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ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage USB AM4 socket for AMD® Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ Processors Supports AM4 Socket 14 nm CPU* * Supports CPU up to 8 cores * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list AMD® X370 AMD Ryzen™ Processors - 4 x D IMM, max. 64GB, DDR4 3200...
ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage USB AM4 socket for AMD® Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ Processors Supports AM4 Socket 14 nm CPU* * Supports CPU up to 8 cores * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list AMD® X370 AMD Ryzen™ Processors - 4 x D IMM, max. 64GB, DDR4 3200...
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xv Installation tools and components 1 Bag of screws Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM4 CPU AMD AM4/AM3 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
xv Installation tools and components 1 Bag of screws Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM4 CPU AMD AM4/AM3 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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...27. AURA RGB headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER1-2) 5. Water in, water out, and water flow connectors (2-pin W_IN; 2-pin W_OUT; 3-pin W_FLOW) 21. ROG extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 24. RESET button (RESET) 9. RSVD switch (RSVD) 14. U31G1_910) 19. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 25... (20-1 pin U31G1_78; AM4 CPU socket 3. Power-on button (START) 10. LED connector (5-pin LED2_SCON1) Page 1-25 1-4 1-5 1-28 1-32 1-23 1-32 1-9 1-9 1-13 1-19 1-11 1-11 1-10 1-10 1-21 1-30 1-21 1-20 1-31 1-26 1-22 1-27 1-27 1-31 1-29 1-24 1-30 ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME 1-3 Q-Code LED 11....
...27. AURA RGB headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER1-2) 5. Water in, water out, and water flow connectors (2-pin W_IN; 2-pin W_OUT; 3-pin W_FLOW) 21. ROG extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 24. RESET button (RESET) 9. RSVD switch (RSVD) 14. U31G1_910) 19. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 25... (20-1 pin U31G1_78; AM4 CPU socket 3. Power-on button (START) 10. LED connector (5-pin LED2_SCON1) Page 1-25 1-4 1-5 1-28 1-32 1-23 1-32 1-9 1-9 1-13 1-19 1-11 1-11 1-10 1-10 1-21 1-30 1-21 1-20 1-31 1-26 1-22 1-27 1-27 1-31 1-29 1-24 1-30 ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME 1-3 Q-Code LED 11....
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The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8-core. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD® Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ Series CPU up to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! The AM4 socket has a different pinout design. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM4 socket designed for the AM4 socket.
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8-core. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD® Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ Series CPU up to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! The AM4 socket has a different pinout design. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM4 socket designed for the AM4 socket.
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Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 The diagrams in only one correct orientation. Chapter 2 ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME 2-1 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! CPU installation The AMD AM4 socket is compatible with models, but the installation steps are for reference only. The CPU fits in this section are the same for the AM4 socket. The motherboard layout may vary with AMD AM4 processors. Ensure you use a CPU designed for all models.
Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 The diagrams in only one correct orientation. Chapter 2 ROG CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME 2-1 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! CPU installation The AMD AM4 socket is compatible with models, but the installation steps are for reference only. The CPU fits in this section are the same for the AM4 socket. The motherboard layout may vary with AMD AM4 processors. Ensure you use a CPU designed for all models.