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Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...viii MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary x Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG Gaming Features 1-2 1.1.3 ROG Exclusive Features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS Special Features 1-3 1.1.5 ROG rich bundled software 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-5...connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-10 2.1.9 mPCIe Combo III installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-15 iii
Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...viii MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary x Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG Gaming Features 1-2 1.1.3 ROG Exclusive Features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS Special Features 1-3 1.1.5 ROG rich bundled software 1-4 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-5...connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-10 2.1.9 mPCIe Combo III installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-15 iii
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... connection 2-16 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-17 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-21 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-21 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 My Favorites 3-7 3.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-8 3.5 Main menu 3-24 3.6... 3-44 3.8 Boot menu 3-47 3.9 Tool menu 3-53 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-53 3.9.2 ROG Secure Erase 3-53 3.9.3 Graphics Card Information 3-54 3.9.4 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-55 3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information 3-56 3.9.6 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure 3-57 ...
... connection 2-16 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-17 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-21 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-21 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 My Favorites 3-7 3.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-8 3.5 Main menu 3-24 3.6... 3-44 3.8 Boot menu 3-47 3.9 Tool menu 3-53 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-53 3.9.2 ROG Secure Erase 3-53 3.9.3 Graphics Card Information 3-54 3.9.4 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-55 3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information 3-56 3.9.6 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure 3-57 ...
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... Processing Unit (EPU 4-9 DIGI+ Power Control 4-10 Fan Xpert 3 4-11 Turbo App 4-12 USB 3.0 Boost 4-13 EZ Update 4-14 System Information 4-15 USB BIOS Flashback 4-17 USB Charger 4-18 Push Notice 4-19 Wi-Fi Engine 4-22 Wi-Fi GO! and Remote GO 4-24 Ai Charger 4-34 4.6 ROG Audio features... Sonic Studio 4-35 Sonic SenseAmp 4-37 Sonic SoundStage 4-39 DTS Connect 4-40 4.7 Sonic Radar II 4-41 4.8 GameFirst III 4-43 4.9 KeyBot...4-46 4.10 ASUS Media Streamer 4-48 4.11 ASUS Disk Unlocker 4-50 4.12 RAMDisk...4-51 4.13 MemTweakIt 4-54 4.14 ROG Connect 4-56 v
... Processing Unit (EPU 4-9 DIGI+ Power Control 4-10 Fan Xpert 3 4-11 Turbo App 4-12 USB 3.0 Boost 4-13 EZ Update 4-14 System Information 4-15 USB BIOS Flashback 4-17 USB Charger 4-18 Push Notice 4-19 Wi-Fi Engine 4-22 Wi-Fi GO! and Remote GO 4-24 Ai Charger 4-34 4.6 ROG Audio features... Sonic Studio 4-35 Sonic SenseAmp 4-37 Sonic SoundStage 4-39 DTS Connect 4-40 4.7 Sonic Radar II 4-41 4.8 GameFirst III 4-43 4.9 KeyBot...4-46 4.10 ASUS Media Streamer 4-48 4.11 ASUS Disk Unlocker 4-50 4.12 RAMDisk...4-51 4.13 MemTweakIt 4-54 4.14 ROG Connect 4-56 v
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Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-7 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-8 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation......... 5-8 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 vi
Chapter 5: RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-7 5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 5-7 5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-8 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation......... 5-8 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 vi
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...new technology it supports. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the...comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup ...
...new technology it supports. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the...comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup ...
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...and liquid cooling)* SupmreFX Formula 2014 Extreme Engine Digi+ III - RC Poster ROG Armor (including top cover and SECC steel backplate)*** UEFI BIOS features : - Fully ...8482; Power Block MOSFET - 60A BlackWing Chokes - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors KeyBot - MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features Intel® Z97 Express Chipset 6 x USB...board)** ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller 2 x USB 3.0 ports (at back panel [blue]) * Support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, UASP standard on the next page) xii CPU Level Up - DirectKey ROG Connect** - RC Remote ...
...and liquid cooling)* SupmreFX Formula 2014 Extreme Engine Digi+ III - RC Poster ROG Armor (including top cover and SECC steel backplate)*** UEFI BIOS features : - Fully ...8482; Power Block MOSFET - 60A BlackWing Chokes - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors KeyBot - MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features Intel® Z97 Express Chipset 6 x USB...board)** ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller 2 x USB 3.0 ports (at back panel [blue]) * Support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, UASP standard on the next page) xii CPU Level Up - DirectKey ROG Connect** - RC Remote ...
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...iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems Media Streamer - AI Suite 3 - USB Charger+ - ASUS Q-Design - MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary Special Features Back I/O Ports ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+... & Android 4.0 systems ASUS Exclusive Features - USB 3.0 Boost - Disk Unlocker ASUS EZ DIY - Function: Cloud GO!, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File Transfer - AI Charger+ - USB BIOS Flashback - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) - ASUS Q-DIMM 1 x Clear...
...iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems Media Streamer - AI Suite 3 - USB Charger+ - ASUS Q-Design - MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary Special Features Back I/O Ports ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+... & Android 4.0 systems ASUS Exclusive Features - USB 3.0 Boost - Disk Unlocker ASUS EZ DIY - Function: Cloud GO!, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File Transfer - AI Charger+ - USB BIOS Flashback - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) - ASUS Q-DIMM 1 x Clear...
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x 9.6 in . MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary Internal Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Software Form Factor 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports [one connector ... x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x mPCIe Combo III connector 64Mb UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.8, ACPI5.0 Multi-Language BIOS WfM2.0, DMI2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ROG GameFirst III ROG RAMDisk ROG...
x 9.6 in . MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary Internal Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Software Form Factor 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports [one connector ... x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 1 x TPM connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x mPCIe Combo III connector 64Mb UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.8, ACPI5.0 Multi-Language BIOS WfM2.0, DMI2.7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ROG GameFirst III ROG RAMDisk ROG...
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... memory of system memory and turns it the perfect motherboard for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-3 Altogether making it into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. 1.1.3 ROG Exclusive Features...you get auto data backup and restore. This all the exclusive ASUS features into actual storage, so you to enjoy high-speed RAM performance while accessing them. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for your main storage ...
... memory of system memory and turns it the perfect motherboard for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-3 Altogether making it into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. 1.1.3 ROG Exclusive Features...you get auto data backup and restore. This all the exclusive ASUS features into actual storage, so you to enjoy high-speed RAM performance while accessing them. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for your main storage ...
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... Neo:PC™ up in microprocessor that provides instant upgrade to your keyboard. MemTweakIt MemTweakIt is a built-in CPU Level UP, XMP, or directly to BIOS mode. Consumers can also configure your PC to wake up mixes stereo sources (CDs, MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into virtual discs and emulates devices to...
... Neo:PC™ up in microprocessor that provides instant upgrade to your keyboard. MemTweakIt MemTweakIt is a built-in CPU Level UP, XMP, or directly to BIOS mode. Consumers can also configure your PC to wake up mixes stereo sources (CDs, MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into virtual discs and emulates devices to...
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...13 1333-9- 9-9-24 1333-9- 9-9-24 Side(s): SS - Load the X.M.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as one pair... module inserted into both the red and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel... No. J2108ECSE-DJ-F J2108BDBG-GN-F J4208BBBG-GN-F - Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-23
...13 1333-9- 9-9-24 1333-9- 9-9-24 Side(s): SS - Load the X.M.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as one pair... module inserted into both the red and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel... No. J2108ECSE-DJ-F J2108BDBG-GN-F J4208BBBG-GN-F - Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-23
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...memory settings. The blinking speed of the MEMOK_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! button to boot after turning on the computer. function. Press the MemOK! It ...the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-27 Chapter 1 Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not ...
...memory settings. The blinking speed of the MEMOK_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! button to boot after turning on the computer. function. Press the MemOK! It ...the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-27 Chapter 1 Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not ...
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Chapter 1 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. KeyBot LED (KEYBOT_LED) This LED lights up when the KeyBot button is pressed. 4. USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) This LED flashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update.
Chapter 1 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. KeyBot LED (KEYBOT_LED) This LED lights up when the KeyBot button is pressed. 4. USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) This LED flashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update.
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ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-37 Chapter 1 • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z97 chipset.... - 4; If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD...
ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-37 Chapter 1 • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z97 chipset.... - 4; If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD...
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... a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-41 5. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of... you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD] or [AC97].
... a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-41 5. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of... you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD] or [AC97].
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... the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. 1-44 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is...
... the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. 1-44 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is...
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... storage device. 4. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to the USB BIOS Flashback port. 5. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 2-15 Turn off the system and connect the USB storage device to M7F.CAP. 3. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you want to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. If the BIOS program is complete. To use the KeyBot...
... storage device. 4. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to the USB BIOS Flashback port. 5. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 2-15 Turn off the system and connect the USB storage device to M7F.CAP. 3. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you want to use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. If the BIOS program is complete. To use the KeyBot...
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... 1. HDMI port 5 ASMedia® USB 3.0 ports E1-2 6 LAN (RJ-45) port* 7 ROG Connect button 8 Intel® USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8. The lower port supports the USB BIOS Flasback feature and the ROG Connect port. 9. Intel® USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 11. Clear CMOS button 2. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 3. Upper port is for...
... 1. HDMI port 5 ASMedia® USB 3.0 ports E1-2 6 LAN (RJ-45) port* 7 ROG Connect button 8 Intel® USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8. The lower port supports the USB BIOS Flasback feature and the ROG Connect port. 9. Intel® USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 11. Clear CMOS button 2. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 3. Upper port is for...
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...standby" feature, the monitor LED may light up when you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on the BIOS setting. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps...than four seconds to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 2-21 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to put the system on the screen. The system then runs the power-on the system ...
...standby" feature, the monitor LED may light up when you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on the BIOS setting. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps...than four seconds to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 2-21 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to put the system on the screen. The system then runs the power-on the system ...
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... a trained service personnel. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings...
... a trained service personnel. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings...