Asus MAXIMUS VI FORMULA User Manual
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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi
About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii
MAXIMUS VI FORMULA specifications summary ................................................... ix
Package contents ..................................................................................................... xiv
Installation tools and components .......................................................................... xv
Product highlights........................................................................1-1
ROG unique gaming features .....................................................1-2
ROG exclusive features ..............................................................1-3
ASUS special features ................................................................1-4
ROG rich bundled software .........................................................1-5
Before you proceed .....................................................................1-6
Motherboard layout .....................................................................1-7
Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................1-9
System memory ........................................................................1-10
Expansion slots .........................................................................1-25
Onboard buttons and switches..................................................1-27
Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................1-31
Internal connectors....................................................................1-40
ProbeIt.......................................................................................1-50
CrossChill ..................................................................................1-51
Motherboard installation ..............................................................2-1
CPU installation...........................................................................2-3
CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ...............................2-4
DIMM installation.........................................................................2-6
ATX Power connection ................................................................2-7
SATA device connection ..............................................................2-8
Front I/O Connector ....................................................................2-9
Expansion Card installation.......................................................2-10
mPCIe Combo II installation...................................................... 2-11
Motherboard rear and audio connections .............................................2-16
2.3.1
Rear I/O connection ..................................................................2-16
Audio I/O connections ...............................................................2-17