MAXIMUS-VI-GENE specification sheet

Overview

Maximus VI GENE: best mATX Z87 gaming and overclocking motherboard
The ROG GENE Series has long been the favorite choice of micro ATX power seekers. GENE boards have been the official BlizzCon motherboards for three consecutive years, forming the foundation for all official PCs used at the 2012 Battle.net World Championship.

Staying true to tradition, Maximus VI GENE arrives fully loaded for action. Extreme Engine Digi+ III precision power delivery, exclusive tuning utilities, and advanced gaming features. These include SupremeFX 115dB SNR crystal-clear audio, the Sonic Radar visualized in-game overlay, Intel Ethernet, and GameFirst II network optimization. Eager for mATX domination? Look no further

• LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation IntelCore i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium / Celeron Processors
• Intel Z87 Express Chipset
• SupremeFX - Supremacy through discrete-caliber audio
• Sonic Radar - Scan and detect to dominate
• mPCIe Combo II - Extra connections with new gen support
• Extreme Engine Digi+ III - Hardcore power delivery with premium components
• GameFirst II + Intel LAN - Put Your Frags First
• RAMDisk - Double up on speed with RAM

Features

Differential signal design achieves 115dB SNR discrete-caliber audio
ROG has upped the game audio ante with an advanced differential circuit design. It includes an Op-Amp that combines two opposite-phased signals while filtering out noise interference during transmission, providing clear audio stream output with double the intensity. Moreover, SupremeFX on Maximus VI GENE also implements multi-approach shielding, with ELNA audio capacitors helping offer 8-channel HD sound that's equal in power, clarity, and range to dedicated sound cards. This is the first-ever onboard sound capable of true audiophile-grade performance, set to revolutionize the way you hear games, movies, music, and even other people via chat. Discover a whole new dimension of superior audio and get ready to rule.

mPCIe Combo II
The next evolution of the mPCIe Combo card gives you even better expandability with the latest standards in connectivity. It’s easy to install, and adds mini PCI Express 2.0 plus USB 2.0, which is perfect for connecting Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules to give your desktop instant wireless. It also keeps a precious PCI Express slot free. The compact but versatile card further future-proofs your build with M.2 (NGFF, Next Generation Form Factor) connectivity for SSDs. M.2 is a fast and power-efficient standard that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA, designed to optimize SSD performance. mPCIe Combo II works with your high speed M.2 SSDs and makes the most of their potential, helping you reduce load times to make your OS and games even faster

Hardcore power delivery with premium components
Completely digital architecture attains total control over the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulators (FIVR) of Intel processors to supply the highest stability and precision for the CPU and memory. The design features dynamic speed adjustments alongside intricate manual controls that allow you to push processors and RAM beyond their limits. Power components are also upgraded. NexFET MOSFETs handle up to 90% efficiency under normal operation and better durability in half the size of standard MOSFETs. Exclusive BlackWing chokes remain cool even when sizzling with as much as 60 amps of power with 3-5°C lower temps and minimal-loss power delivery. Japan-made 10K Black Metallic capacitors last five times longer and deliver 20% greater extreme temperature endurance than generic solid state capacitors, easily standing up to hardcore demands

Most award-winning in segment
The new ROG UEFI BIOS includes a Last Modified feature that records recent changes. And to make sure you never forget a tuning idea, the in-BIOS Quick Note is perfect for jotting down memos and system details. It sure beats easily-misplaced paper notes! There’s also F4 My Favorites and Shortcuts for easy access to the BIOS features you need most, and you can even adjust boot logo size. The new BIOS also lets you name individual SATA ports so you can easily identify them to save time when defining boot sequences and other drive-related settings. With ROG Pulse, a cool flashing ROG logo indicates system activity, and very importantly, the helpful SSD Secure Erase has been added, restoring SSD speed from inside the BIOS and with no need for less compatible third party utilities.

Why choose when you can have both
SLI or CrossFireX? Fret no longer because with the ROG Maximus VI GENE, you’ll be able to run both multi-GPU setups. The board features SLI/CrossFire on Demand technology, supporting up to Quad-GPU SLI or Quad-GPU CrossFireX configuration. Whichever path you take, you can be assured of jaw-dropping graphics at a level previously unseen

Recover lost performance. Back to high speed
SSD performance degrades with time due to overwrite action. ROG is the world’s first motherboard brand to integrate SSD Secure Erase into UEFI BIOS for better compatibility and easier use, offering the best removal method to completely delete all data on an SSD to recover lost performance and restore factory speeds

5%+ full load OC margin and 10%+ with one DIMM
For extreme memory overclocking under full load, ASUS developed the world’s first 2nd generation T-Topology. It further optimizes layout to minimize coupling noise and signal reflection, increasing DRAM overclocking. Testing shows around 5% more OC margin under full load, and 10% OC margin growth for one-DIMM configurations

Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization
One click for better performance, efficiency, digital power control, reduced noise, and improved cooling

Kaspersky Anti-Virus
The best protection from viruses and spyware Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for individual users and home offices. 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

The real tool for optical and virtual discs
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.

Whole new design of CPU-Z
ROG CPU-Z is a customized ROG version authorized by CPUID. It has the same functionality and credibility as the original version, with a unique design. Use the whole new look of ROG CPU-Z to truly report your CPU related information and your uniqueness

Dynamic timing adjustments, DRAM efficiency gauge
When changing DRAM settings in BIOS, it always takes time for the system to reboot. Worry no more! With Mem TweakIt, you can do DRAM tuning in real-time and view your DRAM efficiency score

Specifications

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Specifications
Product Code	MAXIMUS-VI-GENE
CPU	Intel Socket 1150 for 4 Generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium /Celeron Processors
	Supports Intel 22 nm CPU
	Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
	The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Chipset	Intel Z87
Memory	4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/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
	Dual Channel Memory Architecture
	Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
	Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
	Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
Graphics	Integrated Graphics Processor
	Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
	Supports Intel InTru 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider
Multi-GPU Support	Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI Technology
	Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX Technology
Expansion Slots	2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
	1 x PCIe 2.0 x4
	1 x mini-PCIe 2.0 x1
Storage	6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), red
	Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
	1 x M.2 (NGFF) Socket 2 on mPCIe Combo II expansion card(s), black
	Support M.2 (NGFF) Type 2242 SSD card (22mm x 42mm), Support PCI express 2.0 x1 and SATA 6Gb/s standards
	ASMedia ASM1061 controller
	2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), red
LAN	Intel I217V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
Audio	ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
	Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
	High quality 115 dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear) and 104 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)
	SupremeFX Shielding Technology
	ELNA premium audio capacitors
	Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection
	Sonic Radar
	DTS Connect
	Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
USB Ports	4 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
	8 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-board)
ROG Exclusive Features	mPCIe Combo II (mPCIe/M.2 combo card)
	Extreme Engine Digi+ III
	8 + 2 phase power design
	NexFET Power Block MOSFET
	60A BlackWing Chokes
	10K Black Metallic Capacitors
	ProbeIt
	ROG BIOS Print
	GPU.DIMM Post
	Tweakers' Paradise
	ROG SSD Secure Erase
	ROG RAMDisk
	GameFirst II
	Extreme Tweaker
Special Features	ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization
	The tuning key perfectly consolidates ASUS-exclusive DIGI+ Power Control, TPU, EPU, and Fan Xpert 2 optimize the digital power setting, system performance, power saving and whole system cooling configuration
	CPU Level Up
	USB BIOS Flashback
	MemOK
	AI Suite 3
	Ai Charger+
	USB Charger+
	USB 3.0 Boost
	Disk Unlocker
	ASUS O.C. Profile
	ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
	ASUS EZ Flash 2
	ASUS Q-Shield
	ASUS Q-Code
	ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
	ASUS Q-Slot
	ASUS Q-DIMM
	ASUS Q-Connector
	Overclocking Protection
	ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
Operating System Support	Windows 8
	Windows 7
Back I/O Ports	1 x HDMI
	1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
	6 x USB 3.0 (blue)
	4 x USB 2.0
	1 x Optical S/PDIF out
	6 x Audio jack(s)
	1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
	1 x ROG Connect On/ Off switch(es)
Internal I/O Ports	1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s)
	2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
	1 x TPM connector(s)
	8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
	1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
	1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)
	3 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
	1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
	1 x 8-pin EATX 12 V Power connector
	1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
	1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
	1 x System panel(s)
	1 x DirectKey Button(s)
	1 x DRCT header(s)
	1 x MemOK! button(s)
	10 x ProbeIt Measurement Points
	1 x LN2 Mode header(s)
	1 x Power-on button(s)
	1 x Reset button(s)
	1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s)
	1 x mPCIe Combo II connector(s)
Accessories	User's manual
	I/O Shield
	6 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
	1 x SLI bridge(s)
	1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1)
	1 x 12 in 1 ROG Cable Label(s)
	1 x mPCIe Combo II expansion card(s)
	1 x ROG Door Hanger(s)
BIOS	64Mb UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI5.0a Multi-Language BIOS
Manageability	WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE
Support Disc	Drivers
	ROG GameFirst II
	ROG RAMDisk
	ROG CPU-Z
	ROG Mem TweakIt
	Kaspersky Anti-Virus
	DAEMON Tools Pro Standard
	ASUS WebStorage
	ASUS Utilities
Form Factor	mATX Form Factor
	9.6 inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm )
	Note
	1 x mini-PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot on mPCIe Combo II expansion card
	SATA 6Gb/s port 5 will be disabled when M.2 slot on mPCIe Combo II is in use.
	The supported functions depends on the CPU installed.
	These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. ATAPI devices are not supported.
	Support 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