Review ASUS ROG Maximus VI Extreme: Potensi Tuning Luar Biasa

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September 30, 2013
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Motherboard ASUS seri ROG, kependekan dari ‘Republic of Gamers’, merupakan motherboard kelas atas yang diperuntukkan bagi power-user maupun enthusiast yang menginginkan performa dan kualitas tinggi. Kali ini, model teratas dari seri ROG untuk chipset Intel Z87 yakni ROG Maximus VI Extreme , singgah di lab Jagat Review. Tentunya, motherboard yang menyandang predikat ‘Extreme’ ini diharapkan bisa memberikan kinerja, upgradeability, serta kemampuan overclocking terbaik. Apa saja yang ditawarkan ASUS Maximus VI Extreme ini? Mari simak bersama!

 

Z87 Chipset Diagram

Intel Z87 ChipsetDiagram

Spesifikasi

Berikut ini spesifikasi ASUS ROG Maximus VI Extreme, seperti yang tertera di website-nya :

CPU

  • Intel® Socket 1150 for 4th 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.
  • * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list

Chipset

  • Intel® Z87

Memory

  • 4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 3100(O.C)/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)
  • * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).

Graphic

  • Integrated Graphics Processor
  • Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort ports
  • – Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
  • – Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz *9
  • Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™

Multi-GPU Support

  • Supports NVIDIA® 4-Way SLI™ Technology
  • Supports AMD CrossFireX™ Technology

Expansion Slots

  • 5 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8 or x8/x16/x8 or x8/x16/x8/x8) *1
  • 1 x PCIe 2.0 x4
  • 1 x mini-PCIe 2.0 x1 *2

Storage

  • Intel® Z87 chipset : *3
  • 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), red
  • Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
  • Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology *4
  • Intel® Z87 chipset : 
  • 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 : *5
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), red

LAN

  • Intel® I217V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)

Wireless Data Network

  • Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
  • Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz

Bluetooth

  • Bluetooth V4.0
  • Bluetooth V3.0+HS

Audio

  • Realtek® ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
  • – Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
  • Audio Feature :
  • – Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection
  • – Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel

USB Ports

  • Intel® Z87 chipset : *6
  • 4 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
  • Intel® Z87 chipset : *7
  • 8 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, black, 6 at mid-board)
  • ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller :
  • 4 x USB 3.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue)

OC Panel

  • 2.6 ” LCM display
  • EXTREME/NORMAL mode switch
  • EXTREME Mode for subzero OC benching:
  • – VGA Hotwire
  • – Subzero Sense
  • – Slow Mode
  • – Pause Switch
  • – VGA SMB header
  • – ProbeIt
  • – 4 x 4-pin extra fan connectors
  • NORMAL Mode for in-chassis usage:*8
  • – CPU Level Up OC button
  • – FanSpeed control button
  • – LCM backlight on/off button
  • I/O Ports:
  • – POWER:1 x SATA power connector
  • – ROG_EXT port:1 x 18-1 pin data connection port

ROG Exclusive Features

  • mPCIe Combo II (mPCIe/M.2 combo card)
  • ROG Connect :
  • – RC TweakIt
  • – RC Diagram
  • – RC Remote
  • – RC Poster
  • Extreme Engine Digi+ III :
  • – 8 + 2 phase power design
  • – NexFET™ Power Block MOSFET
  • – 60A BlackWing Chokes
  • – 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
  • ROG Extreme OC kit :
  • – Slow Mode
  • – LN2 Mode
  • – PCIe x16 Lane Switch
  • – EZ Plug
  • ProbeIt
  • UEFI BIOS features :
  • – ROG BIOS Print
  • – GPU.DIMM Post
  • – Tweakers’ Paradise
  • – ROG SSD Secure Erase
  • ROG RAMDisk
  • 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
  • ASUS Wi-Fi GO!

ASUS Exclusive Features

  • – USB BIOS Flashback
  • – MemOK!
  • – AI Suite 3
  • – Ai Charger+
  • – USB Charger+
  • – USB 3.0 Boost
  • – Disk Unlocker

ASUS EZ DIY 

  • – ASUS O.C. Profile
  • – ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
  • – ASUS EZ Flash 2

 

ASUS Q-Design

  • – 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 PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
  • 1 x DisplayPort
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
  • 6 x USB 3.0 (blue)
  • 2 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to ROG Connect)
  • 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)
  • 3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)
  • 10 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)
  • 3 x Optional Fan connector(s)
  • 1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
  • 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
  • 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
  • 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
  • 1 x 6-pin EZ_PLUG Power connector(s)
  • 1 x 4-pin EZ_PLUG 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)
  • 1 x Slow Mode switch(es)
  • 10 x ProbeIt Measurement Points
  • 3 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
  • 1 x LN2 Mode header(s)
  • 1 x Power-on button(s)
  • 1 x Reset button(s)
  • 1 x BIOS Switch button(s)
  • 1 x FastBoot switch(es)
  • 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s)
  • 1 x mPCIe Combo II connector(s)

Accessories

  • User’s manual
  • I/O Shield
  • 10 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
  • 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant)
  • 1 x 3-Way SLI bridge(s)
  • 1 x 4-Way SLI bridge(s)
  • 1 x SLI bridge(s)
  • 1 x CrossFire cable(s)
  • 1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1)
  • 1 x ROG Connect cable(s)
  • 1 x 12 in 1 ROG Cable Label(s)
  • 1 x mPCIe Combo II card(s) with dual-band WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS module
  • 1 x ROG Magnet
  • OC Panel Kit:
  • – 1 x OC Panel(s)
  • – 1 x OC Panel 5.25-inch bay metal case
  • – 1 x OC Panel Cable(s)

BIOS

  • 64Mb UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI5.0a Multi-Language BIOS

Manageability

  • WfM2.0, DMI2.7, WOL by PME, PXE

Support Disc

  • Drivers
  • ROG RAMDisk
  • ROG CPU-Z
  • ROG Mem TweakIt
  • Kaspersky® Anti-Virus
  • DAEMON Tools Pro Standard
  • ASUS WebStorage
  • ASUS Utilities

Form Factor

  • ATX Form Factor
  • 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

Note

*1: Native x8/x8 mode is available when only PCIE_X16/X8_1 and PCIE_X8_B2 slots are in used.
*2: The mini-PCIe slot is pre-installed with a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module on mPCIe Combo II expansion card.
*3: SATA 6Gb/s port 5 will be disabled when M.2 slot on mPCIe Combo II is in use.
*4: The functions support depends on the CPU types.
*5: These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. ATAPI devices are not supported.
*6: Support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, UASP standard on the Intel native USB 3.0 is only supported under Windows® 8.
*7: 2 x USB2.0 ports at mid-board shares with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port.
*8: One 5.25″ drive bay is required for NORMAL Mode installation.
*9: DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays

 

Daftar Isi

Halaman 1(Halaman ini): Overview & Spesifikasi Motherboard

Halaman 2: Kemasan & Perlengkapan

Halaman 3: Bentuk Fisik Motherboard

Halaman 4: BIOS & Utility

Halaman 5: Spesifikasi Testbed & Setting

Halaman 6: Benchmark – Sintetik

Halaman 7: Benchmark – Gaming, Konsumsi Daya

Halaman 8: Penutup dan Kesimpulan

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