectors 1,2
VGA hotwire
connectors
VGA hotwire
ON ON
OFF OFF
OC Panel cover
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OC Panel LCM Display in Normal Mode
OC Panel LCM Display in Extreme Mode
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2.4.2
Setting up your OC Panel in Normal Mode
The OC Panel in Normal Mode mainly provides easy access buttons for increasing your
CPU’s frequency level, adjusting fan speeds and customizing overclocking profiles. It also
displays vital information about your computer’s CPU temperature, ratio, base clock, CPU fan
speed (RPM).
To set up your OC Panel in Normal Mode:
1.
Tilt the OC Panel LCM display until it is
perpendicular to the body of OC Panel.
C l e a r
OK
R
eset
2.
3.
Get the bundled OC Panel 5.25-inch drive
bay metal case and set of two (2) screws.
Align and insert the OC Panel into the OC
Panel 5.25-inch drive bay metal case.
The OC Panel fits in one orientation
only. If it does not fit, try reversing it.
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4.
Secure the OC Panel to the OC Panel
5.25-inch drive bay metal case with the
two (2) screws.
Ensure that the OC Panel fits snugly
into the OC Panel 5.25-inch drive bay
metal case.
5.
6.
Shut down your computer.
Open your computer chassis and remove
the front cover of an available 5.25-inch
drive bay.
7.
Align and insert the OC Panel and the
OC Panel 5.25-inch drive bay metal case
assembly into the drive bay.
8.
9.
Secure the OC Panel and the OC Panel
5.25-inch drive bay metal case assembly
into the drive bay with four (4) screws.
Connect the OC Panel data cable (A)
and a SATA Power cable (B) to the OC
Panel.
10. Locate the ROG_EXT connector on the motherboard and connect the OC Panel cable.
11. Boot your computer.
12. Press the OC Panel LCM Power button to turn on the OC Panel LCM display.
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2.4.3
Setting up your OC Panel in Extreme Mode
The OC Panel in Extreme Mode is setup with an open chassis system or “open-air” OC
test bed assembly and enjoyed as a handheld console to perform overclocking and voltage
tuning.
When in Extreme Mode, you can enjoy more features including Subzero Sense and VGA
Hotwire. It also comes with some of the most commonly used voltage tuning presets that are
preconfigured for your convenience and optimum overclocking experience.
To setup the OC Panel in Extreme Mode:
1.
2.
Shut down your computer.
Connect the OC Panel cable (A) and a
SATA Power cable (B) to the OC Panel.
3.
Locate the ROG_EXT connector on the
motherboard and connect the OC Panel
cable.
4.
5.
Boot your computer.
Press the OC Panel power button to turn on the OC Panel LCM display.
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2.5
1.
Starting up for the first time
After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.
Ensure that all switches are off.
2.
3.
Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.
Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.
Turn on the devices in the following order:
4.
5.
a. Monitor
b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)
c. System power
6.
After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up.
For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the
ATX power button. If your monitor complies with the “green” standards or if it has a
“power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or change from orange to green
after the system LED turns on.
The system then runs the power-on self 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 set to disabled
No keyboard detected
One continuous beep followed by two
short beeps then a pause (repeated)
No memory detected
One continuous beep followed by three
short beeps
No VGA detected
One continuous beep followed by four
short beeps
Hardware component failure
7.
At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the
instructions in Chapter 3.
2.6
Turning off the computer
While the system is ON, press the power button for less than four seconds to put the system
on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Press the power switch
for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS
setting.
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Chapter 3:
BIOS setup
BIOS setup
3
3.1
Knowing BIOS
The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI
architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-
only BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily
navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system. The
term “BIOS” in this user manual refers to “UEFI BIOS” unless otherwise specified.
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage
device configuration, overclocking 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:
•
An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to
run the BIOS Setup.
•
You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or
update.
Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure. We strongly
recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service
personnel.
When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as M6E.CAP for this motherboard.
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3.2
BIOS setup program
Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screen
include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup
program.
Entering BIOS at startup
To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press <Delete> during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you
do not press <Delete>, POST continues with its routines.
Entering BIOS Setup after POST
To enter BIOS Setup after POST:
•
•
•
Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete> simultaneously.
Press the reset button on the system chassis.
Press the DirectKey button on the motherboard. You can perform this option if the
DirectKey item is enabled in BIOS Setup. See section 3.8 Boot Menu for more
information in enabling the DirectKey function in BIOS.
•
Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Do this option only if you
failed to enter BIOS Setup using the previous options.
-
-
-
The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and
may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the
mouse to control the BIOS setup program.
If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default
settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized
Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey <F5>. See section 3.10 Exit Menu
for details.
-
-
If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and
reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 2.3.1 Rear I/O Connection for
information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button.
The BIOS setup program does not support 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.
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3.2.1
EZ Mode
The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to
select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. To access
the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press <F7>
hot key for the advanced BIOS settings.
The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the
Setup Mode item in section 3.8 Boot menu for details.
Selects the display language of the
BIOS setup program
Click to display all fan
speeds if available
Displays the CPU
temperature and CPU
voltage output
Exits the BIOS setup program without saving
the changes, saves the changes and resets the
system, or enters the Advanced Mode
Displays the installed
DIMMs
Displays the shortcut
items
Boot Menu
Normal mode
Loads optimized default
settings
SATA
Information
Displays the Advanced
mode menus
Displays the system properties of the
selected mode
Selects the boot device priority
Power Saving mode
ASUS Optimal
mode
•
•
The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.
The Boot Menu (F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the
system.
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3.2.2
Advanced Mode
The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure
the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the
following sections for the detailed configurations.
To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey.
Menu items
Menu bar
General help
Configuration fields
Pop-up window
Navigation keys
Submenu item
Scroll bar
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
For changing the advanced system settings
Advanced
For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing
the fan settings
Monitor
Boot
Tool
Exit
For changing the system boot configuration
For configuring options for special functions
For selecting the exit options and loading default settings
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Menu items
The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example,
selecting Main shows the Main menu items.
The other items (My Favorites, Extreme Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on
the menu bar have their respective menu items.
Back button
This button appears when entering a submenu. Press <Esc> or use the USB mouse to click
this button to return to the previous menu screen.
Submenu items
A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a
submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>.
Pop-up window
Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration
options for that item.
Scroll bar
A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on
the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to display the
other items 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 description of the selected item. Use
<F12> key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device.
Configuration fields
These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can
change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not
user-configurable.
A configurable field is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it and
press <Enter> to display a list of options.
Quick Note button
This button allows you to enter notes of the activities that you have done in BIOS.
•
•
The Quick Note function does not support the following keyboard functions: delete,
cut, copy and paste.
You can only use the alphanumeric characters to enter your notes.
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Last Modified button
This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup.
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My Favorites
MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite
BIOS items.
Adding items to My Favorites
To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites:
1.
2.
Use the arrow keys to select an item that you want to add. When using a mouse, hover
the pointer to the item.
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:
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Items with submenu options
User-configurable items such as language and boot device order
Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date
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Extreme Tweaker menu
The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to configure 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.
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Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]
Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal
frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options:
[Auto]
Loads the optimal settings for the system.
[Manual]
[X.M.P.]
Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.
If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile
(X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the profiles supported by your
memory modules for optimizing the system performance.
The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you install memory modules
supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology.
ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled]
[Auto]
Default is set to [Auto] for maximum performance 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 uncore ratio of the processor to its possible minimum
value.
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [80]
Max CPU Cache Ratio [Auto]
Allows you to set the uncore ratio of the processor to its possible maximum
value.
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [80]
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When the CPU Core Ratio is set to [Sync All Cores], the following item appears.
1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
Allows you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit.
[Auto]
Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting.
[Manual]
Select to manually assign a value for the 1-Core Ratio limit.
The values of 2-core, 3-core, and 4-core ratio limits will be
automatically set to be lower than or equal to the value of the
1-core Ratio limit.
Min CPU Cache Ratio [Auto]
Allows you to set the uncore ratio of the processor to its possible minimum
value. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [80]
Max CPU Cache Ratio [Auto]
Allows you to set the uncore ratio of the processor to its possible maximum
value. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [80]
When the CPU Core Ratio is set to [Per Core], the following item appears:
1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
Allows you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit.
[Auto]
Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting.
[Manual]
Select to manually assign a 1-Core Ratio Limit value that is
higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit.
2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
Allows you to set the 2-Core Ratio Limit.
[Auto]
Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting.
[Manual]
Select to to manually assign a 2-Core Ratio Limit value that
is higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core Limit
must not be set to [Auto].
3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
Allows you to set the 3-Core Ratio Limit.
[Auto]
Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting.
[Manual]
Select to to manually assign a 3-Core Ratio Limit value that is
higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core/2-Core
Ratio Limit must not be set to [Auto].
4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
Allows you to set the 4 Core Ratio Limit
[Auto]
Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting
[Manual]
Select to to manually assign a 4-Core Ratio Limit value that
is higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core/2-
Core/3-Core Limit must not be set to [Auto].
Min CPU Cache Ratio [Auto]
Allows you to set the uncore ratio of the processor to its possible minimum
value. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [80]
Max CPU Cache Ratio [Auto]
Allows you to set the uncore ratio of the processor to its possible maximum
value. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [80]
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Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto]
Allows you to enable the internal PLL voltage for K-SKU CPUs to get the extreme
overclocking capability.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
BCLK Frequency : DRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto]
Allows you to set the BCLK Frequency to DRAM Frequency ratio.
[Auto]
The ratio will be set to the optimized settings.
[100:100]
[100:133]
The BCLK Frequency to DRAM Frequency ratio will be set to 100:100.
The BCLK Frequency to DRAM Frequency ratio will be set to 100:133.
DRAM Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The configuration options vary with the
BCLK/CPU Strap Frequency item settings.
Xtreme Tweaking [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Xtreme Tweaking.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
CPU Level Up [Auto]
This item allows you to select the CPU Level depending on the CPU frequency.
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
and press the <Enter> key.
Memory Presets
This item allows you to select and load a memory preset or timing profile from a predefined
list. The configurations of the memory presets are provided by the ROG OC expert team.
Users can load the profiles before performing overclocking or DRAM tweaking.
Maximus Tweak [Auto]
This item allows you to choose the mode that is supported by Maximus Tweak when you
want to fine tune the DRAM of the system. Mode 1 helps you with the DRAM performance
Mode 2 helps you in overclocking and system performance.
[Auto]
Automatically selects the mode.
Memory compatibility.
[Mode 1]
[Mode 2]
Overclocking and performance.
Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this
happens, revert to the default settings.
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Primary Timings
DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]
DRAM RAS# PRE Time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]
DRAM RAS# ACT Time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [63]
DRAM COMMAND Rate [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [3]
Latency Boundary A [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [27]
Latency Boundary B [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [14]
Latency Compensator [Auto]
This item allows can help improve performance overcloking if enabled.
Configuration Options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
Secondary Timings
DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]
DRAM REF Cycle Time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [511]
DRAM Refresh Interval [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [65535]
DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [16]
DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]
DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [255]
DRAM WRITE to READ 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]
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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 options: [Auto] [1] - [63]
DRAM RTL (CHA_R1D1) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63]
DRAM RTL (CHB_R0D0) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63]
DRAM RTL (CHB_R0D1) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63]
DRAM RTL (CHB_R1D0) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63]
DRAM RTL (CHB_R1D1) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63]
DRAM IO-L (CHA_R0D0) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15]
DRAM IO-L (CHA_R0D1) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15]
DRAM IO-L (CHA_R1D0) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15]
DRAM IO-L (CHA_R1D1) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15]
DRAM IO-L (CHB_R0D0) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15]
DRAM IO-L (CHB_R0D1) [Auto]
Configuration 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]
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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]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]
tWRWR [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [7]
tWRWR_dr [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]
tWRWR_dd [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15]
Dec_WRD [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1]
tRDWR [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]
tRDWR_dr [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]
tRDWR_dd [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31]
MISC
MRC Fast Boot [Auto]
Allows you to enable, disable or automatically set the MRC fast boot.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
DRAM CLK Period [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [14]
Channel A DIMM Control [Enable Bot...]
Allows you to enable or disable the Channel A DIMM slots with the following
configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1]
[Disable Both DIMMS]
Channel B DIMM Control [Enable Bot...]
Allows you to enable 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)]
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MCH Full Check [Auto]
[Auto]
Select to automatically choose the mode.
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Select this item to enhance system stability.
Selecting this item may enhance the DRAM overclocking capablity.
DQ Sense Amplifier [Auto]
Reducing usually helps overclocking and over-voltage.
Configuration options: [Auto] [+16] – [-29]
DQS Sense Amplifier [Auto]
Reducing usually helps overclocking and over-voltage.
Configuration options: [Auto] [+16] – [-29]
CMD Sense Amplifier [Auto]
Reducing usually helps overclocking and over-voltage.
Configuration options: [Auto] [+16] – [-29]
DRAM Swizzling Bit 0 [Auto]
Enabling usually helps overclocking.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
DRAM Swizzling Bit 1 [Auto]
Enabling usually helps overclocking.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Trained] [Enabled] [Disabled]
DRAM Swizzling Bit 2 [Auto]
Enabling usually helps overclocking.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Trained] [Enabled] [Disabled]
DRAM Swizzling Bit 3 [Auto]
Enabling usually helps overclocking.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Trained] [Enabled] [Disabled]
DRAM Swizzling Bit 4 [Auto]
Enabling usually helps overclocking.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Trained] [Enabled] [Disabled]
RAW MHz Aid [Auto]
Enabling usually helps overclocking at the expense of performance. Configuration
options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
IC Optimizer [Auto]
Enabling may help overclocking when using the particular IC DIMMs. Configuration
options: [Auto] [4GB Samsung] [4GB New Hynix] [4GB OLD Hynix]
GPU.DIMM Post
Automatically detects and displays the information about the devices or memory
installed on the PCIe and DIMM slots. The field shows N/A if there are no devices
installed on the slots.
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DIGI+ Power Control
CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto]
Load-line is defined by Intel® VRM specification and affects CPU power voltage. The
CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher load-line
calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases
the CPU and VRM thermal conditions.
Select from Level 1 to Level 8 to adjust CPU power voltage from 0% to 100%.
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The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification.
DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions must be monitored.
CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto]
Switching frequency affects the VRM transient response and the thermal component
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: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Active Frequency Mode [Disabled]
Enable the Active Frequency Mode for an enhanced power saving
condition.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to [Manual].
CPU Fixed Frequency [XXXX]
This item allows you to set a fixed CPU frequency The configuration
options ranges from 300kHz to 1000kHz. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust
the interval.
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VCCIN MOS Volt Control [Auto]
The VCCIN MOS Volt Control is the driving voltage for the MOSFETs on the VCCIN
rail. Increasing to a higher level can help
[Auto]
Select to automatically choose between Manual and Active VGD.
Select to manually adjust VGD.
[Manual]
[Active GD]
Select to enable the VCCIN MOS Volt Control option to be
dynamically adjusted based on the load that the CPU FIVR drains
from the Extreme Engine DIGI+ III.
The following item appears only when you set the VCCIN MOS Volt Control to [Manual].
Manual VGD [6.5V]
Allows you to select the VGD voltage. Configuration options: [5V] [5.5Vl]
[6.5V] [7V]
CPU Power Phase Control [Auto]
Allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU.
[Standard]
[Optimized]
[Extreme]
Set the phase control based on the CPU command.
Set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile.
Set the full phase mode
[Manual
Set manually to a faster phase response to increase system
performance or to slower phase response to increase DRAM power
efficiency.
Adjustment]
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]
Allows you to set a response for the CPU power phase control.
Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular]
CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe]
DIGI + VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal
conditions of every phase component.
[T. Probe]
[Extreme]
Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance.
Select to maintain the current VRM balance.
DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
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CPU Current Capability [Auto]
DIGI + VRM CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for overclocking.
A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery and extends the
overclocking frequency range simultaneously.
Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%]
Choose a higher value when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for extra power
support.
CPU Power Thermal Control [130]
A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the
overclocking tolerance to enlarge the O.C. potential. Use the <+> and <-> keys to
adjust the value. The values range from 130 to 151.
DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
CPU Input Boot Voltage [Auto]
VCCIN for the CPU right at boot. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.800] – [2.440V]
DRAM Current Capability [100%]
A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking range
simultaneously.
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 you to set a fixed DRAM frequency. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value.
The values range from 300kHz to 500kHz with a 10kHz interval.
DRAM Power Phase Control [Auto]
Allows you to set the power phase control of the DRAM.
[Auto]
Allows you to set the Auto mode.
[Optimized]
[Extreme]
Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile.
Allows you to set the full phase mode.
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Tweakers’ Paradise
The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features.
VCCIN Shadow Voltage [Auto]
Pseudo Voltage for VCCIN. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.800] – [2.440V]
Termination Anti-Aliasing [Auto]
Termination Anti-Aliasing. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
Initial PLL Termination Voltage [Auto]
Initial Voltage at which CPU BCLKs are terminated. Maintaining a level close to CPU
Input Voltage will help BCLK Overclock.
Configuration options: [Auto] [0.0000] - [3.0000]
PLL Termination Reset Voltage [Auto]
PLL Termination Reset Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.0000] - [3.0000]
Eventual PLL Termination Voltage [Auto]
Eventual PLL Termination Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.0000] - [3.0000]
X-Talk Cancellation Voltage [Auto]
X-Talk Cancellation Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Auto] [0.500] - [1.650]
Cancellation Drive Strength [Auto]
Drive Strength for Xtalk Cancellation Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [+4] - [-4]
PCH ICC Voltage [Auto]
Power Supply for the Integrated Clock Controller. Lower may be better. Configuration
options: [Auto] [0.6000] -[2.2000]
ICC Ringback Canceller [Auto]
Allows you to control the noise level at the Integrated Clock Controller.
[Auto]
Automatically selects the DMI Frequency O.C.
Select to allow better low DMI Frequency O.C.
Select to allow better high DMI Frequency O.C.
[Disable]
[Enable]
Clock Crossing VBoot [Auto]
The instantaneous voltage value when the rising edge of BCLK DN is equal to the
falling edge of the BCLK DP. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.1000] - [1.9000]
Clock Crossing Reset Voltage [Auto]
The instantaneous voltage value when the rising edge of BCLK DN is equal to the
falling edge of the BCLK DP. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.1000] - [1.9000]
Clock Crossing Voltage [Auto]
The instantaneous voltage value when the rising edge of BCLK DN is equal to the
falling edge of the BCLK DP. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.1000] - [1.9000]
PECI Voltage [Auto]
Power Supply for the Platform Environment Control Interface. Try to maintain 100mV to
close to PCH 1.05V Configuration options: [Auto] [0.3000] - [1.8000]
BCLK Amplitude [Auto]
Allows you to adjust the magnitude of the BCLK.
Configuration options: [Auto] [+5] - [-5]
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DMI Gen 2 [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable DMI Gen 2. Auto means Enabled. Configuration
options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
DMI De-emphasis Control [-6 dB]
Configure De-emphasis control on DMI. Configuration options: [-6 dB] [-3.5 dB]
SATA Drive Strength [Auto]
SATA Drive Strength. Configuration options: [Auto] [+10] - [-10]
CPU PCIE Controller [Enabled]
CPU PCIE Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Gen3 Preset [Auto]
Selecting the presets improves the stability of PCIE Gen 3.0.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Preset1] [Preset2] [Preset3]
PLX +0.9V Core Voltage [Auto]
This is the Core Voltage for PLX Gen 3.o Bridge Chip. Default value is 0.90V. Voltage
is disabled if no cards are present on it’s allocated slots.
Configuration options: [Auto] [0.600] - [1.110]
PLX +1.8V AUX Voltage [Auto]
AUX Voltage for PLX Gen 3.o Bridge Chip. Default value is 1.80V. Voltage is disabled if
no cards are present on it’s allocated slots.
Configuration options: [Auto] [1.200] - [2.500]
PCIE Clock Amplitude [Auto]
Adjust the magnitude of the PCIE Clocks. Higher may be better.
Configuration options: [Auto] [+5] - [-4]
Internal Graphics [Auto]
Keep IGD enabled based on setup options.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
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CPU Power Management
The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]
Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores
frequency to decrease the average power consumption and decrease average heat
production.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
Allows you to enable your processor cores to run faster than the base operating
frequency when it is below power, current and specification limit.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to [Enabled].
Turbo Mode Parameters
Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto]
Allows you to limit the Turbo Ratio’s time duration thay exceeds the TDP
(Thermal Design Power) for maximum performance. Use the <+> and <->
keys 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
when the package power exceeds the Power Limit 1. Use the <+> and <->
keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1W to 4096W.
CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto]
Allows you to set a higher current limit to prevent frequency and power
throttling when overclocking. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
The values range from 0.125 to 1023.875 with a 0.125 interval.
CPU Internal Power Switching Frequency
Frequency Tuning Mode [Auto]
Allows you to increase or decrease the switching frequency of the internal
regulator. Decrease to help consume less power or increase to help voltage
stability. When this item is set to [+] or [-], the Frequency Tuning Offset
appears and allows you to set its value from 0% to 6%.
CPU Internal Power Fault Control
Thermal Feedback [Auto]
Allows the CPU to take precautionary actions when the thermal conditions
of the external regulator exceeds the threshold.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto]
Allows you to prevent tripping the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when doing over-
voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
We recommend to set this item to [Disable] when overclocking.
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CPU Internal Power Configuration
CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Management [Auto]
Allows you to improve power saving when the processor is in low power
state. Disable this item to make the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator work
in high performance at all times.
Configuration options: [Auto] [High Performance] [Balanced]
Power Decay Mode [Auto]
Allows you to enable this item to improve the 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 Integrated Voltage Regulator as
it exits manual override mode.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast]
Power Current Slope [Auto]
Allows you to adjust the gradient of the high-speed active phase current
balance during load transients to eliminate current imbalance, resulting
from a load current oscillating near the switching frequency.
Configuration options: [Auto] [LEVEL -4] - [LEVEL 4]
Power Current Offset [Auto]
Allows you to increase or decrease the output current sensed by the CPU.
It finds the balance between optimal regulating while staying below the
current threshold.
Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [87.5%] [75.0%] [62.5%] [50.0%]
[37.5%] [25.0%] [12.5%] [0%] [-12.5%] [-25.0%] [-37.5%] [-50.0%] [-62.5%]
[-75.0%] [-87.5%] [-100%]
Power Fast Ramp Response [Auto]
Allows you to increase to enhance the response of the voltage regulator
during the load transient.
Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [1.50]
CPU Internal Power Saving Control
Power Saving Level 1-3 Threshold [Auto]
Allows you to set the power saving threshold for overclocking. A low value
provides enough power for overclocking. A high value provides a better
power saving condition. The value ranges from:
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
0 - 80A
0 - 50A
0 - 30A
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3.5
Main menu
The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup
program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and
allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security 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 2.3.1 Rear I/O Connection 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 default [Not
Installed]. After you set a password, these items show [Installed].
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Administrator Password
If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator
password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only
selected fields in the BIOS setup program.
To set an administrator password:
1.
2.
3.
Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.
Confirm the password when prompted.
To change an administrator password:
1.
2.
Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press
<Enter>.
3.
4.
From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.
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 Installed.
User Password
If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system.
The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a
password, this item shows Installed.
To set a user password:
1.
2.
3.
Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.
Confirm the password when prompted.
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To change a user password:
1.
2.
Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press
<Enter>.
3.
4.
From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.
Confirm the password 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.
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Advanced menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system
devices.
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values
can cause the system to malfunction.
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CPU Configuration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically
detects.
The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed.
Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled]
[Enabled]
Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down.
[Disabled]
Disables the CPU thermal monitor function.
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]
[Disabled]
Two threads per activated core.
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] [2] [3]
Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]
[Enabled]
Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs
with extended CPUID functions.
[Disabled]
Disables this function.
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Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
[Enabled]
Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.
[Disabled]
Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0).
Intel® Virtualization Technology [Disabled]
[Enabled]
Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately
and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several
systems.
[Disabled]
Disables this function.
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]
[Enabled]
Allows a hardware platform to automatically analyze the requirements and
prefetch data and codes for the CPU.
[Disabled]
Disables this function.
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]
[Enabled]
Allows a hardware platform to perform adjacent cache line prefetching.
[Disabled]
Disables this function.
Boot Performance Mode [Max Non-Tu...]
Allows you 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 and configure the CPU’s power.
EIST [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST).
[Disabled]
[Enabled}
The CPU runs at its default speed.
The operating system controls the CPU speed.
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
Allows you to set the processor cores to run faster than the marked frequency in a
specific condition. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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CPU C States [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C states.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
The following items appear only when you set the CPU C States to [Enabled].
Enhanced C1 state [Enabled]
Allows your processor to reduce power when the system is in idle mode.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
CPU C3 Report [Enabled]
Allows you to disable or enable the 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 configure the Short/Long latency for C6.
Configuration options: [Short] [Long]
CPU C7 Report [CPU C7]
Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to the operating system.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s]
C7 Latency [Long]
Allows you to configure the Short/Long latency for C7.
Configuration options: [Short] [Long]
Package C State Support [Auto]
Allows you to set the C-state according to the following configuration
options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s]
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PCH Configuration
PCI Express Configuration
Allows you to configure the PCI Express slots.
DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto]
Allows you to control the ASPM (Active State Power Management) on both Northbridge
side and Southbridge side of the DMI Link.
Configuration options: []Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
ASPM Support [Disabled]
Allows you to set the ASPM level.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1]
PCIe Speed [Auto]
Allows you to select the PCI Express port speed.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2]
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Intel®Rapid Start Technology [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Intel Rapid Start Technology.
The following items appear only when you set the Intel® Rapid Start Technology to
[Enabled].
Entry on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled]
The system automatically wakes up and set to Rapid Start Technology S4 mode.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Entry After [0]
This item appears only when 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 Threshold [0]
This item appears only when you set the Active Page Threshold Support
to [Enabled].This item allows you to allocate a partition size for Active
Page Threshold.
Hybrid Hard Disk Support [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Hybrid Hard Disk support.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Intel (R) Smart Connect Technology
Allow you to enable or disable Intel Smart Connect Technology.
ISCT Configuration [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable ISCT Configuration.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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3.6.3
SATA Configuration
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The
SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port.
Scroll down to display the other BIOS items.
SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]
Allows you to set the SATA configuration.
[Disabled]
[IDE]
Disables the SATA function.
Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as
Parallel ATA physical storage devices.
[AHCI]
[RAID]
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.
Set to [RAID] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA
hard disk drives.
Aggressive LPM Support [Auto]
Allows you to enable the PCH to aggressively enter link power state.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
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S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]
S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. When
read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning
messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Hot Plug [Disabled] (SATA6G_1 - SATA6G_6 [Red])
These items appear only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] or [RAID],
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 the virtualization technology function on the memory control hub (MCH).
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Enables the function.
Disables this function.
CPU Audio Devices [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio devices.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Graphics Configuration
Allows you to select a primary display from iGPU, and PCIe graphical devices.
Primary Display [Auto]
Allows you to select the primary display from iGPU, PCIE and PCI Graphics devices.
Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE]
iGPU Memory [Auto]
Allows you to select the amount of system memory allocated to DVMT 5.0 by the
iGPU.
Configuration options: [Auto] [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] [160M] [192M] [224M] [256M]
[288M] [320M] [352M] [384M] [416M] [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M]
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Render Standby [Auto]
Allows you to enable the Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to reduce
iGPU power use when the system is idle.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled]
Allows you to enable both integrated and discrete graphics for multi-monitor
output. The iGPU shared system memory size will be fixed at 64MB.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
NB PCIe Configuration
Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings.
PCIE_X16/X8_1 / X16_A2 / X8_B2 / X8_3 / X8_4 Link Speed [Auto]
Allows you to configure the PCIEX16/X8.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3]
PCIEX16_1 Full x16 Bandwidth [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable full PCIE x16 bandwidth to PCIEX16_1 slot. When
enabled, all the other PCIe x16 slots are disabled.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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 ASPM support for the PEG device.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1]
Memory Configuration
Allows you to configure the memory configuration parameters.
Memory Remap [Enabled]
Allows you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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USB Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.
The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the
item shows None.
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
[Enabled]
Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS).
[Disabled]
The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. It cannot
be recognized in boot devices list.
[Auto]
Allows the system to detect the 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 [Auto]
[Auto]
Keeps the last operation of xHCI controller in OS during bootup.
[Smart Auto]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Enables the operation of xHCI controller.
Enables the xHCI controller.
Disables the xHCI controller.
EHCI Hand-off [Disabled]
[Enabled]
Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off
feature.
[Disabled]
Disables the EHCI Hand-off support.
USB Single Port Control
Allows you to enable or disable the individual USB port.
Refer to section 1.2.2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports.
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Platform Misc Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to configure the platform-related features.
PCI Express Native Power Management [Disabled]
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]
[Disabled]
Vista controls the ASPM support for the device.
BIOS controls the ASPM support for the device.
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Onboard Devices Configuration
Scroll down to view the other BIOS items.
HD Audio Controller [Enabled]
[Enabled]
Enables the High Definition Audio Controller.
[Disabled]
Disables the controller.
The following items appear only when you 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 Audio]
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]
[SPDIF]
[HDMI]
Sets to an SPDIF audio output.
Sets to an HDMI audio output.
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Bluetooth Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Bluetooth controller.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Wi-Fi Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Wi-Fi controller.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
ASM1061 Storage Controller SATA6G_E12/E34 [Enabled]
Allows you to select the ASM1061 storage controller operating mode.
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Disables the controller.
Enables the controller.
Hot-plug [Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Disables the hot-plug support.
Enables the hot-plug support.
Intel LAN Controller [Enabled]
[Enabled]
Enables the GbE controller.
[Disabled]
Disables the controller.
Intel PXE OPROM [Disabled]
This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled]. It allows you to
enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Intel® I217-V LAN controller.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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APM
ErP Ready [Disabled]
Allows you to switch off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to get the system ready for ErP
requirement. When set to [Enabled], all other PME options will be switched off.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled (S4+S5) ] [Enabled (S5)]
Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]
[Power On]
[Power Off]
[Last State]
The system goes into ON state after an AC power loss.
The system goes into OFF state after an AC power loss.
The system goes into either OFF or ON state, whatever the 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 LAN devices.
[Enabled]
Enables the PCIE/PCI devices to generate a wake-on-LAN feature of the
PCIE LAN devices.
Power On By RTC [Disabled]
[Disabled]
Disables RTC to generate a wake event.
[Enabled]
When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/
Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values.
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Network Stack Configuration
Network Stack [Disabled]
This item allows you to disable or enable the UEFI network stack.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable]
The following items appear only when you set the Network Stack to [Enabled].
Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE boot option.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
3.6.10
ROG Effects
ROG Pulse [Enabled]
This item allows ROG animation on the upper left corner ot the UEFI BIOS Utility screen
when enabled.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Onboard LED [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable all the onboard LEDs.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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Monitor menu
The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change
the fan settings.
Anti Surge Support [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Voltage Monitor
CPU Core 0-3 Voltage; CPU Cache Voltage; CPU System Agent Voltage; CPU Analog
I/O Voltage; CPU Digital I/O Voltage; CPU Input Voltage; DRAM Voltage; PCH Voltage;
3.3V Voltage; 5V Voltage; 12V Voltage
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through 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; PLX Temperature; OPT1-3 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.
PLX Temperature Protection [105]
Shutdown when PLX Bridge Chip reaches this temperature. Minimum is 90 degrees
and maximum is 110 degrees.
Fan Speed Monitor
CPU FAN Speed; CPU OPT Speed; Chassis FAN1/2/3 Speed; Opt1/2/3 Fan Speed
[xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan,
chassis fan, and optional fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If any of the fans
is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. These items are not
user-configurable. Press <Enter> and select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the
detected temperatures.
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Fan Speed Control
CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto]
Allows you to set the CPU Q-Fan opertating mode.
[Disabled]
Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.
[Advance Mode] Detect the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the mode
control. When a 3-pin CPU fan is installed, select this mode for the DC
mode Q-Fan control.
[Auto]
Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature in PWM mode for 4-pin CPU fan.
CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM]
Allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed.
Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]
CPU Fan Profile [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]
[Turbo]
[Manual]
Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation.
Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.
Set to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters.
The following items appear only when you set the CPU Fan Profile to [Manual].
CPU Upper Temperature [70]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature.
The values range from 20ºC to 75ºC.
CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The
values range from 40% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the
upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle.
CPU Lower Temperature [20]
Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature.
CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [40]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The
values range from 40% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under its
CPU lower temperature setting, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum
duty cycle.
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Chassis Q-Fan Control 1-3 [Disabled]
[Disabled]
Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.
[Enabled]
Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.
Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 1-3 [600 RPM]
This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you
to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed.
Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]
Chassis Fan Profile [Standard]
This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and
allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan.
[Standard]
[Silent]
Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust
depending on the chassis temperature.
Sets to [Silent] to minimize 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 Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual].
Chassis Upper Temperature [70]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the chassis
temperature. The values range from 40ºC to 75ºC.
Chassis Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle.
The values range from 60% to 100%. When the chassis temperature
reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty
cycle.
Chassis Lower Temperature [40]
Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature.
Chassis Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle.
The values range from 60% to 100%. When the chassis temperature is
under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle.
OPTFAN 1-3 Control [Disabled]
Allows you to disable or set the optional fans’ warning speeds.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Duty Mode] [Profile Mode] [User Mode]
The following items appear only when you set OPTFAN 1- 3 to [Duty Model].
OPTFAN 1-3 Duty
Allows you to set the optional fans’ speed duty percentagea.
Configuration options: [50%] [60%] [70%] [80%] [90%]
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Profile Mode
Allows you to set the optional fans’ profiles.
Configuration options: [Performance] [Optional] [Silent]
The following four items appear only when you set OPTFAN 1/2/3 to [Profile Model].
OPT Fan 1/2/3 Profile
Allows you to set the optional fans’ profiles.
Configuration options: [Performance] [Optional] [Silent]
User Mode
Allows you to set the optional fan’s speed temperature.
OPT1-3 Low Speed Temp [25%]
Allows you to set the optional fans’ low speed temperature.
Configuration options: [25%] [30%] [35%] [40%]
OPT1-3 Full Speed Temp [60%]
Allows you to set the optional fans’ full speed temperature.
Configuration options: [60%] [70%] [80%] [90%]
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Boot menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.
Scroll down to display the other BIOS items.
Boot Configuration
Fast Boot [Disabled]
[Disabled]
Allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed.
[Enabled]
Allows your system to accelerate the boot speed.
The following items appear only when you set the Fast Boot to [Enabled].
USB Support [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
For a faster POST time, only USB ports with keyboard and
mouse connections will be detected.
Initialization]
P/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto]
Allows you to disable or have full system control of the PS/2 devices’ availability during
POST.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Full Initialization] [Auto]
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Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST.
Select to load the network stack driver during POST.
Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot]
[Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot on the next boot after an AC power loss.
[Fast Boot]
Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after an AC power loss.
Hardware Fast Boot [Disabled]
Allows the system to enable or disable the HW Fast Boot.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
DirectKey [Enabled]
[Disabled]
Disables the DirectKey button. The system will only power on or off when
you press the DirectKey button.
[Enabled]
Allows the system to power on and go to the BIOS Setup directly when you
press the DirectKey button.
Boot Logo Display [Auto]
[Auto]
Auto adjusts the Boot Logo size for Windows requirements.
[Full Screen]
[Disabled]
Maximizes the Boot Logo size.
Hides the boot logo during POST.
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 seconds. This feature will only work when set under normal
boot.
The following items appears only when you set the Boot Logo Display item to [Disabled].
POST Report [5 sec]
This item allows you to select a desired POST report waiting time.
Configuration options: [1 sec] - [2 sec] [Until Press ESC]
Bootup NumLock State [On]
[On]
Set the power-on state of the NumLock to [On].
[Off]
Set the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off].
Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
[Disabled]
Disables the function.
[Enabled]
The system waits for the <F1> key to be pressed when error occurs.
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Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]
[Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot
sequence.
[Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party
manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so.
Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled]
When set to [Enabled], allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Setup Mode [Advanced Mode]
[Advanced Mode]
Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS
setup program.
[EZ Mode]
Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup
program.
CSM (Compatibility Support Module)
Allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the
various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for better compatibility.
Launch CSM [Auto]
[Auto]
The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-
on devices.
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI
driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode.
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 L...]
Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot.
Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only]
[UEFI only]
Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OPR...]
Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch.
Configuration options: [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore]
Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OPR...]
Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch.
Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OPROM first] [Both, UEFI first]
[Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore]
Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OPR...]
Allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you want
to launch.
Configuration options: [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first]
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Secure Boot
Allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect
the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST.
OS Type [Windows UEFI mode]
[Windows UEFI
Mode]
Allows you to select your installed operating system. Execute
the Microsoft® Secure Boot check. Only select this option when
booting on Windows® UEFI mode or other Microsoft® Secure
Boot compliant OS.
[Other OS]
Get the optimized function when booting on Windows® non-
UEFI mode, Windows® Vista/ Windows® XP, or other Microsoft®
Secure Boot non compliant OS. Microsoft® Secure Boot only
supports Windows® UEFI mode.
Key Management
This item appears only when you set Secure Boot Mode to [Windows UEFI mode]. It
allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys.
Clear Secure Boot keys
Allows you to all the Secure Boot keys, Platform key (PK), Key-exchange
Key (KEK), Signature database (db), and Revoked Signatures (dbx)
previously applied. All the Secure Boot keys’ state will change from Loaded
mode to Unloaded mode. The settings are applied after the reboot or at the
next reboot.
Save Secure Boot Keys
Allows you to save the PK (Platform Keys) to a USB storage device.
Boot Option Priorities
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The
number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices
installed in the system.
•
To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following:
-
-
Press <F5> when ASUS Logo appears.
Press <F8> after POST.
•
To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo
appears.
Boot Override
These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on
the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start
booting from the selected device.
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3.9
Tools menu
The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item
then press <Enter> to display the submenu.
3.9.1
ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message
appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to
confirm your choice.
For more details, refer to section 3.11.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility.
3.9.2
ASUS O.C. Profile
This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.
The O.C. Profile Configuration items show Not Installed if no profile is created.
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Label
Allows you to input the label of the setup profiles.
Save to Profile
Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Key in a
profile number from one to eight, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.
Load from Profile
Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key 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.
3.9.3
ASUS SPD Information
Allows you to view the DRAM SPD information.
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BIOS Flashback
Allows you select copy and boot from either BIOS1 or BIOS2.
Force BIOS2 Boot
Select [Yes] to force the boot using BIOS2.
COPY BIOS1 to BIOS2
Select [Yes] to copy the content of BIOS1 to BIOS2.
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Exit menu
The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and
save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit
menu.
Load Optimized Defaults
This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup
menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears.
Select Yes to load the default values.
Save Changes & Reset
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 confirmation window appears. Select Yes to
discard changes and exit.
ASUS EZ Mode
This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen.
Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device
This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of
the available filesystem devices.
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Updating BIOS
The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system
stability, compatibility, or performance. However, BIOS updating is potentially risky. If there
is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS.
Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system’s failure to boot. Carefully follow the
instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary.
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this
motherboard.
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program.
1.
2.
3.
EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.
ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive.
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 environment using the
motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive.
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3.11.1
ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk
or an OS-based utility.
Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website
at www.asus.com.
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:
1.
2.
Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port.
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.
4.
Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive field.
Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS,
and then press <Enter>.
5.
6.
Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info field.
Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press <Enter> to perform
the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.
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•
•
This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and
single partition only.
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system
boot failure!
Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select
the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for
details.
3.11.2
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the
BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a
corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or 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.
2.
Turn on the system.
Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive
containing the BIOS file to the USB port.
3.
4.
The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility
reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 automatically.
The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. To ensure
system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press <F5> to load default
BIOS values.
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause
system boot failure!
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3.11.3
ASUS BIOS Updater
The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also
allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or
gets corrupted during the updating process.
The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. The actual utility screen displays may
not be same as shown.
Before updating BIOS
1.
Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and
single partition.
2.
Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at
http://support.asus.com 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.
2.
Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port.
Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press <F8> to show the BIOS
Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the
optical drive as the boot device.
Please select boot device:
SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Enter Setup
↑ and ↓ to move selection
ENTER to select boot device
ESC to boot using defaults
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3.
4.
When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by
pressing the item number.
At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press <Enter> to switch the disk from Drive C
(optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive).
Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!
C:\>d:
D:\>
Updating the BIOS file
To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater:
1.
At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>.
D:\>bupdater /pc /g
2.
The BIOS Updater screen appears as below.
ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2012/05/22]
FLASH TYPE:
MX1C 25L1065A
Current ROM
Update ROM
BOARD:UNKNOWN
VER: UNKNOWN
DATE: UNKNOWN
BOARD:
VER:
MAXIMUS VI EXTREME
0204
01/01/2012
DATE:
PATH:
A:
A:\
M6E.CAP
2097152 2013-03-20 17:30:48
Note
[Enter] Select or Load
[Tab] Switch
[B] Backup
[V] Drive Info
[Esc] Exit
[Up/Down/Home/End] Move
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.
Are you sure to update BIOS?
Yes
No
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4.
Select Yes and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS
Updater. Restart your computer.
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot
failure!
•
•
For BIOS Updater version 1.04 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 if you have
disconnected them.
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ROG SSD Secure Erase
SSD speeds may lower over time as with any storage medium due to 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 Secure Erase. The drive may
become unstable if you run Secure Erase on an incompatible SSD.
•
•
The time to erase the contents of your SSD may take a while depending on its size.
Do not turn off the system during the process.
Secure Erase is only supported on Intel SATA port. For more information about Intel
SATA ports, refer to section 1.2.9 of this manual.
Displays the
available
SSDs
Click to start
the SSD Secure
Erase
Status definition:
Frozen The frozen state is the result of a BIOS protective measure. The BIOS guards
drives that do not have 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 proceeding
with Secure Erase.
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Chapter 4:
Software support
Software support
4
4.1
Installing an operating system
•
•
This motherboard supports Windows® 8 32/64-bit and Windows® 7 32/64-bit operating
systems (OS).
Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented
in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed
information.
4.2
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.
4.2.1
Running the support DVD
Ensure that you have an Administrator account before running the support DVD in
Windows® 7 or Windows® 8 OS.
To run the support DVD
:
1.
2.
Place the Support DVD into the optical drive.
In the AutoPlay dialog box, click Run ASSETUP.exe.
If the AutoPlay dialog box does not appear, browse the contents of the support DVD and
double-click or tap \\bin\ASSETUP.EXE to launch the ASUS motherboard support
DVD main menu.
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Support DVD main menu
The Manual menu contains the list
of supplementary user manuals.
Click an item to open the folder of
the user manual.
The Drivers menu shows the available
device drivers if the system detects
installed devices. Install the necessary
drivers to use the devices.
The Video menu
contains ROG
related videos.
Click the
The Utilities
menu shows
the applications
and other
software that
the motherboard
supports.
Contact tab
to display the
ASUS contact
information.
Click an icon
to display DVD/
motherboard
information
Click an item
to install
4.2.2
Obtaining the software manuals
The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get
the necessary software manuals.
The software manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe®
Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities tab before opening the files.
To read about your motherboard’s utility guide:
1.
Click Manual tab > ASUS
Motherboard Utility Guide.
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2.
From the Manual folder, open the
folder of the software manual that
you wish to read.
3.
Some software manuals are
provided in different languages.
Open the language’s folder to view
the software manual.
The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual software manuals
containing in the support DVD vary by models.
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4.3
Software information
Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you
through the installation. View the online help 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 or Windows® 8 OS.
To install the Wi-Fi-enabled features of AI Suite 3, ensure that you install the Wi-Fi
module driver from the bundled support DVD. To do this, go to Drivers tab > ASUS
Bluetooth 4.0 Wi-Fi Driver and follow the succeeding onscreen instructions.
To install AI Suite 3 on your computer:
Windows® 7 OS
1.
2.
Place the Support DVD into the optical drive.
In the AutoPlay dialog box, click Run ASSETUP.exe then select the Utilities tab.
3.
From the Utilities tab, click AI Suite 3 then follow the succeeding onscreen
instructions.
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Windows® 8 OS
1.
2.
Place the Support DVD into the optical drive then follow the onscreen instructions.
From the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu, select the Utilities tab and
click or tap AI Suite 3.
3.
Follow the succeeding onscreen instructions.
If the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu does not appear, try the following
steps:
a.
b.
Go to the Start screen then click or tap the Desktop app.
From the taskbar, click or tap File Explorer
then select your DVD drive and
double-click or tap the Setup application.
Launching AI Suite 3
Windows® 7 OS
From the Desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite 3 > AI Suite 3.
You can also launch AI Suite 3 in Windows® 7 by clicking
on the Notification area.
Windows® 8 OS
To launch AI Suite 3 in Windows® 8, tap the AI Suite 3 app on the Start
screen (or if you’re using a mouse, click the AI Suite 3 app on the Start
screen).
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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.
Included in the AI Suite 3 main menu is a quick-access menu bar that allows you to swiftly
launch any of the integrated ASUS utilities. Click or tap the
launch the menu bar.
on the top-edge of menu to
Click to launch AI Suite 3 menu bar
The Ai Suite 3 screenshots in this section are for reference only and can vary depending on
motherboard model.
AI Suite 3 main menu bar
4-Way
Optimization
USB BIOS
Ai Charger+
EZ Update Flashback Wizard Wi-Fi GO!
USB 3.0
Boost
System
Information
USB Charger+
Wi-Fi Engine
•
•
Some functions in the AI Suite 3 main menu in this user manual may vary depending
on the motherboard model.
Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at
www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
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4.4.1
Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization
Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization comes with these five utilities in one
interface: 4-Way Optimization, TurboV Processing Unit (TPU), Energy Processing Unit (EPU),
DIGI+ Power Control, 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.
4-Way Optimization screen
Click or tap to enable or disable
the Configured Max CPU Power
Click or tap to enable or disable
the SATA ports’ power
Select an
advanced
power saving
mode
Click or tap this 4-Way Optimization
button to auto-detect and tune the best
settings for your system
Click or tap to view the 4-Way
Optimization report
DO NOT remove your fan during the tuning process.
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Using 4-Way Optimization
Click or tap the 4-Way Optimization button then click or tap Start to auto-detect the best
settings based on actual usage.
Click or tap to go back to
the 4-Way Optimization
main screen
Click or tap to view
more settings
Click or tap to start
auto-tuning
•
•
The system may reboot two or three times during the auto-tuning process.
For Windows® 8 OS, click or tap Desktop app to monitor the auto-tuning process after
every system reboot.
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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 damage the CPU permanently and setting a low voltage may lead to an
unstable system.
For system stability, the TPU settings are not saved in the BIOS and are not loaded during
system bootup. Save your overclocking settings as a TPU profile and manually load this
profile after system bootup.
Using TPU
CPU Frequency
Tick to enable
Group Tuning
Click or tap or
to adjust the Base
Clock Frequency,
CPU Ratio, and
CPU Cache Ratio
Click or tap
or to select
the number of
cores to adjust
Scroll down
then adjust the
CPU voltages
and DRAM
voltages
Click or tap to save
the adjustment into
a profile
Click or tap to
load the saved
profile
Click or tap
to apply the
adjustments
Click or tap to undo the
adjustments
•
•
Set the CPU Core Ratio item in BIOS to [Auto] before using the CPU Frequency
in TPU. Refer to section Extreme Tweaker menu in the BIOS chapter of your
motherboard user manual for details.
The CPU Frequency bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your
CPU model.
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GPU Boost
Click or
adjust the GPU
Graphics voltage
Click or
to adjust the
CPU graphics
frequency
Click to
apply the
adjustments
Click to
undo the
adjustments
Click to load the
saved profile
Click to save the
adjustment into a profile
•
•
The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration.
We recommend that you set up a better thermal environment to prevent overheating
from damaging the motherboard.
CPU Strap
Click to apply CPU
Strap settings
Click to cancel the
CPU Strap settings
Click to apply the
adjustments
Click to undo the
adjustments
Click to load
the saved
profile
Drag the slider to adjust the
CPU Strap’s BCLK (base
clock) frequency
Click to save the
adjustment into a
profile
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Energy Processing Unit (EPU)
EPU is an energy-processing utility that allows you to adjust the CPU, GPU, and Fan Control
settings to their power-saving conditions.
Using EPU
Auto
Tick to select Voltage
Decrement setting
Tick to enable
Away Mode
and move
the sliders to
adjust monitor
and system
sleep time
Click or tap to
select a fan
profile
Click or tap
to apply the
adjustments
Click or tap to undo the
adjustments
Click or tap to apply the
default settings
High Performance
Tick to enable
Away Mode
and move
the sliders to
adjust monitor
and system
sleep time
Click or tap
to apply the
adjustments
Click or tap to apply the
default settings
Click or tap to undo the
adjustments
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Max Power Saving
Move the
Tick to select Voltage
Decrement setting
slider to adjust
the CPU Input
Voltage
Move the
slider to adjust
the maximum
CPU power
Tick to enable
Away Mode
then move
the sliders to
adjust monitor
and system
sleep time
Click or tap
to apply the
adjustments
Click or tap to select a
Click or tap to apply the
default settings
Click or tap to undo the
adjustments
fan profile
•
•
When you enable the Configured Max CPU Power to boost the energy saving
condition, the CPU frequency is displayed at 800 MHz in the Windows® OS
information of your computer. However, the actual CPU frequency varies depending
on the wattage that you manually set. You can adjust the CPU wattage from the lowest
point to your preferred value.
Configured Max CPU Power may decrease the total power delivery to the CPU and
affects the CPU performance under a heavy system. To restore your system to its
default settings, reboot your computer.
Away Mode
Tick to select Voltage
Decrement setting
Move the
slider to adjust
the CPU Input
Voltage
Move the
slider to adjust
the maximum
CPU power
Click or tap to
select a fan
profile
Click or tap
to apply the
adjustments
Tick to mute the
system’s sound
Click or tap to apply the
default settings
Click or tap to undo the
adjustments
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DIGI+ Power Control
DIGI+ Power Control utility allows you to adjust the CPU and DRAM power settings for
optimal system efficiency, and overall system stability and performance.
Adjusting the CPU Power
Click or tap to switch
between screens
Click or tap to undo
the changes
Click or tap to
apply the changes
CPU Load-line Calibration
It allows you to adjust the voltage range to control the CPU Load-line. Adjust to a
high value for system performance or to a low value for power efficiency.
CPU Current Capability
CPU Current Capability provides a wider total power range for overclocking.
A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking
frequence range simultaneously.
CPU Power Phase Control
Increase the phase number under a heavy system load to get more transient and
better thermal performance. Reduce the phase number under a light system load
to increase the VRM efficiency.
* The system automatically sets the default to [Extreme] when using the Intel® iGPU.
CPU Power Thermal Control
A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the
overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential.
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CPU Voltage Frequency
CPU Voltage Frequency affects the VRM transient response and thermal
conditions. Higher VRM frequency gets a quicker transient response.
Active Frequency Mode
Active Frequency Mode allows you to enhance the power saving condition of the
CPU. Tick ON to get a quicker transient response while saving the CPU power.
CPU Power Duty Control
CPU Power Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal
conditions of every phase component.
Adjusting the DRAM Power
Click or tap to
apply the changes
Click or tap to undo
the changes
DRAM Current Capability
A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking
frequency range simultaneously.
DRAM Voltage Frequency
Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency to stabilize the system or to
increase the overclocking range.
DRAM Power Phase Control
Select Extreme for full phase mode to increase system performance or select
Optimized for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to increase the DRAM power
efficiency.
•
•
The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification.
Ensure that the cooling modules are properly installed in your motherboard to monitor
the thermal conditions.
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Fan Xpert 2
Fan Xpert 2 automatically detects and tweaks the fan speeds and provides you with
optimized fan settings based on the fans’ specifications and positions.
Using Fan Xpert 2
Click or tap to set the fan’s speed
to silent mode
Select a screen to
select the type of
fan that you want
to customize
Click or tap to
increase the fan’s
speed for a high
cooling capability
Click or tap to
maximize the
fan speed
Click or tap to
auto-tune the
fans to their
best settings
Click or tap to
Click or tap to save
Click or tap to set the
balanced configuration
between the fan’s noise
level and speed
load a profile
the settings into a
profile
Click or tap to switch
between fan screens
DO NOT remove your fan during the Fan Auto Tuning process.
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 and drag to set the fan’s rotation speed
Click and drag the
sliders to adjust the
fan’s response
Click or tap to
undo the changes
Click or tap to
apply the changes
Click or tap to go back
to the previous screen
Click or tap to switch between the CPU
and chassis fan screens
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RPM Mode
RPM Mode allows you to set the fan speed at its fixed value when the CPU temperature
drops 75oC and below.
Drag the slider up or down to adjust
the fan’s speed
Click or tap to go back to
the previous screen
Click or tap to switch between the
CPU and chassis fan screens
•
•
•
•
When the CPU temperature reaches 75o C, the fan automatically runs at full speed to
protect the CPU.
Fan Xpert 2 may not be able to detect the fan speed if you install the fan with an
external control kit for rotation speed.
Fan Xpert 2 only supports fans with 4-pin and 3-pin connectors. If you install a 2-pin
fan, it can only run at its full speed.
If you change the CPU or chassis fans, you must repeat the Fan Auto Tuning process.
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4.4.2
Ai Charger+
Ai Charger+ allows you to fast-charge your portable BC 1.1* mobile devices on your
computer’s USB port three times faster than the standard USB devices**.
Launching Ai Charger+
To launch Ai Charger+, click or tap
on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 main menu,
then select Ai Charger+.
Ai Charger+ screen
Tick to enable or
disable Ai Charger+
Click or tap to apply
the selection
•
•
•
•
* Check the manufacturer if your USB device is a Battery Charging Specification 1.1
(BC 1.1) compliant or compatible device.
** Actual charging speeds may vary depending on the charging rate and specifications
of your USB device.
To ensure normal charging function, disconnect and reconnect your USB device every
time you enable or disable Ai Charger+.
Ai Charger+ does not support USB hubs, USB extension cables, and generic USB
cables.
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4.4.3
USB Charger+
USB Charger+ allows you to quick-charge your portable USB devices even if your computer
is off, in sleep mode or hibernate mode.
Before using USB Charger+, ensure to disable the ErP Ready item in the BIOS. To do
this, go to Advanced > APM > ErP Ready in the Advanced mode then set this item to
[Disabled].
USB Charger+ is available only in selected motherboard models.
Launching USB Charger+
To launch USB Charger+, click or tap
on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 main
menu, then select USB Charger+.
Using USB Charger+
Click or tap to detect the connected USB device
Click or tap to
fast-charge your
USB device
Click or tap to stop
charging your USB
device
Click or tap
to apply the
settings
Click or tap to
disregard the
settings
Indicates that the
connected USB
device is in charging
mode
Click or tap to select the type of USB device
that you wish to charge when the system is off
Ensure to connect your USB device into the USB port that supports this utility. Refer to
section 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.
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4.4.4
Wi-Fi Engine
Wi-Fi Engine allows you to connect to a wireless network and set up your computer as an
access point for Internet connection sharing among Wi-Fi enabled devices.
To use Wi-Fi Engine, click or tap
on the right edge of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then
select Wi-Fi Engine.
Using Wi-Fi Engine
Click or tap
to set up your
computer as
a wireless
access point
Click or tap
to connect
to a wireless
access point
Using the Client Mode
The Client mode allows you to connect your system to a wireless network.
To use the client mode:
1.
2.
Click or tap Client Mode to launch Network Connections.
From the Network Connections window,
select a network adapter.
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3.
From the list of available networks, select a network that you
want to connect to.
Some networks may require you to key in a password.
Using the AP Mode
The AP mode allows you to set your system as an access point for other wireless-enabled
devices.
To use AP mode, click or tap AP Mode on the Wi-Fi Engine menu.
Key in a network
name
Key in your
password
Key in your
password for
confirmation
Click or tap
to disable AP
mode
Click or tap
to enable AP
mode
Click or tap to go back
to previous screen
Click or tap to
select a network
•
•
In this mode, the Internet Connection Sharing may depend on the Bluetooth/Internet
device’s driver support.
Due to Windows® 8 limitation, it may take one to two minutes to set up the AP mode
for the first time.
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4.4.5
USB 3.0 Boost
USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) that automatically
speeds up the transfer rates of your USB storage devices.
Launching 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
1.
2.
3.
Connect your USB 3.0 device to the USB 3.0 port.
From the USB 3.0 Boost screen, select a USB device.
To enable UASP on your USB device, click UASP. To revert to its normal transfer rate,
click Normal.
USB 3.0 Boost
Click or tap to enable the
USB device’s normal data
transfer rate
Click or tap to enable
UASP or Turbo Mode for a
faster data transfer rate
Click or tap to select a
USB device
Ensure to connect your USB 3.0 device to the USB 3.0 ports that support USB 3.0 Boost.
Refer to section Rear I/O connection of your user manual for more details.
•
•
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, use a USB 3.0 device.
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4.4.6
USB BIOS Flashback
USB BIOS Flashback allows you to check and save the latest BIOS version to a USB
storage device. Use this utility 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.
Using USB BIOS Flashback
Set a schedule for the BIOS
Update download
Click or tap to cancel
the download schedule
setting
Click or tap to apply
the download schedule
setting
Click or tap to check for a
new BIOS update available for
download
Scheduling the BIOS download
1.
In the Download Setting field, tick Schedule (days) then select the number of days for
the BIOS download schedule.
2.
Click or tap Apply to save the BIOS download schedule. Click or tap Cancel to cancel
the download schedule.
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Downloading the latest BIOS
Before you start downloading, ensure that you have installed the USB storage device to
your computer’s USB port that supports USB BIOS Flashback. Refer to section 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, click or
tap OK.
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4.4.7
Wi-Fi GO!
Wi-Fi GO! is ASUS-exclusive Wi-Fi utility that allows you to wirelessly stream your media files
to HDTV device/display, control your computer using your smart device, transfer files to your
smart device, and provides access to your files stored in your cloud storage.
System requirements
System
PC
Smart device
requirements
OS
Windows® 7/Windows®
ASUS AI Suite 3
8
Android 2.3 or later versions
iOS5 or later versions
Utilities
ASUS Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote
•
•
Install the mPCIe Combo II card with Wi-Fi module driver and AI Suite 3 utility from
your ASUS motherboard’s bundled support DVD.
For your Android smart device, download the ASUS Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote from
Google Play. For your iOS smart device, download the ASUS Wi-Fi GO! & NFC
Remote from App store.
•
•
The screenshots used in this section are for reference only and can appear different
from the actual software you are using. Refer to the ASUS support site (http://support.
asus.com) for updated documentations on this motherboard.
For your Android smart device, download the ASUS Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote from
Google Play. For your iOS smart device, download the ASUS Wi-Fi GO! & NFC
Remote from App store.
•
•
Ensure that all Wi-Fi enabled devices using the Wi-Fi GO! utility must be in the same
local area network (LAN).
The user interface of your smart device may vary with the operating system and the
screen resolution.
Smart device supported screen resolutions
Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote supports the following screen resolutions of your smart devices:
Screen
type
Low Density Medium Density
High Density
(240, hdpi)
Extra high density
(320, xhdpi)
(120, ldpi)
(160, mdpi)
WXGA
1536 x 1152
1920 x 1152
1920 x 1200
2048 x 1536
2560 x 1536
2560 x 1600
(1280x800)
Screen
Resolution
1024 x 600
1024 x 768
1280 x 768
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Launching Wi-Fi GO!
To launch Wi-Fi GO!, click or tap the
on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 main
menu, then select Wi-Fi GO!
Click or tap to
set a password
Wi-Fi GO! menu
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•
•
•
To access the Wi-Fi GO! features in your smart device, refer to section Wi-Fi GO! &
NFC Remote of this user manual for more details.
To protect your Wi-Fi utility from other smart devices, click or tap
password.
to set your
Ensure that the ASUS AI Suite 3 utility is active when using Wi-Fi GO!.
Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote
Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote allows you to remotely control your computer using your smart
device.
Smart device supported screen resolutions
Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote supports the following screen resolutions of smart devices:
Screen
type
Low density
(120 ldpi)
Medium density
(160 mdpi)
High density
(240 hdpi)
Extra high density
(320 xhdpi)
WXGA
1536 x 1152
2048 x 1536
(1280 x 800)
Screen
Resolution
1024 x 600
1024 x 768
1280 x 768
1920 x 1152
1920 x 1200
2560 x 1536
2560 x 1600
Using Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote
To use the Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote:
1.
Connect your smart device to the same Wi-Fi network as your computer.
For details in connecting your smart device to a Wi-Fi network, refer to the user manual of
your smart device.
2.
3.
Tap
then tap Enter.
Wi-Fi GO!
NFC Remote
&
Tap the computer that you want to
connect with your smart device.
When done, the Wi-Fi GO & NFC
Remote interface appears on your
smart device.
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Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote interface
Media Streaming Hub
Remote Desktop
Cloud GO!
File Transfer
Smart Sensor Control
Capture & Send
Remote
Keyboard &
Mouse
The screenshots are for reference only and vary with the type of smart device.
Cloud GO!
Cloud GO! allows you to control and sync your files across multiple cloud services such as
ASUS WebStorage, GoogleDrive™, and DropBox®.
Ensure to set the correct system date and time of your computer and smart device when
using Cloud GO!
Using Cloud GO! in your computer
To use Cloud GO! in your computer:
1.
2.
Click or tap Cloud GO! > Enter.
Log in to your cloud accounts, then click or tap Sign In.
•
•
To log in to your ASUS Webstorage account, key in your user name and password.
To log in to your Google Drive™ or Dropbox® accounts, click or tap Sign in. Cloud
GO! directs you to the Google Drive or Dropbox website to log in to your account.
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Click or tap a specific icon to move, upload, rename, create folder,
download, delete or refresh your cloud contents
Click or tap to open
a cloud storage
account
Tick to select
contents
Click or tap to
sign out
Click or tap to go
back to Wi-Fi GO!
screen
Click or tap to go back to
the previous screen
Click or tap to synchronize your files to
other cloud accounts or create a back up
to your local drive
Synchronizing cloud contents
To synchronize contents:
1.
2.
Tick the contents that you want to synchronize, then click or tap Sync Clouds.
Tick the cloud storage account then
click or tap OK.
•
•
Tick Backup if you want to save
a backup in your computer.
All synced files are stored in the
Wi-Fi GO! folder.
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Using Cloud GO! in your smart device
To use Cloud GO! in your smart device, tap Cloud GO! > Enter.
You must log in to your computer first and tick Remember me to authorize access in your
smart device.
Tap to open cloud
storage accounts
Tap a specific icon
to move, upload,
rename, create folder,
download, delete or
refresh your cloud
contents
Tap to sync your files to other cloud
accounts or create a backup to your
local drive
Tick to select contents
Synchronizing cloud contents
To synchronize contents:
1.
2.
Tick the contents that you want to synchronize, then tap Sync Clouds.
Tick the cloud storage account then tap OK.
•
•
Tick Backup to PC under (C:\MyFavorite\)
if you want to save a backup in your
computer.
Open the Wi-Fi GO! folder to view all synced
files.
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Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop allows you to remotely control your desktop in real-time using your smart
device.
Using Remote Desktop
To use Remote Desktop:
1.
2.
On your smart device, tap Remote Desktop > Enter.
Wait for the smart device to connect with your computer.
To operate Remote Desktop in Windows® 7, you can select Extended Mode or Main
Screen Mode in your smart device.
Remote Desktop interface for Windows® 8
Tap to view the cursor
Tap to launch the
Charms bar
Tap to launch the
smart device’s
keypad
Remote Desktop interface for Windows® 7
Tap to launch the
smart device’s
keypad
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Media Streaming Hub
Media Streaming Hub allows you to stream media files to an HDTV device/display and
remotely control playback using your smart device.
•
•
When using your computer as a receiver, ensure to launch the Windows Media Player,
then enable the remote control settings of the Windows Media Player. To do this,
click or tap Stream then tick the items Allow remote control of my Player... and
Automatically allow devices to play my media....
When using your HDTV display as a receiver, ensure to enable the Media Streaming
setting.
Using Media Streaming Hub in your computer
To use Media Streaming Hub in your computer, click or tap Media Streaming Hub > Enter.
Click or tap to refresh media files
Tick to select source location
Click or tap to select media type
Click or tap
to select a
receiver
Click or tap to
add or delete
files
Click or tap a
media file to
play
Displays the target receiver
and media file in play
Click or tap to go
back to Wi-Fi GO!
screen
Click or tap to go back to
the previous screen
Selecting a receiver
To select a receiver:
1.
2.
Click or tap
.
Tick to select a receiver, then click or
tap OK.
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Adding media files
To add media files:
1.
2.
3.
From the Music , Video, or Photo
screen, click or tap
.
Click or tap Add then search the files
that you want to add.
Click or tap OK.
Deleting media files
To delete media files:
1.
2.
3.
From the Music, Video, or Photo
screen, click or tap
.
Tick the files that you want to delete,
then click or tap Delete.
Click or tap OK.
Using Media Streaming Hub in your smart device
To use Media Streaming Hub in your smart device, tap Media Streaming Hub > Enter.
Tap to select playlist
Tap to select media type
Tap to select a
receiver
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File Transfer
File Transfer allows you to transfer files between your computer and your smart device.
•
•
iOS smart devices can only send files.
Android smart devices can send and receive files.
To send files between your computer and smart device, ensure to enable the File Transfer
function in your smart device.
Transferring files from computer to smart device
To transfer files from computer to smart device:
1.
2.
Click or tap File Transfer > Enter.
Click or tap Setting to select the destination for your transferred files.
Click or tap browse
to select the
destination
Click or tap to apply the
changes
Click or tap to go
back to Wi-Fi GO!/
Remote GO! screen
Click or tap to go back to
the previous screen
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3.
4.
Right-click or long tap the file then select
Send to > [Device Name].
After the file transfer is complete, click or
tap OK.
•
•
If you are using an iOS smart device, you can only receive files in PNG, BMP, JPG,
GIF, and TIFF formats.
To receive files on your iOS device, go to Settings > Privacy > Photos then turn on
the Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote.
Transferring files from smart device to computer
To transfer files from smart device to computer:
1.
2.
Tap File Transfer > Enter.
Tick the files that you want to send to
your computer, then tap Send.
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Smart Sensor Control
Smart Sensor Control allows you to remotely control your desktop by using your smart
device’s built-in sensors.
•
•
The functions of Smart Sensor Control varies with your computer’s operating system.
For Windows® 7 OS, ensure to enable the Smart Sensor Control feature in your smart
device. To do this, tap Smart Sensor Control > Enable.
Using Smart Sensor Control in Windows®
8
In your computer, click or tap Smart Sensor Control > Camera.
Click or tap to take pictures with
your smart device
Click or tap to
record videos
with your
smart device
Click or tap to go back
to Wi-Fi GO! screen
Click or tap to go back to
the previous screen
•
•
Your smart device must have a camera to support this feature.
Ensure to enable the gyroscope or microphone feature in your smart device to enable
the camera and video recorder features in your computer. To do this, tap Smart
Sensor Control then tap Enable on either the gyroscope or microphone function.
•
This feature is also supported in Windows® 7.
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The Smart Sensor Control in Windows® 8 environment features the microphone function for
voice chat and recording. It also has the gyroscope function that allows you to use your smart
device as a remote control for gyroscope-enabled apps.
In your smart device, tap Smart Sensor Control > Enable on the virtual microphone or
gyroscope functions.
Tap to enable the
gyroscope function
Tap to select voice
quality
Tap to enable virtual
microphone function
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Using Smart Sensor Control in Windows®
7
To use Smart Sensor Control:
1.
Click or tap Smart Sensor Control > Setting.
In the Movement tab, select an action from
2.
3.
,
,
, and
dropdown fields.
To save the actions as a profile, click or tap Apply & Save. To apply the actions without
saving as a profile, click or tap Apply.
You can also set the smart device’s motion sensor sensitivity for a quicker response in your
computer. To do this, tap Smart Sensor Control > Setting and set a sensitivity option.
Select actions
for each
movement
gesture
Click or tap to
apply and save
the settings as
a profile
Click or tap to go back
to Wi-Fi GO! screen
Click or tap to go back to
the previous screen
Click or tap to apply the
settings
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4.
5.
In the Proximity tab, select an action from the Action: field.
To save the action as a profile, click or tap Apply & Save. To apply the action without
saving as a profile, click or tap Apply.
Your smart device must have a proximity sensor function to support this feature.
Click or tap to
apply and save
the settings as
a profile
Click or tap to go back
to Wi-Fi GO! screen
Click or tap to go back to
the previous screen
Click or tap to apply the
settings
Remote Keyboard & Mouse
Remote Keyboard & Mouse allows you to use your smart device’s touch panel as a remote
keyboard and mouse for your computer.
Using Remote Keyboard & Mouse
To use Keyboard & Mouse, tap Keyboard & Mouse in your smart device then tap Enter.
Input field
Tick to hold left click function
Mouse tap area
Tap to mimic
right-click mouse
function
Tap to mimic left-
click function
Tap to scroll up or down
Control keys
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Capture & Send
Capture & Send allows you to take screenshots on your computer and send them to your
smart device.
Using Capture & Send
To use Capture & Send:
1.
2.
On your computer, click or tap Capture & Send > Setting.
Assign a hot key and the capture range, then click or tap Apply.
Assign a hot key for capture range
Tick to select
the capture
range
Click or tap to apply the
changes
Click or tap to go back to
the previous screen
Click or tap to go back
to Wi-Fi GO! screen
3.
Capture the screenshot using the configured hot key, then tap OK.
Ensure to enable the Capture & Send feature in your smart device. To do this, tap Capture
& Send then tap Enable.
4.
5.
In your smart device, tap Capture & Send then tap Enter.
Tap the file then select an app that you
want to open the file with.
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4.4.8
EZ Update
EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard’s software,
drivers and BIOS easily.
With this utlity, you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that displays
during POST.
Launching EZ Update
To launch EZ Update, click or tap
on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 main menu,
then select EZ Update.
Using EZ Update
Click or tap to automatically update your
motherboard driver, software and firmware
Click or tap to select a
boot logo
Click or tap to search and
Click or tap to
update the BIOS
select the BIOS file
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Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo
Click or tap to search an image file for your boot logo
Click or tap to
go back to EZ
Update main
screen
Click or tap to
proceed the
updating BIOS
and boot logo
After you click or tap BIOS Update button, click or tap Flash to update the BIOS and upload
the boot logo in your system.
4.4.9
System Information
This utility allows you get the detailed information of the motherboard, CPU, and memory
settings.
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.
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Viewing the CPU information
Click or tap the CPU tab to view the processor’s information.
Viewing the SPD information
Click or tap the SPD tab to view the memory’s information.
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4.5
Audio configurations
The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio
experience on your computer. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out
support, and interrupt capability. The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ®
(Universal Audio Jack) technology for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection 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® HD Audio Manager for Windows® 8 / Windows® 7
Advanced
settings
Configuration option tabs (vary with the audio devices connected)
Set default
device
Control
settings panel
Analog and digital connector status
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4.6
ROG Connect
ROG Connect allows you to monitor and adjust the local PC through your remote PC.
Setting up USB connection between your local and remote PC
•
•
Install ROG Connect on the remote PC from the provided Support DVD before using
ROG Connect.
ROG Connect must work with ROG Connect software to avail full function. Ensure
that you install ROG Connect on your local PC from the provided Support DVD before
using ROG Connect.
1.
2.
3.
Connect the provided ROG Connect cable
to the local PC and the remote PC.
Press the ROG Connect Button and it will
light up into a stable glow.
Double-click the RC TweakIt shortcut on
the remote PC to activate the function
Using RC TweakIt
To use the RC TweakIt
1.
Use the sliders and buttons to monitor or adjust your local PC.
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2.
Click Function to display more options.
RC Poster
RC Poster shows the status of the local system
during the POST. You can switch the display
mode between String and Code.
RC Remote
RC Remote allows you to operate your local
system through the ROG Connect cable.
RC Diagram
RC Diagram allows you to monitor and record
your local system status.
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4.7
MemTweakIt
MemTweakIt allows you to adjust the timing of your installed memory. It also allows you to
save, validate and post your configuration on the ROG website depending on your DRAM
Efficency Score.
To use MemTweakIt:
1.
2.
3.
Double-click
on the desktop.
Click the dropdown lists of your selected timings and select a timing value.
Click Apply to save and apply your configuration. Your DRAM Efficiency Score will be
shown in General section.
A wrong configuration of the DRAM timings may result to an unstable system. Restart your
system if needed.
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4.
Click About tab and click REPUBLIC OF GAMERS to access ROG official website.
Click About tab and click REPUBLIC
OF GAMERS to access ROG official
website.
Click OK to exit MemTweakIt.
5.
Click OK to exit MemTweakIt.
Validating and saving your MemTweakIt settings
To validate and save your configuration online:
1.
2.
Launch MemTweakIt and click Validate.
In Online Mode, key in your ASUS
account ID and password, and click
Submit.
Your configuration will be displayed
in MemTweakIt webpage.
3.
Click OK to close the Validation
window.
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To validate and save your configuration manually:
1.
Launch MemTweakIt and click
Validate.
2.
In Manual Mode, click Save
Configuration File.
3.
4.
5.
Key in a file name for your configuration file and click Save.
Click validation webpage.
In MemTweakIt - Validation File
Upload window, key in your ASUS
account ID and password.
6.
7.
Click Browse, locate the saved .cvf
file, and click Open.
Click Submit.
Your configuration will be displayed in MemTweakIt webpage.
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ROG RAMDisk
RAMDisk is a data-storage software that reserves a part of your system’s memory and turns
it into a high-speed virtual drive where you can store cache files and game apps for instant
access. The ROG RAMDisk also allows you to automatically backup, update, and restore
files.
RAMDisk only supports 64-bit OS.
The following folders are not suitable for RAMDisk optimization. Moving them into the
RAMDisk might negatively affectm the performance of your system.
•
Swap file/Page file: The swap file is a permanent storage space used as the virtual
memory expansion of the system memory. Moving the swap file into the RAM
Disk simply defects the whole purpose of having it and may affect your system’s
performance.
•
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 read/write performance. The files that are stored inside
the RAMDisk are automatically backed up every time your PC is turned off.
The startup time may take a while, depending on the size of your RAMDisk drive.
To create RAMDisk drives:
Click to create
RAMDisk drives
Move the slider to the
Click the drop-down
right to set the size
arrow to choose a
allocation
drive name for your
RAMDIsk
Click Add to finish
creaing the RAMDIsk
drive
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To delete an existing RAMDisk drive:
Click to delete the
existing RAMDisk
drive.
Creating/Deleting a Junction Point
A junction point creates a link that remaps the original contents 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 the drop-down
arrow to select your
Click Browse to
RAMDisk drive and
select where to create
its available storage
a junction point.
space.
Click Add to finish
adding the new
junction point.
Click to delete the
existing junction
point.
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Synchronizing 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
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Chapter 5:
RAID support
RAID support
5
5.1
RAID configurations
The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that supports RAID 0,
RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 configuration.
If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID
set, you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation.
Refer to section 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for details.
5.1.1
RAID definitions
RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in
parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a
sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access
and storage. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup.
RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to
a second drive. If one drive fails, the disk 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 both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. Among
the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and
higher storage capacity. The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for transaction processing,
relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other business systems.
Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup.
RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having
to be calculated and written. With the RAID 10 configuration you get all the benefits of both
RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive
and three new drives for this setup.
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Installing Serial ATA hard disks
The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install
identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.
To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration:
1.
2.
3.
Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays.
Connect the SATA signal cables.
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.
2.
3.
4.
Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.
Go to the Advanced menu > SATA Configuration, and then press <Enter>.
Set the SATA Mode item to [RAID Mode].
Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup.
Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup
Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at
RAID mode together.
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5.1.4
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility
To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility:
1.
2.
Turn on the system.
During POST, press <Ctrl> + <I> to display the utility main menu.
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - v10.5.1.1070
Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
[ MAIN MENU ]
4. Recovery Volume Options
5. Acceleration Options
6. Exit
1. Create RAID Volume
2. Delete RAID Volume
3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID
[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]
RAID Volumes:
None defined.
Physical Devices:
Port Device Model
Serial #
9LS0HJA4
9LS0F4HL
3LS0JYL8
9LS0BJ5H
Size Type/Status(Vol ID)
Non-RAID Disk
Non-RAID Disk
Non-RAID Disk
Non-RAID Disk
0
1
2
3
ST3160812AS
ST3160812AS
ST3160812AS
ST3160812AS
149.0GB
149.0GB
149.0GB
149.0GB
[↑↓]-Select
[ESC]-Exit
[ENTER]-Select Menu
The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus
and select the menu options.
The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not
exactly match the items on your screen.
The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration.
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Creating a RAID set
To create a RAID set:
1.
From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The
following screen appears:
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - v10.5.1.1070
Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]
Name:
RAID Level:
Disks:
Volume0
Strip Size:
Capacity:
Sync:
Create volume
[ HELP ]
Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is
16 characters or less.
[↑↓]-Select
[ESC]-Exit
[ENTER]-Select Menu
2.
3.
Enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>.
When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arrow key to select a RAID
level to create, and then press <Enter>.
4.
When the Disks item is selected, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives you want
to include in the RAID set. The SELECT DISKS screen appears:
[ SELECT DISKS ]
Port Drive Model
Serial #
9LS0HJA4
9LS0F4HL
3LS0JYL8
9LS0BJ5H
Size Status
0
1
2
3
ST3160812AS
ST3160812AS
ST3160812AS
ST3160812AS
149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume.
[↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done
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5.
6.
Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small
triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection.
Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10
and 5 only),and then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4KB
to 128KB. The following are typical values:
•
•
•
RAID 0: 128KB
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.
8.
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.
When the Create Volume item is selected, press <Enter>. The following warning
message appears:
WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.
Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N):
9.
Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back
to the CREATE VOLUME menu.
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Deleting a RAID set
Be cautious when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when
you delete a RAID set.
To delete a RAID set:
1.
From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The
following screen appears:
[ DELETE VOLUME MENU ]
Name
Volume0
Level
RAID0(Stripe)
Drives
2
Capacity
298.0GB
Status
Normal
Bootable
Yes
[ HELP ]
Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID.
WARNING:
ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED.
(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)
[↑↓]-Select
[ESC]-Previous Menu
[DEL]-Delete Volume
2.
Use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set you want to delete, and then press
<Del>. The following warning message appears:
[ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ]
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):
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.
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Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility
To exit the utility:
1.
From the utility main menu, select 5. Exit, and then press <Enter>. The following
warning message appears:
[ CONFIRM EXIT ]
Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N):
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5.2
Creating a RAID driver disk
A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating system
on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set.
The motherboard 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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Boot your computer.
Press <Del> during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility.
Set the optical drive as the primary boot device.
Insert the support DVD into the optical drive.
Save changes and exit BIOS.
When the Make Disk menu appears, press <1> to create a RAID driver disk.
Insert a formatted floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.
Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.
5.2.2
Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®
To create a RAID driver disk in Windows®:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Start Windows®.
Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk.
Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive.
Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to create a
RAID driver disk.
5.
6.
Select USB floppy disk drive as the destination disk.
Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.
Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection.
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5.2.3
Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS
installation
To install the RAID driver for Windows® 7 or later OS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you to select the installation
media containing the RAID driver.
Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into
the optical drive, and then click Browse.
Click the name of the device you’ve inserted, go to Drivers > RAID, and then select
the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Click OK.
Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer
to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive.
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Appendices
Appendices
Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
•
•
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may 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 relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required
to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
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IC: Canadian Compliance Statement
Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS
210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian
interference-causing equipment regulations.
This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Cut appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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 provoquer
un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department
of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement
VCCI Class B Statement
KC: Korea Warning Statement
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REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at
ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) 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 standards
for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to
responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging
materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling
information in different regions.
RF Equipment Notices
CE: European Community Compliance Statement
The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council
Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to
electromagnetic fields (0–300 GHz). This wireless device complies with the R&TTE Directive.
Wireless Radio Use
This device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency
band.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
The radiated output power of the Wi-Fi technology is below the FCC radio frequency
exposure limits. Nevertheless, it is advised to use the wireless equipment in such a manner
that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance
The antenna used with this transmitter must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant.
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Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement
This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment
regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
NCC: Taiwan Wireless Statement
Japan RF Equipment Statement
KC (RF Equipment)
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ASUS contact information
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Telephone
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