ASUS 90MB0FU0M0AAY0, MAXIMUSVIHERO, MAXIMUS VI User Manual

MAXIMUS VI HERO

Motherboard

E8459 Revised Edition V2

June 2013

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Contents

Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi

About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii

MAXIMUS VI HERO specications summary .......................................................... ix

Package contents ..................................................................................................... xiii

Installation tools and components ......................................................................... xiv

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1 Special features..........................................................................................1-1

1.1.1 Product highlights........................................................................1-1

1.1.2 ROG Gaming Features ............................................................... 1-2

1.1.3 ROG Exclusive Features.............................................................1-3

1.1.4 ASUS Special Features ..............................................................1-3

1.1.5 ROG rich bundled software .........................................................1-4

1.2 Motherboard overview ............................................................................... 1-5

1.2.1 Before you proceed .....................................................................1-5

1.2.2 Motherboard layout ..................................................................... 1-6

1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................1-8

1.2.4 System memory .......................................................................... 1-9

1.2.5 Expansion slots ......................................................................... 1-23

1.2.6 Onboard buttons .......................................................................1-25

1.2.7 Jumper ...................................................................................... 1-28

1.2.8 Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................1-29

1.2.9 Internal connectors....................................................................1-38

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

2.2 BIOS update utility ................................................................................... 2-11

2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections .............................................2-12

2.3.1 Rear I/O connection .................................................................. 2-12

2.3.2 Audio I/O connections ............................................................... 2-13

2.4 Starting up for the rst time .................................................................... 2-17

2.5 Turning off the computer ......................................................................... 2-17

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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 ................................................................................................3-23

3.6 Advanced menu .......................................................................................3-25

3.6.1 CPU Conguration .................................................................... 3-26

3.6.2 PCH Conguration .................................................................... 3-28

3.6.3 SATA Conguration ................................................................... 3-30

3.6.4 System Agent Conguration......................................................3-31

3.6.5 USB Conguration ....................................................................3-33

3.6.6 Platform Misc Conguration ...................................................... 3-34

3.6.7 Onboard Devices Conguration ................................................ 3-35

3.6.8 APM ..........................................................................................3-37

3.6.9 Network Stack ........................................................................... 3-38

3.6.10 ROG Effects .............................................................................. 3-38

3.7 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................3-39

3.8 Boot menu ................................................................................................3-42

3.9 Tools menu ............................................................................................... 3-47

3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ............................................................ 3-47

3.9.2 ROG Secure Erase ................................................................... 3-47

3.9.3 ASUS O.C. Prole ..................................................................... 3-49

3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information ............................................................. 3-50

3.9.5 ROG OC Panel H-Key Congure .............................................. 3-50

3.10 Exit menu ..................................................................................................3-52

3.11 Updating BIOS .......................................................................................... 3-53

3.11.1 EZ Update ................................................................................. 3-53

3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ...................................................................... 3-54

3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 .......................................................... 3-55

3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ................................................................. 3-56

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..................................................4-2

4.3 Software information .................................................................................4-3

4.4 AI Suite 3 ..................................................................................................... 4-3

4.4.1 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization ............... 4-6

4.4.2 EZ Update ................................................................................. 4-13

4.4.3 USB 3.0 Boost...........................................................................4-14

4.4.4 System Information ................................................................... 4-15

4.4.5 USB BIOS Flashback ................................................................ 4-17

4.4.6 USB Charger+ ........................................................................... 4-19

4.4.7 Audio congurations..................................................................4-20

4.5 MemTweakIt .............................................................................................. 4-21

4.6 RAMDisk ...................................................................................................4-23

4.7 Sonic Radar ..............................................................................................4-26

4.7.1 Main menu ...............................................................................4-26

4.7.2 Game presets and Radar Selection ......................................... 4-28

4.7.3 Advanced Settings ................................................................... 4-29

4.8 Perfect Voice .............................................................................................4-31

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.......................................................................5-7

5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS .................. 5-7

5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows

5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation ........ 5-8

® .................................................................5-8

Appendices

Notices .................................................................................................................... A-1

ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-4

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.

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 website

The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products.

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

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign

<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

means that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key.

names are linked with a plus sign (+).

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MAXIMUS VI HERO specications summary

LGA1150 socket for the 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/Intel® Core™i5/Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors

Supports 22nm CPU

CPU

Chipset

Memory

Expansion slots

VGA

Multi-GPU support Support NVIDIA® SLI® Technology / AMD CrossFireX™ Technology

Storage

Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*

* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU

types.

** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list

Intel® Z87 Express Chipset

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.

2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (Red, single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode)

1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (Black, max. at x4 mode)*(Black, max. at x4 mode)*

3x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot**

* The PCIe 2.0 x16 slot (PCIEX4_3) shares bandwidth with PCIe 2.0 x1

slots. The default setting is x1 mode.

** The PCIe 2.0 x1 slots (PCIEX1_1, PCIEX1_2, and PCIEX1_3) are

disabled when the PCIe 2.0 x16 slot (PCIEX4_3) operates under x4

speed.

Integrated Intel® HD Graphics Processor

HDMI with max. resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz

Intel® InTru™ 3D, Intel 3D, Intel® Quick Sync Video, Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, and Intel® Insider™Insider™

Intel® Z87 Express Chipset:

6 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports*

- Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 12 supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10

- Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, and Intel® Smart Connect Technology*

ASMedia

2 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports**

* The supported functions depend on the CPU installed.

** These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. ATAPI devices are not

SATA 6Gb/s controller:

supported.

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LAN 1 x Intel® I217-V Gigabit LAN Controller

ROG SupremeFX Audio 8-Channel High Denition

Audio

- SupremeFX Shielding Technology

- ELNA® Premium Audio Capacitors

- Content Protection for Full Rate lossless DVD Audio, Blu-ray

Audio

DVD, and HD-DVD audio content playback

- Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking

- Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel

Audio Feature:

- Sonic Radar

- DTS Connect

Intel® Z87 Express Chipset

6 x USB 3.0 ports (4 ports at back panel [blue], 2 ports at mid-board

[red]*)

8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at back panel, for ROG Connect; 4 ports

USB

Back I/O Ports

at mid-board**)

* Supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, UASP standard on the Intel® native

USB 3.0 is only supported under Windows® 8.

** 2 x USB2.0 ports at mid-board shares with ROG extension (ROG_EXT)

port.

1 xPS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port

4 x USB 2.0 ports

1 x USB BIOS Flashback button

1 x Optical S/PDIF out

1 x HDMI port

4 x USB 3.0 ports [blue]

1 x LAN (RJ45) port

6 x Audio jacks

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ROG Exclusive Features

Special Features

Extreme Engine Digi+ III

- Full digital 8+2 phase CPU/DRAM power

- NexFETTM Power Block MOSFET

- 60A BlackWing Chokes

- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors

ROG GameFirst II

ROG RAMDisk

CPU Level Up

UEFI BIOS features

- Extreme Tweaker

- Tweaker’s Paradise

- ROG SSD Secure Erase

- BIOS Print

- GPU.DIMM Post

- O.C. Prole

- ROG Pulse

ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4

- 4-way Optimization Tuning Key, consolidating DIGI+ Power

Control, TPU, EPU, and Fan Xpert 2

ASUS Exclusive Features

- AI Suite 3

- USB 3.0 Boost

- USB Charger+

- AI Charger

- Disk Unlocker

ASUS EZ DIY

- USB 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

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1 x USB 3.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports)

2 x USB 2.0 connectors (support additional 4USB 2.0 ports, 1 connector shares with ROG_EXT header)

1 x ROG Extension (ROG_EXT) header

8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector

1 x 4-pin CPU optional fan connector

3 x 4-pin Chassis fan connectors

1 x 24-pin EATX power connector

Internal Connectors

BIOS Features

Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, PXE

Software

Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12” x 9.6” (30.5cm x 24.4cm)

1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector

1 x Clear CMOS jumper

1 x Power-on button

1 x Reset button

1 x MemOK! button

1 x Directkey button

1 x DRCT (DirectKey) header

1 x S/PDIF out header

1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)

1 x System panel connector

1 x TPM connector

64 Mb UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI

2.0a, Multi-language BIOS

Drivers

ROG GameFirst II

ROG RAMDisk

ROG CPU-Z

ROG Mem TweakIt

Kaspersky® Anti-Virus

DAEMON Tools Pro Standard

ASUS WebStorage

ASUS Utilities

Specications are subject to change without notice.

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Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard ROG MAXIMUS VI HERO

Cables 3 x 2-in-1 SATA 6 Gb/s cables

1 x SLI® bridge

Accessories I/O Shield

1 x 12-in-1 ROG cable label

1 x 2-in-1 Q-Connector kit

1 x ROG Door Hanger

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

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SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional)

The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Product introduction

1.1 Special features

1.1.1 Product highlights

Republic of Gamers

The Republic of Gamers offers you the best of the best. We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovative ideas, and we welcome the best gamers to join in. In the Republic of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. We believe in making statements and we excel in competitions. If your character matches our trait, then join the elite Republic of Gamers and make your presence felt.

LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Intel

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 latest PCI Express bus standard with improved encoding schemes that provide twice the performance of current PCIe 2.0. Total bandwidth for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32GB/s, double the 16GB/s of PCIe 2.0 (in x16 mode). As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users unprecedented data speeds, combined with the convenience and seamless transition offered by complete backward compatibility with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe

2.0 devices. PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have feature for users who wish to improve and

optimize graphic performance, as well as have the latest technology available to them.

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

platform to optimize the PCIe allocation of multiple GPUs, it supports up to 4-WAY GPU SLI or CrossFireX™ conguration..

Core™ i5 /

Z87

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1.1.2 ROG Gaming Features

SupremeFX

The re-engineered ROG-exclusive SupremeFX audio technology features an onboard

8-channel high-denition sound of true audophile-grade performance that is equal in power,

clarity, and range to dedicated sound cards. Its unique Red Line Shielding and special metallic cover provides pristine sound and a highly attractive look for the motherboard that is in keeping with the ROG style. The Japan-made premium ELNA capacitor ensures warm natural sound with exceptional clarity for all your gaming and multimedia activities.

SupremeFX revolutionizes the way you hear games, movies, music, and even other people

via chat - letting you rule and discover a totally whole new dimension of superior audio.

Sonic Radar

Sonic Radar, an audio software designed for First Person Shooting (FPS) games, shows the precise direction and intensity of where a sound is coming from. In-game sound including

gunshots, footprints, voice call-outs, or even a ticking bomb, is visualized as radar signals

on the Sonic Radar display, providing you the advantage to know potential threats and avoid sneaky surprises.

GameFirst II

ASUS GameFirst II, with cFOS Trafc Shaping technology, provides a powerful and user-

friendly network control to easily frag your gaming system. Featuring the EZ Mode for

beginners’ setup and Advanced Mode for professionals’ tweaking, your frags comes rst.

Intel Gigabit LAN

The LAN solution from Intel has been long known to have a better throughput, lower CPU

utilization as well as better stability. With the Intel Gigabit LAN solutions onboard, the

ultimate network experience can therefore be delivered to its users like never before.

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1.1.3 ROG Exclusive Features

Extreme Engine Digi+ III

Extreme Engine Digi+ III offers you a hardcore power delivery for a challenging and extreme

gaming enjoyment. It utilizes the best components such as NexFET™ Power Block MOSFETs, BlackWing chokes with special n design, and super-premium 10K black metallic

solid state capacitors. The NexFET™ Power Block MOSFETs combine great durability and

up to 90% efciency under normal operation. BlackWing chokes can handle as much as 60A of power, which is twice that of generic chokes. The special n design, with its highly conductive and efcient gold-treated coating, results in 3-5oC lower choke temperatures for

added stability and ensures minimal-loss power delivery. Super-premium 10K Black Metallic solid state capacitors are forged for overclocking and the most extreme demands, lasting up

to ve times longer than generic capacitors with 20% wider temperature tolerance.

RAMDisk

RAMDisk is an innovative program that reserves a part of your system’s memory and turns

it into a high-speed virtual drive where you can store cache les and game apps for instant access. By optimizing your SSD, RAMDisk allows you to automatically backup, update, and restore les.

NOTE: RAMDisk only supports 64-bit operating systems.

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.

1.1.4 ASUS Special Features

AI Suite 3

With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple-to-use software package. It allows you to supervise fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. This all-in-one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities.

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.

ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO

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1.1.5 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 is a customized ROG version utitity authorized by Intel’s CPU Indentication

(CPUID) that allows you to gather information of the main devices of your system. It gives you the information and status of your CPU, motherboard, memory, and the whole component. Use the 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 read DRAM timings and allows you to post and share your DRAM conguration scores to the ROG website.

DTS Connect

To get the most out of your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two enabling technologies, DTS Neo:PC™ upmixes stereo sources (CDs, MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into as many as 7.1 channels of incredible surround sound. Consumers can connect their PC to a home theater system. DTS Interactive is capable of performing mult-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, and sending encoded bitstreams out of a digital audio connection (such as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to deliver audio to an external decoder.

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

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 groundedBefore 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.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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1.2.2 Motherboard layout

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Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.

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Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots Page

1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 1-43

2. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3)

3. LGA1150 CPU Socket 1-8

4. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-9

5. Q_Code LEDs 1-31

6. MemOK! button 1-26

7. START (Power-on) button 1-25

8. RESET button 1-25

9. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12) 1-39

10. Intel® Z87 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6 [red]) 1-38

11. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12/E34 [red]) 1-39

12. DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT)DirectKey connector (2-pin DRCT) 1-45

13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-44

14. DirectKey button 1-27

15. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-28

16. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112; USB1314) 1-41

17. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 1-46

18. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 1-46

19. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-40

20. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-40

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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 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 andUpon 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 MerchandiseKeep 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 fromThe 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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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.

Recommended memory congurations

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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 mapsYou 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 protectAccording 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, weAlways 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 4GBDue 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.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 theInstall a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on thenstall 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).

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• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence DetectThe 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 3.4 Extreme Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment.

• For system stability, use a more efcient memory cooling system to support a fullFor 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 HERO Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR3 2800 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

AVEXIR AVD3U28001204G-4CI 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 12-14-14-35 1.65V • •

CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A2800C11 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 11-14-14-35 1.65V • •

CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A2800C12 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 12-14-14-36 1.65V • •

G.SKILL F3-2800C11D-8GTXD 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65V • •

G.SKILL F3-2800C11Q-16GTXD 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65V • •

G.SKILL F3-2800C11D-8GTXDG 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 11-14-14-35 1.65V • •

G.SKILL F3-2800C11Q-16GTXDG 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65V • •

G.SKILL F3-2800C12Q-32GTXG 32GB (4 x 8GB ) DS - - 12-13-13-35 1.65V • •

G.SKILL F3-2800C10D-8GBTXD 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 10-13-13-35 1.65V • •

Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage DIMM

NO.

socket support

(Optional)

2 4

DDR3 2666 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

Apacer 78.BAGFF.AFC0C(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 12-13-13-35 - • •

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 F3-2666C11Q-32GTXD(XMP) 32GB ( 4x 8GB ) DS - - - 1.65 • •

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 •

Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage DIMM

NO.

socket support

(Optional)

2 4

DDR3 2600 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

A-DATA AX3U2600GW8G11(XMP) 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65 • •

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Chip

Timing Voltage DIMM

NO.

socket support

(Optional)

2 4

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DDR3 2500 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

G.SKILL F3-20000CL10Q-16GBZHD(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 10-11-11-31 1.65 • •

DDR3 2400 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip

A-DATA AX3U2400GC4G10(XMP) 4GB DS - - 10-12-12-31 1.65 • •

A-DATA AX3U2400GW8G11(XMP) 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - - 11-13-13-35 1.65 • •

Apacer 78.BAGFL.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 11-12-12-30 - • •

Apacer 783BAGF3.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 11-11-11-30 - • •

CORSAIR CMGTX8(XMP) 8GB ( 4x 2GB ) SS - - 10-12-10-30 1.65 • •

CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M2A2400C10

CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4A2400C9R

G.SKILL F3-19200CL10Q-

G.SKILL F3-19200CL11Q-

G.SKILL F3-19200CL9D-

G.SKILL F3-19200CL9Q-

GEIL GET34GB2400C9DC

GEIL GOC316GB2400C10QC

GEIL GOC316GB2400C11QC

Kingston KHX2400C11D3K4/

KINGSTON KHX24C11K4/16X(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 11-13-13-30 1.65 • •

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KINGSTON KHX24C11T2K2/8X(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - - 1.65 • •

KINGSTON KHX24C11T3K4/32X(XMP) 32GB ( 4x 8GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •

Patriot PVV34G2400C9K(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.66 •

Patriot PXD38G2400C11K(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 11-11-11-30 1.65 • •

Patriot PXD38G2400C11K(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 2400 11-11-11-30 1.65 • •

Team TXD38G2400HC10QBK

(Ver4.21)

(Ver4.13)(XMP)

32GBZHD(XMP)

16GBZHD(XMP)

4GBPIS(XMP)

16GBZMD(XMP)

(XMP)

8GX(XMP)

(XMP)

Chip

Brand

16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - - 10-12-12-31 1.65 • •

16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 2400 9-11-11-31 1.65 • •

32GB ( 4x 8GB ) DS - - 10-12-12-31 1.65 • •

16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 11-11-11-31 1.65 • •

4G ( 2x 2G ) DS - - 9-11-9-28 1.65 •

16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-11-11-31 1.65 • •

4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65 •

16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 10-11-11-30 1.65 • •

16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 11-11-11-30 1.65 • •

8GB ( 4x 2GB ) SS - - 11-13-11-30 1.65 • •

8GB DS - - 10-12-12-31 1.65 • •

Timing Voltage DIMM

NO.

Chip

Timing Voltage DIMM

NO.

socket support

(Optional)

2 4

socket support

(Optional)

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DDR3 2200 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS - - 7-10-10-28 1.65 •

GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.65 • •

GEIL GET38GB2200C9ADC(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-11-9-28 1.65 • •

Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage DIMM

NO.

socket support

(Optional)

2 4

DDR3 2133 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

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 • •

A-DATA AX3U2133XW8G10(XMP) 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

CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(Ver

CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • •

G.SKILL F3-17000CL11Q2-

G.SKILL F3-17000CL9Q-

G.SKILL F3-17066CL9D-

G.SKILL F3-17066CL9Q-

G.SKILL F3-2133C11Q-32GZL(XMP) 32GB ( 4x 8GB ) DS - - 11-11-11-31 1.5 • •

KINGSTON KHX2133C11D3K4/

KINGSTON KHX21C11T3FK8/64X(XMP) 64GB ( 8x 8GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

OCZ OCZ3XTEP2133C9LV4GK 2GB DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.65 •

Patriot PV316G213C1K(XMP) 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - - 11-11-11-30 1.5 • •

Patriot PVV34G2133C9K(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.66 • •

Patriot PXD38G2133C11K(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 •

Patriot PXD38G2133C11K(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 2133 11-11-

Team TLD38G2133HC11ABK

Team TXD34096M2133HC11A-

(Ver1.5)(XMP)

7.1)(XMP)

64GBZLD(XMP)

16GBXLD(XMP)

16GBZH(XMP)

8GBPID(XMP)

16GBTDD(XMP)

16GX(XMP)

(XMP)

V(XMP)

8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-11-10-27 1.5 •

4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • •

64GB ( 8x 8GB ) DS - - 11-11-11-30 1.5 • •

16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-11-9-28 1.65 • •

16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-11-10-28 1.65 • •

8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •

16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 •

16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 11-12-11-30 1.65 • •

8GB DS - - 11-11-11-31 1.65 • •

4GB DS - - 11-11-11-31 1.65 • •

Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage DIMM

NO.

11-27

socket support

(Optional)

2 4

1.5 • •

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DDR3 2000 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

AEXEA AXA3ES2G2000LG28V

(XMP)

AEXEA AXA3ES4GK2000LG28V

(XMP)

Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD (XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-27 - • •

Asint SLA302G08-ML2HB

(XMP)

G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4GBRH

(XMP)

G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4GBTD

(XMP)

GEIL GUP34GB2000C9DC

(XMP)

Patriot PV736G2000ELK (XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.65 • •

Patriot PVT36G2000LLK (XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • •

Patriot PX7312G2000ELK

(XMP)

Silicon

SP002GBLYU200S02

Power

(XMP)

Team TXD32048M2000C9

(XMP)

Team TXD32048M2000C9-L

(XMP)

Team TXD32048M2000C9-L

(XMP)

2GB DS - - - 1.65 • •

4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65 • •

4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFRH9C 9-9-9-27 - • •

4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 •

4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65 • •

12GB ( 3x 4GB ) DS - - 9-11-

2GB DS - - - - • •

2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

2GB DS Team T3D1288LT-20 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.6 • •

Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM

Brand

9-27

socket support

(Optional)

2 4

1.65 • •

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DDR3 1866 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

A-DATA AX3U1866XW8G10(XMP) 16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - - 10-11-10-30 1.5 • •

CORSAIR CMD16GX3M2A1866C9

CORSAIR CMD16GX3M4A1866C9

CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A1866C9

CORSAIR CMT32GX3M4X1866C9(Ver3

CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4X1866C9R

CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4X1866C9R(Ver

CORSAIR CMZ32GX3M4X1866C10

CORSAIR CMZ32GX3M4X1866C10(Ver

CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9

CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 •

CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9G

Crucial BLE4G3D1869DE1XT0.16F

G.SKILL F3-14900CL10Q2-

G.SKILL F3-14900CL9D-8GBSR(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5 • •

G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-16GBXL(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5 • •

G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-16GBZL(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5 • •

G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-8GBFLD(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • •

G.SKILL F3-1866C9Q-32GXM(XMP) 32GB ( 4x 8GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5 • •

KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3K2/8GX(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - - 1.65 • •

Patriot PXD34G1866ELK(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •

Patriot PXD38G1866ELK(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65 • •

Patriot PXD38G1866ELK(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 1866 9-10-

Team TED34G1866HC13BK 4GB SS - - - - • •

Team TED38G1866HC-13BK 8GB DS - - - - • •

Team TLD34G1866HC9KBK(XMP) 4GB DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.5 • •

Team TLD38G1866HC10SBK(XMP) 8GB DS - - 10-11-10-30 1.5 • •

(Ver5.29)(XMP)

(Ver4.13)(XMP)

(Ver8.16)(XMP)

(Ver4.13)(XMP)

(Ver5.12)(XMP)

(Ver8.16)(XMP)

.23)(XMP)

(Ver8.16)(XMP)

8.16)(XMP)

(Ver3.23)(XMP)

3.23)(XMP)

(Ver8.16)(XMP)

(Ver5.12)(XMP)

MD(XMP)

64GBZLD(XMP)

16GB ( 2x 8GB ) DS - - 1866 9-9-9-27 1.5 •

16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • •

8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - - 1.5 • •

8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 •

32GB ( 4x 8GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • •

16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • •

32GB ( 4x 8GB ) DS - - 10-11-10-27 1.5 • •

8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • •

8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 1866 9-10-

4GB DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.5 • •

64GB ( 8x 8GB ) DS - - 10-11-10-30 1.5 • •

Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage DIMM

NO.

9-27

socket support

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DDR3 1800 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •

Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage DIMM

NO.

DDR3 1600 MHz capability

socket support

(Optional)

2 4

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

A-DATA AD3U1600C2G11 2GB SS MICRON D9PFJ 11-11-11-28 - • •

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 AX3U1600GW8G9

A-DATA AX3U1600W8G11 16GB

A-DATA AXDU1600GW8G9B

AMD AE32G1609U1-U 2GB SS AMD 23EY4587MB6H - 1.5 • •

AMD AE34G1609U2-U 4GB DS AMD 23EY4587MB6H - 1.5 • •

AMD AP38G1608U2K

Apacer 78.B1GE3.9L10C 4GB DS Apacer AM5D5908DEQSCK - 1.65 • •

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 AHU04GFA60C9Q3R

Apacer AHU08GFA60CBT3R

Asint SLA302G08-EGG1C

Asint SLA302G08-EGJ1C

Asint SLA302G08-EGN1C 4GB DS ASint 302G08-GN1C - - • •

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Asint SLA304G08-ENG1B 4GB SS Asint 304G08-GN1B 9-11-11-28 - • •

Asint SLB304G08-EGJ1B

Asint SLB304G08-EGN1B 8GB DS ASint 304G08-GN1B - - • •

Asint SLZ302G08-EGN1C 2GB SS ASint 302G08-GN1C - - • •

Asint SLZ3128M8-

ATP AQ12M64B8BKK0S 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G08460 - NO • •

(XMP)

EGJ1D(XMP)

Brand

16GB

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

(2x8GB )

DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.5 • •

(2x8GB )

16GB

DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65 • •

(2x8GB )

8GB

DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65 • •

(2x4GB )

4GB DS - - 11-11-11-28 - • •

8GB DS - - 9-9-9-24 - • •

4GB DS Asint 302G08-GG1C 9-9-9-27 - • •

4GB DS Asint 302G08-GJ1C 9-9-9-27 - • •

8GB DS - - 9-9-9-27 - • •

2GB DS Asint 3128M8-GJ1D - - • •

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(Optional)

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