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Compact micro ATX motherboard with black PCB and red accents, LGA 1150 socket, four DDR3 slots, dual PCIe x16, HDMI port

ASUS

ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE LGA 1150 Intel Z87 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard

SKU CH-1CEV-ZTF2G

Supports 4th-Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1150 with dual-channel DDR3 up to 3000 MHz and eight SATA 6Gb/s ports

  • Processor4th Generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron (LGA1
  • ChipsetIntel Z87
  • Form factorMicro ATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1150
  • CPU technologiesTurbo Boost Technology 2.0
  • Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
  • Supports 4th-Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1150 socket
  • Overclock DDR3 memory up to 3000 MHz across four slots
  • Dual PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots run at x16 or x8/x8
  • Eight SATA 6Gb/s ports with Intel RAID 0/1/5/10 support
  • SupremeFX 8-channel audio and Intel I217-V Gigabit LAN

Target Build Profile

The ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE is a Micro ATX board built on the Intel Z87 chipset for LGA 1150 processors. It supports 4th Generation Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron CPUs with Turbo Boost Technology 2.0. Four 240-pin slots accept DDR3 memory up to 3000 MHz when overclocked, running in dual-channel mode to a maximum of 32 GB.

Fit and Alternatives

Builders who want a compact Z87 platform with full overclocking headroom and dual PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots will find the layout suitable. The single mini-PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot and single PCI Express x4 slot limit add-in card expansion compared with full-size ATX Z87 boards. Users needing more than six SATA ports or integrated Wi-Fi should consider other models.

Bundled Extras Impact

ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio replaces a basic codec, giving cleaner output for headphones and speakers without a discrete sound card. The Intel I217-V LAN controller provides a standard 1 Gbps wired connection. One HDMI port enables video output when a CPU with integrated graphics is installed, useful for troubleshooting or a secondary display.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameMAXIMUS VI GENE
Processor
Processor4th Generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron (LGA1150)
CPU socketLGA 1150
ChipsetIntel Z87
CPU technologiesTurbo Boost Technology 2.0
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 240pin
Supported memoryDDR3 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
Max supported RAM32 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports6 x SATA 6Gb/s by Intel Z872 x SATA 6Gb/s by ASMedia ASM1061
SATA and RAID support6 x SATA 6Gb/s by Intel Z87 support RAID 0/1/5/10
Graphics
Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Audio & video
Sound channelsROG SupremeFX Audio 8-Channel High Definition Audio
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerIntel I217-V
Maximum network speed1 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots2(x16 or dual at x8)
PCIe x4 slots1 x PCI Express x4
Mini card slots1 x mini-PCI Express 2.0 x1
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
USB 3.0 ports6 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0 ports4 x USB 2.0
S/PDIF output1 x Coaxial
Audio jacks6 Ports
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Power
Power connectors24 Pin
Size & build
Form factorMicro ATX
Width and length9.6 in × 9.6 in

Questions about this item

What CPU socket must my processor match for this motherboard to work?

The board uses an LGA 1150 socket, so the installed CPU must be a 4th Generation Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium or Celeron in that package.

Will my existing DDR3 memory run at its rated speed on this board?

The four 240-pin slots support DDR3 up to 3000 MHz when overclocked and 1600 MHz at standard settings, so modules rated at 1600 MHz or lower will run at their rated speed without adjustment.

How can I confirm the onboard LAN is operating at full speed after installation?

In Windows, open the adapter properties for the Intel I217-V connection and verify the link speed shows 1 Gbps.

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