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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 ...2.1.6 SATA device 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...
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 ...2.1.6 SATA device 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...
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MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU ...Support 22nm CPU Support Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on mPCIe Combo III expansion card * The PCIe 2.0 x 16 slot (PCIEX4_3) shares bandwidth with max. resolution 4096 x 2160@24Hz / 2560 x 1600... with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) 3 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots 1 x mPCIe 2.0 x1 slot on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for details. 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16, dual at x8/x8 mode) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot* (max....
MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU ...Support 22nm CPU Support Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on mPCIe Combo III expansion card * The PCIe 2.0 x 16 slot (PCIEX4_3) shares bandwidth with max. resolution 4096 x 2160@24Hz / 2560 x 1600... with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) 3 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slots 1 x mPCIe 2.0 x1 slot on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for details. 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16, dual at x8/x8 mode) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot* (max....
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... between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) Anti-surge LANGuard ROG GameFirst III ROG SupremeFX Formula 2014 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Content Protection for data hard drives only. Sonic SenseAmp - Sonic... LM4562 high-fidelity audio operational amplifier - WIMA® film capacitors - DTS Connect (continued on the CPU types. ** These SATA ports are not supported. MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary Storage LAN Audio Intel® Z97 Express Chipset 1 x SATA Express port (red at bottom, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s...
... between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) Anti-surge LANGuard ROG GameFirst III ROG SupremeFX Formula 2014 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Content Protection for data hard drives only. Sonic SenseAmp - Sonic... LM4562 high-fidelity audio operational amplifier - WIMA® film capacitors - DTS Connect (continued on the CPU types. ** These SATA ports are not supported. MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary Storage LAN Audio Intel® Z97 Express Chipset 1 x SATA Express port (red at bottom, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s...
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...DRAM power - RC Poster ROG Armor (including top cover and SECC steel backplate)*** UEFI BIOS features : - MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features Intel® Z97 Express Chipset 6 x USB 3.0 ports (4 ports...)** 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 Intel native USB 3.0 is sold separately. ***Chassis must conform ...CrossChill Copper (Hybrid air and liquid cooling)* SupmreFX Formula 2014 Extreme Engine Digi+ III - CPU Level Up - DirectKey ROG Connect** - Graphics Card Information...
...DRAM power - RC Poster ROG Armor (including top cover and SECC steel backplate)*** UEFI BIOS features : - MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features Intel® Z97 Express Chipset 6 x USB 3.0 ports (4 ports...)** 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 Intel native USB 3.0 is sold separately. ***Chassis must conform ...CrossChill Copper (Hybrid air and liquid cooling)* SupmreFX Formula 2014 Extreme Engine Digi+ III - CPU Level Up - DirectKey ROG Connect** - Graphics Card Information...
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....7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ROG GameFirst III ROG RAMDisk ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ASUS WebStorage HomeCloud ASUS Utilities ATX Form Factor, 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.6 in . MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary Internal Connectors BIOS Features Manageability...
....7, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ROG GameFirst III ROG RAMDisk ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ASUS WebStorage HomeCloud ASUS Utilities ATX Form Factor, 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.6 in . MAXIMUS VII FORMULA Series specifications summary Internal Connectors BIOS Features Manageability...
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... Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x SLI™ cable 1 x I/O Shield 1 x mPCIe Combo III card with dual band Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/ g/n/ac + Bluetooth v4.0 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x 2-in...
... Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x SLI™ cable 1 x I/O Shield 1 x mPCIe Combo III card with dual band Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/ g/n/ac + Bluetooth v4.0 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x 2-in...
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...ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all -in it can place favorite app and game cache files in -one simple-to-use functions, with NexFETTM Power Block MOSFET that you to 90% efficiency under normal operation. 1.1.3 ROG Exclusive Features Extreme Engine Digi+ III The Extreme Engine Digi+ III.... Plus, this extends SSD lifespan and keeps your ultimate convenience. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-3 It is automatically updated even without the need to use software package. This all the exclusive ASUS features into actual storage, so you can also release the unused memory of ...
...ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all -in it can place favorite app and game cache files in -one simple-to-use functions, with NexFETTM Power Block MOSFET that you to 90% efficiency under normal operation. 1.1.3 ROG Exclusive Features Extreme Engine Digi+ III The Extreme Engine Digi+ III.... Plus, this extends SSD lifespan and keeps your ultimate convenience. Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-3 It is automatically updated even without the need to use software package. This all the exclusive ASUS features into actual storage, so you can also release the unused memory of ...
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... 4. SATAEXPRESS_1 [bottom]) 12. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 18. MPCIE COMBO III connector (42-1 pin MPCIE_COMBO_III) Page 1-42 1-43 1-8 1-27 1-9 1-48 1-31 1-26 1-26 1-39 1-37 1-38 1-46 1-28 1-44 1-40 1-45 1-28 1-45 1-47 1-41 1-46 Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-7 Power-on button (START) 9. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112; USB910) 17. ProbeIT...
... 4. SATAEXPRESS_1 [bottom]) 12. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 18. MPCIE COMBO III connector (42-1 pin MPCIE_COMBO_III) Page 1-42 1-43 1-8 1-27 1-9 1-48 1-31 1-26 1-26 1-39 1-37 1-38 1-46 1-28 1-44 1-40 1-45 1-28 1-45 1-47 1-41 1-46 Chapter 1 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 1-7 Power-on button (START) 9. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112; USB910) 17. ProbeIT...
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... M.2 slot. Remove the two screws at the back then remove the metal cover. Remove the screw at the front of the mPCIe Combo III card metal cover. 2. ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 2-11 It provides your system with the latest connectivity standards via the proprietary connector onboard. If it does not fit, try reversing it. It...
... M.2 slot. Remove the two screws at the back then remove the metal cover. Remove the screw at the front of the mPCIe Combo III card metal cover. 2. ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 2-11 It provides your system with the latest connectivity standards via the proprietary connector onboard. If it does not fit, try reversing it. It...
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The mPCIe Combo III fits in step 1. Insert the mPCIe Combo III carefully to prevent damage to the card, connector pins, or to the MPCIE_COMBO_III connector. Locate the MPCIE_COMBO_III connector on the motherboard then align and insert the mPCIe Combo III card to the motherboard. 3. 2. Secure the mPCIe Combo III card either to the motherboard (A) or to the rear I/O shield (B) using the screw that you remove in one orientation only. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 2-13
The mPCIe Combo III fits in step 1. Insert the mPCIe Combo III carefully to prevent damage to the card, connector pins, or to the MPCIE_COMBO_III connector. Locate the MPCIE_COMBO_III connector on the motherboard then align and insert the mPCIe Combo III card to the motherboard. 3. 2. Secure the mPCIe Combo III card either to the motherboard (A) or to the rear I/O shield (B) using the screw that you remove in one orientation only. Chapter 2 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 2-13
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... toggle the preset priority profile function on the desktop. File Sharing Mode File-sharing packets given top priority. 4.8 GameFirst III GameFirst III is a network management software that features four preset packet prioritized profiles (Optimization, Game, Media Streaming and File Sharing) ...settings Use the bar to run faster and smoother. Media Streaming Mode Media-streaming packets given top priority. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4-43 Users can also manually allocate bandwidth and adjust priority settings of each application to adjust the bandwidth speed settings or...
... toggle the preset priority profile function on the desktop. File Sharing Mode File-sharing packets given top priority. 4.8 GameFirst III GameFirst III is a network management software that features four preset packet prioritized profiles (Optimization, Game, Media Streaming and File Sharing) ...settings Use the bar to run faster and smoother. Media Streaming Mode Media-streaming packets given top priority. Chapter 4 ASUS MAXIMUS VII FORMULA 4-43 Users can also manually allocate bandwidth and adjust priority settings of each application to adjust the bandwidth speed settings or...