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Motherboard
MAXIMUS VI
EXTREME
ii
E7948
First Edition
April 2013
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Contents
Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii
MAXIMUS VI EXTREME specications summary .................................................... x
OC Panel specications summary .......................................................................... xv
Package contents ..................................................................................................... xvi
Installation tools and components ........................................................................ xvii
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 Special features.......................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1 Product highlights........................................................................1-1
1.1.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features ...............1-2
1.1.3 ASUS special features ................................................................1-4
1.1.4 ROG-rich bundled software......................................................... 1-4
1.2 Motherboard overview ...............................................................................1-6
1.2.1 Before you proceed .....................................................................1-6
1.2.2 Motherboard layout .....................................................................1-7
1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................1-9
1.2.4 System memory ........................................................................1-10
1.2.5 Expansion slots .........................................................................1-19
1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches.................................................. 1-22
1.2.7 Jumpers ....................................................................................1-27
1.2.8 Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................1-28
1.2.9 Internal connectors....................................................................1-37
1.2.10 ProbeIt....................................................................................... 1-48
Chapter 2: Basic Installation
2.1 Building your PC system...........................................................................2-1
2.1.1 Motherboard installation ..............................................................2-1
2.1.2 CPU installation........................................................................... 2-3
2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ...............................2-4
2.1.4 DIMM installation.........................................................................2-6
2.1.5 ATX Power connection ................................................................2-7
2.1.6 SATA device connection ..............................................................2-8
2.1.7 Front I/O Connector ....................................................................2-9
2.1.8 Expansion Card installation.......................................................2-10
2.1.9 mPCIe Combo II installation...................................................... 2-11
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2.2 BIOS update utility ................................................................................... 2-15
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections .............................................2-16
2.3.1 Rear I/O connection ..................................................................2-16
2.3.2 Audio I/O connections ...............................................................2-17
2.4 OC Panel ...................................................................................................2-21
2.4.1 OC Panel Overview................................................................... 2-21
2.4.2 Setting up your OC Panel in Normal Mode ...............................2-23
2.4.3 Setting up your OC Panel in Extreme Mode .............................2-25
2.5 Starting up for the rst time ....................................................................2-26
2.6 Turning off the computer .........................................................................2-26
Chapter 3: BIOS setup
3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................3-1
3.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................3-2
3.2.1 EZ Mode......................................................................................3-3
3.2.2 Advanced Mode ..........................................................................3-4
3.3 My Favorites ...............................................................................................3-6
3.4 Extreme Tweaker menu .............................................................................3-7
3.5 Main menu ................................................................................................3-22
3.6 Advanced menu .......................................................................................3-25
3.6.1 CPU Conguration ....................................................................3-26
3.6.2 PCH Conguration ....................................................................3-29
3.6.3 SATA Conguration ...................................................................3-31
3.6.4 System Agent Conguration...................................................... 3-32
3.6.5 USB Conguration ....................................................................3-34
3.6.6 Platform Misc Conguration ......................................................3-35
3.6.7 Onboard Devices Conguration ................................................3-36
3.6.8 APM ..........................................................................................3-38
3.6.9 Network Stack ...........................................................................3-39
3.5.10 LED Control............................................................................... 3-39
3.7 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................3-40
3.8 Boot menu ................................................................................................3-44
3.9 Tools menu ...............................................................................................3-48
3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ............................................................3-48
3.9.2 ASUS O.C. Prole .....................................................................3-48
3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information .............................................................3-49
3.9.4 BIOS Flashback ........................................................................3-50
3.10 Exit menu ..................................................................................................3-51
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3.11 Updating BIOS ..........................................................................................3-52
3.11.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ......................................................................
3-53
3.11.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ..........................................................3-54
3.11.3 ASUS BIOS Updater .................................................................3-55
3.12 Secure Erase ............................................................................................3-58
Chapter 4: Software support
4.1 Installing an operating system ................................................................. 4-1
4.2 Support DVD information ..........................................................................4-1
4.2.1 Running the support DVD ...........................................................4-1
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals.................................................. 4-3
4.3 Software information .................................................................................4-4
4.4 AI Suite 3 .....................................................................................................4-4
4.4.1 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 ......................................................4-7
4.4.2 Wi-Fi GO! ..................................................................................4-14
4.4.3 Wi-Fi Engine.............................................................................. 4-22
4.4.4 EZ Update .................................................................................4-24
4.4.5 USB 3.0 Boost........................................................................... 4-25
4.4.6 System Information ...................................................................4-26
4.4.7 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard.................................................... 4-28
4.4.8 Ai Charger+ ...............................................................................4-29
4.4.9 USB Charger+ ...........................................................................4-30
4.4.10 Audio congurations.................................................................. 4-31
4.4.11 ROG Connect............................................................................ 4-32
4.4.12 MemTweakIt ..............................................................................4-34
4.4.13 RAMDisk ...................................................................................4-37
Chapter 5: RAID support
5.1 RAID congurations .................................................................................. 5-1
5.1.1 RAID denitions ..........................................................................5-1
5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ...................................................5-2
5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ....................................................5-2
5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility .................. 5-3
5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk....................................................................... 5-8
5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS ..................5-8
5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows
® .................................... 5-8
5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows
® OS installation ........ 5-9
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Appendices
Notices .................................................................................................................... A-1
ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-5
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Safety information
Electrical safety
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power 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 x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.
Before using the product, 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.
Place the product on a stable surface.
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
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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:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the
motherboard.
• Chapter 2: Basic Installation
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to 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 congurations.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,
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 Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
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 specications summary
(continued on the next page)
CPU
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*
* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU
type.
** Refer to www.support.asus.com/cpu.aspx for Intel CPU support list.
Chipset Intel® Z87 Express Chipset
Memory
Dual channel memory architecture
4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2800(O.C.) / 2666(O.C.) /
2600(O.C.) / 2500 (O.C.) / 2400 (O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) /
2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1800(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333
MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Supports Intel®
Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of
individual CPUs.
** Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors List) for details.
Expansion slots
5 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 p10-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 p10-x4 slot
1 x mini-PCI Express 2.0 p10-x1 slot*** on mPCIe Combo II expansion
card
* 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.
VGA
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
at 60Hz
Intel® InTru™ 3D/ Intel®
Quick Sync Video/ Intel®
Clear Video HD
Technology/ Intel® Insider™
Multi-GPU support NVIDIA® 4-Way/3-Way/Quad-GPU SLI
® Technology
AMD CrossFireX™ Technology
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Storage
Intel® Z87 Express Chipset:
6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports*
- 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 Slot B on mPCIe Combo II expansion card
- Supports PCI Express 2.0 p11-x1 and SATA 6Gb/s standard
- Supports M.2 (NGFF) Type 2242 (22mm x 42mm) SSD card
ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controller:
- 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
Wireless Data Network
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz
* The module is pre-installed on the mPCIe Combo II expansion card.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS
* The module is pre-installed on the mPCIe Combo II expansion card.
Audio
Realtek® ALC1150 8-Channel High Denition Audio
CODEC
- Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack-
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
USB
Intel® Z87 Express Chipset
- 4 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board [blue], 2 ports at back
panel [red] with ASUS USB 3.0 Boost support*)
- 8 x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports at back panel, 1 port reserved for
ROG Connect; 6 ports at mid-board**
ASMedia® USB 3.0 SuperSpeed USB HUB controller
- 4 x USB 3.0 ports, 4 ports at back panel [blue]
* 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 Exclusive Features
ROG Extreme OC Kit
- EZ Plug
- LN2 Mode
- Slow Mode
- PCIe x16 Lane switch
ROG Connect
- RC Diagram
- RC Remote
- RC Poster
ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ III
- Full digital 8+2 phase CPU/DRAM power
- NexFETTM Power Block MOSFET
- 60A BlackWing Chokes
- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
mPCIe Combo II (mPCIe/M.2 (NGFF) combo card)
UEFI BIOS features
- ROG BIOS Print
- GPU.DIMM Post
- Extreme Tweaker
- Tweaker’s Paradise
- ROG SSD Secure Erase
- O.C. Prole
- ROG Pulse
CPU Level Up
Probelt
ROG RAMDisk
Special Features
ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4
- 4-way Optimization Tuning Key
ASUS EPU
ASUS Wi-Fi GO!
ASUS Exclusive Features
- AI Suite III
- TurboV EVO
- DIGI+ Power Control
- Fan Xpert 2
- USB 3.0 Boost
- GPU Boost
- AI Charger+
- USB Charger+
- Disk Unlocker
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Special Features
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS BIOS Flashback
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
ASUS Q-Design
- ASUS Q-Code
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-Connector
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
Back I/O Ports
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
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
Internal Connectors
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 for smart DC/PWM mode control
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
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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Internal Connectors
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x System panel connector
1 x mPCIe Combo II connector
1 x Directkey button
1 x DRCT (DirectKey) header
1 x FastBoot switch
Accessory
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 2 pcs) ; (1 x 4 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 antennas
5 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s signal cables
1 x 4-Way SLI® bridge
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 WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, PXE
BIOS Features 64 Mb UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI
2.0a, Multi-language BIOS
Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, PXE
Support DVD contents
Drivers
ROG RAMDisk
ROG CPU-Z
ROG Mem TweakIt
Kaspersky® Anti-Virus
DAEMON Tools Pro Standard
ASUS WebStorage
ASUS Utilities
Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12” x 9.6” (30.5cm x 24.4cm)
Specications are subject to change without notice.
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Display 2.6-inch LCM
Features
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-y
Stylish design with 90 plus-degree-tilt movable faceplate
(EXTREME Mode)
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
* FanSpeed Control button supports 4-pin CPU fan only.
I/O Ports
POWER : 1 x SATA power connector
ROG_EXT port : 1 x 18-1 pin data connection port
FAN : 4 x 4-pin extra Fan connectors
Power Voltage : +12V, +5V, +5VSB
Power consumption : 5A
Installation
Requirements
1 x 5.25-inch drive bay required for NORMAL Mode installation
1 x SATA power cable from system power supply
Compatibility
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.
**Please install the latest utility/rmware (ROG PLUS) for better
compatibility.
***Update the motherboard BIOS to the latest version for better
compatibility with OC Panel.
OC Panel specications summary
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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard ROG MAXIMUS VI EXTREME
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
Accessories 1 x I/O Shield
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 ROG motherboard support DVD
Documentation 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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ASUS MAXIMUS VI EXTREME 1-1
Chapter 1
Product introduction
1
1.1 Special features
1.1.1 Product highlights
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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™ conguration.
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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-y 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% efciency under normal operation. The BlackWing Chokes handles pressures with
ease. The Black Metallic solid capacitor lasts ve 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 le, 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 eleven (11) 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 ne-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 temps, ratios, base
clocks, and CPU fan speed. With one press of the CPU Level Up button you can instantly
apply custom proles designed by the world’s leading overclockers, while FanSpeed Control
modies 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 eld 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 les to DLNA devices, remotely control and access
your computer using your mobile device, and easily transfer les between your computer and
mobile device.
Conveniently use and enjoy these ASUS Wi-Fi GO! functions:
Cloud GO!: Allows you to control les and sync them all across cloud services in a few
clicks.
DLNA Media Hub: Provides support to the latest DLNA standard, and allows you to
stream media les to a DLNA-supported device.
Remote Desktop: Allows you to view your computer’s desktop and remotely operate
your computer in real-time from your mobile device.
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.
File Transfer: Allows you to transfer les 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 ofces. 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 Identication (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 efciency tool that allows you to ne-tune your DRAM in real time
and allows you to post and share your DRAM conguration 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 les 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
1.2.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change
any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
• Before 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.
• 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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Refer to and for more information 1.2.9 Internal connectors 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection
about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
1.2.2 Motherboard layout
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Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots Page
1. Power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V, 4-pin EATX12V) 1-43
2. LGA1150 CPU Socket 1-9
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)
1-41
4. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-10
5. Q_Code LEDs 1-30
6. PCIe x16 Lane switch 1-25
7. START (Power-on) button 1-22
8. Slow Mode switch 1-24
9. RESET button 1-22
10. MemOK! button 1-23
11. Thermal sensor cable connectors (2-pin OPT_TEMP1-3) 1-45
12. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12) 1-38
13. LN2 Mode header 1-27
14. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [red]) 1-37
15. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12/E34 [red]) 1-38
16. BIOS Switch button 1-24
17. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-44
18. DRCT connector 1-46
19. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; USB1112; USB1314) 1-40
20. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 1-47
21. DirectKey button 1-26
22. Fastboot switch 1-25
23. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-42
24. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-39
25. EZ Plug connectors (6-pin EZ_PLUG_1; 4-pin EZ_PLUG_2) 1-45
26. mPCIe Combo II slot (MPCIE_COMBO_II) 1-46
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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.
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Recommended memory congurations
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.
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Memory congurations
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 prole 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 conguration. 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 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu for manual memory
frequency adjustment.
• For system stability, use a more efcient memory cooling system to support a full
memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.
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MAXIMUS VI EXTREME Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 2800 MHz capability
Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip
NO. Timing Voltage
DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
2 4
AVEXIR AVD3U28001204G-4CI 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 12-14-14-35 1.65V • •
CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A2800C11 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 11-14-14-35 1.65V • •
CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A2800C12 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 12-14-14-36 1.65V • •
G.SKILL F3-2800C11D-8GTXD 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65V • •
G.SKILL F3-2800C11Q-16GTXD 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65V • •
G.SKILL F3-2800C11D-8GTXDG 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 11-14-14-35 1.65V • •
G.SKILL F3-2800C11Q-16GTXDG 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65V • •
G.SKILL F3-2800C12Q-32GTXG 32GB (4x8GB) DS - - 12-13-13-35 1.65V • •
G.SKILL F3-2800C10D-8GBTXD 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 10-13-13-35 1.65V • •
Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip
NO. Timing Voltage
DIMM
socket
support
(Optional)
2 4
CORSAIR CMGTX8(XMP) 8GB (4x2GB) SS - - 10-12-10-30 1.65 • •
CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M2A2400C10 (Ver4.21) 16GB (2x8GB) DS - - 10-12-12-31 1.65 •
GEIL GOC316GB2400C10QC(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 10-11-11-30 1.65 • •
GEIL GOC316GB2400C11QC(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 11-11-11-30 1.65 • •
KINGSTON KHX24C11K4/16X(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 11-13-13-30 1.65 • •
KINGSTON KHX24C11T2K2/8X(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - - 1.65 •
Patriot PXD38G2400C11K(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 2400 11-11-11-30 1.65 •
DDR3 2400 MHz capability
Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS Chip Chip
NO. Timing
DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
2 4
Apacer 78.BAGFR.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB (2x 4GB) DS - - 12-13-13-35 - • •
Apacer 78.CAGFF.AFD0C(XMP) 16GB (2x 8GB) DS - - 12-13-13-35 - • •
G.SKILL F3-2666CL10Q-
16GBZHD(XMP)
16GB (4x 4GB) DS - - 10-12-12-31 1.65 •
GEIL GOC332GB2666C11QC(XMP) 32GB (4x 8GB) DS - - 11-13-13-32 1.65 • •
Team TXD34G2666HC11CBK(XMP) 8GB (2x 4GB) SS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65 • •
Team TXD38G2666HC11CBK(XMP) 16GB (2x 8GB) DS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65 •
DDR3 2666 MHz capability
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DDR3 2200 MHz capability
Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip
NO. Timing Voltage
DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
2 4
G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G (2x2GB) DS - - 7-10-10-28 1.65 •
Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip
NO. Timing Voltage
DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
2 4
A-DATA AX3U2133XC4G10(XMP) 4GB DS - - 10-11-11-30 1.65 • •
A-DATA AX3U2133XW8G10(XMP) 16GB (2x 8GB) DS - - 10-11-11-30 1.65 • •
Apacer 78.BAGE4.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB (2x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 - • •
Apacer AHU04GFB33CAQ3R(XMP) 4GB DS - - 11-13-13-31 - • •
CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A2133C9
(Ver1.5)(XMP)
8GB (2x 4GB) DS - - 9-11-10-27 1.5 •
CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(Ver
7.1)(XMP)
4GB (2x 2GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 •
G.SKILL F3-17000CL11Q2-
64GBZLD(XMP)
64GB (8x 8GB) DS - - 11-11-11-30 1.5 • •
G.SKILL F3-2133C11Q-32GZL(XMP) 32GB (4x 8GB) DS - - 11-11-11-31 1.5 • •
KINGSTON KHX2133C11D3K4/
16GX(XMP)
16GB (4x 4GB) DS - - 11-12-11-30 1.65 • •
KINGSTON KHX21C11T3FK8/64X(XMP) 64GB (8x 8GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •
Patriot PXD38G2133C11K(XMP) 8GB (2x 4GB) DS - - 2133 11-11-
11-27
1.5 •
Team TLD38G2133HC11ABK(XMP) 8GB DS - - 11-11-11-31 1.65 • •
Team TXD34096M2133HC11A-
V(XMP)
4GB DS - - 11-11-11-31 1.65 • •
DDR3 2133 MHz capability
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DDR3 1866 MHz capability
Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip
NO. Timing Voltage
DIMM
socket
support
(Optional)
2 4
A-DATA AX3U1866XW8G10(XMP) 16GB (2x8GB) DS - - 10-11-10-30 1.5 • •
CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A1866C9 (Ver4.13)(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • •
G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-16GBXL(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5 • •
G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-16GBZL(XMP) 16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5 • •
Patriot PXD34G1866ELK(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 •
Patriot PXD38G1866ELK(XMP) 8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65 • •
Team TLD34G1866HC9KBK(XMP) 4GB DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.5 •
Team TLD38G1866HC10SBK(XMP) 8GB DS - - 10-11-10-30 1.5 •
DDR3 1800 MHz capability
Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS
Chip
Brand
Chip
NO. Timing Voltage
DIMM socket
support
(Optional)
2 4
G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) 4GB (2x2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • •
DDR3 2000 MHz capability
Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS
Chip
Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage
DIMM
socket
support
(Optional)
2 4
Patriot PV736G2000ELK(XMP) 6GB (3x2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.65 • •
Silicon Power SP002GBLYU200S02(XMP) 2GB DS - - - - • •
Team TXD32048M2000C9(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •
Team TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.6 • •
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DDR3 1600 MHz capability
Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage
DIMM
socket
support
(Optional)
2 4
A-DATA AD3U1600C4G11 4GB DS MICRON D9PFJ 11-11-
11-28 - • •
A-DATA AD3U1600W4G11 4GB SS A-DATA 3WCD-1211A 11-11-
11-28
- • •
A-DATA AD3U1600W8G11 8GB DS A-DATA 3WCD-1211A 11-11-
11-28
- • •
A-DATA AX3U1600W8G11 16GB
(2x8GB) DS - - 9-11-
9-27 1.5 • •
A-DATA AXDU1600GW8G9
B(XMP)
16GB
(2x8GB)
DS - - 9-11-
9-27
1.65 • •
AMD AE32G1609U1-U 2GB SS AMD 23EY4587MB6H - 1.5 • •
Apacer 78.B1GET.9K00C 4GB SS Apacer AM5D6008BQQSCK 11-11-
11-28 - • •
Apacer 78.C1GET.9K10C 8GB DS Apacer AM5D6008BQQSCK 11-11-
11-31
- • •
Apacer AHU08GFA60CB
T3R(XMP)
8GB DS - - 9-9-9-
24
- • •
Asint SLA302G08-
EGJ1C(XMP)
4GB DS Asint 302G08-GJ1C 9-9-9-
27
- •
Asint SLA304G08-ENG1B 4GB SS Asint 304G08-GN1B 9-11-
11-28
- • •
Asint SLZ302G08-EGN1C 2GB SS ASint 302G08-GN1C - - • •
ATP AQ12M64B8BKK0S 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G08460 - NO • •
CORSAIR CMG4GX3M2A1600C6 4GB
(2x2GB)
DS - - 6-6-6-
18
1.65 • •
Crucial BL12864BN1608.
8FF(XMP)
2GB
(2x1GB)
SS - - 8-8-8-
24
1.65 • •
Crucial BLT4G3D1608DT1
TX0.16FM(XMP)
4GB DS - - 8-8-8-
24
1.5 • •
EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-
I16(XMP)
4GB
(2x2GB)
DS - - 9 - • •
EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-
I16(XMP)
4GB
(2x2GB)
DS - - 9 - • •
Elixir M2X2G64CB88G7N-
DG(XMP)
2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G80GN-DG 9-9-9-
28
- • •
Elixir M2X4G64CB8HG5N-
DG(XMP)
4GB DS Elixir N2CB2G80GN-DG 9-9-9-
28
- • •
G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-
8GBRL(XMP)
8GB
(2x4GB)
DS - - 9-9-9-
24
1.5 • •
G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-
8GBSR2(XMP)
8GB
(2x4GB)
DS - - 9-9-9-
24
1.25 • •
G.SKILL F3-12800CL9Q-
16GBXL(XMP)
16GB
(4x4GB)
DS - - 9-9-9-
24
1.5 • •
G.SKILL F3-1600C9Q-
32GXM(XMP) 32GB
(4x8GB) DS - - - 1.5 • •
GEIL GET316GB1600
C9QC(XMP)
16GB
(4x4GB)
DS - - 9-9-9-
28
1.6 • •
GEIL GUP34GB1600C
7DC(XMP)
4GB
(2x2GB)
DS - - 7-7-7-
24
1.6 •
GoodRam GR1600D364L9/2G 2GB DS GoodRam GF1008KC-JN - - • •
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/
12GX(XMP)
12GB
(3x4GB)
DS - - 9 1.65 •
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Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage
DIMM
socket
support
(Optional)
2 4
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/
6GX(XMP) 6GB
(3x2GB) DS - - 9 1.65 • •
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3P1K2/8G 8GB
(2x4GB)
DS - - 9 1.5 • •
KINGTIGER KTG2G1600PG3(XMP) 2GB DS - - - - • •
MICRON MT16JTF1G64AZ-
1G6D1 8GB DS MICRON D9PBC - 1.5 • •
MICRON MT8KTF25664AZ-
1G6M1
2GB SS MICRON D9PFJ - - • •
Mushkin 996805(XMP) 4GB
(2x2GB)
DS - - 6-8-6-
24
1.65 • •
Mushkin 998805(XMP) 6GB
(3x2GB) DS - - 6-8-6-
24 1.65 • •
Patriot PX7312G1600LLK(XMP) 12GB
(3x4GB)
DS - - 8-9-8-
24
1.65 •
PSC AL9F8L93B-GN2E 4GB SS PSC A3P4GF3BLF - - • •
PSC ALAF8L93B-GN2E 8GB DS PSC A3P4GF3BLF - - • •
SanMax SMD-4G68HP-16KZ 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFRPBC - 1.5 • •
SanMax SMD-4G68NG-16KK 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BDBG-GN-F - - • •
Silicon Power SP002GBLTU160V
02(XMP)
2GB SS S-POWER 20YT5NG 9-11-
11-28
1.5 • •
Silicon Power SP004GBLTU160V
02(XMP)
4GB DS S-POWER 20YT5NG 9-9-9-
24
1.5 •
Team TXD34096M1600HC9-
D(XMP)
4GB DS Hynix H5TC2G83BFRH9A 9-9-9-
24
1.5 • •
Transcend JM1600KLH-8G(626633) 8GB DS Transcend TK963EBF3 - - • •
Transcend TS1GLK64V6H(620945) 8GB DS SAMSUNG K4B4G0846B - - • •
DDR3 1600 MHz capability
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DDR3 1333 MHz capability
Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage
DIMM
socket
support
(Optional)
2 4
ACTICA ACT4GHU64B8H1333H 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR - - • •
ACTICA ACT4GHU72D8H1333H 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR(ECC) - - • •
AMD AE32G1339U1-U 2GB SS AMD 23EY4587MB3H - 1.5 • •
AMD AE34G1339U2-U 4GB DS AMD 23EY4587MB3H - 1.5 • •
Apacer 78.A1GC6.9L1 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808FEQSBG 9 - • •
Apacer 78.B1GDE.9L10C 4GB DS Apacer AM5D5908CEHSBG 9 - • •
Asint SLA304G08-EDJ1B 4GB SS Asint 304G08-DJ1B 9-10-
10-26
- • •
Asint SLB304G08-EDJ1B 8GB DS Asint 304G08-DJ1B 9-9-9-24 - • •
ATP AQ12M72E8BKH9S 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C(ECC) - - • •
BUFFALO D3U1333-2G 2GB DS Elpida J1108BFBG-DJ-F - • •
BUFFALO D3U1333-4G 4GB DS NANYA NT5CB256M8BN-CG - • •
CORSAIR CMV8GX3M2A1333C9 8GB (2x
4GB)
DS - N/A 9-9-9-24 - • •
EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I13 4GB (2x
2GB)
DS - - 9 - • •
G.SKILL F3-10600CL9D-4GBNT 4GB (2x
2GB)
DS G.SKILL D3 128M8CE9 2GB 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •
G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-8GBXL 8GB (2x
4GB)
DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •
GEIL GVP34GB1333C9DC 4GB (2x
2GB)
DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 •
GEIL GVP38GB1333C9DC 8GB (2x
4GB)
DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •
GoodRam GR1333D364L9/2G 2GB DS Qimonda IDSH1G-03A1F1C-
13H
- - • •
Hynix HMT125U6TFR8A-H9 2GB DS Hynix H5TC1G83TFR - - • •
INNODISK M3UN-2GHJBC09 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83CFRH9C 9-9-9-24 - • •
INNODISK M3UN-4GHJAC09 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83CFRH9C 9-9-9-24 - • •
KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KL9 2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF-DXX-15A - - • •
KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KL9 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF-DXX-15A - - • •
KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9H/4G 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BDBG-GN-F - 1.5 • •
KINGSTON KVR13N9S8H/4 4GB SS ELPIDA J4208BBBG-GN-F - 1.5 • •
KINGTIGER F10DA2T1680 2GB DS KINGTIGER KTG1333PS1208NST-
C9 - - • •
KINGTIGER KTG2G1333PG3 2GB DS - - - - • •
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Vendors Part No. Size SS/
DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage
DIMM
socket
support
(Optional)
2 4
Mach
Xtreme MXD3U133316GQ 16GB
(4x
4GB)
DS - - - - • •
Mach
Xtreme
MXD3V13332GS 2GB SS Mach
Xtreme
C2S46D30-D313 - - • •
MICRON MT8JTF25664AZ-
1G4M1
2GB SS MICRON D9PFJ - - • •
OCZ OCZ3G1333LV4GK 4GB (2x
2GB)
DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 •
OCZ OCZ3G1333LV8GK 8GB (2x
4GB) DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 •
Patriot PG38G1333EL(XMP) 8GB DS - - - 1.5 • •
Patriot PGD316G1333ELK(XMP) 16GB
(2x
8GB)
DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •
RiDATA C304627CB1AG22Fe 2GB DS RiDATA C304627CB1AG22Fe 9 - • •
RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 4GB DS RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 9 - • •
SAMSUNG M378B5273CH0-CH9 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C - - • •
Silicon
Power
SP002GBLTU133V02 2GB SS S-POWER 20YT3NG 9-9-9-24 - • •
Silicon
Power SP004GBLTU133V02 4GB DS S-POWER 20YT3NG 9-9-9-24 - • •
Team TED34096M1333HC9 4GB DS Team T3D2568LT-13 - - • •
Transcend JM1333KLH-8G(623654) 8GB DS Transcend TK963EBF3 - - • •
Transcend TS1GLK64V3H(620053) 8GB DS MICRON D9QBJ - - • •
Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support:
(1) Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory
conguration. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot.
(2) Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the red slots or the black slots as one
pair of Dual-channel memory conguration. We suggest that you install the modules
into slots A2 and B2 for better compatibility.
(4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the red and black slots as two pairs of
Dual-channel memory conguration.
• 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 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16/x8_1 slot
2 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_A2 slot
3 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x8_B2 slot
4 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x8_3 slot
5 PCIe 2.0/1.1 x4_1 slot
6 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x8_4 slot
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• We recommend that you provide sufcient 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 p38-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.
VGA Conguration
PCIe Express 3.0 operating mode
Single VGA SLI/
CrossFireX
3-WAY SLI/
CrossFireX
4-WAY SLI/
CrossreX
PCIe 3.0/2.0_x16/x8_1 x16 (Native) x8 (Native) x8 (Native) x8 (Native)
PCIe 3.0/2.0_x16_A2 – – x16 x16
PCIe 3.0/2.0_x8_B2 –x8 (Native) – –
PCIe 3.0/2.0_x8_3 – – x8 x8
PCIe 3.0/2.0_x8_4 – – – x8
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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 – shared – – – – – –
PCIE_x4_1 shared – – – – – – –
I.G.F.X. shared – – – – – – –
Intel LAN Controller – – – – shared – – –
SATA #0 – – – shared – – – –
SATA #1 – – shared – – – –
High Denition Audio – – – – – – shared –
EHCI# 0 (USB 2.0) – – – – – – shared
EHCI# 1 (USB 2.0) – – – – shared – – –
XHCI (USB 3.0) – – – – – shared – –
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1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches
Onboard switches and 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 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 near the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Press
and hold the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED smemory compatibility tuning for
successful boot.
• Refer to section for the exact location of the DRAM_LED.1.2.7 Onboard LEDs
• 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 DRAM_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 (Qualied 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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Ensure to set the LN2 Mode jumper to [Enable] before using the Slow Mode Switch.
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.
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.
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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
nd 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.
Lit: Indicates that the system loads the preset prole (GO_Button le) for temporary
overclocking when in OS.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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 after microcode loading
08 System Agent initialization after microcode loading
09 PCH initialization after microcode loading
0B Cache initialization
0C – 0D Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes
0E Microcode not found
0F Microcode not loaded
10 PEI Core is started
11 – 14 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started
15 – 18 Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started
19 – 1C Pre-memory PCH initialization is started
2B – 2F Memory initialization
30 Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
31 Memory Installed
32 – 36 CPU post-memory initialization
37 – 3A Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started
3B – 3E Post-Memory PCH initialization is started
4F DXE IPL is started
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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 cache error
59 CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed
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 after microcode loading
08 System Agent initialization after microcode loading
09 PCH initialization after microcode loading
0B Cache initialization
0C – 0D Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes
0E Microcode not found
0F Microcode not loaded
10 PEI Core is started
11 – 14 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started
15 – 18 Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started
19 – 1C Pre-memory PCH initialization is started
2B – 2F Memory initialization
30 Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
31 Memory Installed
32 – 36 CPU post-memory initialization
37 – 3A Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started
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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 failed or possible CPU cache error
59 CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed
5A Internal CPU error
5B Reset PPI is not available
5C – 5F Reserved for future AMI error codes
E0 S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL)
E1 S3 Boot Script execution
E2 Video repost
E3 OS S3 wake vector call
E4 – E7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes
E8 S3 Resume Failed
E9 S3 Resume PPI not Found
EA S3 Resume Boot Script Error
EB S3 OS Wake Error
EC – EF Reserved for future AMI error codes
F0 Recovery condition triggered by rmware (Auto recovery)
F1 Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery)
F2 Recovery process started
F3 Recovery rmware image is found
F4 Recovery rmware image is loaded
F5 – F7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes
F8 Recovery PPI is not available
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Code Description
F9 Recovery capsule is not found
FA 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 Agent DXE initialization is started
6A System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started
6B – 6F System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specic)
70 PCH DXE initialization is started
71 PCH DXE SMM initialization is started
72 PCH devices initialization
73 – 77 PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specic)
78 ACPI module initialization
79 CSM initialization
7A – 7F Reserved for future AMI DXE codes
90 Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started
91 Driver connecting is started
92 PCI Bus initialization is started
93 PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization
94 PCI Bus Enumeration
95 PCI Bus Request Resources
96 PCI Bus Assign Resources
97 Console Output devices connect
98 Console input devices connect
99 Super IO Initialization
9A USB initialization is started
9B USB Reset
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Q-Code table
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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 Verifying Password
A9 Start of Setup
AA Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
AB Setup Input Wait
AC Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
AD Ready To Boot event
AE Legacy Boot event
AF Exit Boot Services event
B0 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin
B1 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End
B2 Legacy Option ROM Initialization
B3 System Reset
B4 USB hot plug
B5 PCI bus hot plug
B6 Clean-up of NVRAM
B7 Conguration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings)
B8– BF Reserved for future AMI codes
D0 CPU initialization error
D1 System Agent initialization error
(continued on the next page)
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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 Boot Option (LoadImage returned error)
DA Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error)
DB Flash update is failed
DC Reset protocol is not available
ACPI/ASL Checkpoints
Code Description
0x01 System is entering S1 sleep state
0x02 System is entering S2 sleep state
0x03 System is entering S3 sleep state
0x04 System is entering S4 sleep state
0x05 System is entering S5 sleep state
0x10 System is waking up from the S1 sleep state
0x20 System is waking up from the S2 sleep state
0x30 System is waking up from the S3 sleep state
0x40 System is waking up from the S4 sleep state
0xAC System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode.
0xAA System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode.
Q-Code table
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1.2.9 Internal connectors
1. 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
conguration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel
® Z87
chipset.
• These connectors are set to [ ] by default. If you intend to create a Serial AHCI Mode
ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID
Mode]. Refer to section 3.6.3 SATA Conguration for details.
• Before creating a RAID set, refer to section
5.1 RAID congurations or the manual
bundled in the motherboard support DVD.
• When using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [
AHCI Mode]. Refer to section
3.6.3 SATA Conguration 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 benets of
USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for
USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efciency, and backward compatibility with
USB 2.0.
• The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately.
• These connectors are based on xHCI specication. 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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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) rst, and then
install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front
panel USB ports.
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 specication that supports up to
48 MBps connection speed.
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7. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3; 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. Insufcient air ow
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.
• The CPU fan connector has a special latch that detects the installed CPU fan type and
automatically changes the fan control mode (DC mode and PWM mode) for the most
precise fan control function.
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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-denition front panel audio module to this
connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition audio capability.
• If you want to connect a high-denition or an AC’97 front panel audio module to this
connector, set the Front Panel Type HD AC97item in the BIOS setup to [ ] or [ ].
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• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit
(PSU) that complies with ATX 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 EATX12 V power plug. Otherwise, the system
will not boot.
• We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when conguring 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.
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 t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and
push down rmly until the connectors completely t.
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• 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 ashes 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.
10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
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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 sufcient 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.
You must enable the OPT FAN 1/2/3 overheat protection in BIOS if you connect the
thermal sensor cables to these connectors.
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 (52-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 gure.
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
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, but the installation steps are the same for all models.
1. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel.
Chapter 2: Basic Installation
2. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to
the chassis’ rear I/O panel.
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Chapter 2
3. Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the
chassis.
DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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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
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