Asus MAXIMUSVIIMPACT manual

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ii E8469 First Edition July 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser[...]

iii Contents Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT specications summary ...........................................[...]

iv 2.2 BIOS update utility ................................................................................... 2-19 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections ............................................. 2-20 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection .................................................................. 2-20 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections ..............[...]

v 3.1 1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ...................................................................... 3-60 3.1 1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 .......................................................... 3-61 3.1 1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ................................................................. 3-62 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating s[...]

vi 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk....................................................................... 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS .................. 5-7 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows ® .................................... 5-8 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows ® OS installation ...[...]

vii Safety information Electrical safety T o 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 [...]

viii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring 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 sw[...]

ix Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/W ARNING: 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 IMPORT ANT : Instruc[...]

x MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA1 150 socket for the 4th Generation Intel ® Core™ i7/Intel ® Core™ i5/Intel ® Core™ i3, Pentium ® , and Celeron ® processors Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.0* * The Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.0 support depends on the [...]

xi (continued on the next page) Wireless Wi-Fi 802.1 1 a/b/g/n/ac supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 Ghz Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS * The module is pre-installed on the mPCIe Combo II expansion card. Audio ROG SupremeFX Impact 8-Channel High Denition Audio* - Lineout DAC playback Signal-to-Noise (A-weighted, differential output): 1 15 dB - Headphone [...]

xii (continued on the next page) ROG Exclusive Features SupremeFX Impact Impact Power - Full digital 8+2 phase CPU/DRAM power - 60A BlackWing Chokes - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors mPCIe Combo II (mPCIe/M.2 combo card) ROG GameFirst II ROG RAMDisk CPU Level Up ROG Connect* - RC T weakIt - RC Diagram - RC Remote - RC Poster UEFI BIOS features - Extr[...]

xiii Internal Connectors 1 x USB 3.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports) 1 x USB 2.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 2.0 port sharing with ROG_EXT header) 1 x ROG Extension (ROG_EXT) header 4 x SA T A 6Gb/s connectors 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector 3 x 4-pin Chassis fan connectors 1 x 24-pin EA TX power connector 1 x 8-pin EA TX 12V P[...]

xiv Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ROG MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT Cables 4 x SA T A 6 Gb/s cables Accessories I/O Shield 1 x 12-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x Q-Cable 1 x Optional 4-in-1 washers for CPU cooler backplate 1 x SupremeFX Impact audio card 1 x mPCIe Combo II card with dual-band Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac + [...]

xv Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1 150 CPU Intel LGA 1 150 compatible CPU Fan DDR3 DIMM SA T A hard disk drive SA T A 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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ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 1-1 Chapter 1 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. W e 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[...]

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.1.2 ROG Gaming Features SupremeFX Impact The bundled SupremeFX Impact sound card brings you the best-in-class 1 15dB SNR sound for your motherboard in mini-ITX form factor . Its exclusive differential circuit design and four Op-Amps ensure lossless multi-channel gaming audio with exceptional clarity a[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 1-3 Chapter 1 RAMDisk RAMDisk is an innovative program that reserves a part of your system’s memory and turns it into a high-speed virtual drive where you can store cache les and game apps for instant access. By optimizing the SSD, RAMDisk allows you to automatically backup, update, and restore les. RAMDisk only supp[...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 MemT weakIt MemT weakIt is a DRAM efciency tool that allows you to read DRAM timings and allows you to post and share your DRAM conguration scores to the ROG website. DTS Connect T o get the most out of your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two enabli[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 1-5 Chapter 1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touc[...]

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1.2.2 Motherboard layout[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 1-7 Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons/Slots Page 1. LN2 Mode jumper 1-21 2. CPU, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN; 4-pin CHA_ F AN1-3) 1-34 3. TPM connector (10-1 pin TPM) 1-38 4. LGA1 150 CPU Socket 1-8 5. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-9 6. A TX Power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) 1-35 7. RES[...]

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1 150 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[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 1-9 Chapter 1 Recommended memory congurations 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with two 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.[...]

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Memory congurations Y ou 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 prole is not the JEDEC memory standard. The stability and compatibility o[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 1-1 1 Chapter 1 MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT Motherboard Qualied V endors List (QVL) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 G.SKILL F3-3000C12Q-16GTXDG 16GB (4x4GB) SS - - 12-14-14-35 1.65V • DDR3 2933 MHz capacity V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing[...]

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 DDR3 2400 MHz capacity V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 A-DA TA AX3U2400GC4G10(XMP) 4GB DS - - 10-12-12-31 1.65 • A-DA TA AX3U2400GW8G1 1(XMP) 16GB (2x8GB) DS - - 1 1-13-13-35 1.65 • Apacer 783BAGF3.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 1[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 1-13 Chapter 1 DDR3 2133 MHz capacity V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 A-DA TA AX3U2133XW8G10(XMP) 16GB (2x8GB) DS - - 10-11-1 1-30 1.65 • A-DA TA AX3U2133XW8G10(XMP) 8GB DS - - 10-11-1 1-30 1.65 • Apacer 78.BAGE4.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 - ?[...]

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 DDR3 2000 MHz capacity V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 AEXEA AXA3ES4GK2000LG28V(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - - 1.65 • Asint SLA302G08-ML2HB(XMP) 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G 83BFRH9C 9-9-9-27 - • GEIL GUP34GB2000C9DC(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 1-15 Chapter 1 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 G.SKILL F3-14900CL10Q- 32GBZL(XMP) 32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 10-11-10-30 1.5 • G.SKILL F3-14900CL9D- 8GBSR(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5 • G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q- 16GBZL(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5[...]

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.5 Expansion slot Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion card. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slot[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 1-17 Chapter 1 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE_x16 shared – – – – – – – I.G.F .X. shared – – – – – – – Intel LAN Controller – – – – shared – – – SA T A #0 – shared – – – – – – SA T A #1 – shared – – – – – – High Denition Audio [...]

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.6 Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you to ne-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[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 1-19 Chapter 1 • Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the MEMOK_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up when the DIMM is not properly installed. T urn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! button does not function under Windows ® OS environment. • Du[...]

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 4. 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[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 1-21 Chapter 1 1.2.7 Jumper 1. LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2) When enabled, the LN2 Mode jumper allows your system to eliminate the cold bugs in the processor during POST . It allows the processor to run at an extremely low temperature and helps the system boot fast. 2. Fast Boot jumper (3-pin F AST_BOOT) This jumper allows you[...]

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 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[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 1-23 Chapter 1 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 continues ashing until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to locate the root problem within seco[...]

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 5. 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. • The Q-Code LED automatically displays the POST code upon boot and the CPU temperature upon entering the operating system. • For more[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 1-25 Chapter 1 Q-Code table (continued on the next page) Code Description 00 Not used 01 Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard). 02 AP initialization before microcode loading 03 System Agent initialization before microcode loading 04 PCH initialization before microcode loading 06 Microcode loading 07 AP initialization af[...]

1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Q-Code table (continued on the next page) Code Description 50 – 53 Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed 54 Unspecied memory initialization error 55 Memory not installed 56 Invalid CPU type or Speed 57 CPU mismatch 58 CPU self test failed or possible CPU cac[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 1-27 Chapter 1 Code Description 3B – 3E Post-Memory PCH initialization is started 4F DXE IPL is started 50 – 53 Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed 54 Unspecied memory initialization error 55 Memory not installed 56 Invalid CPU type or Speed 57 CPU mismatch 58 CPU self test fa[...]

1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Code Description F9 Recovery capsule is not found F A Invalid recovery capsule FB – FF Reserved for future AMI error codes 60 DXE Core is started 61 NVRAM initialization 62 Installation of the PCH Runtime Services 63 – 67 CPU DXE initialization is started 68 PCI host bridge initialization 69 System[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 1-29 Chapter 1 Code Description 9C USB Detect 9D USB Enable 9E – 9F Reserved for future AMI codes A0 IDE initialization is started A1 IDE Reset A2 IDE Detect A3 IDE Enable A4 SCSI initialization is started A5 SCSI Reset A6 SCSI Detect A7 SCSI Enable A8 Setup V erifying Password A9 Start of Setup AA Reserved for ASL (see AS[...]

1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Code Description D2 PCH initialization error D3 Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available D4 PCI resource allocation error . Out of Resources D5 No Space for Legacy Option ROM D6 No Console Output Devices are found D7 No Console Input Devices are found D8 Invalid password D9 Error loading B[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 1-31 Chapter 1 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. Intel ® Z87 Serial A T A 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_1-4 [red]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial A T A 6 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial A T A hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 conguration with t[...]

1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 2. 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 benets of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 1-33 Chapter 1 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 3. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin 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 US[...]

1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN; 4-pin CHA_F AN1-3) 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. Insufcient ai[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 1-35 Chapter 1 • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with A TX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W . • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EA TX12 V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recom[...]

1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 • 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) Th[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 1-37 Chapter 1 • The OC Panel is purchased separately . • The OC Panel allows you to perform overclocking without going to the BIOS setup, loading the OS, or using overclocking software and utilities. 7. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) This connector is for the chassis-mounted button that supports the DirectKey function[...]

1-38 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 9. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a T rusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely store keys, digital certicates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps enhance the network security , protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity . 10. mPCIe Combo II [...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 1-39 Chapter 1 1 1. SupremeFX Impact connector (20-1 pin SUPREMEFX_IMP ACT) This connector is for the bundled SupremeFX Impact audio card that allows you to connect audio devices such as speakers, microphone, or headset. It also has the front panel audio connector for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module. Connect y[...]

1-40 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 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. Using ProbeIt Y ou can connect the multimeter to Probelt points on your motherboard as shown on the illustration below . The illu[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 1-41 Chapter 1 1.2.1 1 SupremeFX Impact audio card The bundled SupremeFX Impact audio card integrates all the audio functions of your motherboard. It consists of 3 audio ports to connect your audio devices and a front panel audio connector (AAFP) for the front panel audio solution. 1. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AA[...]

1-42 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 2. Audio ports These high-denition audio ports allow you to connect your audio devices such as high-denition speakers, microphone, or a headset for a superior audio experience. T o know more about channel congurations and connecting audio devices, refer to section 2.3 Motherboard rear and audi[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 2-1 Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 2.1 Building your PC system 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only . The motherboard layout may vary with models. 1. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2. Remove the two screws and nuts on both s[...]

2-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 4. Place four screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. 3. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis’ rear I/O panel.[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 2-3 Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.[...]

2-4 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1 150 socket only . DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA155 and LGA1 156 sockets on the LGA1 150 socket.[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 2-5 Chapter 2 2.1.3 SupremeFX Impact audio card installation[...]

2-6 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 T o remove a DIMM 2.1.4 DIMM installation[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 2-7 Chapter 2 2.1.5 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 . T o install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly[...]

2-8 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 OR If you have difculty in installing a CPU fan with a cooler backplate of varying design, we suggest to use the bundled plastic washers to give space between the motherboard and the backplate. Peel of the adhesive’s cover and attach them to the screw holes at the back of the motherboard, as shown.[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 2-9 Chapter 2 T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly[...]

2-10 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 2.1.6 A TX Power connection OR[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 2-1 1 Chapter 2 2.1.7 SA T A device connection OR[...]

2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 2.1.8 Front I/O Connector USB 2.0 F_P ANEL T o install USB 2.0 connector T o install front panel audio connector USB 3.0 T o install USB 3.0 connector[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 2-13 Chapter 2 2.1.9 Expansion Card installation T o install PCIe x16 cards[...]

2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 2.1.10 mPCIe Combo II card installation ROG mPCIe Combo II card offers expandability solutions with the latest connectivity standards via the proprietary connector onboard. It provides mini PCI Express 2.0 plus USB 2.0 which is bundled with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module and features the M.2 (NGFF) slot for [...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 2-15 Chapter 2 5. Secure the front of the metal cover with the long screw that you removed in step 2. 4. Replace the metal cover and secure the back of the metal cover with the two short screws that you removed in step 1. 1. Remove the black screw near the 36-2 pin connector . Installing the mPCIe Combo II card T o install t[...]

2-16 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 The mPCIe Combo II ts in one orientation only . 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 . Insert the mPCIe Combo II carefully to prevent damage to the card, connector pins, or to the motherboard. 3. Secure [...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 2-17 Chapter 2 Installing the Wi-Fi antenna connector 1. Remove the bolt from the Wi-Fi antenna connector but leave the washer on the connector . T o install the Wi-Fi antenna connector: 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 t[...]

2-18 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 4. Secure the Wi-Fi antenna cable to the hooks on the I/O shield, as shown.[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 2-19 Chapter 2 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 button for three seconds, and the BIOS is updated automatically . T o use USB BIOS Flashba[...]

2-20 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port denitions. Rear panel connectors 1. Optical S/PDIF OUT port 2. Clear CMOS button 3. eSA T A port 4. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. HDMI port 6. DisplayPort 7. ROG[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 2-21 Chapter 2 * LAN ports LED indications • 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 por[...]

2-22 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 2-23 Chapter 2 Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers[...]

2-24 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers Using the Music PnP Music PnP , an exclusive feature in your motherboard, allows you to listen to music les when your system is turned off. Ensure that your system is connected to a grounded power outlet.[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 2-25 Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover . 2. Ensure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector .[...]

2-26 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 3-1 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied 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 exible and convenient mouse input. Y ou can easily navigate the new U[...]

3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or congure 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 T o enter BIOS Setup at startup, press <Delete> during the Power-On Self T est (PO[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 3-3 Chapter 3 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 . T o access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode , then select Advanced Mode or press <F7> hot key for the advanced BI[...]

3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations. T o access the Advanced Mode, click Exit , then select Advanced Mode[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 3-5 Chapter 3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai T weaker , Advanced, Monitor , Boot, T ool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button app[...]

3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. Last Modied button This button shows the items that you last modied and saved in BIOS Setup. Adding items to My Favorites T o add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites: 1. Use the arrow ke[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 3-7 Chapter 3 3.4 Extreme T weaker menu The Extreme T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Extreme T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction The conguration options for this section vary depending on the C[...]

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Load 195 BCLK Profile Allows you to load the 195 Base Clock prole. Conguration options: [Y es] [No] Load 200 BCLK Profile Allows you to load the 200 Base Clock prole. Conguration options: [Y es] [No] Ai Overclock T uner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CP[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 3-9 Chapter 3 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] Default is set to [Auto] for maximum performance under XMP , Manual, or User-dened 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.[...]

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to enable the internal PLL voltage for K-SKU CPUs to get the extreme overclocking capability . Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] BCLK Frequency: DRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the base clock frequency of the DRAM frequency ratio. [Auto] [...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 3-1 1 Chapter 3 Load 2x2GB 1T PSC 1.85V 2400 Conguration options: [Y es] [No] Load 2x2GB PSC 1.85V 2600 Conguration options: [Y es] [No] Load 2x2GB LN2 PSC 1.85V 2600 Conguration options: [Y es] [No] Load 2x2GB BBSE 1.65V 2200 Conguration options: [Y es] [No] Load 2x2GB BBSE 1.85V 2400 Conguration options: [Y [...]

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Load 2GB RA W MHz Conguration options: [Y es] [No] Load 4GB/8GB RA W MHz Conguration options: [Y es] [No] Maximus T weak [Auto] [Auto] Allows the system to set the memory compatibility , overclocking, and system performance. [Mode 1] Helps memory compatibility in your system. [Mode 2] Helps overclocking an[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 3-13 Chapter 3 DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [16] DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [15] DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [255] DRAM WRITE to READ Delay [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [15] DRAM CKE Mi[...]

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DRAM IO-L (CHB_R0D0 [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM IO-L (CHB_R0D1) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM IO-L (CHB_R1D0) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM IO-L (CHB_R1D1) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] Third Timings tRDRD [Auto] Cong[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 3-15 Chapter 3 MISC MRC Fast Boot [Auto] Allows you to enable, disable or automatically set the MRC fast boot. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM CLK Period [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1] – [14] Channel A DIMM Control [Enable Bot...] Allows you to enable or disable the Channel A DIMM slots [...]

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DQS Sense Amplifier [Auto] Reducing the value helps in overclocking and over-voltage. Conguration options: [Auto] [+8] – [-6] CMD Sense Amplifier [Auto] Reducing the value helps in overclocking and over-voltage. Conguration options: [Auto] [+8] – [-6] DRAM Swizzling Bit 0 [Auto] Set these items to [Ena[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 3-17 Chapter 3 CPU V oltage Frequency [Auto] Switching frequency affects the VRM transient response and the thermal component conditions. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to [Manual] . The thermal conditions shoul[...]

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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. Conguration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Power Duty Control [T .Probe] CPU Power Duty Control adjusts [...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 3-19 Chapter 3 DRAM V oltage Frequency [Auto] Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency . Assign a xed high DRAM frequency to increase the overclocking range or a low DRAM frequency for a better system stability . Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when you set set the DRAM Fre[...]

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 ICC Ringback Canceller [Auto] Set this item to [Enabled] to control the noise level at the Integrated Clock Controller . [Enable] Allows a better High DMI Frequency O.C. [Disable] Allows a better Low DMI Frequency O.C. Clock Crossing VBoot [Auto] Allows you to increase the value of the clock crossing voltage boo[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 3-21 Chapter 3 CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep T echnology [Enabled] Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency which decreases the average power consumption the average heat production. Con?[...]

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Allows you to prevent tripping the Fully Integrated V oltage Regulator when doing over-voltage. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] We recommend to set this item to [Disabled] when overclocking. CPU Internal Power Conguration CPU Integrated VR Efcie[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 3-23 Chapter 3 CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufcient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. Higher value provides better power-saving condition. Use the <+> or <-> key to adjust the value. The values range from 0A to 80A at [...]

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Digital I/O V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the amount of voltage fed to the analog portion of the input/output of the processor . Increase when increasing DRAM frequency . Use the <+> or <-> key to adjust the value. The values range from 1.000000V to 2.200000V at 0.003125V increment. PCH Inter[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 3-25 Chapter 3 CPU Cache V oltage [Auto] Congures the amount of V oltage fed to the UNCore of the processor including it is cache. Increase when increasing CPU Cache Frequency . Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following item appears only when you set the CPU Cache V oltage to[...]

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Analog I/O V oltage Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] T o offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] T o offset the voltage by a negative value. CPU Analog I/O V oltage Offset [Auto] Allows you to set the amount of voltage fed for the analog portion of the input/output on the processor . Increase when increasing DRA[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 3-27 Chapter 3 DRAM CTRL REF V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the fraction of DRAM voltage given as reference on the Control lines. Use the <+> or <-> key to adjust the value. The values range from 0.3950x to 0.6300 at 0.0050x increment. DRAM DA T A REF V oltage on CHA [Auto] Allows you to set the fraction of DR[...]

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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 sys[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 3-29 Chapter 3 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 elds in the BIOS setup program. T o set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Passwo[...]

3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 T o change a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>. 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>. 4. Conrm the password when prompted. T o cl[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 3-31 Chapter 3 3.6.1 CPU Conguration 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] Di[...]

3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection T echnology . [Disabled] Forces the XD feature ag to always return to zero (0). Intel ® Virtualization T echnology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously ,[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 3-33 Chapter 3 3.6.2 PCH Conguration PCI Express Conguration Allows you to congure 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. Conguration options: []Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Enh[...]

3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to set the ASPM level. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PCIe Speed [Auto] Allows you to select the PCI Express port speed. Conguration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] Intel (R) Rapid Start T echnology [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 3-35 Chapter 3 3.6.3 SA T A Conguration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SA T A devices. The SA T A Port items show Empty if no SA T A device is installed to the corresponding SA T A port. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. SA T A Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SA[...]

3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 S.M.A.R.T . Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T . (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting T echnology) 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 . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 3-37 Chapter 3 NB PCIe Conguration Allows you to congure the NB PCI Express settings. PCIEx16_1 Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to congure the PCIEx16 speed for slots 1. Conguration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Man[...]

3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.5 USB Conguration 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). [Disa[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 3-39 Chapter 3 3.6.6 Platform Misc Conguration The items in this menu allow you to congure 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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [[...]

3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Conguration Scroll down to view the other BIOS items. HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller . The following items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller to [Enabled] . Front Panel T ype [HD Audi[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 3-41 Chapter 3 Bluetooth Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Bluetooth controller . Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Wi-Fi Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Wi-Fi controller . Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables [...]

3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Power On By PCI-E/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] [Disabl[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 3-43 Chapter 3 3.6.10 ROG Effects ROG Pulse [Enabled] This item allows you to enable the ROG Logo animation on the upper left corner of the main menu. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LED [Enabled] This item allows you to enable all the onboard LEDs. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Q-Code LED[...]

3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.7 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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] V oltage Monitor CPU Core 0-3 V oltage; CPU Cache[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 3-45 Chapter 3 Fan Speed Control CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto] [Disabled] Disables the Q-Fan control. [Auto] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control for 4-pin CPU fan. Select this mode for the PWM mode Q-Fan control. [Advance Mode] When a 3-pin CPU fan is installed, select this mode for the DC mode Q-Fan control. The following items appear[...]

3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Chassis1/Chassis2/Chassis3 Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. The following items appear only when you set the Chassis1/Chassis2/Chassis3 Q-Fan Control feature to [Enabled] . Chassis1/Chassis2/Chassis3 Fan Speed Low [...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 3-47 Chapter 3 3.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. Boot Conguration Fast Boot [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed. [Enabled] Allows your system to accelerate the boot speed. The following items a[...]

3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Select this item to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST . [Enabled] Select this item 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 p[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 3-49 Chapter 3 W ait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the function. [Enabled] The system waits for the <F1> key to be pressed when error occurs. 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-part[...]

3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM rst] Allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you want to launch. Conguration options: [Legacy OpROM rst] [UEFI driver rst] Secure Boot Allows you to congure the Windows ® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to prote[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 3-51 Chapter 3 Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to Microsoft ® Secure Boot Key-Enrollment Key (KEK). Delete the KEK Allows you to delete the KEK from your system. Conguration options: [Y es] [No] Load KEK from File Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device. Append KEK from File Allows you to load the a[...]

3-52 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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. • T o access Windows ® OS in safe mode, press <F8> after POST (Windows ® 8 is not supp[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 3-53 Chapter 3 3.9 T ools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure 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 conrmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow k[...]

3-54 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Click to start the SSD Secure Erase Displays the available SSDs Status denition: 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 [...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 3-55 Chapter 3 Prole Name Allows you to input a prole name to save the current BIOS settings. Save to Prole Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a prole. Key in a prole number from one to eight, press <Enter>, and then select Y es . Load from Prole Allows you to l[...]

3-56 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information Allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. 3.9.5 ROG OC Panel H-Key Congure The ROG OC Panel H-Key Congure allows you to input and save values on the CPU core voltage, CPU input voltage, BCLK Frequency , and CPU ratio in the UEFI BIOS. The saved values can be synchronized to a [...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 3-57 Chapter 3 CPU Core V oltage [Auto] Allows you to congure the amount of voltage fed to the Cores of the processor . Increase the value when increasing Core Frequency . Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 1.050000V to 2.200000V with a 0.003125V interval. CPU Input V oltage [Auto] T[...]

3-58 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.10 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. Y ou 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[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 3-59 Chapter 3 3.1 1 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 upda[...]

3-60 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.1 1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility . Before you start using this utility , download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www .asus.com. T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB ash disk t[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 3-61 Chapter 3 • This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with F A T 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[...]

3-62 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.1 1.4 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 le 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[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 3-63 Chapter 3 3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number . 4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press <Enter> to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB ash drive). Updating the BIOS le T o update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater:[...]

3-64 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 4. Select Y es 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 0224 or later , the utility automatically exits to the DOS p[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 4-1 Chapter 4 4 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 .[...]

4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 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 les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader from the Utilities tab before opening the ?[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 4-3 Chapter 4 The screenshots in this section are for reference only . The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD vary by models. 3. Some software manuals are provided in different languages. Open the language’s folder to view the software manual. 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the supp[...]

4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Windows ® 8 OS 1. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive then follow onscreen instructions. 2. From the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu, select the Utilities tab and click AI Suite 3 . 3. Follow the succeeding onscreen instructions. If the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu did not appear [...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 4-5 Chapter 4 Launching AI Suite 3 Windows ® 7 OS From the Desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite 3 > AI Suite 3. Y ou can also launch AI Suite 3 in Windows ® 7 by clicking on the Notication area. Windows ® 8 OS T o launch AI Suite 3 in Windows ® 8, tap the AI Suite 3 app on the Start Screen[...]

4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 AI Suite 3 main menu bar • The AI Suite 3 features 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 conguration. System Information USB Charger+ Wi-Fi GO! EZ Update USB BIOS Flashback USB 3.[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 4-7 Chapter 4 4.4.1 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-W ay Optimization Dual Intelligent Processors 4 comes with these ve utilities in one interface: 4-W ay Optimization, TurboV Processing Unit (TPU), Energy Processing Unit (EPU), DIGI+ Power Control, and Fan Xpert 2. 4-W ay Optimization The 4-W ay Optimization utility[...]

4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Using 4-W ay Optimization Click or tap the 4-W ay Optimization button then click or tap Start to auto-detect the best settings based on actual usage. Click or tap to start auto-tuning Click or tap to go back to the 4-Way Optimization main screen Click or tap to view more settings • The system may reboot t[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 4-9 Chapter 4 Using TPU Tick to enable Group T uning 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 Click or tap to save the adjustment into a prole Click or tap to load the saved prole Click or tap to apply the adjustments Cli[...]

4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 CPU Strap Click to apply CPU Strap settings Click to save the adjustment into a prole Click to load the saved prole Click to apply the adjustments Click to undo the adjustments Drag the slider to adjust the CPU Strap’s BCLK (base clock) frequency Click to cancel the CPU Strap settings[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 4-1 1 Chapter 4 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 enable Away Mode and move the sliders to adjust monitor and system sleep time Click or tap to select a fan prole Click o[...]

4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 • When you enable the Congured 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. Y ou can adjust the CPU wattage from[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 4-13 Chapter 4 Away Mode Click or tap to apply the adjustments Click or tap to undo the adjustments Click or tap to apply the default settings Tick to select V oltage Decrement setting Move the slider to adjust the CPU Input V oltage Click or tap to select a fan prole Tick to mute the system’s sound Move the slider to a[...]

4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 DIGI+ Power Control DIGI+ Power Control utility allows you to adjust the CPU and DRAM power settings for optimal system efciency , and overall system stability and performance. Adjusting the CPU Power Click or tap to switch between screens Click or tap to apply the changes Click or tap to undo the chang[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 4-15 Chapter 4 Adjusting the DRAM Power DRAM Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously . DRAM V oltage Frequency Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency to stabilize the system or to increase the overclocking range. DRAM Power Phas[...]

4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Fan Xpert 2 Fan Xpert 2 automatically detects and tweaks the fan speeds and provides you with optimized fan settings based on the fans’ specications and positions. Using Fan Xpert 2 Select a screen to select the type of fan that you want to customize Click or tap to set the fan’s speed to silent mod[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 4-17 Chapter 4 Customizing the fan settings Smart Mode Smart Mode allows you to customize the fans’ rotation speeds and responses based on your system’s temperature. Click or tap to switch between the CPU and chassis fan screens Click or tap to apply the changes Click or tap to undo the changes Click or tap to go back to[...]

4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 RPM Mode RPM Mode allows you to set the fan speed at its xed value when the CPU temperature drops 75 o C and below . Drag the slider up or down to adjust the fan’s speed Click or tap to switch between the CPU and chassis fan screens Click or tap to go back to the previous screen • When the CPU tempe[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 4-19 Chapter 4 4.4.2 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 T o launch USB 3.0 Boost, click or tap the on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then select USB 3.0 Boost [...]

4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.4.3 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 T o launch USB BIOS Flashback, click or tap the on the t[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 4-21 Chapter 4 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. T o download the updated BIOS: 1. From the USB BIOS Flashbac[...]

4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.4.4 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. T o do this, go to Advanced > APM > ErP Ready in the Advanced mode then set [...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 4-23 Chapter 4 4.4.5 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. T o us e Wi -Fi Eng ine , click or tap the on the top-right corner of the AI Suite 3 main menu, then select Wi-Fi Engine . Wi-Fi E[...]

4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 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. T o use AP mode, click or tap AP Mode on the Wi-Fi Eng[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 4-25 Chapter 4 4.4.6 Wi-Fi GO! Wi-Fi GO! is ASUS-exclusive Wi-Fi utility that allows you to wirelessly stream your media les to wireless devices, control your computer using your smart device, transfer les to your smart device, and provides access to your les stored in your cloud storage. • Ensure that all Wi-Fi-e[...]

4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 • T o 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. • T o protect your Wi-Fi utility from other smart devices, click or tap to set your password. • Ensure that the ASUS AI Suite 3 utility is active when using Wi-F[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 4-27 Chapter 4 Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote interface Media Streaming Remote Keyboard & Mouse Remote Desktop Capture & Send File T ransfer Smart Sensor Control Cloud GO! Cloud GO! Cloud GO! allows you to control and sync your les across multiple cloud services such as ASUS WebStorage, GoogleDrive™, and DropBox ® [...]

4-28 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Click or tap to open a cloud storage account Click or tap to go back to the previous screen Click or tap a specic icon to move, upload, rename, create folder , download, delete or refresh your cloud contents Click or tap to synchronize your les to other cloud accounts or create a back up to your loca[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 4-29 Chapter 4 Using Cloud GO! in your smart device T o use Cloud GO! in your smart device, tap Cloud GO! > Enter . Y ou must log in to your computer rst and tick Remember me to authorize access in your smart device. T ap to open cloud storage accounts T ap a specic icon to move, upload, rename, create folder , down[...]

4-30 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Remote Desktop Remote Desktop allows you to remotely control your desktop in real-time using your smart device. Using Remote Desktop T o use Remote Desktop: 1. On your smart device, tap Remote Desktop > Enter . 2. Wait for the smart device to connect with your computer . T o operate Remote Desktop in Wi[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 4-31 Chapter 4 Remote Desktop interface for Windows® 7 T ap to launch the smart device’s keypad[...]

4-32 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Media Streaming Hub Media Streaming Hub allows you to stream media les to an HDTV 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 . T o do th[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 4-33 Chapter 4 Adding media files T o add media les: 1. From the Music , Video , or Photo screen, click or tap . 2. Click or tap Add then search the les that you want to add. 3. Click or tap OK . Deleting media files T o delete media les: 1. From the Music , Video , or Photo screen, click or tap . 2. Tick the les[...]

4-34 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 File T ransfer File T ransfer allows you to transfer les between your computer and your smart device. • iOS smart devices can only send les. • Android smart devices can send and receive les. T o send les between your computer and smart device, ensure to enable the File Transfer function in [...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 4-35 Chapter 4 3. Right-click or long tap the le then select Send to > [Device Name] . 4. After the le transfer is complete, click or tap OK . T ransferring files from smart device to computer T o transfer les from smart device to computer: 1. T ap File T ransfer > Enter . 2. Tick the les that you want to s[...]

4-36 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 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[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 4-37 Chapter 4 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 virtu[...]

4-38 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Using Smart Sensor Control in Windows ® 7 T o use Smart Sensor Control: 1. Click or tap Smart Sensor Control > Setting . 2. In the Movement tab, select an action from , , , and dropdown elds. 3. T o save the actions as a prole, click or tap Apply & Save . T o apply the actions without saving [...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 4-39 Chapter 4 4. In the Proximity tab, select an action from the Action: eld. 5. T o save the action as a prole, click or tap Apply & Save . T o apply the action without saving as a prole, click or tap Apply . Y our smart device must have a proximity sensor function to support this feature. Click or tap to go b[...]

4-40 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 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 T o use Keyboard & Mouse, tap Keyboard & Mouse in your smart device then tap Enter . Input eld Control [...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 4-41 Chapter 4 Capture & Send Capture & Send allows you to take screenshots on your computer and send them to your smart device. Using Capture & Send T o use Capture & Send: 1. On your computer , click or tap Capture & Send > Setting . 2. Assign a hot key and the capture range, then click or tap Apply [...]

4-42 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.4.7 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard’s softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily . With this utlity , you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that will display during POST . Launching EZ Update T o launch EZ Update, cl[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 4-43 Chapter 4 Manually update the BIOS and selecting a boot logo Click or tap to search an image le 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 bo[...]

4-44 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.4.8 System Information This utility allows you get the detailed information of the motherboard, CPU, and memory settings. Launching the System Information T o launch System Information, click or tap the on the top-right corner of the menu to launch the menu bar ., then select System Information. Viewing [...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 4-45 Chapter 4 Viewing the SPD information Click or tap the SPD tab to view the memory’s information.[...]

4-46 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.5 Audio congurations 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 ® (Univers[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 4-47 Chapter 4 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 Plus to avail [...]

4-48 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 RC Poster RC Poster shows the status of the local system during the POST . Y ou 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. 2.[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 4-49 Chapter 4 4.7 MemT weakIt MemT weakIt is a software that you can use to view all levels of memory timings. Y ou can validate your MemT weakIt settings to generate a memory efciency score that you can share and compare with other users on the ROG website. T o use MemT weakIt, double-click on the desktop. Click About t[...]

4-50 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 T o validate and save your conguration manually: 1. Launch MemT weakIt and click V alidate . 2. In Manual Mode , click Save Conguration File . 3. Key in a le name for your conguration le and click Save . 4. Click validation webpage . 5. In MemT weakIt - V alidation File Upload window , key i[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 4-51 Chapter 4 4.8 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 les and game apps for instant access. The following folders are not suitable for RAMDisk optimization. Moving them into the RAMDisk might negat[...]

4-52 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 T o 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 le location. S[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 4-53 Chapter 4 Synchronizing backup les After creating a junction point, RAMDisk automatically creates a backup folder in the le’s original location. Use RAMDisk to manually synchronize updates with these backup les. Click Synchronize to update your les[...]

4-54 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.9 Sonic Radar Sonic Radar is a head-up display (HUD) designed for First Person Shooting (FPS) games, that shows the precise direction and intensity of where a sound is coming from. In-game sound including gunshots, footprints, voice call-outs, or even a ticking bomb, is visualized as radar signals on the[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 4-55 Chapter 4 Sonic Radar in-game • The screen shot is for reference only and can vary depending on the game you are playing. • All rights of the FPS game Battleeld 3 is reserved to EA Digital Illusions CE AB and Electronic Arts. Sonic Radar display * Battleeld 3. All rights reserved. Radar signals indicate where [...]

4-56 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.9.2 Game presets and Radar Selection The optimized game presets and radar selection sound enhancers provide the most conducive settings that enhances your point of view while playing FPS games. Click to select a game preset. Click to select the threat to enhance. The Radar Selection options vary per Game[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 4-57 Chapter 4 4.9.3 Advanced Settings Click from the Sonic Radar main menu to show the Advanced Settings panel. Smoothness and opacity Allows you to adjust the texture and transparency of the Sonic Radar display . Radar position Allows you to set a convenient position for the Sonic Radar display , anywhere on your in- game [...]

4-58 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Shortcut keys Y our gaming experience is further enhanced with a set of default shortcut keys that allows you to perform tasks faster and easier without exiting the game. Default shortcut key Function and description <Right Ctrl> + Numeric Pad <0> Hide/show the Sonic Radar display . <Left Ct[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 4-59 Chapter 4 4.10 Perfect V oice Sonic Radar comes with the Perfect voice, a single microphone noise reduction solution initially designed for V oice-Over-IP (VOIP) software. With Perfect voice, you can deliver perfectly enunciated voice call-outs. Perfect voice works via two major features: Noise Gate and Noise Reduction.[...]

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ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 5-1 Chapter 5 RAID support 5 5.1 RAID congurations The motherboard comes with the Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 conguration. 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 [...]

5-2 Chapter 5: RAID support Chapter 5 5.1.2 Installing Serial A T A hard disks The motherboard supports Serial A T A hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array . T o install the SA T A hard disks for a RAID conguration: 1. Install the SA T A hard disks into the dr[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 5-3 Chapter 5 5.1.4 Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology Option ROM utility T o enter the Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology Option ROM utility: 1. Turn on the system. 2. During POST , press <Ctrl> + <I> to display the utility main menu. The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the [...]

5-4 Chapter 5: RAID support Chapter 5 Creating a RAID set T o create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: 2. Enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>. 3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arrow key to select a RAID level to [...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 5-5 Chapter 5 5. 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. 6. 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&g[...]

5-6 Chapter 5: RAID support Chapter 5 Deleting a RAID set Be cautious when deleting a RAID set. Y ou will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. T o delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: 2. Use the up/down arrow key to select [...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT 5-7 Chapter 5 Exiting the Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology Option ROM utility T o exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select 5. Exit , and then press <Enter>. The following warning message appears: A re y ou s ur e yo u wa nt t o exit? (Y /N ): [ CONFIRM EXIT ] 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk A oppy d[...]

5-8 Chapter 5: RAID support Chapter 5 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows ® OS installation T o install the RAID driver for Windows ® 7 or later OS: 1. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you to select the installation media containing the RAID driver . 2. Insert the USB ash drive with RAID driver into the USB po[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT A-1 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 caus[...]

A-2 Appendices Appendices IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. 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 standar[...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT A-3 Appendices 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 be[...]

A-4 Appendices Appendices 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: T aiwan Wireless Statement Japan RF Equipment Statement KC [...]

ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMP ACT A-5 Appendices ASUS contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 T elephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www .asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone +86-21-3842991 1 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNA TIONAL [...]

A-6 Appendices Appendices EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Country: TAIWAN A uthorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus:[...]