Hey,
All references I make are to this documentation:
http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/SocketAM4/ROG_CROSSHAIR-VI-EXTREME/E13863_ROG_CROSSHAIR_VI_EXTRE...Front panel audio connector: should be connected on the left hand side at the bottom indeed. Number 27 on page 1 - 2.
You will also need the SupremeFX audio drivers and program for it to work correctrly.
For all colors to be sync you need to connect the RGB header from your cooler(s) - even CPU cooler - to the RGB header on your motherboard.
This is number 4 on page 1 - 2. Found at the top and bottom.
Then with the Aura Sync app you can set the color and they will all sync after applying the changes.
You can use whatever SATA port for whatever device. It's how you see fit. You just have 8 slots to connect no matter what to it.
This applies to all SATA ports on all motherboards for all devices and brands.
For USB 3.0 you can use the 3.1 headers as it is backward compatible. Number 18 on page 1 - 2.
Located at the bottom of the motherboard.
Fifth is a case issue, not a motherboard issue. You should keep your SSD in the designated tray.
Or you can buy a 'convertor' that allows to install a 2.5" drive in a 3.5" space.
Your CPU is working fine if your PC runs
😉 You should see errors during boot otherwise.
Or not be able to boot at all. Check your BIOS settings.
During single core operations however you probably won't see the change
😉Benchmarks also tend to read the base CPU speed - not the changing value.
If you use the latest drivers from the ASUS website (
https://www.asus.com/be-nl/Motherboards/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VI-EXTREME/HelpDesk_Download/).
You shouldn't have issues. I'm running them without any problems. Power management can also be achieved with Asus AI Suite.
That would also overrule the Windows settings if you already have it installed.
It doesn't really matter which .EXE you execute. Setup.exe will start AsusSetup.exe as well.
For some drivers it is best to first remove then before upgrading them.
And sometimes Windows simply choses its own preference - instead of what you just installed.
You can change it to the preferred version via Device Management.
A lot of fans nowadays are Aura Sync or other vendors compatible.
And they don't really need the Aura Sync logo
😉 As long as they have an RGB port you can sync them.
Cooler Master has the best choice and is marked as Aura Sync compatible
😉GPU's LED's are something different alltogether. Only a select few are Aura Sync compatible, like the ROG cards from ASUS.
All other cards have a non addresseable RGB aboard. So probably you have one of those.
Nothing you can change about it...