Asus MAXIMUS VI FORMULA driver and firmware
Drivers and firmware downloads for this Asus item
Related Asus MAXIMUS VI FORMULA Manual Pages
Download the free PDF manual for Asus MAXIMUS VI FORMULA and other Asus manuals at ManualOwl.com
MAXIMUS VI FORMULA User's Manual - Page 3
...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
2.2 BIOS update utility 2-15
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio...
MAXIMUS VI FORMULA User's Manual - Page 4
... CPU Configuration 3-28
3.6.2 PCH Configuration 3-30
3.6.3 SATA Configuration 3-32
3.6.4 System Agent Configuration 3-33
3.6.5 USB Configuration 3-35
3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration 3-36
3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-37
3.6.8 APM 3-39
3.6.9 Network Stack 3-40
3.6.10 ROG Effects 3-40
3.7 Monitor menu 3-41
3.8 Boot menu 3-45
3.9 Tools menu 3-50
3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash...
MAXIMUS VI FORMULA User's Manual - Page 5
...
RAID support
5.1 RAID configurations 5-1
5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1
5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2
5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2
5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3
5.2 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...
MAXIMUS VI FORMULA User's Manual - Page 7
... 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...
MAXIMUS VI FORMULA User's Manual - Page 20
... UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically.
Wi-Fi GO!
ASUS Wi-Fi GO! leads the way to a more enjoyable home entertainment. With ASUS Wi-Fi GO!, you can wirelessly stream media files to DLNA devices, remotely control and access your computer using your smart device and easily transfer files between your computer and smart device.
Conveniently use and enjoy these ASUS Wi...
MAXIMUS VI FORMULA User's Manual - Page 27
... at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Extreme Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment.
• For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.
Chapter 1
ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA
1-11
MAXIMUS VI FORMULA User's Manual - Page 44
... 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...
MAXIMUS VI FORMULA User's Manual - Page 52
...PCH initialization is started DXE IPL is started Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed Internal CPU error Reset PPI is not available Reserved for future...
MAXIMUS VI FORMULA User's Manual - Page 85
... recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.
• Due to the design of the Intel® 8 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility.
* LAN ports LED indications
Activity...
MAXIMUS VI FORMULA User's Manual - Page 137
... devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OPROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OPROM first] Allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first]
Chapter 3
ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA...
MAXIMUS VI FORMULA User's Manual - Page 138
...Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST.
OS Type [Windows UE..]
[Windows UEFI Mode]
[Other OS]
Allows you to select your installed... not be active. Configuration options: [Yes] [No]
Load PK from File Allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device.
The PK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable...
MAXIMUS VI FORMULA User's Manual - Page 153
...; 7 or Windows® 8 OS.
To run the support DVD: 1. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. 2. In the AutoPlay dialog box, click Run ASSETUP.exe.
Chapter 4
If the AutoPlay dialog box does not appear, browse the contents of the support DVD and
double-click or tap \\bin\ASSETUP.EXE to launch the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu.
ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA
4-1
MAXIMUS VI FORMULA User's Manual - Page 165
... storage.
System requirements
System requirements OS
Utilities
PC
Smart device
Windows® 7/Windows® 8 ASUS AI Suite 3
Android 2.3 or later versions iOS5 or later versions
ASUS Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote
• Install the MPCIe Combo II card with Wi-Fi module driver and AI Suite 3 utility from your ASUS motherboard's bundled support DVD.
• For your Android smart device, download...
MAXIMUS VI FORMULA User's Manual - Page 168
... the Wi-Fi GO! folder of each cloud storage. For the backed up files, you can find them in Favorites folder of your local drive.
Using Remote Desktop 1. On your smart device, tap Remote Desktop > Enter. 2. Select Extended Mode or Main Screen Mode to control your computer.
The Extended Mode support varies with the VGA driver installed in your computer.
Chapter 4
4-16
Chapter 4: Software support
MAXIMUS VI FORMULA User's Manual - Page 174
... screen
Click to select a network connection
Key in your password for confirmation
Click to disable AP mode Click to enable AP mode
• In this mode, the Internet Connection Sharing may depend on the Bluetooth/Internet device's driver support.
• Due to Windows® 8 limitation, it may take one to two minutes to set up the AP mode for...
MAXIMUS VI FORMULA User's Manual - Page 175
... will display during POST.
Launching EZ Update
To launch EZ Update, click AI Suite 3 main menu bar.
on the top edge of the screen, then click EZ Update on the
EZ Update screen
Click to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware
Click to search and select the BIOS file
Click to select a boot logo
Click to update the BIOS
Chapter 4
ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA
4-23
MAXIMUS VI FORMULA User's Manual - Page 183
... on the taskbar. Double-click on the icon to display the Realtek® HD Audio Manager.
Realtek® HD Audio Manager
Realtek® HD Audio Manager for Windows® 8 / Windows® 7
Configuration option tabs (vary with the audio devices connected)
Advanced settings
Control settings panel
Set default device
Chapter 4
Analog and digital connector status
ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA
4-31
MAXIMUS VI FORMULA User's Manual - Page 191
... Radar, go to the Desktop then click Start > All Programs > Sonic Radar >
Sonic Radar or go to the taskbar then double-click .
Sonic Radar is automatically installed when you install the Realtek Audio drivers for your ROG motherboard with SupremeFX.
Click to exit Click to minimize window Click to show software information
Sonic Radar display Shows the intensity and...
MAXIMUS VI FORMULA User's Manual - Page 197
... identical hard disk drives for this setup.
RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to be calculated and written. With the RAID 10 configuration you get all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup.
Chapter 5
ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA
5-1
MAXIMUS VI FORMULA User's Manual - Page 205
... the device you've inserted, go to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Click OK.
4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive.
Chapter 5
ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA
5-9