Asus MAXIMUS VI FORMULA - Manual (Page 3)

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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
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 Special features..........................................................................................1-1
1.1.1
Product highlights........................................................................1-1
1.1.2 ROG unique gaming features .....................................................1-2
1.1.3 ROG exclusive features ..............................................................1-3
1.1.4 ASUS special features ................................................................1-4
1.1.5 ROG rich bundled software .........................................................1-5
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 .........................................................................1-25
1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches..................................................1-27
1.2.7 Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................1-31
1.2.8 Internal connectors....................................................................1-40
1.2.9 ProbeIt.......................................................................................1-50
1.2.10 CrossChill ..................................................................................1-51
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
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